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Forgetfulness ~ What is Normal?
Hi Readers,Those of you who have been following this blog for a while know that my most asked questions are about normal aging and memory “loss.” Folks, memory loss is not normal at any age. Although...
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Scams Targeting Seniors
Hi Readers, my credit union sent this scam alert to me and I am passing it along to you. Older adults are targets for criminals. If you are contacted by a scammer via phone, hang up and block the...
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MCI ~ Mild Cognitive Impairment
Recently, I have been asked questions about Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), as more older adults are being diagnosed with it and yet, their families and friends still have lots of questions. Is MCI a...
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Stop Ageism!
What is ageism? It is prejudice and stereotypes of a person or group based on age. Negative ideas about aging permeate fashion and media, thereby assaulting our own self-image. Ageism is the most...
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Confronting Dementia
Is it possible to prevent dementia? Maybe. In June, I attended a professional online seminar with Dr. Matthew Pase, associate professor of epidemiology at the T.H. Chan School of Public Health,...
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Coming Events ~ September 2022
COMING EVENTSSeptember 2022 Thank you, Harry “Rick” Moody, for these events published in the Human Values and Aging Newsletter! CAUTION ON EVENTS:In this time of the pandemic, many...
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Digital Dementia
Hi Readers, I recently attended a professional seminar and learned about digital dementia. While conducting research on this topic, the majority of resources online are from dot coms, YouTube clips,...
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Cultivate Friends for Healthy Aging
Researcher, clinical psychologist, aging authority, and professor Claudia Trudel-Fitzgerald is an expert on social integration and aging as it impacts health outcomes and longevity. In her recent...
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Aging Challenges in the MENA Region
According to Professor Shereen Hussein, the Middle East and North Africa [MENA] region family model of aging no longer meets the needs of shifting demographics. Hussein is a Professor of Health and...
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January 2023 News!
Hi Readers, When I created this blog in 2007, there were scant articles on aging available to the public. Thanks to refinements in social media and wider availability of scholarly articles and...
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February Events!
Thank you, gerontologoist Harry "Rick" Moody for these informative sites and February events!! WEB SITES TO SEE AGAINST AGEISM. “Simone de Beauvoir recommends we fight for ourselves as we age”...
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The Hand That Rocks the Cradle Rules the World
Throughout history, grandparents and especially grandmothers have made positive contributions to their families due to their proximity to their children and grandchildren. Not only are grandparents...
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Optimum Aging - Easier Than You Think
The Five I's of late life care, a term coined by Dr. Bernard Isaac, are prevalent in the practice of geriatric medicine. They are Incompetence, Incontinence, Immobility, Instability, Iatrogenesis...
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April Events
Thank you, Dr. Harry "Rick" Moody for forwarding these events of interest to older adults. COMING EVENTS ~ April 2023 CLIMATE-SAFE INVESTMENTS. Fix My Funds Webinar (Apt. 11, 2023, 10 – 11:30 am,...
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A Dementia Caregiver's Experience ~ Thank You Tom Allen
Hi Blog Readers, I want to share this journal article with you. I usually do not post an entire article, but this one requires an exception. It is a profound and moving first-person account of the...
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Subjective Aging ~ The Importance of How Old You Feel
How does subjective aging influence mental and physical health? What is it and how does it influence our health as we grow older? Begun in 1995, the MacArthur Foundation Research Network on Successful...
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Today's Research on Aging and Sleep
Hi Readers, Here are some common questions I have been asked when speaking on this topic:Q: “I am 80 and I take a one-hour nap after lunch. Is this why I can’t sleep at night?” A: YES! A nap of more...
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Assess Your Covid Risk
Hi Readers, Please go to a pharmacy and show the pharmacist your Covid vaccination card. Are you fully vaccinated? Thank you from the National Council on Aging [NCOA] for this informative graphic....
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Diffuser Use Overnight May Improve Memory
Exciting news, readers! A new study suggests that a non-invasive and affordable approach to improving memory may increase quality of life for older adults. The study, undertaken at the University of...
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Thank You Readers
Hi Readers, I have been absent for a while, taking a break after my husband died suddenly on August 11. He had a beautiful service on August 28 and I have had houseguests and family until two days...
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