Many people make assumptions about what it’s like to grow “old” and how aging will affect them. Understanding the positive aspects of aging, and the challenges, is important as you age. Some common misconceptions include: Learn more common misconceptions about aging.
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Gail’s family and friends always warned her that your vision changes as you age, but she didn’t really believe them. All too often, while her mother struggled to read the menu in a dimly lit restaurant, fishing through a bag for her trusted pair of readers, Gail would laugh and roll her eyes. After all,
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Loss of one’s mobility is often an inevitable reality of aging. As we grow older, we may experience changes in our mobility, or our body’s ability to freely and easily move around. Mobility issues can affect the small to strenuous day-to-day activities that we often take for granted. Mobility impairments can appear as unsteadiness while
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Sometimes it is difficult to tell from a phone call whether an aging parent is having trouble managing day-to-day tasks and activities. Traveling home for the holidays is an excellent opportunity to observe without appearing nosey or intrusive. Read more tips from the National Institute on Aging here. ###
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Ageism is a pervasive issue that negatively impacts our health, well-being, financial security, and the economy. It manifests in stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination based on age, affecting individuals of all ages. Fortunately, we can combat ageism by raising awareness and taking action. Ageism Awareness Day on October 9, 2024, provides an opportunity to shine a spotlight on
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Many people make assumptions about what it’s like to grow “old” and how aging will affect them. Understanding the positive aspects of aging, and the challenges, is important as you age. Some common misconceptions include: Learn more common misconceptions about aging. ###
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Mark your calendars! Join this webinar: Aging & Cognitive Decline, hosted by Chicago Methodist Senior Services (CMSS). Kat Kline, Director at the Center for Cognitive Wellness, will discuss normal aging, early signs of memory loss, and steps to take if concerned. Register at: http://cmsschicago.org/events/.
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Join RUSH Generations for this virtual event to learn about anxiety and depression – mental health conditions common in older adults. Recognizing the symptoms and seeking medical intervention is crucial as deteriorating mental health can also affect physical health. Learn more about these conditions, along with strategies for treatment, from RUSH experts. To watch online
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Caring for a person at the end of life can be complicated. The National Institute on Aging has resources in both English and Spanish to help. Check out these newly translated Spanish-language articles: Proporcionar cuidados de confort al final de la vida (Providing Comfort at the End of Life) Read about how to provide physical, emotional, and spiritual comfort to a
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A note from Nancy Berlinger, Research Scholar from the Hastings Center: “This article is part of The Hastings Center’s public-facing initiative Bioethics for Aging Societies: Informing Policy and Practice, building on the 2018 Hastings Center Report special report What Makes a Good Life in Late Life? This work is made possible by a major grant
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