Over 320 million people around the world, in over 1500 cities and towns in 51 countries, have joined The World Health Organization’s global network of Age-Friendly communities…
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CareLink introduces new wellness program
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EAST PROVIDENCE – CareLink Inc. recently announced a new program called Wisdom for Living, in which older adults can participate in discussion groups to share their thoughts, be heard and help them ...
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The RAMP Roll-Through is an accessibility assessment that will help you make your place of business accessible and disability-friendly in an affordable way. We understand the struggles that small busi...
Social media discourse on ageism, sexism, and racism: Analysis of 150 million tweets over 15 years
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Background Ageism is a major but oft-overlooked social determinant of health. In fact, it is widely accepted among scholars that ageism is one of the least acknowledged forms of inequality, although.....News
Understanding Online Discourse on Ageism, Sexism, and Racism through 150 Million Tweets
A new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, titled “Social media discourse on ageism, sexism, and racism: Analysis of 150 million tweets over 15 years,” delves deep into how these critical issues are discussed online. Authored by Ng, Indran, and Liu, this comprehensive study leverages a…
Strengthening the Safety Net for Older Adults: Insights from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Latest Report
The Census Bureau’s report, published on June 25, 2024, reveals that 8.3% of individuals aged 65 and over in the United States were living in poverty in 2021. This data, derived from the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP), provides a detailed profile of the 4.7 million older adults…
Provide Your Input on the National Plan on Aging
The Interagency Coordinating Committee on Healthy Aging and Age-Friendly Communities (ICC) is developing a National Plan on Aging. This initiative, authorized by the Older Americans Act and funded in 2023, aims to create recommendations addressing key issues facing older Americans. The ICC has released a Strategic Framework for the National…
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