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AgingWell Hub @AgingWellHub

Joining forces to give older adults the freedom to age well & stay connected to the world around them. agingwellhub.org/

Joined July 2016
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West Health@WestHealth
13 Mar 2017
We're looking forward to #AiA17 next week! Check the program for sessions featuring West Health panelists x.com/ASAging/status/8391798…

American Society Aging@ASAging
7 Mar 2017
Get ready for #AiA17. The Aging in America Conference program book is now online! bit.ly/2lTIGf7
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See how universal design services supplemented with #technology will transform future #aginginplace bit.ly/2m3PY1A
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Transitioning to #ValueBasedCare will stimulate creative approaches to effectively & efficiently care for the #aging bit.ly/2ktw3L2
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How can #technology connect cities to enable #aginginplace? @HuffingtonPost explores the new era. huff.to/2mXS9Uq

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National Alliance for Caregiving@NA4Caregiving
24 Feb 2017
Is family #caregiving the next public health crisis? Join us on March 21 at @ASAging 's #AIA17 Conference! caregiving.org/coalitions/an…
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Interesting take on gender differences and #healthyaging. Can #tech adoption by the #aging challenge social norms? on.wsj.com/2lLP5ub

Why Men Have Such a Hard Time With Aging

Traditional thinking about masculinity can work against health. Doctors and patients are trying to change those attitudes.

wsj.com
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How can geriatricians enable independent #aging for complex patients? @KHNews discusses bit.ly/2lPHhdE

Geriatricians Can Help Aging Patients Navigate Multiple Ailments - KFF Health News

Aging adults with complex needs can get special assistance from doctors trained as geriatricians.

kffhealthnews.org
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Co-housing communities are combating social isolation with #intergenerational living. WATCH to.pbs.org/2kyaS6x #aginginplace
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DYK: 20% of those over age 65 & 41% of those over age 85 need help w/one or more daily living activity? #Caregivers bit.ly/2c1pIl5
What can America learn from other countries tackling the #aging question with innovative approaches in #caregiving? wapo.st/2lLDNcv
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.@Forbes & @NextAvenue shine light on the impact proper #caregiver education would have on the entire health system bit.ly/2lR1LPo
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A call to action for policy makers & governments worldwide: how can we improve #aging for generations to come? bit.ly/2lGw7YV

We are living longer than ever. But are we living better?

The global success story of longer lives is a worthless prize if the quality of those lives is compromised because of poor health and a loss of autonomy.

statnews.com
Want to know more about how the AWH leverages cross industry design and collaboration? Join us at #himss2017 bit.ly/2lozHG9
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.@BrookingsInst explores how society can help keep the #aging independent & engaged. See the two-part solution brook.gs/2g8h0ka
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How does #connectedhealth & #patientengagement enable independent aging, while empowering #caregivers? #himss17 bit.ly/2lTnI0Y
ATTN #caregivers: @Caring shares the top mobile applications for #caregiving bit.ly/2l2DRn4 #connectedcare
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An inspiring example of #aging independently demonstrating the value of hobbies. READ: nyti.ms/2lA6rd1

At 100, a Conductor, Like the Music, Keeps Going (Published 2017)

Ed Simons, at triple digits in age, still plays, teaches and conducts.

nytimes.com
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What designers are keeping in mind when creating #technology solutions (such as #robots) for #dementia patients: huff.to/2kT5fEB
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AgingWell Hub retweeted
Executives for Health Innovation (EHI)@eHealthDC
14 Feb 2017
#Telehealth is just about #urgentcare -- right? (Nope.) #mythbusting ow.ly/LRKh308TxCc
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Why crafts, games and computer use can help the #aging stay mentally active bayareane.ws/2jnKzEt
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