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Topic- Attitudes & perceptions
Stats: 76% of adults 75+ take dietary supplements
We all want to improve our cognitive health; however, this desire can prompt costly, unhelpful and sometimes harmful, decision making.
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Increased trust may make older adults vulnerable to victimization
In a fascinating commentary from the National Academy of Medicine, researchers describe how brain changes that occur with age may make older adults more vulnerable to financial exploitation, healthcare fraud and misleading information on social media.
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Education plus intergenerational contact reduce ageism
Active-aging organizations are aware that ageist attitudes not only limit opportunities for their constituents, but can also lead to negative self-stereotyping, worsening health and reduced lifespans.
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Stats: 60% of adults 50+ concerned about opioid overuse
The opioid epidemic is NOT bypassing older adults. They are concerned for their physical wellness, and organizations working with them should be aware and concerned, as well.
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Vitamin D supplementation unlikely to help heart
Physical wellness depends in large measure on heart health, and organizations understandably are taking steps to help constituents protect their heart and reduce the chances of heart attack and stroke.
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Health news "spin" affects caregiver views of treatment benefits
Do you know how to differentiate "spin" or "hype" from the facts in health news stories?
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