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42. How to Make a Difference this Holiday Season with Meals on Wheels Dec 01, 2021

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Colder weather is upon us, and that means that many older adults may be isolated at home. Here to talk about how Meals on Wheels is making a difference is Meals on Wheels President and CEO Ellie Hollander.

41. Fighting Ageism with Activist and Author Ashton Applewhite Nov 17, 2021

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At the Alliance for Aging Research, we are all about helping people live longer, happier, more productive lives. Unfortunately, ageism in our society can be a huge barrier to healthy aging. Here to talk about ageism is Ashton Applewhite, an activist and author who wrote This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism.

40. Addressing Out-of-Pocket Costs for Older Adults with PAN Foundation's Amy Niles Nov 10, 2021

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Being able to afford out-of-pocket prescription drug medications is a problem for millions of Americans, especially older adults. Every year, Medicare beneficiaries pay on average over 3,200 in out-of-pocket expenses for prescription drugs. For an older adult on a fixed income, this is no small chunk of change. Alliance for Aging Research Vice President of Public Policy Michael Ward is joined by Amy Niles, Executive Vice President of the PAN Foundation to talk about why out-of-pocket costs are so high, the real-world impacts of growing out-of-pocket costs for older adults, and what we can do about it.

39. Living with Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease: Patient Advocate Jay Reinstein Shares his Story Nov 03, 2021

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Jay Reinstein is a graduate of the Alliance’s Talk NERDY to Me program, which trains older adult on patient-centered outcomes research and the clinical trials process. Jay, who has early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, shares his story this Alzheimer's Awareness Month.

37. Malnutrition and Aging: What You Need to Know Oct 06, 2021

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October 4 through 8 is Malnutrition Awareness Week. Joining Alliance Vice President of Health Education and Advocacy Lindsay Clarke is Gail Cresci, PhD, RD, President of ASPEN, an organization dedicated to improving patient care by advancing the science and practice of clinical nutrition and metabolism. Gail talks with Lindsay about recognizing the signs of malnutrition and how we can fight against it as we age.

Learn more about Malnutrition Awareness Week: http://www.nutritioncare.org/maw/

Watch the Alliance for Aging Research's films on nutrition: https://www.agingresearch.org/health-topic/nutrition/

36. Are You NERDY? Become an Advocate for Older Adult Health with Talk NERDY to Me Sep 29, 2021

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Teresa Wright-Johnson shares her experience being a patient advocate and participating in the Alliance for Aging Research's Talk NERDY to Me training.

Learn more about Talk NERDY to Me in this episode and at https://www.agingresearch.org/nerdy/2021-call-for-advocates/. We are looking for patients, family caregivers, researchers, and clinicians involved in Alzheimer’s disease, heart valve disease, atrial fibrillation, chronic pain and/or disability, and macular degeneration in adults age 65 years and older. Participants successfully completing the workshop will receive a stipend of $1,500 and a Certificate of Completion for participating in the training.

35. Celebrating 35 Years of the Alliance for Aging Research with Founder Dan Perry Sep 15, 2021

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The Alliance for Aging Research is celebrating 35 years! Here to talk about this incredible milestone and all that the Alliance has accomplished for older adults is our founder, Dan Perry!

Join us in celebrating 35 years on September 21 at Heroes in Health. Register for free here: https://give.agingresearch.org/event/2021-heroes-in-health/e337728.

34. Celebrate Grandparents Day and Learn the Truth About Vaccines Sep 10, 2021

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This Grandparents Day, Generations United and the Alliance for Aging Research are sharing important facts about vaccines with older adults who are often the truth tellers in their families and communities. Getting the truth about vaccination to share with loved ones and friends can help stop disinformation, address vaccine hesitancy, and protect more people through vaccinations. On this episode, Lindsay Clarke, Vice President of Health Education and Advocacy at the Alliance for Aging Research, interviews Generations United Executive Director Donna Butts about Grandparents Day and how grandparents can promote vaccines across the generations.

Join the Alliance for Aging Research and Generations United on Monday, September 13 for a free webinar, "The Truth About Vaccines: How to Stop Disinformation and Promote Vaccines Across the Generations." Register here: bit.ly/thetruthaboutvaccineswebinar.

Grandparents Day is Sunday, September 12! Learn how you can get involved at https://www.gu.org/projects/grandparents-day/.

33. September is Hydrocephalus Awareness Month Sep 01, 2021

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Did you know that September is Hydrocephalus Awareness Month?

Lindsay Clarke, Vice President of Health Education and Advocacy, talks with Diana Gray, President and CEO of the Hydrocephalus Association, about what hydrocephalus is and why an awareness month is so important.

Learn more at www.hydroassoc.org.

32. How to Help Older Adults with Social Isolation and Loneliness Aug 25, 2021

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Sue Peschin, President and CEO of the alliance for Aging Research, chats with Mark Meridy, Executive Director of DOROT. DOROT's mission is to decrease social isolation and loneliness among older adults, which is more important than ever.

Learn more about DOROT: https://www.dorotusa.org.

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