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SGS provides the bridge between research and practice, translating and applying knowledge in the field of aging.
Southern Gerontological Society
Joined June 2014
☀️ Heat Safety for Older Adults:.Avoid outdoor activity between 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.—the hottest part of the day. Stay indoors, hydrated, and cool. Heat-related illness is serious, especially for seniors. #HeatSafety #SeniorHealth #StayCool #AgingWell
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🚨 Elder Abuse: A Silent Global Epidemic. 1 in 6 older adults—141M worldwide—experience abuse (Yon et al., 2017). 📉 Alarming stats:.🔹 64.2% of nursing home staff admitted abuse (2019).🔹 32% of Belgian women 60+ report abuse. 📰 Learn more: #Nursing
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🌟 CULTURE CHANGE Matters! 🌟. An interactive training series on person-centered care for all staff in long-term care. Created by @CultureChangeGA + GSU Gerontology. 📚 Learn more: 📬 info@culturechangega.org. #PersonCenteredCare
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Stressed in the System: How stereotype threat impacts health outcomes & care planning for older sexual minority adults. 📖 Read in Journal of Applied Gerontology:. #Gerontology #HealthEquity #OlderAdults #MentalHealthMatters #AdvanceCarePlanning
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🆕 In May 2024, CMS issued new rules requiring nursing homes to provide a minimum number of nurse aide hours per resident, per day—a big step for care quality!. 📖 Learn more via the Journal of Applied Gerontology: #NursingHomes
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Community-based programs that boost social #connectivity & #engagement may help prevent or reverse #homebound status in older adults. 📖 Read more via Journal of Applied Gerontology:. #AgingInPlace #Gerontology #SocialHealth
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✨ Happy #NationalSimplicityDay!. For older adults, decluttering means more than tidying—it’s about safety, comfort & peace of mind. One small step at a time can make a big difference. 🧹💛 #JoyInTheLittleThings #AgingWell #DeclutterForSafety
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🚗 New research highlights how older adults navigate the transition away from driving. Findings support personalized interventions & policies that respect individual needs and timing. To read more:🔗 #GeriatricMedicine #DrivingSafety #LicenseSurrender
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🍍🍹 Happy #PinaColadaDay! Whether you’re in the garden or dreaming of a beach, it’s the perfect time to sip some sunshine in a glass. What’s your favorite twist on a piña colada? Share your recipes or memories below! 🌞🎉. #TropicalVibes #SummerSips
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🌟 Join the Southern Gerontological Society (SGS)!. Connect with aging professionals, access research, get journal & conference discounts, and more. 📲 Learn more & join: #Gerontology #HealthyAging #SGS #AgingProfessionals #PublicHealthAging
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🧠 Caring for someone with dementia? TCU’s Psychology Dept is researching how to better support caregivers. 📧 memorylab@tcu.edu | 📞 817-257-4295.📲 Scan the QR code to learn more or join!. Your experience matters. 💜. #CaregiverHelp #TCUResearch
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New research links adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) to later-life cognitive decline in China’s aging population—highlighting the need for early interventions. 🔗 #HealthyAging #BrainHealth #ACEs #Gerontology #EarlyIntervention #CognitiveHealth
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🍉 Summer fruits like watermelon, cantaloupe & berries help older adults stay hydrated, nourished & energized!. Packed with water, fiber & nutrients—perfect for warmer months. #HealthyAging #HydrationMatters #SummerWellness #SeniorHealth #FruitPower
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It’s National Apple Turnover Day!. 🍎 “An apple a day” isn’t just a saying—apples support heart health, digestion & healthy aging for older adults. #NationalAppleTurnoverDay #HealthyAging #AppleBenefits #HeartHealth
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Happy Independence Day! 🎆. July 4th marks the day the U.S. declared independence in 1776, when the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. #July4th #IndependenceDay #History
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🧠 June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month!. All-cause dementia is a leading cause of death for adults 65+. Studying MCI can help improve prevention & care. 🔗 #BrainAwarenessMonth #DementiaResearch #HealthyAging
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📢 New study: Tracking nursing home residents’ preferences & activity patterns can help spot those at risk for poor health outcomes. 🔗 #Gerontology #NursingHomes #PersonCenteredCare #AgingResearch
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📢 Post-pandemic insight: 22% of unvaccinated older adults in a recent study still had no plans to get the COVID-19 vaccine—despite its severe impact. Trusted, age-friendly outreach is still critical. 🔗 Read more: #PublicHealth #VaccinationAwareness
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📊 New study: Each element of an Age-Friendly Community supports older adults' health & well-being. Recognizing this can help shape better public health & planning policies. Journal of Applied Gerontology's link:. #AgeFriendly #PublicHealth
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Summer and older adults! . Older adults can stay safe in the heat by:.☀️ Staying indoors during peak temps.💧 Drinking water often—even without thirst.🧺 Wearing loose, light-colored clothes.🚿 Taking cool showers.🏃🏽♀️ Avoiding strenuous activity midday. #StayCool
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