How to Communicate About Aging
If you were asked to describe what makes you see someone as young or old, you probably have some clear ideas in your mind. Younger people are often viewed as rash and inexperienced, while older people are viewed as incompetent and in need of help. The judgements that we make about people because of their […]
Engaging Older Adults in the Community through a County Wide Volunteer Program
Sara Bridgewater, MPH University of Missouri Extension Bates County a very rural county in west central Missouri with a population of 16,051 and 77% of the population live in a rural area. Bates County has many health and education concerns including: 38% of the population is obese and 33% of the population is physically inactive […]
Debunking Myths of Grief
Grief, the complex emotional response to loss, is a universal experience that touches the lives of countless individuals. However, society’s understanding of grief is often clouded by misconceptions and myths. In this blog post, we will explore the myths surrounding grief. At one point or another you may have been introduced to the five stages […]
Social Isolation and Loneliness – A Public Health Crisis?
Author: Sara Richie, M.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison Social isolation and loneliness are critical concerns for both physical and mental health. Even pre-pandemic, older adults have an increased risk for social isolation and loneliness because they are more likely to suffer the loss of family and friends or a spouse, live alone or have chronic illnesses […]
Physical Activity – How Much is Enough?
When you engage in regular physical activity, you reduce the risk of adverse health outcomes such as Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, and heart disease. But do you know how much and what type of physical activity we need to obtain health benefits? MyActivity Pyramid is based on the CDC’s Physical Activity Guidelines […]