WI Healthy Aging

This is the official site of the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging - a non-profit organization bringing healthy aging from research, to practice, to people.

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CDC Releases Updated Maps of America’s High Levels of Inactivity
👉Key Take Away: 25% of U.S. adults are not active enough to protect their health
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Falls are not a normal part of aging. You can prevent a life-changing fall! Learn how by joining a Stepping On class. Visit https://t.co/Q2G0iP0ioA

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Did you know that the shoes you wear could have an impact on your falls risk? Learn more about what to look for in safe footwear: https://t.co/RtumhNGAZF

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Did you know that the medications you take can increase your risk of a fall? Learn more about the steps you can take to avoid a fall due to your medications: https://t.co/qzBKLYabod

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It's Falls Prevention Awareness Month! Learn more about how hearing loss, low vision and other factors increase your risk of a fall by taking a Stepping On workshop. Visit: https://t.co/Q2G0iOIHx2

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Wisconsin has the highest rate of deadly falls in the country and many of these falls happen at home. Learn the things you can do to make your home safer: https://t.co/XUrQ0fD8PC

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Balance and strength play a big role in preventing a fall. A Stepping On class shows you exercises to increase your strength and improve your balance in addition to other things you can do to prevent a fall. Visit: https://t.co/Q2G0iOIHx2

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Falls are NOT a normal part of aging – they can be prevented. Learn strategies to protect yourself. https://t.co/PhVNODkGAJ

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Scatter rugs and electrical cords aren’t the only trip hazards in your house. Pets can also be the cause of a tumble. Learn more about how you can stay safe - and upright - around your home: https://t.co/S5tfzT40AZ

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Why Our Healthcare System Is Failing Older Adults https://t.co/AbfRKhB4Wz

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Geriatrician, writer, educator, and professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), Dr. Louise Aronson will be the keynote speaker at the 2021 Healthy Aging Summit. Learn more about sessions, speakers, and Summit events. https://t.co/7Tkykn10ro

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Join us for the 2021 Healthy Aging Summit - June 3-4, 2021 ONLINE. If you're committed to improving health and wellness for older adults in your community, this conference is for you! Visit our Summit web page to learn more and register: https://t.co/7Tkykn10ro

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A great idea from our sister state - MN. https://t.co/JN83iyaCXG via @MinnPost

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Falls are painfully common - especially here in Wisconsin - but they can be prevented! Learn more about how you can reduce your risk and prevent a fall with the Stepping On program: https://t.co/Q2G0iP0ioA
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Take care of yourself and your loved ones. Get your flu shot! Check here for flu shot availability in your community: https://t.co/wsunpV1DQi

No flu for you!

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Making music together is a powerful, unifying thing. Here's your smile for the day! Songs from the Young@Heart https://t.co/PkkSFFuvdt via @CBSNLive

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Thanks @aarpwi! Protecting vulnerable nursing home residents has to be a priority.

Citing record COVID-19 deaths in nursing home residents, AARP Wisconsin urges action https://t.co/SzlyKWk4wr via @WiStateJournal

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It's official - welcome aboard, Dave! https://t.co/iiqQkplr1f

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📣📣 🚨🚨BIG NEWS ALERT🚨🚨

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Join us live this Thursday, Oct. 8, at 9 a.m., as AARP WI State Director Sam Wilson announces the results of our third and final Wisconsin battleground election poll. Join us on Facebook: https://t.co/MkPs3taxya or YouTube: https://t.co/VLBHpjIT9A