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The majority of caregivers are female. This is not all bad though because studies show that caregiving builds many interpersonal strengths, one being empathy. Having and understanding empathy can be a skill that will get many far in life. #WeStudyAging

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The Continuity Theory of Aging states that if you are one way for most of your life, you will likely be that way in retirement. For example, if I am extroverted and always on the move from adolescence to older adulthood I will likely be that way in retirement. #WeStudyAging

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Did you know that there are many reasons that older adults might not get married, even though they are sexually active and/or in love? These reasons include money, judgment from others, and the fact that they don’t feel the need to prove anything to anyone. #WeStudyAging

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Elder abuse is much more common than is talked about in the media. Different ways we can help prevent this are checking in with older adults and looking for signs of abuse, bring more light to the issue, and also ensuring that caretakers are not getting burnt out. #WeStudyAging

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Many people look at different moments in their adulthood as a “midlife crisis”. This is simply a stereotype placed on adults that often promotes shame or lack of motivation. Try to start not to giving “midlife crisis” as much attention as usual! #WeStudyAging

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There are many stereotypes about older adult drivers, but did you know that statistically older adults are much safer drivers than young adults? Younger adults also harm others more when they drive, and older adults harm themselves more. Give older adults a break! #WeStudyAging

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Did you know that smoking at any time in your life affects muscle and bone mass loss, memory loss, heart health, and overall cognitive function once you bit older adulthood? Encourage healthier habits in yourself and others! #WeStudyAging

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Death is something that usually makes us uncomfortable to think about, but it is something that all older adults have to confront sooner or later. A way to make their transition to thinking about death easier is to normalize conversations about death. #WeStudyAging

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Did you know that 1 in 10 people over 65 develop dementia and/or Alzheimer’s disease? Different ways to lower the chance of getting this disease are regular mental/physical exercise, Mediterranean diet, vitamin D, omega 3, and antioxidants! #WeStudyAging

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The damage we do to our skin throughout our lives really starts to show in old age. Did you know that choices you make now can effect how your skin looks in the future? One simple trick for healthier skin in the future is to apply sunscreen every single day! #WeStudyAging

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Terms like “Old Geezer” or “ancient” are considered offensive when talking about an older generation, but did you know that calling someone “elderly” could also be very offensive to them? Research has showed that it is best to refer to them as “Older Adults”. #WeStudyAging

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Disengagement theory tells us that it is healthy for all older adults to take on less roles in their lives and become more stagnant but continuity theory shows us that the healthy number of roles to take on after retirement is completely individualistic. #WeStudyAging