wiseandhealthyaging

Wise & Healthy Aging is a nonprofit, social services organization that serves seniors and their caregivers.

[wiseandhealthyaging @wiseandhealthy1]

Support residents in Long-Term Care facilities, with a 10-second phone call today! We need your help to retain $15.9 million in funding for local Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs in the 2025 Budget Act to safeguard the rights and dignity of older adults.

[wiseandhealthyaging @wiseandhealthy1]

State moves to suspend licenses of troubled L.A. nursing home companies https://t.co/WHZ1mSiOeC

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Don't let worries about falling get you down! Wise & Healthy Aging is offering "A Matter of Balance," a FREE, evidence-based 8-week program that helps you learn practical ways to avoid falls, both inside and outside the home. Call for more information: [phone].

[wiseandhealthyaging @wiseandhealthy1]

Older people are mistreated more often than we think due to lack of support in our communities. An estimated 5 million, or 1 in 10, older Americans experience elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation. It doesn’t have to be this way. #WEAAD https://t.co/Nw5fUGMltY

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Mark your calendar for June 13, from 1-3pm! WISE's Elder Abuse Prevention Program will host a panel discussion with law enforcement and elder justice advocates on community safety. Learn how to prevent abuse and fight for elder justice. #WorldElderAbuseAwarenessDay.

[wiseandhealthyaging @wiseandhealthy1]

Caregiving for an older adult means doing everything for them? Not always!

Caregiving isn’t about taking over; it’s about supporting independence. Many older adults make their own decisions and just need a little help along the way. Learn more at: https://t.co/0BxPOcwXy8

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and @wiseandhealthy1 offers programs—from our Club and Diner to Caregiver Support Groups and more to help older adults foster meaningful social connections to prevent isolation and support overall mental health. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

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Rachel Tate, VP Ombudsman Services at WISE, at the California State Assembly budget hearing in April, advocating that funding for the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is critical for older adults in facilities to ensure they receive quality care.

[wiseandhealthyaging @wiseandhealthy1]

No one escapes aging. So, let's change the way we view it and learn how to talk about it.

[ReframingAging @ReframingAging]

The National Center to Reframe Aging is equipping audiences with the tools to shift language on health issues like #Frailty with a new video. Watch now to learn how intentional language can change perceptions and build support: https://t.co/5Auj5mxVzZ #ReframeAging

[wiseandhealthyaging @wiseandhealthy1]

Watch out! As thousands across Los Angeles are in distress in the aftermath of the fires, here are a list of scams that @LAPDHQ is warning people to watch out for and to report:

[LAPD HQ @LAPDHQ]

Post-Fire Recovery Scam Warnings

In the aftermath of recent fires, scammers are actively targeting vulnerable individuals and families, exploiting their distress.

Below are important warnings to help you recognize and avoid some of the most common scams.

[wiseandhealthyaging @wiseandhealthy1]

Nursing home evacuees faced cot shortages in Pasadena, medical staff say https://t.co/afu2zH3zIt

[wiseandhealthyaging @wiseandhealthy1]

Wishing all in our community a very happy and safe 4th of July!

[wiseandhealthyaging @wiseandhealthy1]

On June 15, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the Legislature will be finalizing the state budget. PLEASE call the Governor at [phone], select option “6” and ask to “keep the full funding for our Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs in the 2024 Budget Act.”

[wiseandhealthyaging @wiseandhealthy1]

We're proud to be partnering with the Santa Monica Fire Department! Together, we're helping vulnerable seniors get connected to much needed services to keep them from becoming dependent on the 911 emergency system!

[City of Santa Monica @santamonicacity]

The Santa Monica Fire Department has partnered with WISE & Healthy Aging to support at-risk seniors who are high utilizers of emergency services.

The part-time WISE case manager has worked with 31 clients since the start of the program in September 2023.

[wiseandhealthyaging @wiseandhealthy1]

Do you know the signs of Elder Abuse? Learn how to recognize when it's happening as well as how you can report it and to whom. #WEAAD #ElderAbuseAwarenessMonth
https://t.co/bTsJkjb5En

[wiseandhealthyaging @wiseandhealthy1]

Sexual violence against older adults is under-identified and underreported. In California call: [phone], or the National Sexual Assault Hotline: [phone]

[wiseandhealthyaging @wiseandhealthy1]

Our team at Wise & Healthy Aging wishes you a happy and meaningful Earth Day. #EarthDay2024