The All of Us Research Program is a large research program from the National Institutes of Health. The goal is to help researchers understand more about why people get sick or stay healthy. As a previous community partner of the program, we hope that more than one million people will join All of Us.
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Squeeze The Day Podcast: Ray Lay adapts to mental health challenges to become an advocate and role model
Diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia as a teen, Ray Lay shares how battling mental illness and substance abuse forced him to be homeless. Learn how joining the Marines and getting his GED paved the way for his success. Today, he provides peer support for veterans, is a board member of the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) and is an advocate for those struggling with mental health and homelessness.
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Virtual Speech Therapy Provides Support for Communication Challenges Related to Stress Around Social Settings
Have there been times when you are gathered with others in a group setting and you notice loved ones who have communication challenges are finding it difficult to engage with friends, family, and their community? As we age, we may become aware of diminishing communicative abilities and this may prevent us from easily reaching out to friends and family. The effects of these challenges can go far beyond the ability to communicate effectively. In fact, according to a recent study, older adults in particular can start to feel isolated, depressed, anxious, and lonely, and especially after the holidays.
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FiftyForward Chief Program Officer Gretchen Funk talks with The Tennessean’s David Plazas about the agency’s role in valuing, honoring, and supporting older adults
Our world continues to evolve just like our needs and interests do as we age. As a nonprofit agency that has served older adults (something all of us used to call seniors) for 66 years, we are navigating new realities every day.
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Work Out Wakeup Call: Why Staying Fit Gets More Important as You Age
When it comes to staying fit, age is nothing but a number. It doesn’t matter how many candles are on your cake, exercising regularly is important. However, as the body ages, it becomes more vulnerable to things like illness, falls, or cognitive decline. Maintaining an active, healthy lifestyle can keep you feeling young, fresh, and energized well into your senior years.
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Get active, join a community center and get the most out of life!
Whatever your interests and desires are, a FiftyForward center near you can open new worlds for you. Who doesn't want to enjoy all those benefits while making new friends, finding new outlets and creativity, and making your life more fulfilling?
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Mental Health Tips for Older Adults
As we grow older it is important to address the needs of our mental health. Whether you are approaching retirement or already experiencing retirement as a new stage of life, examining, and establishing ways to maintain good mental health is key to healthy aging. In honor of May being Mental Health Awareness Month and Older Americans Month, here are a few ways to keep your health thriving.
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