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Andrea M. Sara

@amsaravan

MA Gerontology. Health, Aging & Built Env’t. Advocate, Safe Routes to Schools & Parks. Safe Routes for Seniors. Placemaker. DSF Butterfly Ranger. Mother of 3

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National Institute on Ageing 🇨🇦 (@niageing) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🧠 Webinar: Women’s Health, Menopause & Dementia Join us on June 4 from 12–1 PM EST for an insightful webinar with brain health experts Dr. Dr. M. Natasha Rajah, PhD 🇨🇦 and Dr. Gillian Einstein, moderated by Samir Sinha . They will unpack: ✔️ The connection between menopause and dementia risk ✔️

🧠 Webinar: Women’s Health, Menopause & Dementia
Join us on June 4 from 12–1 PM EST for an insightful webinar with brain health experts Dr. <a href="/mnrajah/">Dr. M. Natasha Rajah, PhD 🇨🇦</a> and Dr. Gillian Einstein, moderated by <a href="/DrSamirSinha/">Samir Sinha</a> .

They will unpack:
✔️ The connection between menopause and dementia risk
✔️
RTOERO Foundation (@rto_foundation) 's Twitter Profile Photo

New resource! Led by Alzheimer Society of Ontario and Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging, and funded by the RTOERO Foundation, the Youth in Action: A Toolkit for Young Dementia Supporters is the result of collaboration with people living with dementia, care partners, youth & researchers. alzheimer.ca/on/en/take-act….

New resource! Led by <a href="/AlzheimerOnt/">Alzheimer Society of Ontario</a> and <a href="/Aging_Institute/">Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging</a>, and funded by the RTOERO Foundation, the Youth in Action: A Toolkit for Young Dementia Supporters is the result of collaboration with people living with dementia, care partners, youth &amp; researchers. alzheimer.ca/on/en/take-act….
Alzheimer's Society (@alzheimerssoc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We want to create 7000 new Dementia Friends during Dementia Action Week – a massive 1000 every day. Will you be one of them? Dementia Friends is the biggest ever initiative to change people’s perceptions of dementia. It aims to transform the way the nation thinks, acts, and

We want to create 7000 new Dementia Friends during Dementia Action Week – a massive 1000 every day. Will you be one of them?

Dementia Friends is the biggest ever initiative to change people’s perceptions of dementia. It aims to transform the way the nation thinks, acts, and
BC Seniors Advocate (@srsadvocatebc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Every senior has a story worth celebrating! For #BCSeniorsWeek, we're inviting seniors to participate in our #SpotlightOnSeniors campaign. Share a photo and a story about your contributions, life lessons or words of wisdom. 👉Submit here: seniorsadvocatebc.ca/current-issues…

Every senior has a story worth celebrating! For #BCSeniorsWeek, we're inviting seniors  to participate in our #SpotlightOnSeniors campaign. 
Share a photo and a story about your contributions, life lessons or words of wisdom. 
👉Submit here: seniorsadvocatebc.ca/current-issues…
FamilyCaregivers (@familycarersab) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Did you know that Family Caregivers benefit from Social Prescribing too? Beyond Medicine: How Social Prescribing Supports Caregivers "What Matters to you?" instead of "What is the matter with you?" May 28, 2025 12 Noon to 1:30 PM. Register: bit.ly/43w7Bw8

Did you know that Family Caregivers benefit from Social Prescribing too?
Beyond Medicine: How Social Prescribing Supports Caregivers "What Matters to you?" instead of "What is the matter with you?"

May 28, 2025
12 Noon to 1:30 PM.
Register: bit.ly/43w7Bw8
National Institute on Ageing 🇨🇦 (@niageing) 's Twitter Profile Photo

📆 May 25–May 31 – National AccessAbility Week ♿ During National AccessAbility Week, the NIA celebrates the leadership and contributions of Canadians living with disabilities, including many older adults and caregivers. Accessibility is a cornerstone of age-inclusive policy

📆 May 25–May 31 – National AccessAbility Week

♿ During National AccessAbility Week, the NIA celebrates the leadership and contributions of Canadians living with disabilities, including many older adults and caregivers.

Accessibility is a cornerstone of age-inclusive policy
Smoky Mountains Enjoyer 🪕 🌄 (@admiralboreal) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Recently I discovered on tiktok an account of a man and his mother with Alzheimer’s who sing gospel tunes and my lord what a marvelous harmony

🟢 #ElderWisdom (@greenbenchstory) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Ageism whispers: They’re too old. Wisdom replies: We’ve seen the world change—and helped shape it. When we overlook our elders, we don’t just lose people. We lose stories. We lose perspective. We lose roots. Join the #ElderWisdom Conversation this June: elderwisdom.ca/2025plans/

Alzheimer's Society (@alzheimerssoc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Hearing loss is one of the 14 modifiable risk factors for dementia, but how the two are connected remains a mystery. Dr. Chris Hardy, the second Alzheimer’s Society Carol Jennings Fellow, is using his groundbreaking research to explore this vital link and how changes in hearing

GenWell (@genwellproject) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Seniors Loneliness Awareness Week (June 9–15) isn’t just another campaign, it’s a reflection of how deeply GenWell cares about supporting older adults. As Pete Bombaci, our CEO and Founder, explains why connection is so important as we age 🔗 loom.ly/qBWt2W0 #GenWell

City of Vancouver (@cityofvancouver) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Did you know the #OlderPersonsStrategicFramework was approved by Council in February? Older adults & caregivers: please take our #survey on making Vancouver more supportive of our growing aging population (age 55+). 📝 Take the survey by June 22: bit.ly/4jkLcYx

Did you know the #OlderPersonsStrategicFramework was approved by Council in February?

Older adults &amp; caregivers: please take our #survey on making Vancouver more supportive of our growing aging population (age 55+). 

📝 Take the survey by June 22: bit.ly/4jkLcYx
BC Care Providers (@bccareproviders) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It’s #SeniorsWeek (June 1-7) in B.C.! We’re proud to celebrate the seniors who are the heart of our communities, as well as the people that support and care for them every day.

It’s #SeniorsWeek (June 1-7) in B.C.! We’re proud to celebrate the seniors who are the heart of our communities, as well as the people that support and care for them every day.
BC Seniors Advocate (@srsadvocatebc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

June 1–7 is #BCSeniorsWeek - a time to celebrate and honour older adults across B.C. They’ve shaped our past, enrich our present & inspire our future. Let’s take the time to reach out and recognize the immense value they bring to our lives. seniorsadvocatebc.ca/app/uploads/si…

June 1–7 is #BCSeniorsWeek - a time to celebrate and honour older adults across B.C. They’ve shaped our past, enrich our present &amp; inspire our future.
Let’s take the time to reach out and recognize the immense value they bring to our lives. seniorsadvocatebc.ca/app/uploads/si…
Katrina Prescott (@prescottkatrina) 's Twitter Profile Photo

TY Avis Favaro & CTV News for spotlighting #caregivers in this excellent segment! TY LivMendelsohn & Dr.VivianS for your expert insights. Watch Things Not To Say To A Caregiver link in comments. TY TELUS Fund Stories 4 Caregivers #health #CaregiverSupport ctvnews.ca/health/article…

CIHR Institute of Aging (@cihr_ia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Learn more in this Impact Story of the Year (2024): Marriage strongly associated with optimal health & well-being in men as they age cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54251.html Learn more about this Knowledge Mobilization Product (2024): 12 Ways to Reduce Your Dementia Risk cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54252.html

Walk Toronto (@walk_to) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"An eye-catching new BYU study shows just how different the experience of walking home at night is for women versus men." news.byu.edu/intellect/stud…

Get Palliative Care (@getpalliative) 's Twitter Profile Photo

TONIGHT -> Don't miss the premiere of "Caregiving" a new documentary from exec. prod Bradley Cooper on PBS - co-produced by @WETAtvfm+ @ArkMediaNYC. Also: Join the movement to support caregivers and share your story on Well Beings wellbeings.org/series/caregiv…