Facing the long goodbye: Rappahannock confronts dementia together Dementia, it’s been said, is like watching a loved one disappear. Or as Patti Davis described the experience with her father, Ronald Reagan, “A Long Goodbye,” the title of her

“Facing the long goodbye” — Rappahannock communities are confronting dementia together and supporting families on this difficult journey. 🧠💛

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Gwinnett County Aging Services Assessment Community Survey Community Survey

Help shape a better future for older adults in Gwinnett County! We're creating a 5-year strategic plan and need your input. Whether you're an older adult, caregiver, or advocate, your feedback is crucial.

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I'M STILL HERE, HE'S STILL HERE An Invisible Line

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As my dog and I grow older together, love has taken on a different weight—deeper, harder, more precious. This poem is about what it means to share the final stretch with someone who trusts you completely.

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The Bus Stop I walked her to the bus stop. We sat quietly together. There was not much more to say. Her bus came and left… but she was still here, waiting. She looked at me and smiled. “You’re a late bloomer” s…

The Bus Stop
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Ageism in health care is a $63 billion problem. An expert offers 8 ways to combat it Ageism in healthcare is often an overlooked form of discrimination, yet its effects can significantly  impact the quality of care older adults receive.

Through aging together project, #UWM researcher finds significant reduction in relational ageism - defined as concerns about being judged by others based on your age. #ageism #agingtogether @uwmappgero.bsky.social
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“Timeless Echoes”

It's amazing how time flies, and how beautiful it is to fall in love.

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