Resources
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The Truth About Aging and Dementia
As we age, our brains change, but Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are not an inevitable part of aging. In fact, up to 40% of dementia cases may be prevented or delayed. It helps to understand what’s normal and what’s not when it comes to brain health.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Area Agency on Aging
The AAA is part of a nationwide network on Aging under the direction of the U.S. Administration on Aging and the Alabama Department of Senior Services. The primary responsibility of the AAA is to plan and carry out a comprehensive, coordinated service delivery system to address needs of people over 60, and help them maintain their independence.
Source: TARCOG
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6 Tips For Healthy Aging
Here are 6 tips from the CDC to remain active and independent for as long as possible.
#1 - Eat & Drink Healthy. Make healthy choices - like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, low-fat dairy products, and water.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Family Caregiver Resources for Alabama
Caregiving may be one of the most important, and challenging, roles you’ll ever take on. No matter where you are in your caregiving journey — starting to plan; taking care of a family member in your home, in a facility, or from a distance; or managing end-of-life caregiving responsibilities — having resources at your fingertips will make the process easier.
Source: AARP
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Senior Services Directory
The purpose of this directory is to provide Madison County seniors with a comprehensive listing of available services. The aging population of Huntsville and Madison County has the quality resources, tools, and support to better their lives and their aging process. Seniors here are as active, healthy, and independent as they can be, with a good quality of life; they are treated with compassion and respect.
Source: ARDC
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MADISON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER
The Huntsville-Madison County Senior Center, located at 2200 Drake Avenue SW in Huntsville, Alabama, is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a community focal point where mature persons come together for services and activities.
Source: Madison County Senior Center
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