Advocates for Aging believes in challenging the business of aging. We also believe in taking a different approach to aging services and programs. We create services and products for today's older adults.
By working across multiple sectors in the aging industry, we are able to develop quality programs, products, and services for older adults and their families.
When you work with us you have access to our knowledge base over 50 experts with over 1,600 years of experience.
► We help consultants, tech startups, and small business owners develop strategies to reach the $5.6 trillion age 50 plus market by providing industry-specific marketing services. This includes community engagement, social media, and website optimization.
► In addition, we coach gerontologists, community outreach, and professionals in aging boost their social media skills. We offer coaching services including social media platform selection, follower development, and time-saving strategies.
►We work with busy professionals. Call us when you need solutions for senior housing and transportation.
Our incubator has been busy! Developing lifelong learning programs for today's older adults. Learn more about our workshops designed for community groups, faith-based organizations, and senior centers.
Founded in 2008, Advocates for Aging is an incubator for startups focused on researching, developing, and piloting innovative quality of life projects for older adults. Projects include; brain health, entrepreneurship, dating, and transportation programs.
To spread our message with every purchase your company or organization makes you pay it forward to a similar organization. When programs or workshops are purchased from Advocates For Aging, a percentage of the fee is deposited into a special fund which allows Advocates For Aging Cares a 501c3 nonprofit organization to offer a complimentary lecture to another organization.
Birth control pills usually contain progestin and estrogen, which are both sex hormones. Progestin-only birth control pills (POPs) are sometimes called the mini-pill because they don’t contain estrogen. If you are concerned about taking estrogens because you have high blood pressure, migraines, heart disease, or a history of blood clots, but still would like to take an oral contraceptive, this may be an option for you. It is also a good choice if you are a new mother and breastfeeding.
POPs are used in the same way as other birth control pills. They come in packs of 28 pills. You take one pill at the same time each day and after the last pill in the pack is taken, you start a new pack the next day; there is no skipping days. Because there is a slightly greater risk of becoming pregnant on progestin-only pills, you must be very careful to take each pill at the same time each day and never miss a day. If your period is late and you missed one or more pills or took them late, you may need to take a pregnancy test.
The effects of POPs are easily reversible and after stopping these pills your chances of getting pregnant should not be delayed. Continue reading →