September is Healthy Aging Month
While older adults are at higher risk for eye diseases like age-related macular degeneration (AMD), getting older does not have to mean losing your vision. That’s why it’s important to spread the word about ways to prevent vision loss in older adults and support healthy aging.
This Healthy Aging Month, join the National Eye Health Education Program (NEHEP) to help raise awareness about eye health and aging! Let people in your community know how they can protect their vision as they get older.
Share these resources
Use our resources to spread the word about healthy aging and vision.
Order print materials by emailing 2020@nei.nih.gov
Help people talk with their doctor about AMD
AMD is complicated, and it’s normal for people to be overwhelmed — especially when they’re dealing with a new diagnosis. This guide makes it easy for people recently diagnosed with AMD to talk to their doctor about the condition. It includes:
- Information about AMD
- Questions for the doctor
- A symptom tracker
Give a presentation
You can share important information about how people can protect their eyes as they age.
Spread the word on social media
Use the sample Twitter and Facebook posts below to tell your followers about Healthy Aging Month.
- It’s #HealthyAgingMonth! #DYK that people age 60 and older need a dilated eye exam every 1 to 2 years to protect their sight? Get all the facts about eye exams from @NatEyeInstitute: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/healthy-vision/get-dilated-eye-exam #EyeHealthEducation
- Planning a visit to your eye doctor during #HealthyAgingMonth? Use @NatEyeInstitute’s tips to talk with the doctor about your #EyeHealth: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/healthy-vision/finding-eye-doctor/talking-your-eye-doctor #EyeHealthEducation
- Though many people notice changes in their vision as they get older, vision loss doesn’t have to be part of the deal. @NatEyeInstitute has 8 ways to set yourself up for a lifetime of seeing your best: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/healthy-vision/8-things-you-can-do-right-now-protect-your-vision #HealthyAgingMonth #EyeHealthEducation
- Looking for #EyeHealthEducation resources for #OlderAdults to share during #HealthyAgingMonth? @NatEyeInstitute’s got you covered! Take a look: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/resources-for-health-educators/vision-and-aging-resources/healthy-aging-month
- You can help #OlderAdults learn how to protect their vision during #HealthyAgingMonth! Use @NatEyeInstitute’s toolkit to lead #EyeHealthEducation sessions in your community: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/resources-for-health-educators/vision-and-aging-resources/see-well-lifetime-toolkit
Facebook and LinkedIn
- It's #HealthyAgingMonth! If you’re age 60 or older, you need a dilated eye exam every 1 to 2 years to protect your sight. Get all the facts about eye exams from @NationalEyeInstitute: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/healthy-vision/get-dilated-eye-exam #EyeHealthEducation
- Planning a visit to your eye doctor during #HealthyAgingMonth? Use @NationalEyeInstitute’s tips to talk with the doctor about your eye health: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/healthy-vision/finding-eye-doctor/talking-your-eye-doctor #EyeHealthEducation
- September is #HealthyAgingMonth! Though many people notice changes in their vision as they get older, vision loss doesn’t have to be part of the deal. @NationalEyeInstitute has 8 ways to set yourself up for a lifetime of seeing your best: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/healthy-vision/8-things-you-can-do-right-now-protect-your-vision #EyeHealthEducation
- Looking for #EyeHealthEducation resources for older adults to share during #HealthyAgingMonth? Check out these infographics, videos, and other more from @NationalEyeInstitute: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/resources-for-health-educators/vision-and-aging-resources/healthy-aging-month
- #HealthyAgingMonth is a great time to remind older adults about steps they can take to protect their vision. Use @NationalEyeInstitute’s toolkit to lead #EyeHealthEducation sessions in your community: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/resources-for-health-educators/vision-and-aging-resources/see-well-lifetime-toolkit