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Erwin Tan
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Director, Thought Leadership, Health, AARP
Washington, D.C., United States
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Health
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By Nichole Perkins Verified, Erwin Tan| We Are The Riveter@ March 25, 2022 • ImpactHow the decisions you make today impact tomorrow The idea of improving my quality of life has become more important to me as I’ve gotten older. Not only is my body changing, but the way I see myself and how I fit into the world is evolving, as well. I’ve been trying to figure out how much time I have left, which can seem a macabre and futile thought.
Concurrent Anticholinergic and Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor Drug Use Among Older Adults with Dementia
By Elizabeth A. Carter, Erwin Tan| AARP@ Acetylcholine is the main neurotransmitter in the body. It functions to activate muscles and has an important role in attention, learning, memory and motivation. Anticholinergic drugs block the transmission of acetylcholine in the central and peripheral nervous systems, while Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (AChEIs) increase its availability by blocking the enzyme (acetylcholinesterase) that breaks it down.
By Nichole Perkins Verified, Erwin Tan| We Are The Riveter@ March 25, 2022 • ImpactHow the decisions you make today impact tomorrow The idea of improving my quality of life has become more important to me as I’ve gotten older. Not only is my body changing, but the way I see myself and how I fit into the world is evolving, as well. I’ve been trying to figure out how much time I have left, which can seem a macabre and futile thought.
Company Info
AARP
AARP, founded in 1958 by Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus and Leonard Davis, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for Americans aged 50 and older. With a presence in all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, AARP focuses on issues such as Medicare, Social Security, age discrimination, and consumer fraud prevention. As a membership-driven organization, AARP offers a variety of services, including advocacy for policies that benefit older Americans, publications like *AARP The Magazine* and *AARP Bulletin*, and member-exclusive discounts on travel, dining, and retail. The organization also provides educational resources through workshops and online tools, supporting seniors with legal aid, job training, and financial literacy programs via the AARP Foundation. Membership is open to individuals aged 50 and older, with benefits that include access to publications, community events, and advocacy initiatives.
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
'+1 202-434-7578
Founded: 1958