In this week’s episode of Age Better podcast, host Barbara Hannah Grufferman talks with Claire Gill, CEO of the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation and founder of the National Menopause Foundation.  

They discuss recent advancements in women's health research and the resources available for women going through menopause and entering midlife. Claire also shares key insights into the Women's Midlife Health Policy Institute and the Menopause Research and Equity Act. The conversation highlights the importance of education, advocacy, and support for women experiencing menopause.  

The key takeaways include empowering women to ask for help, getting involved in improving women's health, and giving oneself grace during the menopause journey. But the most important takeaway is this: it is time for women to get loud and fight for midlife health research equity. Please review these essential links and contact your local member of Congress. Thank you! 

KEY LINKS: 

Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation: https://www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org 

National Menopause Foundation: https://nationalmenopausefoundation.org/about/ 

Contact Your Local Member of Congress: https://www.letstalkmenopause.org/advocacy?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-r-vBhC-ARIsAGgUO2CWCBJ6q5OGgxPdcOARZ797P30FUeQmdjk8yDLNq4LzayiWQ1gAv1caAqfMEALw_wcB 

Launch of the Women’s Midlife Health Policy Institute - https://nationalmenopausefoundation.org/policyinstitute/ 

Series of menopause specific legislation currently being considered in Congress – 

Educational resource – the NMF Menopause Symptom Checklist (will soon be available in Spanish) - https://nationalmenopausefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NMF_MenopauseSymptomChecklist_FINAL_fillableform_6-3-23.pdf 

Breaking the Stigma: Menopause in the Workplace study - https://business.bofa.com/content/dam/flagship/workplace-benefits/id20_0905/documents/BofA_Lifestage-Report.pdf   

Navigating the Menopause Journey Checklist - https://nationalmenopausefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BofA_RRI_Menopause_Checklist_1023_FINAL-MAP-ADA.pdf 

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