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The Age-Friendly Communities Symposium brought together individuals from the Intermountain West to identify innovations and opportunities that will transform how neighborhoods, campuses, and health environments foster the independence, productivity,...
Best Programs for Caregiving is a free online directory of proven support programs for family and friend caregivers of individuals living with dementia. Whether you are a caregiver yourself or a professional whose organization serves dementia...
One aspect of the Administration for Community Living’s (ACL) mission is to assist American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian Elders to live with dignity and self-determination, while participating fully in their communities. The...
This report identifies a range of emerging technologies that have significant potential to assist older adults with successfully aging in place, each categorized by their role in supporting a set of primary capabilities. It identifies a number of...
This association of organizations and professionals is dedicated to promoting the dignity, self-determination, well-being, and contributions of older persons. The Aging Well section provides resources for individuals and caregivers: For most older...
Consumer Voice is the leading national voice representing consumers in issues related to long-term care, helping to ensure consumers are empowered to advocate for themselves. They are a primary source of information and tools for consumers, families,...
The National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center (NORC) provides support, technical assistance, and training to the 53 State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs and their statewide networks. NORC’s objectives are to enhance the skills, knowledge,...
Sexual violence can affect individuals across the life span, including people in later life. NSVRC has created a series of new resources related to sexual violence in later life. The Sexual Violence in Later Life Information Packet was developed by...
This case study on fall preventiondepicts the STEADI approach with a low-risk patient who has come in for a wellness check. The case study illustrates the assessment, identification of risk factors, and fall prevention recommendations.
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This video presentation (48:13 min) given by Dr. Bruce E. Robinson discusses various opportunities for healthcare professionals to improve the efficiency of comprehensive evaluations of older adult patients. He also reviews the role of comprehensive...
The Age-Friendly Care and Education Collection is part of
Minnesota Northstar GWEP,
supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program of
the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Award No. U1QHP33076, the University of Minnesota Office of Academic
Clinical Affairs, and the Otto Bremer Trust.