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This web page from the John A. Hartford Foundation includes a list of trusted and regularly-updated resources regarding COVID-19 related to long-term care facilities. These resources include guidance from federal and national organizations, webinars,...
This study describes "My Life, My Story", an educational activity for enhancing patient-centered care (PCC) competencies across health professions trainees. The activity most influenced trainees' ability to understand the patient as a "whole person"...
The American Geriatrics Society has put together an information hub for selected tools and guidance relevant to care of older adults in the context of COVID-19. Information for caregivers, health professionals, and the general public are included....
This web page lists a collection of articles published by the Journal of Amerian Geriatrics Society related to COVID-19 and aging. These articles are free to access.
Source: American Geriatric Society (AGS), 2022.
This website from Respecting Choices includes a toolkit of resources for having proactive planning conversations, tools to support specific treatment decisions, and advanced care planning materials for COVID-19. Resources and tools are free and open...
This web page from the National POLST lists resources and tools relevant to COVID-19 and care planning. POLST involves a decision-making process with resulting medical orders which are intended for patients considered to be at risk for a life-...
This web page from the IHI contains a list of national resources that provide updated information on COVID-19 and older adults. Resources on age-friendly health systems, advanced care planning, national guidelines, and teleheath are included.
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This handout discusses alcohol use in older adults and its relationship to falls. It outlines how many drinks an older adult should consume while discussing the definition of one drink in different aspects.
This handout discusses the various types of canes and how to use them. It also explains the proper fit of a cane.
This handout discusses common changes that occur with aging that are not caused by illnesses. Each change listed has a description regarding what those changes look like in older adults.
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.