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This tip sheet provided by the American Geriatrics Society's Health in Aging Foundation outlines steps to take to prevent overmedication and related problems in older adults. It provides a useful handout for patient and family education.
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This link from AGS's Health in Aging Foundation provides a Caregiver Self-Assessment Questionnaire iwhich s designed to help caregivers understand and maintain their well-being while caring for their loved ones. The assessment includes a series of yes...
This toolkit created by the Alzheimer's Association assists clinicians in obtaining required assessments and create a care plan that meets Medicare's comprehensive care planning service code (G0505) for patients with Alzheimer's disease and related...
This training program is designed for first responders to help them understand what to do when they arrive on scene to care for an individual with dementia. It includes six modules with quizzes embedded in each one. Upon completion of the onling...
This web page from the Caregiver Resource Center provides a guide for older adults and their family caregivers regarding the causes of driving difficulties with age as well as warning signs of an unsafe older driver. It also discusses how to have "the...
This web page from the Caregiver Resource Center discusses the causes and consequences of falls in older adults. It also discusses lifestyle changes that can help prevent falls in older adults. Finally, it provides three crucial steps to take after...
This web page from the Caregiver Resource Center provides a guide for family caregivers. It discusses common caregiving challenges as well as tips for caring for a difficult older adult. Finally, it discusses how to balance caregiving and personal...
This web page from the Caregiver Resource Center describes the benefits of assisted living for people with vision impairment and what to consider before choosing an assisted living facility for an older adult with this type of impairment. It also...
This web page from the Caregiver Resource Center addresses the cost of assisted living and the benefits of assisted living for older adults with addictions. It also discusses what to look for when choosing an assisted living facility for these older...
This web page from the Caregiver Resource Center describes what assisted living is and the benefits of assisted living for wheelchair users. It discusses mobility restrictions and accessibility regulations in assisted living facilities. Finally, it...
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.