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This teaching strategy introduces students to a new interprofessional field of study called gerontechnology, which concerns the matching of technological environments to health, housing, mobility, communication, and the leisure and work of older...
The AGS Geriatrics Virtual Patient Cases for Surgical and Related Medical Subspecialty Care of Older Adults include 10 cases focused on the geriatric aspects of surgical and related medical subspecialty care of older adults, developed to help...
This webinar (59:23 minutes) from the American Geriatrics Society focuses on practical suggestions and strategies for utilizing telehealth platforms in the home and ambulatory settings. Principles of triage, pre-screening for scheduled home based and...
The Training and Education Center from the Alzheimer's Association offers a number of online dementia courses that are free to access after creating a free account. Course titles are listed, and you can use search filters to find courses you are...
This tip sheet from the Alzheimer's Association offers 10 ways to adopt lifestyle habits that may reduce the risk for cognitive decline.
Source: Alzheimer's Association.
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This tip sheet from the Alzheimer's Association describes how physical activity is associated with a lower risk of cognitive decline, and and it lists examples of ways to stay active and how to prevent falls while being active. Tips for maintaining...
This tip sheet from the Alzheimer's Association describes the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet and Mediterranean diet that may have benefits for cognitive health.
Source: Alzheimer's Association.
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This tip sheet from the Alzheimer's Association describes how staying mentally and socially active can improve brain health. Suggestions for mental and social activities are included.
Source: Alzheimer's Association.
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This web page from the Alzheimer's Association discusses the emotions felt after a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and how to take care of an individual's emotional needs. Questions to ask the doctor after the diagnosis are included. Support group...
This infographic describes the types of foods that fit into a healthy, well-balanced diet for older adults. MyPlate for Older Adults corresponds with the federal goverment's 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Source: HNRCA at...
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.