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This toolkit is written to help people living with dementia, their family members, and their caregivers understand what to expect in the event of a disaster and how to prepare for it. The toolkit includes tip sheets and checklists covering topics such...
This report describes screening tools that can be administered by people without clinical training to screen for Alzheimer's disease or other dementias. It also includes a needs assessment and referral tools that are available for use.
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This handout discusses the causes, evaluation, and treatment of erectile dysfunction in older men.
This handout describes the types and warning signs of elder abuse, and discusses caregiver concerns. Resources and references are provided.
This handout discusses clinician reporting guidelines regarding elder abuse. It also provides elder abuse resources and screening tools.
This handout discusses factors to consider when evaluating an older driver, interventions to improve driving ability, and approaches when driving should stop. It also describes legal implications for clinicians.
This handout defines cognitive aging, describes assessment instruments,and tips for promoting cognitive health and how to discuss the topic of cognitive health with patients and their families.
This handout discusses how to differentiate between the need for palliative care versus hospice care in patients with a severe life-limiting illness.
This handout reviews the diagnostic evaluation, treatment, and causes for diarrhea and fecal incontinence in older adults.
This handout discusses goals of older adult diabetics such as maintaining glycemic pressure and blood pressure. It also reviews the use of statins and aspirin for cardioprotection.
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.