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These multidisciplinary competencies are designed for the care of older adults at the completion of entry-level health professional degrees. They focus on the unique characteristics and needs of older adults with an emphasis on ensuring person‐...
This interdisciplinary team training (IDT) addresses those groups that can influence the development and expansion of academic and continuing education programs, including professional associations, credentialing and licensing bodies, accreditation...
This webinar (1.5 hrs) describes various technology and how it can improve the quality of life of older adults. It also discusses how to integrate these different technologies in the care of people living with dementia. Finally, the presenters discuss...
This webinar (1.03 hrs) by Dr. Lindsey Slaughter discusses the importance of understanding personality disorders and how staff can effectively work with individuals affected by them. Challenges in the diagnosis and management are discussed. Narrated...
This webinar (1:15 hrs) by Drs. Lyons Hardy and Adam Rosenblatt discusses medication options and safety considerations in the management of dementia-related behaviors. They also discuss safety considerations when using medications to manage dementia-...
This webinar (1:28 hrs) by Drs. Ericka Crouse, Laura Morgan, and Jennifer Inker views physiological changes that may occur in older adults through opioid therapy. After watching this lecture, viewers are able to select the appropriate opioid therapy...
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.
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.