While any pet owner can certainly attest to the many benefits of living with a furry friend, research confirming the health benefits of senior pet ownership have appeared in many well-respected publications and medical journals. Studies have shown...
Older clients may need a little extra care and attention to ensure a happy veterinary experience. This article discusses what you can do to help them help their pets when visiting the vet. The seven steps are: plan ahead, offer guidance, communicate...
Despite increasing information on enhancing client communication and compliance/adherence in veterinary medicine, literature focusing on special cases remains limited: working with clients with special needs, challenges or disabilities, or when the...
Agriculture, as a profession, has more mostly “older workers” than any other profession or industry. In addition, the agricultural industry ranks as one of the most hazardous. In 2020, UMASH hosted a series of online community forums, each with a...
This video is part of a series, Supporting Family Caregivers in the 4Ms of an Age-Friendly Health System, published in collaboration with the AARP Public Policy Institute as part of the ongoing Supporting Family Caregivers: No Longer Home Alone series...
This data map of Minnesota is created by the Memory Keepers providing statistics on aging in Minnesota including population information, mortality, quality of life, Alzheimer's and diabetes, physicians, facilities, and area agencies.
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This website sponsored by the Florida State University College of Medicine provides support to caregivers through faith-based, skills-building and services to distressed caregivers of loved ones with dementia and Alzheimer’s. There are free online...
REACH offers educational resources on aging-related healthcare and social topics for older adults, their care partners, community lay persons, public service professionals, and healthcare professionals and trainees. The materials and resources you...
The "Helping Indigenous communities stay connected in light of COVID-19" project worked with community partners to develop evidence-based and culturally safe and appropriate COVID-19 resources. An environmental scan of health promotion and...
Generation Bold host Adriane Berg interviews numerous experts on aging and longevity podcasts to guide listeners in creating a fulfilled and purposeful life as they age. Topics include: Health, Wealth, Travel, Relationships, Home, Spirituality,...