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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...
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...
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...
This article provides a review of research published since 1980 on the benefits of human–companion animal interaction. Studies focusing on the benefits of pet ownership are presented first, followed by research on the benefits of interacting with...
Walking is positively associated with health outcomes in older adults. Dog walking may differ from other reasons for walking (i.e., recreation, transportation) because it involves the relationship with a companion animal. Although some studies linking...
The familiar adage “pets are good for your health” is an interesting but largely untested theory. A new model was developed, based on pet ownership leads to better self care, to show possible associations between pet ownership with eating, exercise,...
Rainbow Health has several articles on LGBTQ+ health education inclulding: Get Condoms, Tips for Healthy Queer Sex, Understanding Anal Sex, The Internal Condom, Anal Hygiene for a Healthy Sex Life, Older Adults: Know Your Rights, and Tips for Finding...
In Minnesota, LGBTQ+ Older Adults and Older Adults Living with HIV Have Rights. This webpage provides a list of rights and legal resources.
Source: Rainbow Health, 2023
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As an aging LGBTQ+ adult or caregiver, you might be looking for more help and services. However, it can be hard to trust new people with personal details of your life––especially during times of physical and emotional change. Here are 10 tips to help...
The South Florida Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (SFGWEP) podcast series is committed to providing interprofessional programs to maintain and improve the health of ethnically and culturally diverse older adults from underserved areas across...
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.