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The introduction of the new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline allows for a number that is easy to remember and easy to dial. As such, it is expected that calls will continue to increase, including calls by older adults and their family caregivers....
The growing population of older adults presents a unique opportunity for mental health professionals to expand clinical practice and experience deeply meaningful clinical work.
The mission of the E4 Center is to engage, empower, and educate health care providers and community-based organizations for equity in behavioral health for older adults and their families. E4 will achieve this through the provision of education,...
As of 2021, roughly .05% of those aged 65 and over in the U.S. identify as transgender (Beehuspoteea & Badrakalimuthu, 2021) and that number is expected to grow (Baril, & Silverman, 2022). While there is some research addressing LGBTQ+ aging...
This presentation (18:41 minutes) given by Natalie Manley, MD, MPH on November 7th, 2019 and discusses caregivers, difficulties involved with caregiving, and resources for caregivers.
This presentation (34:53 minutes) given by Thuy Koll, MD and discusses cognitive testing options for the geriatric population. Topics include: An overview of cognitive testing, how the cognition changes as a patient ages, how to pick which tests to...
On July 6, 2023, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provided approval for lecanemab (Leqembi) to treat early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. Lecanemab is a medication developed by Eisai and Biogen that may help slow the progression of early stage...
This video (3:38 minutes) explains the 2016 MyPlate for Older Adults, providing examples of foods that fit into a healthy, well-balanced diet for older adults. Food preparation tips are included.
Source: HNRCA at Tufts and AARP Foundation...
This web page from the Caregiving Resource Center provides a step by step process for family members to follow when caring for persons with Alzheimer's disease. It discusses the various health professionals and other people involved in the caring...
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.