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This toolkit authored by Edward Ratner contains resources for teaching learners how to obtain information from older patients and their family or other caregivers that aligns with their specific health outcome goals and care preference. These...
This toolkit was authored by Brian J. Isetts in collaboration with Kristine Talley and supported by colleagues of the Interprofessional Geriatrics Coordinating Council. It contains resources for teaching older persons and family caregivers how to...
Total health and wellness are inextricably linked to oral health. Participate in this module to understand the unique oral health needs of the older adult and how to assess and manage common oral health problems. Learn about the impact oral disease...
An increasing number of people are living with Multiple Chronic Conditions (MCC). These older adults with MCC experience a high level of “illness burden” (poor quality of life, depression, “treatment burden” (multiple uncoordinated visits,...
Not all changes that occur with age indicate an individual is not able to drive. Participate in this module to understand common reasons which warrant a recommendation for a comprehensive driving evaluation. Learn how to screen and assess older...
A healthy sex life is fulfilling and good for multiple aspects of life including physical health and self-esteem. This is true among many older adults who continue to enjoy their sexuality into their 80’s and beyond. Participate in this module to...
In 2017, over 5 million Americans aged 65 and older had dementia, a progressive and irreversible condition leading to loss of functions such as thinking, memory and reasoning, at times severe enough to interfere with daily life. By 2050, the number of...
The LGBTQ older adult has lived through a lifetime of stigma and discrimination. The lived experiences of LGBTQ older adults affect their engagement with health care. Participate in this module to better understand and address the multidimensional...
This learning module is intended for social work students. The module includes a pre-training survey that includes a pre-test, a video presentation focused on Alzheimer's disease and related dementia, and a post-training survey. The presentation is...
This video (10:40 minutes) features people living with dementia and a care partner (Terry Montgomery, Cheryl and Mike Belleville, and Barney Nelson) discusses what they like about telehealth visits and what helps them have the best telehealth visit...
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.