Age-Friendly Care and Education Collection

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This tip sheet from the Alzheimer's Association describes how staying mentally and socially active can improve brain health. Suggestions for mental and social activities are included.

Source: Alzheimer's Association.
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This web page from the Alzheimer's Association discusses the emotions felt after a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and how to take care of an individual's emotional needs. Questions to ask the doctor after the diagnosis are included. Support group...

This infographic describes the types of foods that fit into a healthy, well-balanced diet for older adults. MyPlate for Older Adults corresponds with the federal goverment's 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Source: HNRCA at...

This web page provides shopping and food preparation tips that address the special needs of aging bodies. Recipes and instructions for a few practical meals are included.

Source: HNRCA at Tufts and AARP Foundation.
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This presentation (58:06 mins) by Drs. Whitney Haseman and Timothy Farrell from the University of Utah Geriatric Consortium discusses various strategies and ways to improve communication between caregivers and patients in PALTC facilities. A case...

This infographic provides helpful tips to simplify meals for people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers. A downloadable/printable PDF of the infographic is available, as well as links to help share the infographic on social media. A transcript to...

This presentation (1:05:48 hrs) on delirium prevention is given by Dr. Miriam Beattie from the Utah Geriatric Education Consortium. She discusses the definition, diagnostic criteria, risk factors, screening instruments, evidence-based prevention...

This infographic describes how eating a healthy diet and exercising can help control or delay age-related health problems. It provides 5 tips to prioritize daily. A downloadable/printable PDF of the infographic is available in English and Spanish, as...

This presentation (1:02:19 hours) given by Dr. Gregory Collins, Commissioner of Public Health and Medical Director for Wyoming County, New York, on addiction discusses terms and definitions, the history of addiction and addiction treatment, the...

This infographic provides tips to older adults on how to make their home environment safe and accessible so that they may continue to live independently. A downloadable/printable PDF of the infographic is available, as well as links to help share the...

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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.