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The rural interdisciplinary team training program: a workforce development workshop to increase geriatrics knowledge and skills for rural providers
This article published in Gerontology & Geriatrics Education describes the Rural Interdisciplinary Team Training (RITT) Program, a team-based educational component of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Office of Rural Health Geriatric Scholars Program. This report is an evaluation of the effect of the RITT Program on geriatrics knowledge and team development as well as successes in developing and implementing the quality improvement projects in 80 VHA rural outpatient clinics in 38 states.
Developing an Age-Friendly University (AFU) audit: A pilot study
This article published in Gerontology & Geriatrics Education describes how a research team developed and piloted an audit tool to examine the level of age-friendliness at an Age-Friendly University (AFU) -- the University of Massachusetts Boston. In the audit process, major themes emerged related to educational programming, accessibility, and inclusivity. The full article can be accessed with an OpenAthens account through your institution or with a Taylor & Francis Online account.
Health professions education: Advancing geriatrics and gerontology competencies through Age-Friendly University (AFU) Principles
This article published in Gerontology & Geriatrics Education explains opportunities for health professions education programs to make a mark in Age-Friendly Univeristy (AFU) initiative. Specifically, key approaches are introduced for health professions education programs based on the Age Friendly University Global Network initiative and the Academy for Gerontology/Geriatrics in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) that offer health professions education and have various options to establish and enhance student gerontology/geriatrics competence and confidence.
Becoming an Age-Friendly University (AFU): Integrating a retirement community on campus
This article published in Gerontology & Geriatrics Education uses the partnership of an Age-Friendly University (AFU), Lasell College, and an affiliated university-based retirement community (UBRC), Lasell Village, to illustrate how AFU principles can be implemented to extend older adults' access to various educational opportunities. Specially-designed programs such as Talk of Ages and Faculty Fellows are described. Challenges inherent in leadership, awareness, classroom dynamics, and ageism are also explored alongside opportunities that an AFU approach brings in light of such challenges.
Becoming and being an Age-Friendly University (AFU): Strategic considerations and practical implications
This article published in Gerontology & Geriatrics Education proposes a conceptual framework for developing a strategy for change in an academic setting, and then illustrates how one university, the University of Rhode Island, has utilized it to move forward with becoming more "age friendly." Implications for continuing development consistent with Age-Friendly University (AFU) principles is discussed. The full article can be accessed with an OpenAthens account through your institution or with a Taylor & Francis Online account.
Coalition building to create an Age-Friendly University (AFU)
This article published in Gerontolgy & Geriatrics Education shares the story of one public university that became the first in its state to join the Age-Friendly University (AFU) global network. The article highlights several partnerships and programs that reflect the AFU principles and discuss how becoming an AFU helped to further strengthen university ties and is now providing a valuable framework for continued collaboration and coalition building. The article shares lessons from the efforts, including the challenges and benefits of being the first AFU in the state.
Age Well Planner
The National Council on Aging created an Age Well Planner for older adults and family members to complete regarding the health and well being of aging adults. The planner includes a personalized assessment for individuals to complete depending on their role. At the completion of the assessment, individualized resources are provided to the individual based on three categories: finance, Medicare, health and wellness.
Long-term care in America: Increasing access to care
This report from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research summarizes results from a survey conducted on telemedicine in adults age 40 and older. The results found that while telemedicine services may hold particular promise for older adults in need of long-term care, older Americans are concerned that it could result in lower-quality care.
Long-term caregiving: The true costs of caring for aging adults
This report from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research summarizes results from a survey of adults age 18 and over who have experience in providing long-term care. The survey found that as family and friends take on more of the responsibility of caring for the nation’s growing senior population, their own personal and professional lives often pay the price. This study summarizes the opportunity costs and health impacts on those who devote their time to providing long-term care.
Long-term care in America: Americans want to age at home
This report summarizes a survey conducted by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research on long-term care in America. The results found that in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic that was especially devastating for nursing homes, the vast majority of Americans want to age at home and want government action to help them do so. This report also discusses ways for government programs and insurance companies to help organize this care for the aging older adult population.