A Guide to Aging in Place
This web page from the Caregiver Resource Center provides a description and guide to the meaning of "aging in place". It also discusses ten steps to take to plan for success in aging along with various senior care and services to support aging in place.
Source: Caring.com, 2022.
https://www.caring.com/caregivers/
No More Excuses! Overcome Exercise Barriers
This infographic provides ways that older adults can overcome exercise barriers and fit exercise into their lives. A downloadable/printable PDF of the infographic is available, as well as links to share the infographic on social media. A transcript to accompany the infographic is included.
Source: National Institute on Aging (NIA).
https://www.nia.nih.gov/
Spotting the Signs of Elder Abuse
This infographic explains different types of elder abuse, how to recognize the signs, and where to get help. A downloadable/printable PDF of the infographic is available, as well as links to share the infographic on social media. A transcript to accompany the infographic is available.
Source: National Institute on Aging (NIA).
https://www.nia.nih.gov/
Getting Your Affairs in Order: Advance Care Planning
This infographic provides a useful checklist to help older adults make legal and financial plans for their health care in the future. A downloadable/printable PDF of the infographic is available, as well as links to share the infographic on social media. A transcript to accompany the infographic is available.
Source: National Institute on Aging (NIA).
https://www.nia.nih.gov/
Get Fit for Free
This infographic depicts idea on how older adults can get active and exercise for free. A downloadable/printable PDF of the infographic is available, as well as links to share the infographic on social media. A transcript to accompany the infographic is available.
Source: National Institute on Aging (NIA).
https://www.nia.nih.gov/
5 Things You Need to Know About Shingles
This infographic discusses 5 important facts about shingles, including its symptoms, treatment, and prevention. A downloadable/printable PDF of the infographic is available, as well as links to share the infographic on social media. A transcript to accompany the infographic is available.
Source: National Institute on Aging (NIA).
https://www.nia.nih.gov/
Getting a Good Night's Sleep
This infographic describes how older adults can develop healthy habits at bedtime to help them get a good night's sleep. A downloadable/printable PDF of the infographic is available, as well as links to share the infographic on social media. A transcript to accompany the infographic is available.
Source: National Institute on Aging (NIA).
https://www.nia.nih.gov/
Healthy Eating As We Age
This web page from the USDA describes benefits of healthy eating for older adults. It discusses nutrient concerns for older adults and provides examples of ways to stay active. Links to related resources are included.
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
https://www.myplate.gov/life-stages
Advancing Care Excellence for Caregivers
This online course for nurse educators discusses the national family caregiving crisis and the need for a paradigm shift in the education of health care professionals. It examines the development of the interprofessional family caregiving competencies and the family caregiving domains of preparedness (collectively referred to as "the competencies"). Educational opportunities using evidence-based resources to integrate family caregivers into the health care team and prepare them for their vital roles will be developed. The course is online, 1-hour in duration, and self-paced.
Quality of Life, Preventing Elder Abuse, and Fostering Living Well After a Dementia Diagnosis
This Proceedings of a Workshop--in Brief summarizes the key points made by participants during the public workshop hosted by the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine's Committee on Developing a Behavioral and Social Science Research Agenda on Alzheimer's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease-Related Dementias. The Advisory Panel consisted of people living with dementia and care partners of people living with dementia. Topics discussed include elder abuse, financial decision making and exploitation, and maximizing quality of life. The proceedings are free to download.