Stay Physically Active
This tip sheet from the Alzheimer's Association describes how physical activity is associated with a lower risk of cognitive decline, and and it lists examples of ways to stay active and how to prevent falls while being active. Tips for maintaining heart health are also included.
Source: Alzheimer's Association.
https://www.alz.org/
Adopt a Healthy Diet
This tip sheet from the Alzheimer's Association describes the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet and Mediterranean diet that may have benefits for cognitive health.
Source: Alzheimer's Association.
https://www.alz.org/
Stay Mentally and Socially Active
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.
https://www.alz.org/
Just Diagnosed (Alzheimer's Disease)
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 referrals and other relevant resources are linked.
Source: Alzheimer's Association.
https://www.alz.org/
MyPlate for Older Adults (graphic)
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 Tufts and AARP Foundation, 2015.
https://hnrca.tufts.edu/myplate
Shopping tips and recipes
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.
https://hnrca.tufts.edu/myplate
Insights to Improve Communication and Care Transitions in PALTC
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 study regarding the importance of communication in care transitions is provided. The last 15 minutes of the presentation is alloted for questions and comments from the audience.
Source: Utah Geriatric Education Consortium: Age-Friendly ECHO, 2019.
Tips to Make Mealtimes Easier for People with Alzheimer's
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 accompany the infographic is included.
Source: National Institute on Aging (NIA).
https://www.nia.nih.gov/
Preventing Delirium in Older Adults
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 interventions, and non-pharmacologic management strategies. Her presentation begins 48 seconds into the video.
Source: Utah Geriatric Education Consortium, 2020.
https://utahgwep.org/trainings/age-friendly-ltss-echo
Diet and Exercise: Choices Today for a Healthier Tomorrow
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 well as links to help 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/