2020 AIHC Awards
2021 AIHC Awards
Nominations for the 2021 AIHC Awards are now open!
The AIHC Scholarship Committee, in conjunction with the AIHC Scholarship Awards Subcommittee, would like to announce a call for nominations for 5 (five) AIHC Awards.
Falls Prevention Among Adults Aging with Disability
This webinar covers research on falls among adults with long-term physical and sensory disabilities, such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, and visual impairment. Prevention strategies and programs are discussed.
Source: National Council on Aging (NCOA), 2016.
https://ncoa.org/
Families Caring for an Aging America
This consensus study report from the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine examines the effectiveness of existing programs, supports, and interventions designed to support family caregivers. The report also addresses policies and makes recommendations for new policies that help caregivers meet the needs of older adults.
Source: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, 2016.
https://www.nationalacademies.org/home
Preventing Cognitive Decline and Dementia: A Way Forward
This consensus study report from the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine assesses the current state of knowledge on interventions to prevent cognitive decline and dementia, and it informs future research in this area. It also includes recommendations for public health interventions.
Source: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, 2017.
https://www.nationalacademies.org/home
Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults: Opportunities for the Health Care System
This consensus study report from the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine discusses the health effects of social isolation and loneliness on the older adult population. It also includes recommendations for how health professionals can identify those suffering from social isolation, and it offers ways evidence-based interventions can be translated into practice.
Source: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, 2020
https://www.nationalacademies.org/home
iSupport for Dementia
iSupport is a WHO online training and support manual for caregivers of people with dementia. It contains five modules: introduction to dementia, being a carer, caring for me, providing everyday care, and dealing with behavior changes.
Source: World Health Organization (WHO), 2019.
https://www.who.int/publications
World report on ageing and health
This WHO report looks at the latest evidence on aging and establishes a framework for influencing policies through public health action. The framework offers concrete steps that can be used by countries at all levels of development.
Source: World Health Organization (WHO), 2015.
https://apps.who.int/iris/
Mental health of older adults
This fact sheet explains the prevelance of mental health problems in older adults and how these problems are under-identified within this population. Risk factors for mental health problems are discussed, along with the specific conditions of dementia and depression. Treatment strategies are described.
Source: World Health Organization (WHO), 2017.
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets