Aging Resources
Podcast
Check out This is Getting Old - Moving Towards an Age-Friendly World, a podcast on aging hosted by our own Melissa Batchelor.
Featured Research and Readings
CREATIVE CARE: A Revolutionary Approach to Dementia and Elder Care
Dementia is linked to pain years before diagnosis
Half of Alzheimer's cases might be mild
Language performance and Alzheimer's
Agencies
- National Institute on Aging
- NIA is pleased to announce Alzheimers.gov, a new website designed to educate and support people whose lives are touched by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The website serves as the federal government portal for dementia information and resources.
Toolkits
- Activities for Seniors Facing Loneliness - including Virtual and In-Person Activities
- Aging on the Line - contact your representatives as an individual constituent and advocate for the protection of critical programs that benefit all of us as we age - sponsored by Grantmakers In Aging and Grantmakers In Health
- Glossary of Medical and Health Care Terms - This guide aims to clarify essential terminology, empowering seniors and their caregivers to engage confidently with healthcare professionals and services.
- Person-Centered Care Toolkit - the National Center on Advancing Person-Centered Practices and Systems has developed a toolkit for personal and team reflection and trainings. Using person-centered thinking empowers those working in aging or disability services to focus on the quality of life and well-being of their clients.
Books
- LGBTQ-inclusive Hospice and Palliative Care
- #SocialMedia in #HealthCare: A guide to creating your professional digital presence