Introduction to Ageism and the Importance of Overcoming It
Aging is a natural and lifelong process that enriches individuals with wisdom, experience, and resilience. It means that we get to continue to be alive! Yet, despite the many impactful
Department of Geriatrics at FSU College of Medicine awarded $5 million for age-friendly workforce training
The Department of Geriatrics at the Florida State University College of Medicine continues to lead efforts to reshape health care to serve older patients’ unique needs.
Flip the Script on Pain
Flip the Script promotes discovery, understanding and the use of safe and encouraging pain management approaches to reduce opioid prescription misuse in older adults.
4Ms Printable Resources
A variety of printable handouts that provide easy-to-remember information on 4Ms topics.
Resources & Support for Patients Diagnosed with Dementia and their Care Partners
A listing of support agencies found in Florida and national web-based educational resources.
The Center for Applied Research in Dementia
The Center for Applied Research in Dementia aims to improve the quality of life of persons with dementia and related disorders, and the lives of their caregivers.
UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program
The UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program has created a large video library to help caregivers understand how to better care for persons with dementia.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers (PTC)
Powerful Tools for Caregivers (PTC) is a nationally recognized self-care education program offered through many different organizations across the state. PTC gives caregivers the tools to reduce personal stress, better communicate
Florida Department of Elder Affairs- Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative
The Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative (ADI) provides respite services including in-home, adult day care, emergency, and extended care (up to 30 days) for caregivers who serve patients with memory disorders. In addition to
Alzheimer’s Association
The Alzheimer’s Association is an organization that works to unite caregivers, provide support to those facing Alzheimer’s, and advance research into the disease.
African-American Alzheimer’s Caregiver Training and Support (ACTS 2)
ACTS 2 is a faith-based, skills-building and support program designed to meet the needs of distressed family caregivers of older adults with dementia.