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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!
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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.
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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.
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4Ms Printable Resources
A variety of printable handouts that provide easy-to-remember information on 4Ms topics.
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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.
Health Care Professionals
Be Prepared for Emergent Situations Involving Persons with Dementia
Introduction People living with dementia interact with the world differently and can experience memory loss, mood swings, and confusion. In emergency situations, how first responders
Events
Third Annual Re-envisioning Elder Care Conference
The Third Annual Re-envisioning Elder Care Conference was held on September 9, 2022 by the Florida Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Programs at Florida State and Nova
Health Care Professionals
A Group Program to Help Loneliness in Older Adults
The Tallahassee Senior Center’s award winning UPSLIDE Program teamed up with REACH to create a Facilitator Guide for their Friends Connection Groups.
Health Care Professionals
Mentation
This M focuses on preventing, identifying, treating, and managing depression, dementia, and delirium across care settings.
Health Care Professionals
Medication
If medications are necessary, this M focuses on using age-friendly medications that do not affect a person’s care goals, their mobility, and their mentation. Many
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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.
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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.