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Resources for Older Adults

Title Available As Summary Date ID Author
Taking Care of the Caregiver: Strategies for Reducing Stress Feb 15, 2019 350-230 (FCS-129)
Long-distance Care-Giving: Five Steps to Providing Effective Care Feb 27, 2019 350-231 (FCS-133)
Elder Abuse Alert - Considerations About A Hidden Problem May 1, 2009 350-251
Choosing Community-Based Services for Older Adults and Their Families May 1, 2019 350-252(FCS-130P)
Substitute Decisions By and For Older Adults and Their Families Feb 13, 2019 350-253 (FCS-131P)
Bed Bug Action Plan for Dialysis Centers Mar 1, 2023 ENTO-542NP
Bed Bug Action Plan for Home Healthcare and In-home Hospice Care Workers
This fact sheet is an action plan intended to educate and guide home care assistance workers and in-home hospice care workers in bed bug prevention when dealing with infested clients so that bed bugs are not spread to their homes, vehicles, offices, or other clients' homes.
Jun 21, 2023 ENTO-563NP
Best Practices in Intergenerational Programming: Practice 1 May 3, 2019 FCS-34P (FCS-80P)
Best Practices in Intergenerational Programming: Practice 2 May 3, 2019 FCS-35P (FCS-89P)
Best Practices in Intergenerational Programming: Practice 3 May 8, 2019 FCS-36P (FCS-90P)
Best Practices in Intergenerational Programming: Practice 4 May 3, 2019 FCS-37P (FCS-81P)
Best Practices in Intergenerational Programming: Practice 5 May 1, 2019 FCS-38P (FCS-82P)
Best Practices in Intergenerational Programming: Practice 6 May 3, 2019 FCS-39P (FCS-83P)
Best Practices in Intergenerational Programming: Practice 7 May 3, 2019 FCS-40P (FCS-84P)
Best Practices in Intergenerational Programming: Practice 8 May 3, 2019 FCS-41P (FCS-85P)
Best Practices in Intergenerational Programming: Practice 9 May 3, 2019 FCS-42P (FCS-86P)
Best Practices in Intergenerational Programming: Practice 10 May 3, 2019 FCS-43P (FCS-87P)
Best Practices in Intergenerational Programming: Practice 11 May 1, 2019 FCS-44P (FCS-88P)
Learning in Families Together: Aging* May 8, 2019 FCS-55P
Beating Stress: Challenges, Choices, Changes
Stress comes in many forms. There are normal and predictable stressors, such as a new job, getting married, or moving.
May 8, 2020 FCS-68P
Aging With Dignity
Life expectancy has increased dramatically in the past 100 years: 1 in every 8 Americans is age 65 or older. For most, this means an increase in the number of healthy years. Chronological age differs from biological age. How will you age? What do you know about care options? Will you be responsible for others as they age?
May 8, 2020 FCS-70P
Buzz, Body & Bites - December 2021 Newsletter Dec 1, 2021 HNFE-1002NP
Buzz, Body & Bites January 2022 Newsletter Jan 1, 2022 HNFE-1009NP
Buzz, Body & Bites February 2022 Newsletter Feb 1, 2022 HNFE-1010NP
Buzz, Body & Bites March 2022 Newsletter Mar 1, 2022 HNFE-1011NP
Buzz, Body & Bites April 2022 Newsletter Apr 1, 2022 HNFE-1012NP
Buzz, Body & Bites May 2022 Newsletter May 1, 2022 HNFE-1013NP
Buzz, Body & Bites June 2022 Newsletter Jun 1, 2022 HNFE-1014NP
Buzz, Body & Bites July 2022 Newsletter Jul 1, 2022 HNFE-1015NP
Buzz, Body & Bites August 2022 Newsletter Aug 1, 2022 HNFE-1076NP
Buzz, Body & Bites September 2022 Newsletter Sep 1, 2022 HNFE-1077NP
Buzz, Body & Bites October 2022 Newsletter Dec 7, 2022 HNFE-1078NP
Buzz, Body & Bites November 2022 Nov 1, 2022 HNFE-1081NP
Buzz, Body & Bites February 2023
This issue of the Buzz, Body, & Bites newsletter provides practical guidance on financial management. It also includes a great soup recipe, and recommendations for how to get physical activity.
Feb 1, 2023 HNFE-1085NP
Buzz, Body & Bites March 2023
This issue of Buzz, Body, & Bites aligns with the National Nutrition Month theme of "Fueling ourselves for the Future". The issue discusses ways to consume healthy foods in a sustainable way.
Mar 1, 2023 HNFE-1086NP
Buzz, Body & Bites April 2023
This issue of the Buzz, Body, & Bites newsletter provides information about gardening, and the benefits to health and quality of life. It also includes a recipe for parmesan asparagus, which is an early vegetable.
Apr 1, 2023 HNFE-1087NP
Buzz, Body & Bites May 2023
This issue of the Buzz, Body, & Bites newsletter discusses how to eat more locally grown foods, and the benefits to your community.
May 1, 2023 HNFE-1088NP
Consideration for Designing an Exercise Class for Older Adults
This is a step by step guide to designing an exercise class for older adults with specific modifications or cautions to consider.
Jan 8, 2024 HNFE-1093NP
Buzz, Bodies & Bites - October 2021 Newsletter Oct 1, 2021 HNFE-982NP
Therapeutic Gardening Dec 12, 2022 HORT-66NP (SPES-432NP)