Loneliness and Social Isolation…What Should We Know and What Can We Do?
|Chelsi Myer and Dr. Erin Yelland, Kansas State University| 2020…what will we hold onto from the year 2020? There have been life-altering changes, high stress, a global pandemic, and discussions of racial, ethnic, and political divides. Among all the chaos, many people are staying home long after stay at home orders were in place. Caution […]
Physicians’ Sharing Strategies for Patient Referrals to Extension’s Health Programs
|Dr. Cheryl Eschbach, Michigan State University| Michigan State University (MSU) Extension is part of a national network of land-grant institutions that implement a variety of evidence-based health programs for state residents. A common challenge for Cooperative Extension is community awareness that these health programs are available. Increasing awareness and familiarity of Extension programs among stakeholders […]
Good Care Takes Planning: Iowa’s Finances of Caregiving Program.
Suzanne Bartholomae, Ph.D. Assistant Professor & Extension State Specialist and Naomi Meinertz, M.S., Doctoral Student As more Americans step into the role of family caregiver, many find themselves underprepared, and even in denial of future caregiving responsibilities. Families will often slide into caregiving responsibilities rather than planning for caregiving. Seven in ten Americans will provide […]
Family caregivers face systems navigation challenges, just part of why it is the “most rewarding, and difficult job”
|Dr. Kristin Litzelman, University of Wisconsin-Madison| Family caregivers play a key role in supporting their family members or friends with illnesses or disabilities. When they receive support services and resources such as respite care or training programs, caregivers have lower burden and higher confidence in their role.(1) Yet, few caregivers use the support services available […]
Maintaining Social Connections During Social Distancing
See below for a brand new infographic developed by your North Central Region Aging Network team. Feel free to share widely and spread the word (not the germs!). Stay safe and healthy, friends!
Use Common Sense to Protect from Coronavirus
K-State experts say washing hands frequently is among best defense As Americans brace for the impact of the new coronavirus in the United States, a pair of Kansas State University specialists say the best defense against the emerging threat may be one of the most simple. “If you’re feeling panicked about the coronavirus – or […]
Framing Aging
Kristin Litzelman, PhD, University of Wisconsin As Americans are living longer, healthier lives, the country is experiencing demographic changes – in many communities, older adults are making up a larger and larger segment of the population. These changes have substantial impacts on communities, including what services they offer, how they distribute resources, and how they […]
Gray for a Day
Erin Yelland Kansas State University Our latest webinar, found here, discussed the topic of age-related sensory decline and its impacts on daily life. At the end of the webinar, I briefly introduced a program called Gray for a Day, that seeks to introduce people of all ages to age-related sensory decline, encourage participants to adopt […]
Protecting Yourself From Senior Scams
Erin Yelland Kansas State University Protecting yourself from scams that commonly target seniors does not have to be difficult. Follow these simple steps to ensure you are being safe. It is estimated that more than 5 million seniors (people aged 65 and over) are scammed each year in the United States – at the estimated […]
When Things Get Tough: Handling Difficult Situations, People, and Ourselves in Conflict
Hunter Stanfield Kansas State University Over the past few years, I’ve had opportunities to work with small and large business, non-profits, schools, camps, universities, and even extension professionals to address a topic that wreaks havoc among employees in those organizations. To many, that topic is a dirty, four-letter word that we call conflict. In one […]