|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…
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…
|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…
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!
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
Millions of Americans fall each year, and one's risk for falling increases dramatically during the winter months. Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and non-fatal traumas, and every 19 minutes an older adult dies from…