Lessons Learned from Elder Family Financial Exploitation
"I thought we had a family that would put mom and dad's needs first and found instead, some family members put their own needs first."
Nutrition Considerations for Smart Aging
Jenny Lobb, MPH, RD, LD Ohio State University Extension, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Franklin County Most people are aware of the numerous changes that our bodies undergo as we age. Did you know that our nutritional needs also change with age?…
Translating Basic Research on the Aging Family to Caregiving Interventions
Megan Gilligan, Ph.D. Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Iowa State University Older adults will represent 22% of the United States (U.S.) population by 2040, which is the largest proportion of older adults ever in U.S. history (U.S. Department…
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Nearly one-quarter of older Iowans who took part in a statewide nutritional risk assessment were found to be at risk for malnutrition or malnourished. This is very similar to the national average. When we examined the differences between those who…
Does age really predict technology use?
Leacey E. BrownSDSU Extension Gerontology Field Specialist The answer is no, age and technology use are not as closely linked as we might think. While older adults use technology at lower rates than the general population, notable differences exist between…
What are the benefits of sharing housing?
Leacey Brown, M.S., Gerontology Field Specialist, South Dakota State I recently attended the 2019 Aging in America Conference. While there, I attended a presentation called – Aging in Place without Isolation: The Sharing Housing Option. The presentation was led by…
Making A Case for Congregate Meals
Dr. Sandy Procter Kansas State University Several aspects of congregate, or group, senior meals benefit participants, and in turn, those are vital to the overall health of a community. Here are some of those benefits beyond just the nutritious meals:…
Is your community a good place to grow up and grow old?
Kristin Litzelman University of Wisconsin Older adults are a dynamic resource in our communities with diverse needs and wants. It can be a challenge, though, for communities to meet the needs of older residents and families, while also providing opportunities…
Architectural Barriers to Aging in Place
Leacey Brown, M.S. Gerontology Field Specialist South Dakota State University Older adults report a preference to remain in their home and community (i.e., aging in place). However, important factors contribute to how well an individual person can successfully age in…