How to Stay In Your Home Longer
Leacey Brown | South Dakota State University Extension staff at North Dakota State University and South Dakota State University collaborate on various housing projects, such as the Dakotas Aging in Place Study and Voices for Home Modification of the Dakotas. Additionally, they work together on other Extension initiatives. This blog spotlights their Aging Well Series, […]
Assistive Technology Basics
Erin Martinez, PhD | Kansas State University A revised direct-education program is available for use by all Extension professionals (and others!) – Assistive Technology Basics. Here is a teaser of what assistive technology is, why it’s important, and where you can learn more about the program. What is assistive technology? Assistive technology (sometimes called AT) is any […]
Responding to Social Isolation and Loneliness During the COVID-19 Pandemic
| Kristin Litzelman, PhD; Assistant Professor & Extension State Specialist; University of Wisconsin-Madison | The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the way that we interact with one another across the country and across the globe. Social distancing has been a powerful tool to help protect our families and communities, especially those with chronic health conditions or […]
Aging-Related Resources for Extension Professionals
The North Central Region Aging Network (NCRAN) would like to welcome you to our brand new website—we are so glad you found us! We are thrilled to begin providing aging-related resources, programs, and professional development webinars to Extension professionals across the country. I would like to invite you to peruse our website to see what […]