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 for economic and community engagement. Becoming more aging-friendly is a benefit to all communities, helping […]
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 […]
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 place. Common factors include access to transportation, isolation risk, access to services, and home and […]
March 1st Webinar – Future Care Planning Program
We received many emails to let us know you were excited about today’s NCRAN webinar. We are sorry that we were unable to deliver. Our colleague, JEL from Iowa State University, was feeling a little under the weather this morning. She will record the webinar in the next couple of weeks, and we will get […]
Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls during the Winter Months
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 a fall. Further, falls have a substantial financial toll and collectively cost over $50 billion […]
Brain Health – It’s a No Brainer
Brain Health: It’s a No Brainer is a three-part brain health series that looks at the aging brain, memory and lifestyle factors that contribute to brain health. Each of the programs can stand alone or be delivered as part of the series. The three programs include: Fit Wits – This program discusses an overview of the […]