Are mental health issues a normal part of aging?
|Roseanne Scammahorn, PhD, NCC – Ohio State University Extension, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Darke County| |Lorrissa L. Dunfee, MS – Ohio State University Extension, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Belmont County| Over eight million U.S. adults 65 or older have a mental health or substance use disorder and 2/3 of this population do NOT […]
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 […]
Reframing Aging Initiative
Join GSA as they challenge the “conventional wisdom” on aging with the Reframing Aging Initiative — a long-term social change endeavor designed to improve the public’s understanding of what aging means and the many ways that older people contribute to our society. Ultimately, this greater understanding will counter ageism and guide our nation’s approach to […]
Reliable COVID-19 Resources
NCRAN has gathered reputable resources on COVID-19: General resources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) The John Hartford Foundation World Health Organization (WHO) Extension resources: eXtenstion – collection of Extension resources all in one place Purdue Extension University of Illinois Extension University of Wisconsin Extension
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 […]
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 of Health and Human Services, 2015). As the older adult population rapidly increases, the need […]