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…
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…
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:…
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…
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.…
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…
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.…
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…