Each May, the Administration for Community Living champions the national observance of Older Americans Month. "Communities of Strength" is the theme for 2021.
I can think of no other time in that this theme could be more appropriate as we have witnessed one of the most challenging years in history. Older Americans have proven to be our source of wisdom, strength, perseverance and a model of overcoming difficulties. And I will add that the communities that support older adults have risen to the challenges of creating new ways to engage and build even stronger communities in the face of unprecedented challenges brought on by a global pandemic.
The health and well being of older adults, especially is grounded in connecting with others. It is paramount to the health and well-being of everyone, but especially as we age.
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AGE-u-cate Training Institute,
Senior Care Professionals,
Family Caregiver,
Training,
Aging Service Provider,
aging,
Communities of Strength,
Community,
Older American Month,
ACL.gov,
older adults,
support
Frailty is used loosely to describe a range of conditions in older people, including general weakness, balance and cognitive impairment. It leads to inability to perform everyday self-care, home or community activities.
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Senior Care Professionals,
Elders,
Community,
old age,
touch
No longer is dementia a looming public health threat. It is a global crisis affecting healthcare systems, delivery of long-term care, worker shortages, community infrastructure, families and most importantly, the quality of life for persons living with dementia.
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AGE-u-cate Training Institute,
The Family Caregiver,
Senior Care Professionals,
dementia,
compassionate touch,
Dementia Live,
Hospital Professionals,
Public health crisis,
Community,
families,
long term care,
understanding,
health,
Global Initiatives
It's hard to believe that I've not had my dad in my life for over 20 years now. So much of who I am and what I've taught to my children came from my dad. So, it's appropriate that this blog be a tribute to my dad this Father's Day.
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The Faith Community,
AGE-u-cate Training Institute,
Senior Care Professionals,
Memory Care,
Family Caregiver,
dementia,
Family,
compassionate touch,
Dementia Live,
Alzheimer's disease,
Community,
children,
alzheimer's,
Father's Day
Faith-based hospital organizations recognize the impact of partnerships with their local faith-based communities. The important role of faith community nursing programs is to bridge the gap in helping congregational nurses to meet the needs of their faith communities.
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AGE-u-cate Training Institute,
Senior Care Professionals,
Family Caregiver,
dementia,
Hospital Professionals,
Faith Community,
faith communities,
Community,
families,
hospitals,
older adults,
Nurses,
hospital
I'm honored to be part of the exciting Dementia Friendly Fort Worth initiative. Not only are we the first major city in Texas to undertake this effort, but one of the largest cities in the United States. We are part of Dementia Friendly America (DFA), which is a multi-sector collaborative on a mission to foster "dementia friendly" communities across the nation.
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AGE-u-cate Training Institute,
The Family Caregiver,
Senior Care Professionals,
Care Partners,
Dementia Live®Training,
leadership,
dementia friendly,
Faith Community,
Dementia Friendly America,
Community,
Dementia Friendly Fort Worth
Pam Brandon introduces the Indooroopilly Men's Shed in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Topics:
AGE-u-cate Training Institute,
Senior Care Professionals,
Family Caregiver,
Aging in the Workplace,
Men's Shed Association,
Community,
Well-Being,
Australia,
Health Aging,
health
