COVID-19
PPE ResourcesThis tool was developed by the Utah COVID-19 Long-Term Care Task Force, a collaborative effort by Intermountain Healthcare and Comagine Health to help long-term post-acute care (LTPAC) facilities estimate the amount of PPE and critical supplies
...This paper uses case studies and the Age Friendly Health Systems 4Ms Framework to provide tips for addressing Assisted Living residents’ care needs during the pandemic.
Geripal has compiled a list of free or low-cost resources for older adults that provide for social engagement and intellectual stimulation during this period of physical isolation and social distancing.
Created by CHE Behavioral Health
The Gerontological Society of America’s COVID Task Force has developed a Decision Aid to help older adults decide whether or not to interact with people or take part in activities outside their home. The aid will guide users through a
...This tip sheet provides practical guidance to address hospice quality data submissions starting on July 1, 2020 now that the temporary exemptions from the COVID-19 PHE ended.
Deborah Morgan from the University of Utah College of Nursing did a streamed interview with Silicone Slopes Live on COVID-19 and mental health, particularly relating to older adults.
Drs. Corinna Tanner, BYU School of Nursing, Linda Edelman and Nanci McLeskey, University of Utah College of Nursing UGEC faculty, developed the “Utah Targeted Recommendations in Support of Long-term Care Facilities During the COVID-19
...Are you struggling with finding the right words to communicate with patients and families affected by Covid-19? Members of the Social Work Hospice and Palliative Care Network have provided a guide with specific phrases and word choices that can
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Wellness
Exercise and Physical Activity
Caregivers
Healthcare ProvidersIn June 2021, the FDA approved aducanumab (Aduhelm™) for use in treating patients with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia stage of Alzheimer's disease, and AGS members and other clinicians caring for older adults are being asked whether
...Created by Center for Connected Health Policy
Patients
Families
Long-term Systems and Services
DementiaFrom The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, Medicine
Memory Care Facilities is a free service that helps families who have loved ones with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Through their free search tool and nationwide database of memory care facilities, families who are in need of memory care for
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CommunicationFeature story by The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, Medicine
Brochure by The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, Medicine
Discussion paper by the National Academy of Medicine
Opioid Management
AgingCDC released the CDC STEADI: Best Practices for Developing an Inpatient Program to Prevent Older Adult Falls after Discharge earlier this year. This guide offers inpatient teams and
...STEADI: Empowering Healthcare Providers to Reduce Fall Riskis a provider training that offers seven types of free online continuing education (CME, CEU,
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Age Friendly Healthcare
COVID-19 Vaccine
Chronic Illness
Health Equity
Veteran Resources