COVID-19
COVID-19 Vaccine
PPE Resources
This 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
...The Nursing Home COVID-19 Public File includes data reported by nursing homes to the CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Long Term Care Facility (LTCF) COVID-19 Module: Surveillance Reporting Pathways and COVID-19 Vaccinations. For...
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.
The Pacific Islands GWEP at the University of Hawaii has a ECHO LTSS COVID Preparation Series- all the sessions are recorded, and resources can be downloaded
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
...Presented during the University of Utah Geriatrics Grand Rounds by Deborah Morgan, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC
In today's busy society, people mostly hold baby showers in high regard over elderly care services. Although both of them are essential, getting into old age is a sensitive phase and something that shouldn't be taken lightly. For the first time in...
Webinar hosted by the The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.
from the John A. Hartford Foundation
In June 2018, the American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council, in partnership with the American Academy of Nursing, initiated a review of the latest evidence on disaster preparedness for older adults. Following the review a group of experts were...
A statement in response to the COVID-19 crisis by the Steering Group of the Global Alliance for the Rights of Older People (GAROP).
VitalTalk's playbook is a super-concentrated blast of tips that will enable you to navigate through your day with honesty, empathy, and compassion—in a way that is sustainable.
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
...A list of various resources regarding COVID-19 and Long-Term Services and Supports compiled by UGEC.
Here you can find all resources about COVID-19 that relate to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization.
Wellness
Exercise and Physical Activity
Try some of these Go4Life exercises to improve your flexibility!
Try some of these Go4Life exercises to improve your balance! Balance is important because it can help reduce your risk for falls.
Try some of these Go4Life exercises to improve your strength! Stronger muscles can make it easier to do everyday things like get up from a chair, climb stairs, carry groceries, open jars, and even play with your grandchildren!
Physical activity is an important part of healthy aging. Check out these articles to learn the latest on how exercise and physical activity can help you stay healthy as you age. Find tips on how to fit exercise into your daily life safely and get...
More Than 50 Ideas For Celebrating & Supporting Staff In Long-Term Care & Senior Living
The SafeUT Frontline app provides a way for Utah’s law enforcement, fire/EMS, health care providers, and their families to confidentially connect to licensed mental health professionals trained to understand the unique challenges frontline workers...
Caregivers
The NIHAN Tip Sheets provide educational information and resources for the health and wellbeing of older adults and their caregivers.
Healthcare Providers
Despite the critical role that state and localDespite the critical role that state and localgovernmental public health departmentsplay in ensuring the safety, security, andprosperity of local communities, they havebeen consistently underfunded.
In 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
The David Eccles School of Business had created this guide that provides strategies and tactics to strengthen the partnership between clinicians, patients, and family caregivers. Particular emphasis is placed on improved communication...
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Accessible, concise, and clinically actionable 1-2 page reports on Geriatric topics applicable across medical specialties
Patients
Flip the Script includes checklists and questions that older adults, their families, friends, and health care providers can use to have conversations about pain.
A step-by-step program with video stories to help you: have a voice in YOUR medical care, talk with your doctors, give your family and friends peace of mind and fill out an advance directive form to put your wishes in...
Families
The David Eccles School of Business has create this guide that is intended to help increase your confidence as a caregiver, and to help you recognize and prioritize your own needs as well as those of your loved one, at home, in your community,...
A step-by-step program with video stories to help you: have a voice in YOUR medical care, talk with your doctors, give your family and friends peace of mind and fill out an advance directive form to put your wishes in...
Long-term Systems and Services
Executive Director of the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing, Dr. Tara Cortes, hosts a panel of experts to discuss the crisis in recruitment, retention, and adequate staffing in long-term care.
Age-friendly health systems are systems where people are thinking about you and what your care needs are. In this week's episode, Melissa Batchelor talks about age-friendly health systems with her special guest, Dr. Terry Fulmer, the President of...
This conference presents comprehensive overviews of developments in providing healthcare for older populations. This year's conference invites professionals across health care disciplines and professionals working in geriatric fields to become...
How comprehensive care coordination, community connections, and person-directed care can make a difference.
Dementia
BOLD Early Detection Toolkits are intended to guide you in customizing dementia detection efforts to your needs and setting. Toolkits contain measures, strategies, and useful links to resources to help you work toward becoming more...
2022 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures is a statistical resource for U.S. data related to Alzheimer’s disease, the most...
From 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
...The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Alzheimer's Disease and Healthy Aging Program has posted ...
A link to our Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia training modules
Communication
The secretary of Health and Human Services, Dr. Xavier Becerra, has extended the...
The Center for Connected Health Policy (CCHP) is releasing its...
Feature 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
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Lifelong Learning
Opioid Management
Deprescribing is an effective way to minimize polypharmacy, the use of multiple medications, and improve health outcomes in nursing homes.
Learn how to become a buprenorphine waivered practitioner to treat opioid use disorder (OUD).
Offering Resources and Support for Managing and Treating Substance Use Disorder
University of Utah School of Medicine is pleased to announce a new ECHO series: Integrative Primary Care & Substance Use Disorder Treatment. Led...
Aging
CDC and the American Pharmacists Association collaborated on a training, STEADI:...
CDC 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
This toolkit has been developed to help guide organizations and individuals toward creating inclusive environments for senior living. Within this toolkit, you will find resources both for individual staff members as well as an...
Health Equity
Veteran Resources