Stay Up-To-Date with AGS!
Interested in attending an AGS event? Click here to view a list of upcoming events.
Check out their Week In Review: https://www.americangeriatrics.org/publications-tools/week-review
Check out their Week In Review: https://www.americangeriatrics.org/publications-tools/week-review
National Survey on Unbefriended Older Adults and Adult Orphans
"AGS Member Participation Needed for National Survey on Unbefriended Older Adults and Adult Orphans
Participation of AGS members is needed in a national survey on the "unbefriended" and "adult orphans" – socially isolated older adults who lack surrogates. This important issue received attention in last year's AGS position statement, "Making Medical Treatment Decisions for Unbefriended Older Adults." Researchers from the AGS, the Boston VA Healthcare System, and the Guardianship Policy Institute want to learn from AGS members about their experiences and approaches to working with this vulnerable population. The brief, anonymous survey can be completed online in 10-15 minutes, and participants can enter a raffle to win a free iPad." For more information and to begin the survey, click here: https://novisurvey.net/ns/n/AGSUnbefriended.aspx
"AGS Member Participation Needed for National Survey on Unbefriended Older Adults and Adult Orphans
Participation of AGS members is needed in a national survey on the "unbefriended" and "adult orphans" – socially isolated older adults who lack surrogates. This important issue received attention in last year's AGS position statement, "Making Medical Treatment Decisions for Unbefriended Older Adults." Researchers from the AGS, the Boston VA Healthcare System, and the Guardianship Policy Institute want to learn from AGS members about their experiences and approaches to working with this vulnerable population. The brief, anonymous survey can be completed online in 10-15 minutes, and participants can enter a raffle to win a free iPad." For more information and to begin the survey, click here: https://novisurvey.net/ns/n/AGSUnbefriended.aspx
American Geriatrics Society
Dedicated to the health of Older Americans. Promoting advocacy, education, networking and research for geriatric care providers.
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Indiana State Medical Association
The Indiana State Medical Association is dedicated to Indiana physicians and their efforts to provide the best possible health care for their patients. Education, advocacy and resources.
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Care Transitions Search
Search here for high-quality content related to quality improvement for seriously ill patients. Designed to support quality improvement efforts in healthcare, this particular search widget helps healthcare organizers quickly find reliable and actionable content on how to reduce hospital re-admissions, improve care for frail elders, and improve the way care transitions are made.
SAMHSA Older Adult Depression Toolkit which focuses on selecting evidence-based practices (click on the Download option below to access the toolkit)
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Health In Aging
http://www.healthinaging.org
Health In Aging was created by the American Geriatrics Society's Health in Aging Foundation, to provide consumers and caregivers with up-to-date information on health and aging. Overseen by a team of experts on caring for older adults, content is based on resources that the American Geriatrics Society has developed for its professional members.
Aging In Place
http://www.aginginplace.org/
Aging in Place National Council for Aging Care, connects seniors, families, and caretakers with the information and professional support they need to make the best decision for their physical, emotional, and financial well being.
Aging in Place National Council for Aging Care, connects seniors, families, and caretakers with the information and professional support they need to make the best decision for their physical, emotional, and financial well being.
Senate Special Committee on Aging
https://www.aging.senate.gov
The Special Committee on Aging has served as a focal point in the Senate for discussion and debate on matters relating to older Americans. Often, the Committee will submit its findings and recommendations for legislation to the Senate. In addition, the Committee publishes materials of assistance to those interested in public policies which relate to the elderly.
The Special Committee on Aging has served as a focal point in the Senate for discussion and debate on matters relating to older Americans. Often, the Committee will submit its findings and recommendations for legislation to the Senate. In addition, the Committee publishes materials of assistance to those interested in public policies which relate to the elderly.
Nursing Home Resources
https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/
Other Sites of Interest for Public Policy Issues
Link to the Indiana AARP site (http://www.aarp.org/states/in/).
Link to the Kaiser Foundation site (http://www.kff.org/).
Link to the Kaiser Foundation site (http://www.kff.org/).
Discussion Paper: Attributes of a Healthcare Literate Organization
Participants in the Workgroup on Attributes of a Health Literate Organization of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) Roundtable on Health Literacy have developed a discussion paper that identifies ten attributes of a health literate organization.
A health literate organization makes it easier for people to navigate, understand, and use information and services to take care of their health.
The brief paper articulates a rationale for these attributes, and identifies the organizations that should use them. There is also a list of resources for organizations interested in taking action.
To download a copy of the discussion paper, go to: http://www.iom.edu/Activities/PublicHealth/~/media/Files/Activity%20Files/PublicHealth/HealthLiteracy/Discussion%20Papers/Attributes%20of%20a%20Health%20Literate%20Organization.pdf
A health literate organization makes it easier for people to navigate, understand, and use information and services to take care of their health.
The brief paper articulates a rationale for these attributes, and identifies the organizations that should use them. There is also a list of resources for organizations interested in taking action.
To download a copy of the discussion paper, go to: http://www.iom.edu/Activities/PublicHealth/~/media/Files/Activity%20Files/PublicHealth/HealthLiteracy/Discussion%20Papers/Attributes%20of%20a%20Health%20Literate%20Organization.pdf