What research do community members feel is most needed to improve older adult health? Read the research priorities of diverse groups of older people in Madison and in rural Southwest Wisconsin, in the March issue …
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Public Service Fair on January 29!
The Public Service Fair offers a fantastic opportunity for students to connect with organizations dedicated to public service, volunteering, internships, and community engagement. Whether you are interested in working directly with nonprofit organizations, pursuing careers …
Older Adults as Research Advisors – CARE Connections
Did you know that engaging older people as research advisors has been shown to increase the relevance of research questions, improve study design, increase the number of older study participants, and improve the generalizability of …
Creating Dementia-Friendly Communities – CARE Connections
How can community groups improve quality of life for people living with dementia and their family, care partners, and friends? Wisconsin’s Fox Valley Memory Project has been fostering dementia-friendly communities for more than a decade. …
Health Equity for Hmong Elders – September CARE Connections
How would you meet your health needs if simply communicating with healthcare providers were a struggle? Read how School of Nursing Assistant Professor Maichou Lor, PhD, RN is working to improve healthcare for people with …
Community Engaged BIPOC Fellows Program – Application Closes September 20!
The Morgridge Center for Public Service is excited to announce that they will be piloting the new Creando Comunidad: Community Engaged BIPOC Fellows program this upcoming 2023-2024 academic year! Creando Comunidad: Community Engaged BIPOC Fellows …
From Accelerated Aging to Black Well-Being – February CARE Connections
The racism that harms Black people throughout their lives also causes premature aging. Read how a SoN professor is working to change that, in the February 2023 issue of CARE Connections, the monthly newsletter of …
Home Is Where the HeART Coalition Is – November CARE Connections
Housing can be a barrier to aging in place, especially in rural communities. Read how communities worked with the School of Nursing to help make older adults’ housing more accessible in the November 2022 issue …
The Benefits of Intergenerational Housing – March CARE Connections
Intergenerational programs have been shown to benefit people across the lifespan. Read how one School of Nursing alumna founded a growing intergenerational neighborhood in the March issue of CARE Connections, the monthly newsletter of the SoN’s …
Home Is Where the HeART Coalition Is – August CARE Connections
Just 3.5 percent of U.S. homes have basic accessibility features like handrails, grab bars, or extra-wide doorways. Read how the School of Nursing is working with community coalitions to support aging-in-place in the August issue …