Healthcare professionals who work with older adults are sleuths who dig deep to understand their patients. They collaborate across disciplines to support individuals’ health and improve care systems. Read how four professionals across disciplines describe …
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What a year of supporting older adult health looks like: CARE’s new annual report
CARE’s annual report for calendar year 2021 is out and we encourage you to take a look! In 2021, CARE: Established relationships with 9 care and community settings Counted 13 School of Nursing researchers and …
CARE is hiring for a student position
Aging Outreach and Program Support Student Hourly Position Calling detail-oriented and dependable students! Are you looking for a meaningful and good paying job that will amp up your resume? The UW–Madison School of Nursing’s Center …
Leadership opportunity: Apply to be on the CARE advisory committee by Sept 22
Do you want to make professional connections with local providers and community leaders, and advocate for older adult health and well-being? Are you looking for a leadership position to build your resumé? The School of …
Learning How to Support Brain Health – October CARE Connections
Could community resources help address racial disparities in dementia by supporting brain health? That’s one of the questions driving UW–Madison School of Nursing assistant professor Megan Zuelsdorff’s research. Read about her work in the October …
New Friends: A service learning opportunity for health professional students
Are you looking for a fun service learning or volunteer opportunity? New Friends might be for you! New Friends is a program that brings together health professional students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and individuals with …
Checking in with PALS: Helping Older Adults Stay Active – July CARE Connections
Sticking to a new exercise routine can be difficult for anyone, but there are additional challenges for older adults in rural communities. That’s why PALS, Physical Activity for Lifelong Success, an evidence-based program developed at …
Summer 2019 service learning course: Community supports for people with dementia
By 2035, some 202,000 Wisconsinites will be living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. More than two-thirds of people with dementia are cared for in the community by family members and friends. What will you …