In 2022, the SoN’s Center for Aging Research and Education (CARE): Formed 2 Boards of Older Adult Advisors, each with 10 community members, that provide guidance to health researchers Engaged 11 community partners for the …
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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 …
New Friends volunteer / service-learning opportunity – apply by Sept 20
Are you looking for a fun service learning or volunteer opportunity? New Friends might be for you! New Friends is a program that pairs undergraduate and health professional students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison with …
Supporting Direct Care Staff – May CARE Connections
Direct care workers meet the daily needs of older adults in many settings. Yet most have limited access to educational opportunities. Read the May issue of CARE Connections, the monthly newsletter of the School of …
Aging in the Heart of Rural Wisconsin – April CARE Connections
Rural communities are aging more rapidly than are other areas, in Wisconsin and across the country. How can nurses work with communities to help older adults thrive in rural areas? Read the April issue of …