Families and Long Term Care Projects

Ageism and Racism in Minnesota Senior Living

ICYMI: Webinar on COVID-19 and living with dementia. University of Minnesota School of Public Health Professor Joe Gaugler moderates a discussion on maintaining well-being and purpose during the pandemic.

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Webcast | COVID-19 and Living with Dementia - University of Minnesota - Kaltura MediaSpace

Professor Gaugler of University of Minnesota School of Public Health talks about what coronavirus could mean for the future of long-term care facilities.

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What coronavirus could mean for the future of long-term care facilities in Minnesota The spread of the virus is creating a dire challenge for the long-term care industry, with many wondering what the future of residential care for seniors will look like, even once the outbreak winds down.

It is with great sadness we share the news of University of Minnesota School of Public Health Professor Rosalie Kane's passing earlier this month. Dr. Kane had a rich career promoting quality of life in long-term care, advocating for a human-centered approach to care. Dr. Gaugler had the opportunity to reflect on Dr. Kane's contributions in an interview with MPR.

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Remembering longtime U of M professor Rosalie Kane Kane, a professor of social work and public health, championed a movement to help seniors find joy in aging.

Do you have questions about Minnesota's new assisted living law? Join us at the 13th annual Caring for People with Memory Loss conference to find out about the new law and what it means for you. The conference is free and open to the public!

Register here: https://bit.ly/2Sfw99m
University of Minnesota School of Public Health

Farming is a physically demanding job and the average farmer is approaching 60 years old. What can we do to support the health and safety of aging farmers?

Join local farmers, farm families, local community partners, and professionals to talk about the unique challenges to aging on the farm. The event is free and open to the public!

For more info: http://bit.ly/33dU4JT

Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center

2020 UMASH Community Forum 2020 UMASH COMMUNITY FORUM Aging on the Farm Farming is a physically-demanding and hazardous profession. At the same time, the average age of farmers is approaching 60 and many farmers work well beyond the typical retirement age. What can we do to support the health and safety of aging farmers

At this year's Caring for People with Memory Loss conference, we will be having a pop-up art gallery on the theme of living with memory loss. We are seeking art pieces for the gallery. If you are an artist experiencing memory loss or a caregiver of someone with memory loss, please consider submitting your art for consideration in the gallery.

If you are interested, please see http://bit.ly/2tRrCAt

At this year's Caring for People with Memory Loss Conference, University of Minnesota School of Public Health Professor Joe Gaugler will share how he incorporates the voices of people living with dementia and their caregivers in his research.

The conference is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there. For more details and to register, visit https://bit.ly/2Sfw99m

Save the date! The 2nd annual Robert L. Kane Memorial Lecture in Long-Term Care will be on May 20. We are pleased to announce that Debra Saliba, MD, MPH will be the keynote speaker.

ICYMI: Last week on TPT - Twin Cities PBS, University of Minnesota School of Public Health Professor Tetyana Shippee talked about her work with the Minnesota Department of Human Services on Minnesota's Assisted Living Report Card.

Almanac - Assisted Living Report Card - Twin Cities PBS Tetyana Shippee from U of M talks about the upcoming report card.

We hope you can join us for the 13th annual Caring for People with Memory Loss conference. We have an outstanding line up of speakers this year. The conference will be held Saturday, June 27 and is free and open to the public.

For more details and to register, visit https://bit.ly/2Sfw99m