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Aging
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May 16, 2022UC Davis Health offering Vietnamese Mini-Medical School for the second year
For the second year, UC Davis Health is partnering with Asian Resources Inc. (ARI) to host a free half-day Vietnamese Mini-Medical School focused on healthy aging for Sacramento's Vietnamese community. The half-day event is being held at ARI Saturday, May 21.
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May 13, 2022'Forget Me Not': A community event around healthy aging and dementia care, screens May 20
The CTSC invites you to a community event and screening of Forget Me Not, a stage play depicting the experience of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care in the life of an African American family. Register now to attend in-person or virtually on May 20 at 5:00 p.m.
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April 05, 2022Emergency Department earns accreditation for its care of older adults
The emergency department (ED) at UC Davis Medical Center joins only 21 other EDs in the nation that have achieved Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation from the American College of Emergency Physicians. This is the highest level of the program that provides a standardized set of guidelines to improve the care of older adults.
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March 21, 2022New method increases preventive health screenings for older patients
A new study aimed to increase adherence to the recommended health screening and vaccine recommendations for patients ages 50 and older during patient visits. It was led by physicians, surgeons and public health specialists and utilized an electronic population health tool.
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February 24, 2022Plant product shows promise in mouse model of Parkinson’s Disease
Compound from root used in Chinese medicine combined with soluble epoxide hydrolase inhibitor reduced neuroinflammation.
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February 18, 2022Supporting caregivers in their difficult yet critical role
For National Caregivers Day, Helen Kales, a geriatric psychiatrist, and Terri Harvath, director of the Family Caregiving Institute, share insights and advice for caregivers who play such a vital role in the care of frail, older adults.
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January 25, 2022
Family caregivers who provide complex care face more physical and mental health challenges (video)
Family caregivers in California who receive services from a network of support organizations are at higher risk of physical and mental health concerns, including isolation and loneliness. But a unique online tool can better tailor assistance and gather important data to help.
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December 02, 2021
UC Davis Health opens new Healthy Aging Clinic (video)
The new Healthy Aging Clinic, located in midtown Sacramento, serves patients 65 and older and their caregivers. The team of multidisciplinary specialists allows patients and their families to leverage integrated services that can lead to better quality of life and facilitate independent living.
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November 02, 2021Mini Medical School opens registration for 2022 program
Registration for the 2022 Healthy Aging Education Series, formerly Mini Medical School, opens online Nov. 2. Classes begin on Feb 5, 2022. Classes are offered as live webinars with an opportunity for participants to interact virtually with the presenters.
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October 20, 2021UC Davis Health expands care for patients in Folsom
UC Davis Health announces a large-scale expansion in Folsom that offers a prime location to deliver wellness, community, convenience and excellent care for patients. Also in the works is a first-in-the-world “Community for Health and Independence” development to promote healthy aging.
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October 14, 2021UC Davis Health recognized for leadership in emergency care for older adults
UC Davis Health is leading the way in making sure that every day, every older adult receives age-friendly health care. The UC Davis Medical Center Emergency Department puts principles into practice to benefit patients.
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October 01, 2021$16 million NIH award marks 30 years of Alzheimer’s disease research and care
The UC Davis Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center turns 30 this year. Although scientists still do not fully understand what causes Alzheimer’s disease, much has been learned during the past three decades about the complex factors that can lead to dementia.
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June 21, 2021Center for Healthcare Policy and Research report offers resources on planning communities for aging populations
Published by the UC Davis Center for Healthcare Policy and Research, the Planning Healthy Aging Communities report offers a unique planning-for-health perspective to developers, planners, builders, and policy makers.
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March 22, 2021New documentary makes you think twice about aging
In “Fast-Forward,” director Michael Eric Hurtig follows four millennials and their parents as they travel through time, then navigate the realizations, conversations and mindset required to age successfully. The UC Davis Health community is invited to view the film, then join Hurtig and health experts for a panel discussion on healthy aging.
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March 18, 2021UC Davis Health named Age-Friendly Health Systems Participant
UC Davis Health is leading the way in making sure that every day, every older adult receives age-friendly health care.
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March 08, 2021Coronavirus pandemic highlights gaps in support for caregivers
Heather M. Young has dedicated her career to improving the lives and well-being of older adults. But for her — and millions of others — the coronavirus pandemic brings the challenges to life.
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February 16, 2021Healthy Aging Clinic offers new type of care for older adults
A new clinic designed for older adults and their family caregivers opens for internal referrals.
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January 11, 2021California Master Plan for Aging provides blueprint that uplifts older adults and their family caregivers
The California Master Plan for Aging outlines five bold goals and 23 strategies to tackle the growing older-adult population and build a California for all ages by 2030.
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January 07, 2021UC Davis Health leader elected president of The Gerontological Society of America
Internationally recognized expert in gerontological nursing and nursing education Terri Harvath becomes 77th president of the nation’s largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to the field of aging.
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January 05, 2021New membership signals dedication to improving quality of nursing care for older-adult patients
NICHE membership demonstrates UC Davis Health’s organizational commitment and continued progress in improving quality and enhancing the patient and family experience of older adults.
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