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Full-Text Articles in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Lessons Learned From Maine’S Lifelong Communities Movement: Special Topics For Lifelong Communities, Jennifer Crittenden, Brandy Lachance
Lessons Learned From Maine’S Lifelong Communities Movement: Special Topics For Lifelong Communities, Jennifer Crittenden, Brandy Lachance
Maine Center on Aging Education and Training
The University of Maine Center on Aging in partnership with the Maine Community Foundation hosted a special learning and networking event specifically designed for lifelong communities (LC) initiatives. Such initiatives include age-friendly communities, village models, and independent lifelong community planning efforts. The event featured three panels on key topics related to LC initiatives. This publication is a report out of the day’s discussion and panels
Silverwire, Lenard W. Kaye
Silverwire, Lenard W. Kaye
Maine Center on Aging Education and Training
The Silverwire Newsletter is a quarterly publication that highlights the work of the UMaine Center on Aging. The topics covered in this edition of the Silverwire Newsletter include Dr. Len Kaye's congressional testimony on the subject of social isolation, the Age Friendly Bangor final report, and recent projects undertaken by the Retired Senior Volunteer Corps.
Muse: Getting To Know The Generations Youth & Elder Scavenger Hunt, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Muse: Getting To Know The Generations Youth & Elder Scavenger Hunt, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Maine Center on Aging Education and Training
Music Uniting Students and Elders is a program by the University of Maine Center on Aging and the Bangor Symphony Orchestra that uses music education to form inter-generational connections between elementary students and elders. This scavenger hunt activity is designed to encourage communication and relationship building between elders and youth prior, during and following MUSE events.
Muse Youth Curriculum, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Muse Youth Curriculum, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Maine Center on Aging Education and Training
Music Uniting Students and Elders is a program of the University of Maine Center on Aging and the Bangor Symphony Orchestra that uses music education to connect elders and students. The following curriculum is recommended for children 5 years of age and older or children in 1st – 5th grade. The purpose of the curriculum is to act as a catalyst for discussing aging, to dispel the myths of aging, to provide an opportunity to connect generations, and for youth to share with others their experiences, ancestry and family traditions. Furthermore, this curriculum allows for youth to connect with elders …
Piscataquis Thriving In Place Collaborative Year 1 Evaluation Report, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Piscataquis Thriving In Place Collaborative Year 1 Evaluation Report, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Maine Center on Aging Education and Training
The Piscataquis Thriving in Place Collaboration's mission is to improve regional services and supports that help adults with chronic health conditions remain in their homes avoid unnecessary hospitalization. The following report presents evaluation results from Year 1 of the Piscataquis Thriving in Place Collaborative gained through survey work and Ripple Effects Mapping. sessions conducted with project workgroups. Project outcomes during the first year were diverse, but can be roughly categorized into the areas of increased knowledge of community needs among collaborative members, increased knowledge of available resources to support thriving in place, and expansion of services and supports in response …
Silverwire Newsletter, Lenard W. Kaye
Silverwire Newsletter, Lenard W. Kaye
Maine Center on Aging Education and Training
The Silverwire Newsletter is a triannual publication that highlights the work of the UMaine Center on Aging. The topics covered in this edition of the Silverwire Newsletter include initial results from the Maine Medication disposal program, sexuality and aging, and the success of the Encorps summit.
Developing Rural Relatives As Parents Programming: Promising Practices A Collection Of Practice Wisdom From Across Rural America, Lenard W. Kaye, Jennifer Crittenden, Melisa Adle
Developing Rural Relatives As Parents Programming: Promising Practices A Collection Of Practice Wisdom From Across Rural America, Lenard W. Kaye, Jennifer Crittenden, Melisa Adle
Maine Center on Aging Education and Training
This manual is designed to provide both new and established Relatives as Parents Programs (RAPPs) with ideas on how to best serve rural grandfamilies. Much of the information contained in this manual is the result of a year-long research effort conducted by the University of Maine Center on Aging with funding from the Brookdale Foundation. Details on the sources of information tapped for this manual are outlined below. An online survey was administered to practitioners and professionals currently working with relative caregivers to learn more about the practical strategies and approaches used in developing and carrying out RAPP programming in …
Silverwire Newsletter, Lenard W. Kaye
Silverwire Newsletter, Lenard W. Kaye
Maine Center on Aging Education and Training
The Silverwire Newsletter is a triannual publication that highlights the work of the UMaine Center on Aging. The topics covered in this edition of the Silverwire Newsletter include the announcement of a grant to create the Maine Senior Environmental Leadership Corps and ongoing research around aging and memory.
Silverwire Newsletter, Lenard W. Kaye
Silverwire Newsletter, Lenard W. Kaye
Maine Center on Aging Education and Training
The Silverwire Newsletter is a triannual publication that highlights the work of the UMaine Center on Aging. The topics covered in this edition of the Silverwire Newsletter include prescription medication disposal in Maine, rural kinship service research, and HIV/AIDS in the older adult population.
Silverwire Newsletter, Lenard W. Kaye
Silverwire Newsletter, Lenard W. Kaye
Maine Center on Aging Education and Training
The Silverwire Newsletter is a triannual publication that highlights the work of the UMaine Center on Aging. The topics covered in this edition of the Silverwire Newsletter include the HIV/AIDS colloquium, aging and hearing loss, and topics surrounding prescription medication safety for older adults.
Silverwire Newsletter, Lenard W. Kaye
Silverwire Newsletter, Lenard W. Kaye
Maine Center on Aging Education and Training
The Silverwire Newsletter is a triannual publication that highlights the work of the UMaine Center on Aging. The topics covered in this edition of the Silverwire Newsletter include the EPA grant to implement a prescription drug return program, The Center on Aging prescription drug conference, and the Center on Aging's volunteer work throughout the Bangor community.
Silverwire, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Silverwire, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Maine Center on Aging Education and Training
The Silverwire Newsletter is a publication that highlights the work of the UMaine Center on Aging. The topics covered in this edition of the Silverwire Newsletter include the EPA Grant for Pilot Drug-Return Program, the relocation of administrative positions, quality assurance review to be conducted for Adult Protective Services, the Geriatric Mental Health Curriculum Project, trainings of the RSVP Station, issues of retirement preparedness, the Prescription Drug Conference, and a master’s level course in clinical practice being offered.
Silverwire Newsletter, Lenard W. Kaye
Silverwire Newsletter, Lenard W. Kaye
Maine Center on Aging Education and Training
The Silverwire Newsletter is a triannual publication that highlights the work of the UMaine Center on Aging. The topics covered in this edition of the Silverwire Newsletter include the 'Senior $ense' program and a rural perspective on grandparents raising grandchildren.
Silverwire Newsletter, Lenard W. Kaye
Silverwire Newsletter, Lenard W. Kaye
Maine Center on Aging Education and Training
The Silverwire Newsletter is a triannual publication that highlights the work of the UMaine Center on Aging. The topics covered in this edition of the Silverwire Newsletter include the ME prescription medication disposal program, chronic pain in older adults, and upcoming events hosted by the University of Maine Center on Aging.
Silverwire, Lenard W. Kaye
Silverwire, Lenard W. Kaye
Maine Center on Aging Education and Training
he Silverwire Newsletter is a triannual publication that highlights the work of the UMaine Center on Aging. The topics covered in this edition of the Silverwire Newsletter include the publication of findings from a year long study on substance abuse assessment, updates around the senior college program, and a summary of the Center on Aging's volunteer work within the Bangor community.
Silverwire, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Silverwire, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Maine Center on Aging Education and Training
The Silverwire Newsletter is a publication that highlights the work of the UMaine Center on Aging. The topics covered in this edition of the Silverware Newsletter include the plans of the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services to visit Maine, new grants and filled positions, the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Summit for Grand families, the Legal Colloquium, and older adult alcohol abuse needs, resources, and readiness assessment analysis.
Silverwire, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Silverwire, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Maine Center on Aging Education and Training
The Silverwire Newsletter is a publication that highlights the work of the UMaine Center on Aging. The topics covered in this edition of the Silverwire Newsletter include new grants to expand work in prescription drug issues and affordable housing, student learning, new professional staff members, the Geriatric Practicum Partnership Program, cultural diversity and grandfamilies, elder abuse, finding better alternatives for providing dementia-related care for people with intellectual disabilities, and plans for PEGs/GOLD sessions in the spring.
Silverwire, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Silverwire, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Maine Center on Aging Education and Training
The Silverwire Newsletter is a publication that highlights the work of the UMaine Center on Aging. The topics covered in this edition of the Silverwire Newsletter include new funding opportunities, a VISTA profile, Maine’s older workers, governor’s service awards, recent publications, the Eastern Maine transportation needs assessment, and elder safety.
Silverwire Newsletter, Lenard W. Kaye
Silverwire Newsletter, Lenard W. Kaye
Maine Center on Aging Education and Training
The Silverwire Newsletter is a triannual publication that highlights the work of the UMaine Center on Aging. The topics covered in this edition of the Silverwire Newsletter include the Center on Aging's volunteer work around the Bangor community, elder suicide prevention, and the Americorps 'Senior $ense' program.
Silverwire, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Silverwire, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Maine Center on Aging Education and Training
The Silverwire Newsletter is a publication that highlights the work of the UMaine Center on Aging. The topics covered in this edition of the Silverwire Newsletter include new projects on elder transportation and relatives parenting children exposed to HIV, prescription drug return, the MePEP Elder Abuse Lunch and Learn series, the Aging Policy Conference, religious attendance and subjective well-being, and RSVP volunteers for homeland security.
Silverwire Newsletter, Lenard W. Kaye
Silverwire Newsletter, Lenard W. Kaye
Maine Center on Aging Education and Training
The Silverwire Newsletter is a triannual publication that highlights the work of the UMaine Center on Aging. The topics covered in this edition of the Silverwire Newsletter include the Resident Senior Volunteer Corps 'Bone Builders' program and the 'Senior $ense' website launch.
Silverwire Newsletter, Lenard W. Kaye
Silverwire Newsletter, Lenard W. Kaye
Maine Center on Aging Education and Training
The Silverwire Newsletter is a triannual publication that highlights the work of the UMaine Center on Aging. The topics covered in this edition of the Silverwire Newsletter include the visiting Geriatric Scholar program, the Maine Gerontological society annual meeting, and recent research publications by the Center of Aging and it's affiliate programs.
A Grandmother Describes Her Adjustment To Parenting Her Grandchildren, University Of Maine Center On Aging
A Grandmother Describes Her Adjustment To Parenting Her Grandchildren, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Maine Center on Aging Education and Training
This article is a grandmother’s story about parenting her grandchildren. She discusses the stresses of this role, the issues faced from the legal side, family issues, as well as their means of achieving help and support in this situation.
What Is Support To Relative Parents?, Sue Burgess, University Of Maine Center On Aging
What Is Support To Relative Parents?, Sue Burgess, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Maine Center on Aging Education and Training
This article looks at a clinician’s perspective on how to best support relative caregivers. It discusses medications, family issues, programs with low-barrier services, and other resources for assistance. The components discussed in this article will hopefully allow for permanency and stability in the homes of kinship families.
Working With Kinship Families: Reflections Of A Clinician, Bonny Dodson, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Working With Kinship Families: Reflections Of A Clinician, Bonny Dodson, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Maine Center on Aging Education and Training
As families are face increasing pressures, kinship care is becoming a more common occurrence. Furthermore, as the foster care system becomes more taxed, informal kinship care is becoming more prevalent. This article looks at work with kinship families from a clinician’s perspective. Case examples and models are utilized to promote collaborative efforts in working with these families and allowing for the best care possible.
Kinship Websites, Bonny Dodson, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Kinship Websites, Bonny Dodson, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Maine Center on Aging Education and Training
This article includes a compilation of websites for both Maine and national resources for kinship care.
Kinship Bibliography, Bonny Dodson, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Kinship Bibliography, Bonny Dodson, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Maine Center on Aging Education and Training
This article lists the references utilized in the Maine Parenting Relatives Mental Health and Substance Abuse Project.
Silverwire, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Silverwire, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Maine Center on Aging Education and Training
The Silverwire Newsletter is a publication that highlights the work of the UMaine Center on Aging. The topics covered in this edition of the Silverwire Newsletter include a new federal grant, RSVP homeland security and performance indicators projects that are underway, the formation of a Maine Caregiving Alliance and an Alzheimer’s support group, senior college, osteoporosis awareness and action campaign, and the RAPP Public Forum.
Silverwire Newsletter, Lenard W. Kaye
Silverwire Newsletter, Lenard W. Kaye
Maine Center on Aging Education and Training
The Silverwire Newsletter is a triannual publication that highlights the work of the UMaine Center on Aging. The topics covered in this edition of the Silverwire Newsletter include the Center on Aging's work with the Relatives as Parents Program, the Center on Agings work in the Bangor Community, and the Center on Aging's recent research publications.
Silverwire Newsletter, Lenard W. Kaye
Silverwire Newsletter, Lenard W. Kaye
Maine Center on Aging Education and Training
The Silverwire Newsletter is a triannual publication that highlights the work of the UMaine Center on Aging. The topics covered in this edition of the Silverwire Newsletter include successful aging for LGBT adults, research on local elder housing needs, and new Center on Aging staff.