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Safe Medicine Disposal For Me A Handbook And Summary Report, Lenard W. Kaye, Jennifer Crittenden, Stevan Gressitt
Safe Medicine Disposal For Me A Handbook And Summary Report, Lenard W. Kaye, Jennifer Crittenden, Stevan Gressitt
Maine Center on Aging Service and Consultation
The Safe Medicine Disposal for ME (SMDME) program is a statewide model for the disposal of unused household medications using a mail-back return envelope system. Established through state legislation and implemented in 2007 with a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Program’s Aging Initiative, the program is authorized to handle both controlled and non-controlled medications This handbook describes the program components, as well as the outcomes and lessons learned from Phases I & II of the program. The handbook is designed as a guide to organizations that are implementing similar programs in other states. Maine, which has a combination of …
Aging And Safety: Tips And Resources For Older Adults - National Edition, Maine Partners For Elder Protection, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Aging And Safety: Tips And Resources For Older Adults - National Edition, Maine Partners For Elder Protection, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Maine Center on Aging Service and Consultation
This booklet was developed to provide information for older adults in order to assist in maintenance of safety and independence. It includes tips to be safe when shopping online, how to avoid telephone scams, how to avoid identity theft, and how to be safe at night and at home. Coming up with a safety plan is crucial, and can be accomplished through these tips and having phone numbers on hand to call in case one needs help.
Aging And Safety: Tips And Resources For Older Adults - Maine Edition, Maine Partners For Elder Protection, J. Crittenden, L. Ruffin
Aging And Safety: Tips And Resources For Older Adults - Maine Edition, Maine Partners For Elder Protection, J. Crittenden, L. Ruffin
Maine Center on Aging Service and Consultation
This booklet was developed to provide information for older adults in order to assist in maintenance of safety and independence. It includes tips to be safe when shopping online, how to avoid telephone scams, how to avoid identity theft, and how to be safe at night and at home. Coming up with a safety plan is crucial, and can be accomplished through these tips and having phone numbers on hand to call in case one needs help.
Moving From Place To Place Northern Maine Edition: A Consumer Navigation Guide For Seniors Involved In Health Care Transitions, University Of Maine Center On Aging, Eastern Area Agency On Aging
Moving From Place To Place Northern Maine Edition: A Consumer Navigation Guide For Seniors Involved In Health Care Transitions, University Of Maine Center On Aging, Eastern Area Agency On Aging
Maine Center on Aging Service and Consultation
The University of Maine Center on Aging and the Eastern Area Agency on Aging published a guide for older adults transitioning from one living situation to another. Topics discussed include transitioning from hospital to home, home to nursing home, moving from a hospital or nursing home to rehabilitation, and keeping track of medications at home.
Hancock County Needs, Resources, And Readiness Assessment On Older Adult Alcohol Abuse, Lenard Kaye, Maine Office Of Substance Abuse
Hancock County Needs, Resources, And Readiness Assessment On Older Adult Alcohol Abuse, Lenard Kaye, Maine Office Of Substance Abuse
Maine Center on Aging Service and Consultation
This tip-sheet will provide you with key project recommendations and action steps to utilize within your community to implement project findings. It includes tips for many distinct groups, such as healthcare providers and administrators, advocates, local leaders and officials, researchers, program planners, administrators and policymakers, and practitioners. They include implementation of models for healthcare strategies, open discussions, system changes, funding, decision making, intervention, and education. Resources include the Office of Substance Abuse Information Resource Center, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Agency, the Centers for Disease Control, and the recovery community. It identifies key partners and crucial aspects of …
An Older Adult’S Rights, University Of Maine Center On Aging
An Older Adult’S Rights, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Maine Center on Aging Service and Consultation
It is important to remember that older adults have rights just like every other individual. These include the right to medical care, to live free from abuse, to feel safe, to report abuse without fear of retaliation, to determine how your money is spent, to appropriate food and clothing, to be happy, among others. To make a report of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an incapacitated or dependent adult, call Adult Protective Services at 1-800-624-8404. For more information about elder abuse and resources in your community, contact your local Area Agency on Aging at 1-800-353-3371.
Aging And Safety: Tips And Resources, J. Crittenden, L. Ruffin, Maine Partners For Elder Protection
Aging And Safety: Tips And Resources, J. Crittenden, L. Ruffin, Maine Partners For Elder Protection
Maine Center on Aging Service and Consultation
The Maine Partners for Elder Protection Project provides support to older individuals in order to feel safe and independent in their lives. It provides an Elder Care Specialist to listen to concerns, provide information, and make suggestions and plans. It includes tips to be safe when shopping online, how to avoid telephone scams, how to avoid identity theft, and how to be safe at night and at home. Coming up with a safety plan is crucial, and can be accomplished through these tips and having phone numbers on hand to call in case one needs help.
The First Three Years: University Of Maine Center On Aging 2002-2004, University Of Maine Center On Aging
The First Three Years: University Of Maine Center On Aging 2002-2004, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Maine Center on Aging Service and Consultation
The University of Maine Center on Aging was founded in 2002; this report highlights and discusses the ongoing work of the Center on Aging in that time period. The programs discussed include the Resident Senior Volunteer Corps, Music Uniting Students and Elders, and The Whole Woman program to raise awareness about osteoporosis. The report also includes a brief financial report which discusses funding sources and how funds were allocated over the first three years of operation.