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Nineteenth Annual University Of Maine Clinical Geriatrics Colloquium Aging And The Technology Revolution, University Of Maine Center On Aging Sep 2024

Nineteenth Annual University Of Maine Clinical Geriatrics Colloquium Aging And The Technology Revolution, University Of Maine Center On Aging

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In the context of an ever expanding technological world, this year’s annual colloquium, available via Zoom only, will focus on how these advances are influencing the lives of the aging population. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of various forms of technology in our daily lives has rapidly increased. Technological innovation provides an array of both benefits and potential challenges for older adults and those who serve them. Topics to be addressed will include: the use and growth of telehealth; the impact of technology on the risk of loneliness and social isolation; adult relationships and interactions; online scams; advancing older …


Online Grandfamilies Certificate Course, University Of Maine Center On Aging Jan 2022

Online Grandfamilies Certificate Course, University Of Maine Center On Aging

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The University of Maine Center on Aging is pleased to offer an online certificate program for professionals and volunteers who work with grandfamily caregivers. The online Certificate in Grandfamilies Leadership program provides core education, technical support, and leadership development for professionals delivering grandfamily and kinship programming across the country.


Focus On Real Aging In Maine Photo Contest Winners, University Of Maine Center On Aging, Maine Gerontological Society May 2021

Focus On Real Aging In Maine Photo Contest Winners, University Of Maine Center On Aging, Maine Gerontological Society

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Center on Aging webpage displaying winning photographs in the "FRAME: Focus on Real Aging in Maine contest." Amateur and professional photographers of all ages submitted 82 photos celebrating the lives of older Mainers. The photos far exceeded expectations in their quality and in the depiction of the diversity of older people's lives and contributions to Maine towns, economic vitality, and way of life.


Advancing Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity And Inclusion In Older Adult Health Care, University Of Maine Center On Aging Apr 2021

Advancing Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity And Inclusion In Older Adult Health Care, University Of Maine Center On Aging

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Save the Date promotional poster issued by the University of Maine Center on Aging for the 16th Annual Clinical Geriatrics Virtual Colloquium entitled: Advancing Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Older Adult Health Care. The colloquium was scheduled for October 25, 2021.


Focus On Real Aging In Maine Photo Contest, University Of Maine Center On Aging, Maine Gerontological Society Mar 2021

Focus On Real Aging In Maine Photo Contest, University Of Maine Center On Aging, Maine Gerontological Society

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A call for submissions to the "FRAME: Focus on Real Aging in Maine" Photo Contest sponsored by the Maine Gerontological Society and the University of Maine Center on Aging, the Maine Community Foundation and the Elder Abuse Institute. The contest seeks to "celebrate and promote positive and realistic images of the diversity of aging experiences in Maine."