Aging & Disability for Professionals
Serving Massachusetts Older Adults and People with Disabilities
Falls and fall-related injuries are a geriatric syndrome and a major threat to the independence and well-being of older adults. Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries in people over age 65, and are responsible for significant disability, hospitalization, loss of independence, and reduced quality of life. This Program Instruction (PI) […]
Tips and Techniques for Supporting Residents with Mental Illness Download TipsandTechniques_Webinar_JFCS_FINAL This one hour webinar will highlight some of the most important information in the guide that reviews the most common mental illnesses found in older adult populations. The webinar will use two case studies to provide practical techniques and suggested language for addressing these […]
Download Bullying Strategies_Webinar_JFCS_FINAL This one hour webinar will identify the key characteristics of social bullying among older adults, distinguish bullying from other problematic behaviors and teach simple strategies to address and intervene when bullying happens in your setting.
Click on the link below to view the April 26th, 2016 LGBT Training Webinar, entitled Collecting Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity Data from Older Adults to Improve Services. EOEA-Home Care-LGBT Training Webinar-April 26, 2016 You can also download a copy here: view the LGBT Training Webinar, recorded April 26, 2016 Get the PowerPoint: Download Training 4-27-2016 – […]
A four part training video, “Responding to Late Life Domestic Violence” is now posted on the age info website. “Responding to Late Life Domestic Violence” is the culmination of a three year VAWA STOP grant that was awarded to the Executive Office of Elder Affairs. The grant project was designed to provide training between Elder […]
Hoarding is a complex issue that affects people across age, socioeconomic, and racial lines. It is not only an issue that affects the individual, but also the family and community. Many people who hoard choose not to seek treatment and only come to the attention of public agencies when they are considered older adults (60 […]
The Alzheimer’s Association, Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter (http://www.alzmass.org) has an array of resources for families and individuals at each stage of Alzheimer’s disease. These comprehensive guides allow families to address the specific issues they are currently experiencing.