Resources
Resources for older adults and caregivers
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Ask an Expert: Solutions to Social Isolation in Rural Communities: Social isolation among older adults in rural communities can be a major driver of health outcomes. Social isolation impacts physical and mental health and is associated with high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, anxiety and depression and weakened immune system.
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Resources for professionals
- Careers in Aging: Throughout March, which GSA has designated as Careers in Aging Month, the Society and its partners will help individuals, educational institutions and organizations be the strongest advocates and influencers for careers in aging. Download GSA's 2025 Careers in Aging Month Toolkit for resources on how to get involved and spread the word. Share your pride in the field on social media using the hashtag #careersinaging.
Learn more about Careers in Aging Month
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Communicating About Nursing Homes: The National Center to Reframe Aging and FrameWorks Institute present this course to improve communication about nursing home care by providing research-backed strategies and practical tools for providers and advocates. The training is self-guided, available online anytime and includes downloadable materials to help implement the strategies.
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Geriatric Emergency Medicine Podcast: This podcast features lectures on clinical topics to aid health care professionals in treating older adults in emergency settings. The series covers various subjects, including dementia care, medication management, frailty and quality improvement. Each podcast aims to share expertise and improve care for the growing number of older adults visiting emergency departments.
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FAIR Health Alzheimer’s Disease Shared Decision-Making Tool: The page provides tools and resources from FAIR Health to help understand and manage Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
View the decision-making tool