Resources

University Resources

Center for Healthy Aging and Innovation

Center for Healthy Aging and Innovation (CHAI)

A community, state, tribal nation, country, and world where every individual can achieve their life goals while aging.

Center of Excellence on Dementia Caregiving

Center of Excellence on Dementia Caregiving

The center will focus on identifying and disseminating promising research findings and best practices for addressing social determinants of health to support family members, friends, and other unpaid individuals who care for people living with dementia.

Life Course Center

Life Course Center

The mission of the Life Course Center is to address critical challenges of our times through interdisciplinary scholarship and public engagement that promote social participation, equity, health and well-being at all ages and life stages.

MN GWEP

Minnesota Northstar Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program

The purpose of the Minnesota Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (MN GWEP) is to improve the healthcare and health of older adults across the entire state of Minnesota.

MN GWEP

MN GWEP Age-Friendly Care and Education Collection

This curated collection highlights educational and clinical resources for educators, health professionals, learners, and others interested in improving care for older adults.

MN GWEP

Education Resources to Teach Age-Friendly Care

This site contains education products designed by the Minnesota Northstar Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program and other resources to teach age-friendly care.

Consortium on Aging

University of Minnesota Consortium on Aging

The goal of the University of Minnesota Consortium on Aging (UMN-CoA) is to identify areas of need and strategies to advance aging science, education, practice, and policy at the University and in the state of Minnesota.

Other Resources

American Geriatrics Society

American Geriatrics Society

The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is a nationwide, not-for-profit society of geriatrics healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the health, independence, and quality of life of older people.

GAPNA

Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association

GAPNA is the premier professional organization that represents the interests of advanced practice nurses who care for older adults.  GAPNA welcomes former NGNA Members.

Gerontological Society of America

Gerontological Society of America

GSA is the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to research, education, and practice in the field of aging.

National Hartford Center of Gerontological Nursing Excellence

National Hartford Center of Gerontological Nursing Excellence

NHCGNE is a 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to enhance and sustain the capacity and competency of nurses to provide quality care to older adults.