University Resources
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
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.
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.
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 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.
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. 7
Other Resources
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.
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
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
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.