National POLST Paradigm
A POLST form tells all health care providers during a medical emergency what you want.
POLST: Portable medical orders for seriously ill or frail individuals
Age-Friendly Health Systems
Age-Friendly Health Systems is an initiative of The John A. Hartford Foundation and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), in partnership with the American Hospital Association (AHA) and the Catholic Health Association of the United States (CHA).
Age-Friendly Health Systems aim to:
- Follow an essential set of evidence-based practices;
- Cause no harm; and
- Align with What Matters to the older adult and their family caregivers.
https://www.ihi.org/networks/initiatives/age-friendly-health-systems
10 Things You Can Do to Manage Your COVID-19 Symptoms at Home
What you can do if you have possible or confirmed COVID-19.
Service Providers for Seniors
Area guide to services for seniors in the Greater Grand Forks area (North Dakota).
Everything Your Doc Wants You to Know
Information about health matters affecting adults, from latest research updates to tips on navigating the health system and everything in between.
SilverSneakers
A fitness program for seniors that’s included with many Medicare Advantage plans. Membership includes access to every participating gym and fitness center in the network. Fitness classes are offered for all abilities led by our SilverSneakers trained instructors.
CDC’s National Registry of Recognized Diabetes Prevention Programs
Lists contact information for all CDC-recognized organizations that deliver evidence-based type 2 diabetes prevention programs in communities across the United States.
Articles
When it comes to old age, illness, and death, little remains to us of common meaning or shared social rituals.
https://hedgehogreview.com/issues/the-evening-of-life/articles/no-country-for-old-age
Care Consultation
An in-depth, personalized service for individuals and families who are facing many decisions and challenges associated with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.
https://www.alzheimers.gov/life-with-dementia/resources-caregivers
Resources
Cognitive Resources
Training Curriculum
- Train Healthcare Workers About Dementia
Training for the primary care workforce about dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, and caring for those affected.
Screening
- Mini-Cog©
A 3-minute instrument that can increase detection of cognitive impairment in older adults. - Saint Louis University Mental Status Exam (SLUMS)
An assessment tool for detecting mild cognitive impairment and dementia.
Opioids Resource
- Pocket Guide: Tapering Opioids for Chronic Pain
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has prepared a free pocket guide to help physicians considering reducing or eliminating opioid dosage to chronic pain patients.
Telehealth Resource
- The Annual Wellness Visit Telemedicine Toolkit
In response to the challenges posed by the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Community Medical Group has compiled a number of resources designed to help you and your practice continue providing Medicare’s initial and subsequent Annual Wellness Visit using telemedicine.