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Dementia Caregiver Support Newsletter
Previous issues can be accessed on the Dementia Caregiver Support Group newsletter page.
Dementia Friendly Iowa Newsletter
Previous issues can be accessed on the Dementia Friendly Iowa newsletter page.
MNRS GERO RIIG Newsletter
The latest news and updates from the Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS) Gerontological Research Implementation Interest Group (RIIG)
News & Highlights
UI Geriatric Training Program Aims to Bolster Workforce
A new federal award to the University of Iowa will continue a Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) to educate and train health care and supportive care workforces to care for older adults in collaboration with community partners across Iowa and several other states.
FREE Empowered Caregiver Series
The Alzheimer's Association Iowa Chapter is offering a free, weekly education series during the holiday season to help empower family caregivers by providing helpful information, tips and advice on caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia.
Staying Active During Cold Months
Whether individuals have inflammatory arthritis or not (osteoarthritis), cooler temperatures may increase the thickness of the synovial or joint fluid, causing joints to become more stiff and have less mobility. While cold weather doesn’t cause arthritis, it can exacerbate aches and pains. But it is still very important that individuals stay physically active during cold months.
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