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Physical Activity to Combat Frailty, Moving in-the-midst of COVID-19
Muscle strengthening can improve bone strength and combat frailty. This fact sheet provides simple ways to fit muscle strenghtening exercises into your daily routine!
Physical Activity to Reduce Fall Risk, Moving in-the-midst of COVID-19
Strength and balance activities can reduce the risk of falls. This fact sheet provides resources for older adults to get active while at home!
OSU Extension adult exercise programs keep Oregonians active
Walk With Ease and Strong Women & StrongPeople are focusing on self-directed programs and virtual meetings to stay connected to their participants.
Out There OSU Extension StrongWomen™
Keeping older women strong reduces the risk of fractures from falls and helps older adults maintain their independence. Extension Family and Community Health faculty train local volunteers leaders who guide their StrongWomen™ groups two to three times per week.
OSU Science on Tap presents Marijuana as Medicine
At OSU Science on Tap, Oregon State University researcher Jane Ishmael will present “Marijuana as Medicine,” an exploration of current trends in marijuana use and recent progress in understanding how cannabinoids act on the body.
Food Safety Tips for At Risk Populations - SP50-872
Food safety tips for at risk populations including pregnant women, infants, young children, older adults and other populations who are most susceptible to foodborne illness.
Annual OSU Gerontology Conference
This two-day conference, held at Oregon State University, will feature workshops by leading geriatric professionals presenting current information for health and human services occupations in a wide variety of disciplines. The 43rd Annual Conference will be held April 3-4, 2019.
Mastery of Aging Well - Professional & Continuing Education
Learn healthy aging tips and ways to care for the elderly with Mastery of Aging Well. The course helps participants to understand health issues that might arise in later life, implement strategies to handle age-related problems and learn how to exercise and improve diet in later life. Healthcare professionals can earn continuing education credit through the Oregon Department of Human Services, the Oregon Health Licensing Agency and the Oregon Board of Pharmacy.
Coping with Caregiving: How to Manage Stress When Caring for the Elderly
This guide offers suggestions to help caregivers maintain their personal well-being while providing quality care for a relative or another care receiver.
Got Calcium? What form is best?
Q: Do studies substantiate calcium gluconate is better absorbed by bone than calcium carbonate?