We’re dedicated to improving how people age
More people are helping aging loved ones manage complex health conditions. In the U.S., a quarter of adult children provide care or assistance to their parents. Rural areas are aging more rapidly, with fewer resources to address unique challenges.
We need a team effort to support the healthy aging of our communities.
That’s why we established the Center for Aging Research and Education in 2011. CARE:
- Prepares healthcare professionals and direct care staff to work with older adults
- Fosters inter-professional and campus-community collaborations to improve older adults’ quality of life
- Translates and delivers nursing expertise to family members, community organizations, and housing and service providers, to make it easier for everyone to support older adult health.
Through nursing leadership, discovery, education and practice, CARE improves the health and well-being of older adults.
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Get involved
- Workshops Expanding Caregiver Awareness and Resources, for family caregivers and respite care workers: River Falls September 18, Madison October 9, and Fond du Lac October 24! See the full list and RSVP online
- CARE Outreach Specialist Diane Farsetta discusses accessibility at the Wisconsin Women’s Health Foundation annual gathering, September 19 from 8:30 am, 1000 N Oak Avenue, Marshfield
- CARE Director Barb King presents to the Madison Breakfast Optimist International club, September 24 at 7:30 am, Lussier Center, 55 S Gammon Road