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
- CARE Affiliate Sarah Endicott, “The Potential Impact of the Geriatric Specialist Nurse,” Chinese Geriatrics Society Conference, Beijing, China, June 13
- Conference for Certified Nursing Assistants, Personal Care Workers, family caregivers and direct care staff, “A Day Just For You!, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Green Bay, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm June 27, Madison Area Technical College, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm July 17
- CARE staff Kim Nolet and Lisa Gervais, “Mastering Staff Competencies: A Game Plan for Staff Competency Assurance,” LeadingAge Wisconsin seminar, DeForest, Wisconsin, 8 am to 4 pm June 27
- Workshops Expanding Caregiver Awareness and Resources: Black River Beach Neighborhood Center, La Crosse, Respite care session at 1 pm, Dementia care session at 3:30 pm June 27 – RSVP online