Dr. Sandy Procter Kansas State University Several aspects of congregate, or group, senior meals benefit participants, and in turn, those are vital to the overall health of a community. Here are some of those benefits beyond just the nutritious meals:…
Kristin Litzelman University of Wisconsin Older adults are a dynamic resource in our communities with diverse needs and wants. It can be a challenge, though, for communities to meet the needs of older residents and families, while also providing opportunities…
Hunter Stanfield Kansas State University Over the past few years, I’ve had opportunities to work with small and large business, non-profits, schools, camps, universities, and even extension professionals to address a topic that wreaks havoc among employees in those organizations.…
Leacey Brown, M.S. Gerontology Field Specialist South Dakota State University Older adults report a preference to remain in their home and community (i.e., aging in place). However, important factors contribute to how well an individual person can successfully age in…
We received many emails to let us know you were excited about today's NCRAN webinar. We are sorry that we were unable to deliver. Our colleague, JEL from Iowa State University, was feeling a little under the weather this morning.…
You don't want to end up like this poor fella! Millions of Americans fall each year, and one's risk for falling increases dramatically during the winter months. Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and non-fatal…
Brain Health: It's a No Brainer is a three-part brain health series that looks at the aging brain, memory and lifestyle factors that contribute to brain health. Each of the programs can stand alone or be delivered as part of the…
Click here to join the Webinar or visit http://www.ncran.org/learn/. Webinars begin at 10:00 a.m. CST. The length will depend on the topic and presenter. None of them should be longer than 60 minutes. Here is the line-up for the next…
Many people don’t know that here in the good ole USA, we celebrate Grandparents Day on the first Sunday after Labor Day. In 2018, that day is Sunday, September 9. It took many years, an act of Congress, and a…
The North Central Region Aging Network (NCRAN) would like to welcome you to our brand new website—we are so glad you found us! We are thrilled to begin providing aging-related resources, programs, and professional development webinars to Extension professionals across…