GeriatricPain.org

Jennifer Jones attended two separate events this week to provide resources to caregivers from the Csomay Center. The events were sponsored by the Milestones Area Agency on Aging and the Heritage Area Agency on Aging. #olderadults #aging #gerontology  #optimalaging

"Heat therapy relieves pain by: ♨️ Improving circulation to skin and muscles ♨️Relaxing muscles and reducing muscle spasms and irritation ♨️Decreasing sensitivity to pain" For more information: geriatricpain.org/older-adults/p… #olderadults #aging #geriatricpain #pain #painmanagement

New Resource Available on GeriatricPain.org 📝 "Yoga” provides a general overview of yoga, its benefits, as well as associated risks and precautions. geriatricpain.org/family-caregiv… #olderadults #aging #geriatricpain #pain #painmanagement

Register today for NAC's #CaregiverNation Summit and join advocates and leaders from across the country working to bring the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers to life! 📅: October 25 & 26 📍: Royal Sonesta Capitol Hill, Washington DC REGISTER: bit.ly/3ZMMW4o

Check out this resource written by Dr. Fawn Cothran, PhD, RN, GCNS-BC, FGSA, Hunt Research Director at the National Alliance for Caregiving that highlights resources available to support #Caregivers of individuals living with chronic pain. caregiving.org/wp-content/upl…

September is Pain Awareness Month As caregivers of older adults, you may be seeking resources to help you in this role. Visit GeriatricPain.org for evidence-based pain management tools and strategies. #olderadults #caregivers #painmanagement

New Resource Available on GeriatricPain.org 📝 ''Physical Therapy (PT) and Occupational Therapy (OT)" highlights the difference between PT and OT and how they can help older adults manage pain.  geriatricpain.org/older-adults/p… #olderadults #geriatricpain #pain #painmanagement

New Resource Available on GeriatricPain.org 📷 "Acupuncture” provides a general overview of acupuncture and provides guidelines for its use and tips about what to expect. geriatricpain.org/old.../pain-ma… #olderadults #geriatricpain #pain #painmanagement

Today is World #ElderAbuseAwarenessDay. Elder abuse can be defined as neglect, violence, or emotional, psychological, or financial abuse aimed at anyone over the age of 65. @iowaaging partners with local Area Agencies on Aging to aid in elder abuse prevention and awareness.

Check out our community partners @aarpiowa and their insightful resources for caregivers! #caregiverresources Click here: videos.aarp.org/detail/video/6…

Check out our community partners @aarpiowa #OlderAmericansMonth and their insightful resources for caregivers! #caregiverresources Click here: videos.aarp.org/detail/video/6…

#EventAlert #Dementia Education presentation on 5/23 at Solon retirement Village. #nationalskillednursingcareweek #OlderAmericansMonth #CsomayCenter

Check out our community partners @aarpiowa #OlderAmericansMonth and their insightful resources for caregivers! #caregiverresources Click here: videos.aarp.org/detail/video/6…

#HappyNursesWeek! We are proud to have been led by nurses since our inception as a John A. Hartford Center in 2000 to 2023 as the Csomay Center for Gerontological Excellence. Grateful to the have the expertise and compassion that is synonymous with nurses leading our team! #Tbt

Assessing Pain in Older Adults: AJN The American Journal of Nursing in collaboration with @AARP @aarpiowa #OlderAmericansMonth #resources Learn More: journals.lww.com/ajnonline/Full…

Check out our community partners @aarpiowa and their insightful resources for caregivers! #caregiverresources Click here: videos.aarp.org/detail/video/6…

Check out our community partners @aarpiowa and their insightful resources for caregivers! #caregiverresources Click here: videos.aarp.org/detail/video/6…

Alzheimers.gov is now available in Spanish! Whether you are living with #dementia or are a family member, health professional, researcher, or advocate, this site is designed for you. Check out the new Spanish website: alzheimers.gov/es #Alzheimers

Mayor declares Oct. 20 as Public Health Professionals Day content.govdelivery.com/accounts/IAIOW…

Mayor Teague proclaims October as LGBTQ History Month content.govdelivery.com/accounts/IAIOW…