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Collaborative Projects

Empirical Research•EffectivenessofInformationCommunicationTechnologySocialNetworkforOlderAdults,SajayArthanatandKerryellenVroman•ResistanceTrainingforOlderAdults,SummerCook

Academic Programming•AgeofChampions,CHHSFaculty,Staff,andStudents•GerontologyMultidisciplanryMinor

Program Evaluation•Carereceiverassessment(2013)-RaeleneShippee-RiceandDonnaPelletier•SeniorLeadershipSeriesGraduateEvaluation(current)

Sponsored Events & Conferences

•Dr.HarryR.MoodyPositiveAging:Promise&Policy,May2012.

•ToddManini,Ph.D.StrengtheningOurGripontheSemanticsofSarcopenia,March2013.

•Dr.EdwardAnsello,NewPerspectivesonAging,October2011.

•ExploringtheComplexitiesofCareTransitions,a2-dayconferenceinSpring2011,organizedbyUNHCenteronAgingandCommunityLivingincollaborationwiththeDartmouthHitchcockNorthernNewEnglandGeriatricEducationCenter.

RESEARCH AFFINITY GROUP: AGING FACULTY STUDENTS

COMMUNITY

Are you aware:

•In 2010, falls among older adults cost the U.S. healthcare system $30 billion in medical costs.

•12.8% of NH’s population is over 65.

•Approximately 92% of older adults have at least one chronic disease.

•Depression affects seven million older Americans.

Allison Wilder, PhDRecreation Managerment and PolicyAllison.Wilder@unh.edu

Laura Davie, M.A.Institute for Health Policy & PracticeLaura.Davie@unh.edu