The Clin-STAR (Clinician–Scientists Transdisciplinary Aging Research Coordinating Center) Initiative aims to connect and support the development of clinician-scientists across a variety of disciplines in order to expand aging research that focuses on improving the health, independence, and well-being of older adults. To facilitate these goals, Clin-STAR provides funding, mentorship, and resources for clinician-scientists at all careers levels across a variety of disciplines. They also host the Clin-STAR database, a discovery tool that enables research collaboration and networking among members.
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GeriPal Podcast: COVID Vaccine Hesitancy in Frontline Nursing Home Staff
In this podcast, Geripal discusses vaccine hesitancy with Sarah Berry, MD, MPH, Kimberly Johnson, MS, and David Gifford, MD, MPH, and the lessons learned from the “town hall” intervention they did in their recent study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Discussion was around the devastating impact of COVID on nursing homes and the effects and update rates of vaccine among patients and staff in nursing home.
Best Practice Caregiving | Guiding Organizations to Dementia Programs for Family Caregivers
Best Practice Caregiving is a free online database of proven dementia programs for family caregivers. It offers a searchable, interactive, national database of vetted, effective programs that offer much-needed information and support. The database is an invaluable tool for healthcare and community-based organizations, as well as funders and policy makers to discover and share high quality programs for caregivers.
LiveWell Dementia Specialists
LiveWell Dementia Specialists (formerly the Alzheimer’s Resource Center) is a nonprofit of care providers, researchers, and pioneers in dementia care. The organization is dedicated to providing support and education to people living with dementia, their caregivers, and care and research professionals through various resources, courses, training, and events.
Stakeholder Engagement Navigator | DICEmethods.org
A stakeholder engagement navigator guide for health researchers focusing on Dissemination, Implementation, Communication, and Engagement (DICE)