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Research
- Cancer Center of Excellence Designation
- Research Excellence Initiative
- Florida Health Grand Rounds
- Zika Research Symposium
- National Cancer Institute
- Alzheimer's Symposium
- Advisory Boards and Councils
- Live Like Bella Symposium
- Academy of Research Excellence Class 4
- Research Excellence Initiative Class 5
Resources
Biomedical Research Section
State Health Improvement Plan: Priority Area 9
Alzheimer's Disease and Healthy Aging
Infographics:Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
BRFSS Statistical Brief: Cognitive Decline Optional Module
Morbidity and Morality Weekly Report/ August 27, 2021/ Vol. 70/ No. 34
Advanced Care Planning and End of Life Care
Advanced Care Planning for Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease as a Public Health Issue
Alzheimer’s Association End of Life Decisions
Dementia, Caregiving, and Controlling Frustration
Florida Hospice and Palliative Care Association
Mayo Clinic Alzheimer’s disease: Anticipating end-of-life needs
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
National Institutes on Aging Advance Care Planning: Healthcare Directives
National Institute on Aging: End of Life Care for People with Dementia
Caregiving
Alzheimer’s Association Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiving
AARP Help Caring for a Loved One with Dementia
AARP Over Coming the Loneliness of Dementia Caregiving
Dementia Caregiving in the United States
Florida Department of Elder Affairs (FDOEA) Caregiver Assistance Programs
Cognitive Health
12 Ways to Keep Your Brain Young – Harvard Health
Administration for Community Living Key Indicators of Well Being
Administration for Community Living Aging Integrated Database (AGID)
Nation Institute on Aging Cognitive Health Brain Health Resource
Healthy Aging - Posters
12 Ways to Create an Empowering Dementia Environment
Active Lifestyle Yields Better Brain Function
Caregiver Dressing and Grooming
Sleep is Vital to the Aging Brain
Tips for Making Meal Time Easier
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