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Learning Modules
Welcome to the learning module section of the Arrowhead Area Agecny on Agings' web site.

The following areas of education are available;

Falls Prevention

Dementia

Falls Prevention
Interventions to reduce fall risk among older adults
Goals:
  • Review common risk factors of falls

  • Assess older adults for presence of fall risk factors

  • Review Interventions that have been proven to reduce fall risk

  • Implement additional fall-preventive interventions in patient population you serve.

Dementia
Interventions to Minimize Behavioral Symptoms of Dementia:
Moving Beyond Redirection

Goals:
  • Explain the effects of dementia on thinking, emotions and communication

  • Use a theory to help explain behavioral and communication changes associated with dementia and to guide interventions

  • Respond to behavioral changes with a calm, validating approach

  • Comprehensively assess verbal and nonverbal messages, including those that are associated with stress

  • Develop a plan whose non-pharmacological interventions reflect an understanding of and respect for the person and their preferences.

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Matter of Balance
Twin Ports Falls Prevention Coalition
On Line Learning Modules
Living Well With Chronic Conditions
Minnesota Long Term Care Partnership
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Seeking Members to Serve on the Advisory Committee on Aging

The Arrowhead Regional Development Commission (ARDC) is seeking persons to serve on the Advisory Committee on Aging.

The Committee guides the activites of the Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging. Persons age 60+ are especially encouraged to apply.

For more information or for an application, contact Kara Edwards at 218-529-7520

Lending Library
A collection of VHS and DVD videos, books, resource manuals, computer CD-ROM software and
simulations are available for checkout by contacting the Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging in Duluth,
Minnesota. Many of these resources were purchased through federal grants, some were donated and
others have been purchased with other local or state monies. Click here to view the catalog

Care Consultant Services