Past Webinars | Minnesota Gerontological Society

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Handout Escue Cannabis and Older Adults MGS June 12 2023

As the status, access to, and usage of marijuana and marijuana-derivative products in Minnesota shifts, this webinar provides an overview, from both a legislative and medical perspective. Older adults are increasingly aware of the publicized benefits of these products but are uncertain about how the products may be available and/or used. Discussion goals are to provide information about possible medical uses and frequently asked questions about cannabis for older adults, in the context of the changing legal landscape in Minnesota.

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Handout MGS May 15 Valuing the Invaluable

Since 2006, AARP has published Valuing the Invaluable, a series of periodic reports highlighting the economic value and individual impact of caregiving on older adults and families. Subtitles for past reports include: The Economic Value of Family Caregiving (2006, 2008), The Growing Contribution Costs of Family Caregiving (2011), Undeniable Progress, but Big Gaps Remain (2015) and Charting a Path Forward (2019).

The 2023 report, released in March, and titled Strengthening Supports for Family Caregivers, takes a detailed look at recent developments and promising federal and state policies that support family caregivers. A focus on promising practices in MN’s public and private sectors is included, along with specific recommendations for moving forward.

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Category Archives: Past Webinars

Past Free Webinar – Cannabis and Older Adults in 2023 – June 12th, 2023

Past Free Webinar – Valuing the Invaluable: Strengthening Supports for Family Caregivers – May 15th, 2023