Resource and Publication Library for Older Adults

Handouts

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

• Good mental health is ageless

U.S Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living

• Talking about brain health and aging: The basics

Websites

Maryland Department of Aging

Maryland Department of Aging: Programs and services

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

• Healthy aging

• Caregiver resources and long-term care 

• Elder justice

National Institute on Aging

•  Health Topics A-Z  

American Society on Aging

• Health & well-being

University of Maryland Extension Marylanders Online

• Empowering Marylanders through digital equity and accessibility

Videos

National Institute on Aging 

• 15 minute sample workout for older adults from Go4Life

• How to stay safe while doing 4 types of exercise

Fresh Conversations Peer-Reviewed Publications

Title: Nutrition Education Program: Positive Outcomes in Self-Efficacy and Intention to Change in Older Adults

Sources: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior (2024)

Title: Examining Predictors of Nutritional Risk Among Older Adults: A Needs Assessment

Source: Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics (2023)

Title: Lessons Learned Adapting and Implementing an Out of State Program to Promote Healthy Aging

Source: Journal of Human Sciences & Extension (2023)

Title: Examining Predictors for Diet Quality: A Needs Assessment of Rural Versus Urban Older Adults

Source: Journal of Human Sciences & Extension (2020)

Title: Identifying key factors affecting nutritional risk assessed by dietary screening tool among adults 50 years and older: A needs assessment. 

Source: National Extension Association for Family and Consumer Sciences Annual Session, Snowbird, UT (2020).