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Aging in the Aging in the Sunshine Sunshine
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Extension Gerontology
Determine educational needs stakeholders
Provide research based materials for county faculty
Offer ongoing educational support for county faculty
Develop state level partnerships
Nutrition
Active Aging
Health Care
Caregiving
Housing
Family Relations
FinanceLegal Issues
Myths & Realities of Aging
Distinguish between myths and realities of aging.
Describe how myths of aging negatively impact public policy and program development.
Demographics of Aging in Florida: Are you getting old?Explore the demographic
composition of resident counties.Devise an action plan for utilizing
demographic data in program development.
Aging Network of Florida: Partners for Programs and ChangeUnderstand the organizational
structure of the aging network.Recognize the joint programming
possibilities with the aging network.
Extension Responds to Aging
Explore University of Florida Extension programs.
Identify aging resources for other Extension services.
Discover popular/respected websites.
Nutrition
Active Aging
Health Care
Caregiving
Housing
Family Relations
FinanceLegal Issues
Institute on Aging: The future of aging is Florida
Recognize resources available through UF Institute on Aging.
Become aware of the University of Florida’s expertise in research related to aging.
Explore opportunities to participate in research programs.
Focus on the Future
Identify current programs.Determine needs for additional
programs and support.
Program Developed by:
Carolyn S. Wilken, Ph.D., associate professor, Family Life, Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS), University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611