Empowering Older Adults
And Those Who Care For Them
REACH educates and empowers older adults and those who care for them by raising awareness on topics that matter most and impact the quality of care older adults receive.
Our Mission
REACH offers educational resources on aging-related healthcare and social topics for older adults, their care partners, community lay persons, public service professionals, and healthcare professionals and trainees. We also build linkages between community-based programs and organizations to help older adults and their care partners find and receive the care they desire.
For Older Adults
Learn more about common healthcare topics that affect older adults and how to improve the healthcare you receive as an older adult patient.
For Care Partners
Learn more about community and web-based resources designed to help with unique issues faced by those caring for a friend or family member.
For Professionals
Learn more about resources and trainings that can help improve healthcare for older adult patients.
Learn How to Enhance Your Communication with Older Adults
This free and insightful 30-minute course contains audio, short video clips, and quiz questions to help you enhance how you communicate with older adults. It will teach you:
- About aging changes in the older adult population
- Respectful ways to refer to older adults
- How to adjust speaking for hearing problems
- How to adjust speaking for vision problems
Ready To Get Started?
WatchOur 4th Annual
Re-envisioning Elder Care Conference
Latest Resources
Department of Geriatrics at FSU College of Medicine awarded $5 million for age-friendly workforce training
The Department of Geriatrics at the Florida State University College of Medicine continues to lead efforts to reshape health care to serve older patients’ …
Flip the Script on Pain
Flip the Script promotes discovery, understanding and the use of safe and encouraging pain management approaches to reduce opioid prescription …
4Ms Printable Resources
A variety of printable handouts that provide easy-to-remember information on 4Ms topics.
Resources & Support for Patients Diagnosed with Dementia and their Care Partners
A listing of support agencies found in Florida and national web-based educational resources.
Be Prepared for Emergent Situations Involving Persons with Dementia
Introduction People living with dementia interact with the world differently and can experience memory loss, mood swings, and confusion. In emergency …
Third Annual Re-envisioning Elder Care Conference
The Third Annual Re-envisioning Elder Care Conference was held on September 9, 2022 by the Florida Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Programs …