Wyoming Center on Aging
1000 E. University Ave, Dept 3415
Ross Hall, Room 411
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-2829
Fax: (307) 766-2847
Email: wycoa@uwyo.edu
The Wyoming Center on Aging is dedicated to providing trustworthy and credible information about aging-related topics. We feature resources for healthcare professionals, students, faculty, older adults, and family caregivers. We have many formats ranging from online education to a lending library of DVDs, videos and publications.
If you do not see information about a topic you are interested in, please let us know.
WyCOA Online Educational Videos: Over 50 recorded training modules on relevant geriatric topics by experts in their field. Topics for healthcare professionals, caregivers/family and more! |
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Wyoming Dementia Resource Guides for Caregivers and Families and friends. A resource from WyCOA that contains information on services related to dementia throughout the state organized by region and contained in a handy booklet. |
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WyCOA Lending Library: DVDs, videos and publications for checkout! |
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WyCOA Infusion Units: packaged lecture materials featuring a film or PowerPoint with teaching notes, discussion questions and resources for additional reading assignments. |
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A tool for cultural awareness and recognition of cognitive loss among American Indians: WyCOA "10 Early Signs of Abnormal Memory Changes" Poster and Booklet |
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Learn more about the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit, a yearly appointment with your primary care provider (PCP) to create or update a personalized prevention plan |
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Basic Device use Videos to help navigate basic technology and device use including the basic features of ipads, Android devices, grandpad tablets as well as common computer operating systems! |
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Services for caregivers including: information, resources and referral; dementia and
caregiver support,
and counseling. All services are available free-of-charge. Contact WyCOA to learn
more!
Healthy U is a health promotion program designed to help anyone over the age of 18 play an active and productive role in their own health management. Anyone is welcome to participate; individuals who suffer from one or more chronic illnesses may find Healthy U particularly useful. Caregivers and friends of those who would benefit from health self-management also make great participants.
Wyoming Aging and Disability Resource Center
The Wyoming Aging and Disability Resources Center website is designed to help connect older adults and people with disabilities to a variety of helpful information and services. Our easy-to-use search engine can help you find what you’re looking for based on keyword, location, or type of service. Our extensive database of resources is unbiased, tailored specifically to Wyoming residents, and always growing.
The goal of the Healthier Wyoming website is to empower all Wyoming residents to take charge of their health by providing a comprehensive directory of chronic disease prevention and management resources throughout the state.
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Wyoming Center on Aging
1000 E. University Ave, Dept 3415
Ross Hall, Room 411
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-2829
Fax: (307) 766-2847
Email: wycoa@uwyo.edu