UNR School of Medicine: Launches (Free) Sanford Assessment for Older Adults

November 18, 2024

Sanford Center for Aging launches Sanford Assessment for older adults

The assessment is free and available for those ages 60 and older

RENO, Nev. — Sanford Center for Aging is introducing the Sanford Assessment, a community-based health and wellness assessment that will provide a comprehensive review with recommendations for participants.

This new assessment replaces a previously-offered program, but is now provided to participants free of charge, and is no longer subject to insurance coverage limitations.  The Sanford Assessment is designed to empower participants to be their strongest advocates with:

• Comprehensive medication review
• Screening for risk of falls
• Cognition screening
• Support for depression, anxiety, isolation and other social risk factors
• Personalized supportive services plan (shared with your primary care provider, if appropriate)
• Referrals to appropriate community resources

“Our Sanford Assessment is a vital resource for older adults, offering a comprehensive review with our assessment team featuring a social worker and geriatric pharmacist,” said Peter Reed, PhD, MPH, director of the Sanford Center for Aging. “We look forward to continuing to serve the community by offering this valuable service”

In addition to the assessment, Sanford Center for Aging offers other free services to older adults, including evidence-based health and wellness programs, transportation, the Senior Outreach Services companionship program, medication review and education for healthcare providers and caregivers.

Funding for the Sanford Assessment is provided by the State of Nevada Aging & Disability Services Division. Those interested in an appointment can call (775) 784-4774 option 4 or visit the Sanford Center for Aging website for more information.

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The Sanford Center for Aging at University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine works to enhance the quality of life and well-being among elders through education, translational research, and community outreach. For information about the Sanford Center and its programs, visit https://med.unr.edu/aging.  

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med), Nevada’s first medical school, is a community-based, research-intensive medical school with a statewide vision for a healthy Nevada. Established in 1969, UNR Med is improving the health and well-being of all Nevadans and their communities through excellence in student education, postgraduate training and clinical care, research with local, national and global impact, and a culture of diversity and inclusion. For more information, visit med.unr.edu.

• Physical Address:1664 N. Virginia St. University of Nevada, Reno/0146 Reno, NV 89557/0146
• Email:sanford@unr.edu

Phone: (775) 784-4774