Center for Excellence in Aging: Opportunities

Posted on August 14, 2020

Information on upcoming training opportunities

Information provided by the Center for Excellence in Aging at Rush University Medical Center.

Upcoming Programs and Webinars Heading link

Program Name Brief Description Date and Time To Learn More
The Critical Public Health Value of Vaccines - Tackling Issues of Access and Hesitancy - A Workshop Series Join the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine for a public virtual workshop that will examine the current state of vaccine preventable diseases and the impact of vaccine access and hesitancy globally, and the multidimensional drivers and impacts of declining vaccine confidence. August 17 – 20, 10:00am – 12:30pm CT For more information or to register, please click here.
Addressing Social Isolation and Long-Term Care through Telehealth During COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic has affected millions around the world physically as well as mentally, but a specific group of people have been enduring a double pandemic. Older adults, many who already endured social isolation prior to COVID-19, are more alone than ever before. This isolation can lead to increased health risks, including those already living with chronic illnesses. In addition, older adults with chronic illnesses who are used to face-to-face meetings with their primary care provider are now forced to rapidly learn and navigate the world of telehealth. Tuesday, August 18 at 11:00am CT For more information or to register, please click here.
Examining the Impact of COVID-19 Stressors on Caregiver Mental Health: A Deeper Look at How the Nation has Shifted Services and How that has Affected Caregivers The National Council for Behavioral Health Interest Group Initiative invites you to join the conversation by participating in a national forum around caregiver mental health. Thursday, August 20 at 12:00pm CT For more information or to register, please click here.
Nursing’s Role in Health Equity, Public Health Emergencies, and COVID-19 – Critical Issues for The Future of Nursing 2020-2030 During the webinar, representatives from the National Academy of Medicine study on the Future of Nursing 2020-2030 will share updates on the study’s status and seek public input on nurses’ roles in responding to COVID-19. Thursday, August 20 at 1:00pm CT For more information or to register, please click here.
Screening of Gen Silent Gen Silent asks six LGBT seniors if they will hide their lives to survive. They put a face on what experts in the film call an epidemic: gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender seniors so afraid of discrimination, or worse, in long-term/health care that many go back into the closet. Friday, August 21 at 10:00am CT For more information or to register, please click here.
34th Geriatric Update Conference: Aiming for Age-Friendly Health Care Systems The Middle Tennessee GWEP is hosting its 34th Annual Geriatric Update Conference and is in the process of converting their program to a virtual platform. The theme of the conference is age-friendly practice. The conference’s objectives include: 1) Participants will understand the definition of age-friendly concepts; 2) Participants will become familiar with new models to enhance person-centered care; and 3) Participants will become familiar with the IHI 4Ms of age-friendly practice. Friday, October 9 from 8:30am – 4:15pm CT For more information or to register, please click here.
Putting Care at the Center 2020 Virtual Conference Putting Care at the Center is the annual conference of the National Center for Complex Health and Social Needs. It is a venue for the complex care field to learn, network, and create a shared agenda for improving care for people with complex needs. Join your colleagues and peers from across the country online as we discuss how the major events of 2020 will affect the lives of people with complex health and social needs and the delivery of complex care. October 27-28 For more information or to register, please click here.
Modified on August 14, 2020