Rural Health Conference

2026 Let’s Talk About Health: Caring for Older Adults in Rural New York

A virtual conference for healthcare professionals and caregivers serving older adults in rural areas

Access to healthcare and other supportive services are critical to maintaining good health as we age, yet older adults in rural areas face a variety of access barriers. These challenges are a topic not often covered in health professions education. The goal of this conference is identify and mitigate the challenges of providing health care in rural areas by increasing knowledge of population health data, treatment strategies, and supports and services in order to encourage and build resilience in rural caregivers and health care providers.

Date: May 8, 2026

Cost: FREE

More details will be posted here as they become available.

Sponsors

• Alzheimer's Association, Rochester/Finger Lakes Chapter
• Finger Lakes Geriatric Education Center, University of Rochester Medical Center
• Lifespan of Greater Rochester
• NYS Association for Rural Health
• Western New York Rural Area Health Education Center (WNY R-AHEC)