Rural Health Conference
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.
This virtual conference for both health care professionals and formal and informal caregivers will provide information specifically regarding health care in rural and upstate New York. This year’s topics include an overview of the NYS Master Plan on Aging, presentations on the services and resources offered by the AAAs and local libraries, an update on how to support older adults diagnosed with depression, tips on how to age in place, and a discussion of challenges faced by older Veterans in rural areas. All are welcome to join!
Date: Friday May 17, 2024
Platform: Zoom Webinar
Target Audience: Health care professionals, formal and informal caregivers
Agenda: 2024 Let's Talk About Health
Registration: https://cvent.me/rL7bOQ
Flyer: 2024 Registration flyer
Sponsors
This conference is jointly co-sponsored by The Alzheimer's Association, Rochester and Finger Lakes Chapter, Ithaca College Gerontology Institute, Lifespan of Greater Rochester, The Western New York Rural Area Health Education Center (WNY R-AHEC), and the Finger Lakes Geriatric Education Center at the University of Rochester Medical Center. No commercial funding was received for this event.
These projects are sponsored by the Finger Lakes Geriatric Education Center funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) under the Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program # U1QHP28738. This information or content and conclusions are those of the authors/speakers and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, DHHS, or the U.S. Government.
Continuing Education Credits
CME
Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and Alzheimer’s Association Rochester/Finger Lakes Chapter, Ithaca College Gerontology Institute, Lifespan of Greater Rochester and WNY Rural Health Education Center. The University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Certification
The University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Social Work
University of Rochester Medical Center, Center for Experiential Learning is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0005. Each session has been approved for 6.25 contact hours. Attendance at the entire program is required (no partial credit can be awarded).
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Licensed Mental Health Counselors
Western New York Rural Area Health Education Center, Inc. (WNY R-AHEC) is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Boards for Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Mental Health Practitioners (#MHC-0268) as an approved provider of continuing education for physical therapists and assistants, occupational therapists and assistants, and licensed mental health counselors. Each session is approved for 6.25 contact hours. Attendance at the entire session is required for credit (no partial credit will be provided).
Continuing Education Credits
Access your Transcript: UR CEL
Instructions for accessing your transcript for CME and SW: UR CEL Guide
For assistance accessing your transcript, please contact the CEL office at 585-275-7666
For OT, PT and LMHC, email Jason Fulkerson: jfulkerson@r-ahec.org