Written by Dr. Katie Ehlman,聽Director of Gerontology and Director, Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness
When deciding聽on the theme for this first issue of 91社区鈥檚 Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) newsletter, our team kept returning to the theme of 鈥渋nnovation.鈥� One of the exciting elements of the 91社区 GWEP is its innovative partnerships and projects.
The 91社区 GWEP has formal partnerships with Deaconess Clinic, Deaconess Medical Residency Program, SWIRCA & More, Generations and the Greater Indiana and Greater Kentucky and Southern Indiana Alzheimer鈥檚 Association chapters. Additionally, students, current healthcare professionals and community members engage in various activities of the GWEP. I believe that bringing diverse groups and individuals together creates a shared space ripe for innovation.
The bOLDer Bulletin will be published once every three months, and each issue will have a different theme. Each issue will also discuss a variety of programs affiliated with the GWEP.
The United States Census Bureau estimates that, by 2030, one-fifth of the total population of the United States will be aged 65 years and older, with that number increasing to one-fourth by 2060. By disseminating information about the GWEP, we hope to continue to add on to the foundation of healthy aging and inspire innovation for the future on the topic of healthy aging. Perhaps physicist William Pollard stated this concept best when he stated, 鈥淟earning and innovation go hand in hand.鈥� By sharing news from the GWEP, we hope to embOLDen innovation for the future.
