MAIA Pre-Conference

Circle of Friends庐 Facilitator Training

Wednesday, August 6, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

During this pre-conference of the Mid-America Institute on Aging and Wellness (MAIA), attendees will learn how to implement an evidence-based group intervention for older adults experiencing loneliness and/or social isolation.

Presenters

Max Zubatsky, PhD, LMFT

Dr. Zubatsky is an Associate Professor at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and Program Director of the Medical Family Therapy Program.

Marla Berg-Weger, PhD, LCSW

Dr. Berg-Weger is Professor Emeritus of Social Work at Saint Louis University and is the Program Director of the Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program in the Department of Family & Community Medicine, School of Medicine. She is the Managing Editor of the Journal of Gerontological Social Work and serves on the Age-Friendly Health Systems Research Council. Her scholarly work has focused on family caregiving, non-pharmacologic interventions for persons with dementia, loneliness and social isolation, age-friendly health and behavioral health care, driving and older adults and social work practice.

Who should attend this conference?

Nursing home staff, community members and older adults interested in implementing a Circle of Friends庐 program to combat loneliness and isolation.

After completing the learning activity, participants will be able to apply current practice standards to meet the needs of patients and families.

Contact Hours (TBD)

CE hours will be available for nurses, physicians, pharmacists, social workers and health facility administrators. CE hours will also be available for Indiana licensed marriage and family therapists, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, mental health counselors and dental professionals.听

Conference Location

91社区, Health Professions Center, Third Floor, Room 3122
8600 University Blvd.
Evansville, IN 47712

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Jointly provided by:

August 7-8: Mid-America Institute on Aging and Wellness (MAIA)

For more schedule information, call toll-free 1-877-91社区-HLTH (874-4584) or 812-461-5217 or email听usi1nhpcert@usi.edu.

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Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, the 91社区 Center for Health Professions Lifelong Learning听is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

State of Indiana

The 91社区 has been approved by the Indiana State Board of Health Facility Administrators as a sponsor of continuing education programs for health facility administrators. License number: 98000033A

The 91社区 is an approved provider of continuing education for several professionals licensed in the state of Indiana, including social workers, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, mental health counselors, and dental professionals.