The 2024 Aging Well Conference is focused on healthy aging for the older adult. It is important for health professionals to meet the needs of our aging society.
This activity focuses on advancing the knowledge and skills of healthcare providers in rural western North Carolina, particularly in geriatric care, addressing the unique healthcare needs of older adults. With a blend of individual and group presentations, panel discussions, and demonstrations, the activity brings together diverse perspectives of healthcare experts, researchers, government officials, social service providers, as well as older adults and family caregivers.
Thursday, May 16th - Caregiver Conference: All community members and healthcare providers are welcome.
Friday, May 17th - Provider Conference: This day will be more focused for healthcare providers, community members are welcome.
In-person at Appalachian State University Boone Campus!
Leon Levine Hall of Health Sciences
Appalachian State University
1179 State Farm Road, Boone, NC
Hotel offering special group rate:
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Upon completion of this program, participants should be better able to:
- Apply integrative approaches to aging well, including physical activity, mental health support, and preventative health measures, to enhance the overall well-being.
- Identify effective resources and strategies for caregivers, emphasizing the importance of community and state-wide support systems in facilitating resilient caregiving environments.
- Describe current trends and innovations in managing aging-related health concerns, including cognitive impairments, hearing loss, and chronic disease management, with a focus on practical interventions and treatments.
- Apply knowledge and tools to protect the older adults from financial, physical, and emotional exploitation, highlighting legal resources, fraud prevention, and ethical considerations.
- Describe advanced care planning, legal considerations in guardianship and power of attorney, and the role of geriatric care management.
Registration and Cost
- Physicians — $150
- Professionals – All Non-Physician Health Care Professionals — $75
- Community Participants — $25
- Students — $15
Registration includes administrative costs, technology fees, instructional materials, certificate of completion and program materials.
Credit
- 10.5 Hours AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM
Credit: The Wake Forest School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Accreditation: The Wake Forest University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. - 10.5 Hours Contact Hours (category A) CE for NC Psychologists
Northwest AHEC is recognized by the North Carolina Psychology Board as an approved provider of (Category A) Continuing Education for North Carolina Licensed Psychologists. This program will provide 10.5 contact hours of (Category A) continuing education for North Carolina psychologists. No partial credit will be given. - 0.9 Hours ASHA CEU
ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures. - 10.5 Hours Contact Hours
10.5 Contact Hours from Northwest AHEC. - 10.5 Hours Nursing Contact Hours
10.5 Nursing Contact Hours. Northwest Area Health Education Center (NWAHEC) is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. - 10.5 Hours CME for Physician Assistants
AAPA accepts certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 (tm) credits from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society Physician Assistants may receive a maximum of 10.5 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program.
Who Should Attend?
This conference is intended for physicians, APPs, speech language pathologists, nursing professionals, mental health professionals, allied health and public health professionals, social work, and all other health care professionals interested in the health of older adults. In addition to healthcare professionals, community members, caregivers, and aging individuals are welcome
As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, the Northwest AHEC provides compassionate education and respectful care for all, regardless of socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, language, nationality, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, geography, disability and age.
Co-provided by:
Appalachian State University, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina and Northwest Area Health Education Center (AHEC), a program of Wake Forest University School of Medicine and part of the NC AHEC System and The UNC Center for Aging and Health, Carolina Geriatric Education Center.
For More Information or Assistance
If you have questions about registering for this activity, please contact Gail Pawlik at 336-713-7761 or email gpawlik@wakehealth.edu. If you need auxiliary aids or special services to attend this activity please contact Gail Pawlik at least five working days prior to the activity.
