At Northwest AHEC, we're committed to equipping healthcare providers with the education, resources, and tools necessary to support healthy aging in our region.
Mark your calendars for the 2027 Aging Well Conference, taking place May 13-14, 2027, in person at the Appalachian State University Boone Campus.
This conference will focus on promoting healthy aging and advancing geriatric care knowledge among healthcare professionals. As the needs of older adults continue to evolve, it is essential that providers stay informed about best practices and emerging approaches to care.
The conference is designed to help healthcare professionals, particularly those serving rural western North Carolina, strengthen their skills in:
More information is available on the Northwest AHEC website, and registration will open soon: 👉 https://northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/t3/courses-and-events/79174
To celebrate Healthy Aging Month, NC AHEC is highlighting valuable geriatric care resources throughout September.
Our first featured resource is the NC Center for Aging & Geriatric Excellence (NC-AGE) E-Mail Subscription Service (CGEC).
This free subscription service delivers a weekly email featuring current, peer-reviewed, open-access, and evidence-based geriatric research directly to your inbox.
Each week, subscribers receive 4 to 8 carefully selected citations covering important topics such as:
Whether you are a physician, nurse, pharmacist, social worker, therapist, or other healthcare professional, these research updates can help you stay informed and enhance the care you provide to older adults.
👉 Sign up today
NC AHEC supports healthy aging across North Carolina through professional education, continuing education opportunities, and partnerships with organizations dedicated to improving the lives of older adults.
Working alongside partners such as Healthy Aging NC, NC AHEC promotes evidence-based programs and resources that help older adults remain active, engaged, and healthy in their communities.
Healthcare professionals looking to expand their knowledge in geriatric care can explore a variety of educational offerings tailored to the needs of older adult populations:
👉 https://www.ncahec.net/courses-and-events?search=geriatric
Healthy aging is a shared responsibility that requires collaboration among healthcare providers, community organizations, caregivers, and older adults themselves. During Healthy Aging Month, we encourage healthcare professionals to take advantage of educational opportunities, stay current with emerging research, and continue building the skills needed to provide exceptional care for aging populations.
Together, we can help ensure that North Carolinians age with health, dignity, and independence.