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2005 EVENT DESCRIPTIONS |
| January 10th-11th |
National Public Health Performance Standards “Diabetes Conference” 12 hrs. 30 mins.
Co-sponsored with the DC Department of Health
Contact: James Copeland at 202-442-5902 |
| January 26th |
Topics: “Capacity Determination and the Older Adult”
No Cost. 2 hrs.
Co-sponsored with the Local Affiliate of the American Geriatrics Society (AGS)
Contact: Nadir Hammons at wagecc@gwu.edu or dcgeriatrics@yahoo.com or 202-895-9486 |
| January 27th |
Topics: “Medication and the Elderly”
No Cost.
2 hrs. In-service for IONA Senior Services
Contact: Nadir Hammons at wagecc@gwu.edu or 202-895-9486 |
| February 22nd |
Topic: “Nurturing Wellness For a Better Quality of Life: A Happy, Inclusive and Meaningful Recreation Program ”
No Cost.
2 hrs. In-service for D.C. Parks and Recreation
Contact: Nadir Hammons at wagecc@gwu.edu or 202-895-9486 |
| February 24th |
Topic: “Nurturing Wellness For a Better Quality of Life: A Happy, Inclusive and Meaningful Recreation Program ” No Cost.
2 hrs. In-service for D.C. Parks and Recreation
Contact: Nadir Hammons at wagecc@gwu.edu or 202-895-9486 |
| March 8th |
Topic: “Nurturing Wellness For a Better Quality of Life: A Happy, Inclusive and Meaningful Recreation Program” No Cost.
2 hrs. In-service for D.C. Parks and Recreation
Contact: Nadir Hammons at wagecc@gwu.edu or 202-895-9486 |
| March 17th |
Topics: “Assisted Living Issues & Speech and Hearing”
In-service for Montgomery County. No Cost.
Contact: Joan Collins at 240-777-5063 |
| April 21st |
Topics: “Parish Nursing & Exercise and the Older Adult”
In-service for Montgomery County. No Cost.
Contact: Joan Collins at 240-777-5063 |
| April 26th |
Topics: “Advance Directives”
No Cost.
2 hrs. In-service for IONA Senior Services
Contact: Nadir Hammons at wagecc@gwu.edu or 202-895-9486
Click here to register (PDF) |
| April 27th |
Topic: “WAGECC’s 11th Annual Forum: Best Practices in Quality Improvement” 5 hrs.
Co-sponsored with The VA Medical Center, The Local Affiliate of the American Geriatrics Society, RAND, and The Center for Palliative Care Studies.
Contact: Nadir Hammons at wagecc@gwu.edu or 202-895-9486
Click here for announcement and registration form (PDF) |
| April 27 - June 15, 2005 |
The Professional Development Program (PDP) A 52 hour, continuing education, interdisciplinary certificate program in geriatrics and gerontology and The Fellows Education Continuum (FEC) A 26 hour refresher for WAGECC Fellows (those who have taken the PDP
Contact: Nadir Hammons at wagecc@gwu.edu or 202-895-9486
Click here for announcement and registration form (PDF) |
| May 17th |
Topics: “Teaching Cultural Competencies & Issues of Diversity at End of Life”
PDP/FEC Lecture Series.
Open to PDP/FEC participants.
Contact: Nadir Hammons at 202-895-9486 |
| May 19th |
Topic: “Multicultural Issues in Long Term Care”
PDP/FEC Lecture Series.
Open to PDP/FEC participants.
Contact: Nadir Hammons at 202-895-9486 |
| May 19th |
Topics: “Case Management & Surrogate Decision Makers ”
In-service for Montgomery County. No Cost.
Contact: Joan Collins at 240-777-5063 |
| May 23rd |
Topics: “The Changing Demographics of Aging & Asian Elders in the Community”
PDP/FEC Lecture Series.
Open to PDP/FEC participants.
Contact: Nadir Hammons at 202-895-9486 |
| May 25th |
Topics: “Global Aging Issues & EOFULA Hispanic Senior Center: The Aging Latino in the Community”
PDP/FEC Lecture Series.
Open to PDP/FEC participants.
Contact: Nadir Hammons at 202-895-9486 |
| May 27th |
Topics: “Case Studies in Asian Geriatric Health,
Effects of Korean Culture on Eldercare Choices & Nursing and Multicultural Issues”
PDP/FEC Lecture Series.
Open to PDP/FEC participants.
Contact: Nadir Hammons at 202-895-9486 |
| June 1st |
Topic: “Alternative Med/Spirituality-The American Indian Perspective”
PDP/FEC Lecture Series.
Open to PDP/FEC participants.
Contact: Nadir Hammons at 202-895-9486 |
| June 2nd |
Topics: “Overview of Geriatrics/Gerontology & Geriatric Dentistry”
In-service for Montgomery County. No Cost.
Contact: Joan Collins at 240-777-5063 |
| June 3rd |
Topic: “Mental Health & Alternative Medicine Issues”
PDP/FEC Lecture Series.
Open to PDP/FEC participants.
Contact: Nadir Hammons at 202-895-9486 |
| June 3rd |
Topic: “Managing
Dementia Across the Continuum: Addressing the
Needs From Diagnosis to End of Life”
No Cost. 8 hrs.
Co-sponsored with the Washington DC VA Medical Center, Department of Geriatrics
Contact: Nadir Hammons at wagecc@gwu.edu or 202-895-9486 |
| June 9th |
Topic: “Improving Quality of Life for Older Persons: The 5th Annual Emerging Issues in Aging Interdisciplinary Multi-site Videoconference”
No Cost. 4 hrs.
Co-sponsored with the Washington DC VA Medical Center
Contact: Nadir Hammons at wagecc@gwu.edu or 202-895-9486 |
| June 15th |
Enrichment Series on Health Disparities 8 hrs.
WAGECC PDP Participants will graduate at the conclusion of this event.
OPEN TO ALL AFFILIATES
Contact: Nadir Hammons at wagecc@gwu.edu or 202-895-9486 Download >> Download PDF registration form
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| June 16th |
Topics: “Diabetes & Nutrition and Spirituality, Health & the Older Adult” 3 hr.
In-service for Montgomery County. No Cost.
Contact: Joan Collins at 240-777-5063
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| June 30th |
Topics: “Housing Options” 2 hr.
In-service for IONA Senior Services. No Cost.
Contact: Nadir Hammons at wagecc@gwu.edu or 202-895-9486
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| October 11th |
Topics: “Multicultural Aging” 3 hr.
In-service for Montgomery County. No Cost.
OPEN TO ALL AFFILIATES
Contact: Joan Collins at 240-777-5063 |
| November 18th |
Topics: “Alzheimer Disease Update & Substance Abuse: The Older Adult” 3 hr.
In-service for Montgomery County. No Cost.
OPEN TO ALL AFFILIATES
Contact: Joan Collins at 240-777-5063 |
| November 22nd |
Topics: “End-of-Life Care & Rehabilitation” 3 hr.
In-service for Montgomery County. No Cost.
OPEN TO ALL AFFILIATES
Contact: Joan Collins at 240-777-5063 |
| December 13th |
Topics: “Housing Options & Adult Foster Care” 3 hr.
In-service for Montgomery County. No Cost.
OPEN TO ALL AFFILIATES
Contact: Joan Collins at 240-777-5063 |
