Presenters: Melissa Jones, MSN, CDP, DS  and Ronnie Edwards, MSW, LSW

Melissa Jones, MSN, RN, CDP, DS is a geriatric nurse educator with UPMC Senior Services and has been a nurse for over 25 years.  Her clinical background includes nephrology, developmental disabilities, community outreach and education as well executive and leadership roles.  Melissa is a certified dementia practitioner and a dementia specialist.  She is also works with the National Resource Center for Academic Detailing and is adjunct clinical faculty with Duquesne School of Nursing.

Ronnie Edwards has a Masters in Social Work (MSW) with a concentration in Gerontology. She is a trainer in Ageless Wisdom, Powerful Tools and INSPIRE programs.

Ronnie co-manages the UPMC Senior Services Help and Referral Line where she assists individuals navigate community resources regardless of their insurance affiliation, location or who they are calling on behalf of. In her role, she also works on a variety of programs and activities including a resource center at UPMC McKeesport, resource tools, and expansion and distribution of educational materials.

Ronnie has presented on a variety of topics including psychosocial assessment, depression, advance directives, working with complex families, disability awareness, and more.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure:  No members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships with any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services, used on, or consumed by, patients to disclose.