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ForwardAging Institute: Navigating Resources
Presentation and discussion of community resources available for the aging population to provide the case management staff information that enables them to best meet the needs of Health Plan members.
Time | Content | Presenter |
10:00 – 10:12 | Topics of resources: in-home services, caregiver support, Area Agency on Aging services, education opportunities, housing, geriatric medicine services | Ronnie Edwards MSW, LSW |
10:12-10:24 | Resources that can help and impact caregivers will be discussed throughout the presentation. These resources will include educational tools, trainings, and community agencies that work with caregivers | Ronnie Edwards MSW, LSW |
10:24-10:36 | Breakdown of areas of resources provided by county: help and referral line, service coordination, family caregiver support program, health insurance counseling, senior companion program | Ronnie Edwards MSW, LSW |
10:36-10:48 | Educational tools will include discussion of educating on an illness trajectory, agencies that provide caregiver education, etc. | Ronnie Edwards MSW, LSW |
10:48 -11:00 | Questions and Answer | Ronnie Edwards MSW, LSW |
Target Audience
RNs/SW/Health Coaches/Dieticians
Learning Objectives
1. Participate in a discussion on available community resources
2. Discuss resources available through the Area Agency on Aging
3. Discuss resources that can impact family caregivers and care partners
4. Express understanding regarding available educational tools for staff, older adults, families etc.
Time | Content | Presenter |
10:00 – 10:12 | Topics of resources: in-home services, caregiver support, Area Agency on Aging services, education opportunities, housing, geriatric medicine services | Ronnie Edwards MSW, LSW |
10:12-10:24 | Resources that can help and impact caregivers will be discussed throughout the presentation. These resources will include educational tools, trainings, and community agencies that work with caregivers | Ronnie Edwards MSW, LSW |
10:24-10:36 | Breakdown of areas of resources provided by county: help and referral line, service coordination, family caregiver support program, health insurance counseling, senior companion program | Ronnie Edwards MSW, LSW |
10:36-10:48 | Educational tools will include discussion of educating on an illness trajectory, agencies that provide caregiver education, etc. | Ronnie Edwards MSW, LSW |
10:48 -11:00 | Questions and Answer | Ronnie Edwards MSW, LSW |
Ronnie Edwards MSW, LSW UPMC Senior Services, Aging and Disability Coordinator
Melissa Jones, MSN, RN, CDP, DS UPMC Senior Services, Geriatric Nurse Educator
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
CCM CE will be provided: 1 CE and sent from UPMC Health Plan nurse planner
SW CE will be provided: 1 CE and sent from the Pitt School of Social Work
Available Credit
- 1.00 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 1.00 Attendance