With the aging of our population, a renewed emphasis on “aging in place” and the growing burden of long-term care on state Medicaid programs, Community Health Workers (CHW) will likely play a prominent role as the gatekeepers of health care for this population.
Module 1
Mental Health and Social Determinants of Health in an Older Adult Population
Presented September 24, 2020
Learning Objectives:
After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Describe mental health concerns related to social determinants of health (SDOH) for older adults.
- Examine the SDOH’s impact on older adult’s mental health.
- Discuss strategies for community health workers to address mental health concerns with older adults.
Presenter:
- Diane Cocozza Martins, PhD, RN, FAAN; Professor, College of Nursing, University of Rhode Island.
Accreditation/Designations:
Certificates of Completion are available free of charge* for those who: 1.) attend the entire live or recorded webinar session and 2.) complete and submit the required Program Evaluation Survey.
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Module 2
Community and Patient Resources
Presented May 5, 2020
Learning Objectives
After completing this webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Identify the importance of engaging patients and families into their healthcare choices.
- Describe how to access local & state resources.
- Discuss how to share new information with colleagues.
Instructor
- Corinne Calise Russo, MSW, LCSW; RIGEC Faculty of Social Work; Former Director, RI Office of Health Aging
Accreditation/Designations
Certificates of Completion are available free of charge* for those who: 1.) attend the entire session and 2.) complete and submit the required post session evaluation form. Contact rigec@etal.uri.edu with questions.
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Module 3
Mental Health and Aging 101
Presented September 2, 2020
Learning Objectives:
After completing this webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Review mental health concerns observed in older adults.
- Recognize the negative impacts of aging stereotypes.
- Identify ways to promote emotional health.
- Discuss mental health during a pandemic.
Presenter:
- Cindy Woolverton, PhD; Postdoctoral Fellow, VA Boston Healthcare System
Accreditation/Designations
Certificates of Completion are available free of charge* for those who: 1.) attend the entire session and 2.) complete and submit the required post session evaluation form. Contact rigec@etal.uri.edu with questions.
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Module 4
Conversation Starters for Community Mental Health Workers: Assessing the Mental Health Needs of Older Adults
Presented October 27, 2020
Learning Objectives
After completing this webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Discuss how to effectively communicate with older adults regarding their mental health.
- Describe how to complete an assessment in the community vs. in the office/telehealth.
- Identify stigma associated with mental health treatment by older adults in general and especially those from minority backgrounds.
Presenters:
- Marcia Liss, PhD; Psychologist, Lifespan Physician Group, Psychiatry and Behavioral Health
- Deborah M. Robitaille, LICSW; Clinical Social Worker, Miriam Hospital, Outpatient Geriatric Psychiatry
Accreditation/Designations
Certificates of Completion are available free of charge* for those who: 1.) attend the entire session and 2.) complete and submit the required post session evaluation form. Contact rigec@etal.uri.edu with questions.
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Module 5
Assessing the Home and Fall Risk During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Presented on January 21, 2021
Learning Objectives
After completing this webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Describe techniques to successfully age in place
- Identify potential falls risk in both remote and in-person settings
- Discuss community resources available for individuals at risk of falling
Presenter:
- Justin Oakley, OTR/L, CAPS; Executive Certified Home Modification Provider (ECHM); Oakley Home Access
Accreditation/Designations
Certificates of Completion are available free of charge* for those who: 1.) attend the entire session and 2.) complete and submit the required post session evaluation form. Contact rigec@etal.uri.edu with questions.
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A Specialty in Older Adults is available through the RI Certification Board (RICB) to those professionals holding a current and valid CCHW credential from RICB who meet the experience and education requirements as noted in their application guidance released in October, 2020. RIGEC has compiled a list of On-Demand programming that may meet these requirements which can be accessed via the link above.
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