January 16, 2024

Geriatric Education Series

Social Health and Autonomy

Module 1

Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults

Presented September 19, 2023 | 60 minutes

Learning Objectives

After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:

  1. Describe the risks and effects of social isolation and loneliness in older adults.
  2. Identify ways to assess and monitor loneliness and social isolation in clinical practice.
  3. List practices and interventions that can be used to reduce social isolation.

Presenter

  • Max Zubatsky, Ph.D. 
    Associate Professor, Program Director , Medical Family Therapy Program
    Director, The Memory Clinic
    St. Louis University School of Medicine

Accreditation/Designations

Continuing Education/Certificates of Completion are available for those who :1.) Attend the entire session and 2.) Complete and submit the Program Evaluation Survey. Contact rigec@etal.uri.edu with any CE related questions.

  • Mental Health Counseling:  This continuing education activity was approved by the Rhode Island Mental Health Counselors Association (RIMHCA) for 1.0 CEU. Valid through September 18, 2024.
  • Nursing:  This continuing education activity has been approved by the Northeast Multi-State Division, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation for 1.0 Contact Hours.   Valid through September 12, 2025.
  • Social Work:  This activity has been approved by the National Association of Social Work, RI Chapter, in accordance with the Regulations of the Rhode Island Social Work Board of Licensure for 1.0 Contact Hours.  Valid through April 30, 2025.

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Module 2

Grief and Loss: Supporting Older Adults

Presented November 21, 2023 | 60 minutes

Learning Objectives

After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:

  1. Differentiate between the different types of grief.
  2. Describe strategies and technique to support older adults and/or their families and caregivers experiencing grief and loss.
  3. Describe the neuroscience and brain involvement in grief and loss.
  4. List key resources and community referral avenues available to older adults/families/caregivers.

Presenter

  • Mari Nardolilo Dias, EdD  
    Director, GracePointe Grief Center

Accreditation/Designations

Continuing education credit or a Certificate of Completion are available free of charge for those who: 1.) attend the session in full and 2.) complete and submit a Program Evaluation Survey.   Contact rigec@etal.uri.edu with any CE related questions.

  • Mental Health Counseling: This continuing education activity was approved by the Rhode Island Mental Health Counselors Association (RIMHCA) for 1.0 CEU. Valid through November 20, 2024.
  • Nursing: This continuing education activity was approved by the Northeast Multi-State Division, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation for 1.0 Contact Hours.   Approval valid through November 10, 2025..
  • Social Work: This activity has been approved by the National Association of Social Work, RI Chapter, in accordance with the Regulations of the RI Social Work Board of Licensure for 1.0 Contact Hours. Valid through April 30, 2025.

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Module 3

Maximizing Autonomy:  Guardianship and Less Restrictive Alternatives

Presented December 19, 2023 | 60 minutes

Learning Objectives

After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:

  1. Recognize how to obtain guardianship of a person in the limited circumstances where they are unable to make any decisions for themselves.
  2. Identify less restrictive tools that can be used to preserve the autonomy of a person who needs limited assistance.
  3. Apply role-aligned caregiving problem-solving strategies in partnerships with those you serve.

Presenter

  • Jeannine Casselman, Esq.
    Law and Policy Director, MLPB

Accreditation/Designations

Continuing Education/Certificates of Completion are available for those who :1.) Attend the entire session and 2.) Complete and submit the Program Evaluation Survey. Contact rigec@etal.uri.edu with any CE related questions.

  • Nursing: This activity has been approved by the North East Multi-State Division an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation, for 1.0 contacts hours of continuing nursing education. Valid through December 7, 2025.
  • Social Work: This activity has been approved by the National Association of Social Work, RI Chapter, in accordance with the Regulations of the RI Social Work Board of Licensure for 1.0 Contact Hours. Valid through April 30, 2025.

Participate Now!