A program of the University of Alaska

Workshops/Trainings/Seminars/Conferences

AKGEC currently sponsors or cosponsors many educational conferences and workshops for health care professionals who work with older adults. The overall purpose of these training events is to provide health care professionals with opportunities to learn about various health promotion, interventions, and strategies to improve the quality of life for the older adults they serve.

Panel discussion at the Full Lives Annual Conference

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Geriatric Health Promotion Telehealth Series

The University of Washington’s Northwest Geriatric Education Center & School of Nursing Telehealth Series is now available online. The series is designed for healthcare providers including physicians, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, physical & occupational therapists, psychologists, social workers, pharmacists, & other interested professionals. Telehealth Series Lectures

July 29, 2010-Substance Abuse Prevention Planning with Older Americans

Reserve your space at https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/458817210

August 2, 2010-Homelessness Issues for Incapacitated Adults

Alaska State Association for Guardianship & Advocacy presents Annual Conference. Contact Marie Ann Vassar at marieann@alaska.com if you have questions. Registration Brochure

August 4-September 22, 2010-Legislative Health Caucus Forum: Homeless & Housing/Mental & Behavioral Health Summit

Contact Sharon Cissna at 907-269-0193 / 1-800-922-3875 or E-mail the Caucus Coordinator Brenda Moore at Brenda_Moore@legis.state.ak.us if you need additional information. Health Caucus Flyer

September 20-October 7, 2010-Addiction & Behavioral Health Aide Counselor Training

For additional information call 907-332-4333 or visit www.radact.com

September 14-16, 2010-Partners in Policymaking-Fall Session

Contact Tammy Peria at 1-800-243-2199 / 907-264-6253 / anglp3@uaa.alaska.edu or Kathy Fitzgerald at 907-264-6242 / anklf@uaa.alaska.edu or visit http://www.pipalaska.org

Ongoing Trainings

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A program of: University of Alaska Many traditions, One Alaska Consortium Partners: UAA University of Alaska Anchorage University of Alaska Fairbanks University of Alaska Southeast

The Alaska Geriatric Education Center is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA) Grant #D31HP08826.

UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution.

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