Meeting the Needs of Older Adults in the Community: Accessing Services and Supports
Needs Statement
Clinical care providers need to increase utilization of programming and services from the Harris County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) to address social determinants of health for older adults. Providers may be unaware of resources to assist older adults. This activity will highlight the needs of older adults and how to use available community-based resources to meet those needs.
Target Audience
Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Psychologists, and Social Workers
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of the conference, participants should be able to:
- Determine the specific needs of individuals related to social determinants of health
- Describe the services provided by Harris County Area Agency on Aging (AAA)
- Access community resources provided by the AAA to address social determinants of health
Educational Methods
Lecture
Activity Evaluation
Evaluation by questionnaire will address program content, presentation, and possible bias.
Registration
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Contact
For questions regarding registration, please contact Lea Kiefer, MPH, [email protected]
Additional Information
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AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint Providership of Baylor College of Medicine and Harris County Area Agency on Aging. Baylor College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Baylor College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The activity, Meeting the Needs of Older Adults in the Community: Accessing Services and Supports, has been designated by Baylor College of Medicine for 1.00 credit of education in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.
Social Work
Baylor College of Medicine Division of Continuing Professional Development (License Number 7270) is an approved continuing education provider for Social Workers through the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners. This activity has been approved for 1.00 continuing education unit.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 1.00 Attendance
- 1.00 Ethics
- 1.00 Social Work
Registration
To register, click here
Contact
For questions regarding registration, please contact Lea Kiefer, MPH, [email protected]