Title: Effective Approaches to Engaging Older Adults with a Focus on Prevention
Speaker: Jo Anne Sirey, PhD
Dates: April 18th
Times: 9-10:30AM PT / 10AM-11:30PM MT / 11-12:30PM CT / 12-1:30PM ET
Description: In this talk we will review community-based programs designed to support older adults’ engagement in mental health care. In each program, we work closely with community partners to identify individuals in diverse setting (e.g., senior centers, elder abuse services) who can benefit from mental health services.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe at least one model of secondary prevention.
- Determine opportunities to apply an evidence-based engagement strategy (Open Door).
- Summarize partnership strategies used to detect and refer older adults with depression in community settings.
Please register here.
Rush University designates each session of this live activity for (1.5) Continuing Education credits per session attended live.
