E4 Center

Depression in Older Adults: Clinical Characteristics and Innovative Psychosocial Strategies
2023-06-07 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
Depression in Older Adults: Clinical Characteristics and Innovative Psychosocial Strategies
Speaker: Patrick J. Raue, PhD
Date: Wednesday, June 7th
Time: 10-11:30AM PT / 11AM-12:30PM MT / 12-1:30PM CT / 1-2:30PM ET
This talk will describe the prevalence and clinical characteristics of depression in older adults.  The talk will then discuss the evidence for the feasibility and effectiveness of lay health delivered psychosocial interventions for older adults.
Learning Objectives:

Recognize ways in which depressive conditions among older adults may differ compared to younger adults.
Describe the evidence base for lay mental health providers.
Describe the components of the “Do More, Feel Better” intervention

Please register HERE.

Schaalman Senior Voices Inaugural Thought Leader Lectureship
2023-05-31 12:00 - 13:00
Caught in the Middle: The Aging Population, the Caregiver Shortage, and the Way Forward
Speaker: Robyn I. Stone, DrPH, Senior Vice President for research at LeadingAge and Co-Director of the LeadingAge LTSS Center at UMass Boston.
Date: Thursday, May 31st
Time: 10-11AM PT / 11AM-12PM MT / 12-1PM CT / 1-2PM ET
The RUSH Center of Excellence in Aging and Schaalman Senior Voices welcome Dr. Robyn Stone, DrPH presenting Caught in the Middle: The Aging Population, the Caregiver Shortage, and the Way Forward. A noted researcher and leading authority on aging and long-term policy, Dr. Stone will be speaking about the home care workforce challenges and implications for the healthcare system and older adults themselves. Robyn Stone, DrPH is the Senior Vice President of Research at LeadingAge and Co-Director of LeadingAge LTSS at UMass in Boston.
Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity participants should be able to:
Understand and identify the importance of the current workforce infrastructure and workforce shortage in Aging Services
Address stereotypes of the Aging Services’ current workforce
Discuss feasible and sustainable solutions to the workforce crisis in Aging Services

The event will be held live in the Searle Conference Center, Brainard Room (543) at RUSH University Medical Center Professional Building and virtually via Zoom and the RUSH Generations YouTube Channel.
Lunch will be available for the first 100 people present 1.0 CE/CNE/CME unit will be offered.
Please register HERE.

The 6th Annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium
2023-05-11 09:00 - 16:00 | https://connect.ncoa.org/oamhad2023
The 6th Annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium
Sponsored by the National Council on Aging, the U.S. Administration for Community Living, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the E4 Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Disparities in Aging.
Date: Thursday, May 11th
Time: 7AM-12PM PT / 8AM-3PM MT / 9AM-4PM CT / 10AM-5PM ET
Mental health is critical to well-being at every age. Join a free virtual event on May 11, 2023 that will empower aging services professionals with the latest tools to improve the lives of older adults in their communities.
Who should attend?
Public health practitioners, professionals in the aging network, mental health providers, health care professionals, and anyone interested in ensuring the mental health of older adults. In partnership with the E4 Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Disparities in Aging, NCOA will be offering continuing education for several disciplines.

Please register HERE.

Valued Social Roles in Older Adults with Serious Mental Illness
2023-05-03 12:00 - 13:30 | Register in Zoom.
Valued Social Roles in Older Adults with Serious Mental Illness
Speakers: Marcia Hunt, PhD and Catherine, H. Stein, PhD
Panelist: James Klasen
Date: Wednesday, May 3rd
Time: 10am-11:30am PT / 11am-12:30pm MT / 12pm-1:30pm CT / 1-2:30pm ET
Social roles are broadly defined as the parts that we play within society. Roles can be relational—like daughter, partner, or friend—others more clearly communicate status, activity, or identity—like manager, worker, or teacher. Roles are also linked to different levels of acceptance or status within our communities. Our opportunities to hold various roles changes as we age and our circumstances change and we often gain and lose social roles over time. Role losses and gains can impact individual mental health, life satisfaction, and access to resources. Presenters describe how the concept of valued social roles can shape our work with older adults coping with serious mental illness. We focus on how people providing health care and assistance to older adults with mental illness can best partner with them to address the impact of social role losses and gains and work together to help these adults enact desired and valued social roles. This event is hosted in collaboration with SMI Adviser and the Illinois Department of Aging (IDoA).
Please register HERE.

Considerations for Peer Supporters Working with Older Adults
2023-04-05 12:00 - 13:30 | Register in Zoom.
Person-Centered Older Adult Mental Health for Peer Supporters
Speaker: Laurin Mack, PhD, E4 Center Curriculum Director
Panelists: James McNulty, Executive Director of Oasis Wellness & Recovery Centers of RI (COSP) and Robert Walker, Office of Recovery and Empowerment, MA Department of Mental Health
Date: Wednesday, April 5th
Time: 10am-11:30am PT / 11am-12:30pm MT / 12pm-1:30pm CT / 1-2:30pm ET
Peer Supporters are needed to support the overall health, wellness, and quality of life needs of the growing number of older adults who may experience mental health and substance use concerns. This webinar will discuss key issues impacting this group, and provide guidance for Peer Supporters to provide person-centered care for older adults. Panel discussion will include a peer supporter and peer support recipient.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Recognize ageism in self, health care, and society
Describe key changes associated with normal aging
Identify three ways common mental health issues may differ in older adults

Please register HERE.

Beyond the Basics: Enhancing Healthy Grief Reactions in Bereaved Clients
2023-03-24 12:00 - 14:00 | Register in Zoom.
Beyond the Basics: Enhancing Healthy Grief Reactions in Bereaved Clients
Speaker: Ann Steffen, PhD, ABPP & Dolores Gallagher-Thompson, PhD, ABPP
Date: March 24th, 2023
Time: 10am-12pm PT / 11am-1pm MT / 12-2pm CT / 1-3pm ET
Middle-aged and older adults experience the deaths of pets, friends, parents, siblings, and life partners. Other losses can be related to declining health, moves, and loss of roles that have been important parts of personal identity. This webinar features clinical strategies to support clients’ healthy grieving processes and management of daily life tasks. Screening and assessment tools are reviewed to aid clinicians in distinguishing normative grief reactions from prolonged grief disorder, with implications for treatment planning and implementation. An emphasis will be on grief therapy strategies that are responsive to the needs of culturally diverse aging clients, including within the context of telehealth. Case examples are provided to support the efforts of practitioners from a range of disciplines (e.g., social work, counselling, marriage and family therapy, nursing, clinical psychology) in busy clinical practices.
Learning objectives:
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Describe key differences between normative grief reactions and DSM-V-TR Prolonged Grief Disorder
Discuss the rationale and technique for at least three culturally responsive strategies to support healthy grieving
Identify at least 2 self-care strategies that promote healthy grieving

Please register HERE.

Beyond the Basics: Building Resilience for Informal Caregivers
2023-03-17 12:00 - 14:00 | Register in Zoom.
Beyond the Basics: Building Resilience for Informal Caregivers
Speaker: Ann Steffen, PhD, ABPP & Dolores Gallagher-Thompson, PhD, ABPP
Date: March 17th, 2023
Time: 10am-12pm PT / 11am-1pm MT / 12-2pm CT / 1-3pm ET
Depression – at the clinical or subsyndromal level – is a commonly reported outcome of unpaid caregiving (e.g., to parents, partners, grandchildren, disabled children, other members of chosen family). This webinar supports providers as they help middle-aged and older adults who experience caregiver burden, including psychoeducation and the clinical tasks of self-compassion, coping with caregiving stressors, problem solving, cognitive reappraisal, planning positive activities with the care recipient, and self-care. This webinar addresses use for psychotherapy and integrated primary care sessions, including recommended strategies that are responsive to the needs of culturally diverse aging clients.
Learning objectives:
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Describe at least 2 unique features of intervening with distressed caregivers
Identify 3 CBT-based skills that will help caregivers manage their distress
Identify at least 2 self-care strategies that help caregivers to continue in their role

Please register HERE.

Beyond the Basics: Addressing Chronic Pain in Older Adults with Mental Health Concerns
2023-03-10 12:00 - 14:00 | Register in Zoom.
Beyond the Basics: Addressing Chronic Pain in Older Adults with Mental Health Concerns
Speaker: Ann Steffen, PhD, ABPP & Dolores Gallagher-Thompson, PhD, ABPP
Date: March 10th, 2023
Time: 10am-12pm PT / 11am-1pm MT / 12-2pm CT / 1-3pm ET
There are a number of health conditions experienced by middle-aged and older adults that lead to persistent pain. This webinar supports providers as they help aging patients manage chronic pain and engage in daily living that is consistent with personal values and life goals.This presentation directs practitioners to help aging individuals apply the gate control theory of pain to regulate emotions, thoughts, and behaviors that increase pain perceptions and disrupt value-based living. These interventions are appropriate in both traditional psychotherapy and integrated primary care sessions. Recommended clinical strategies can help patients to remember and use these skills, with a focus on being responsive to the needs of culturally diverse older adults.
Learning objectives:
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Explain the utility of the gate control theory of pain in clinical practice
Select 3 clinical strategies to support daily functioning for older adults with chronic pain
Identify resources for further professional development in chronic pain management.

Please register HERE.

Beyond the Basics: Supporting Brain Health in Older Adults
2023-03-03 12:00 - 14:00 | Register in Zoom.
Beyond the Basics: Supporting Brain Health in Older Adults
Speaker: Ann Steffen, PhD, ABPP & Dolores Gallagher-Thompson, PhD, ABPP
Date: March 3rd, 2023
Time: 10am-12pm PT / 11am-1pm MT / 12-2pm CT / 1-3pm ET
The science and practice of brain health is developing at a rapid pace; there are now many ways to promote cognitive health and functioning in your middle-aged and older clients. This 2-hour workshop features clinical strategies that are (a) responsive to normative age-related changes in cognitive functioning and that also (b) support daily living that is consistent with personal values and life goals. Whether in psychotherapy, integrated primary care, or case management, behavioral health providers can help middle aged and older adults understand cognitive aging, engage in brain-healthy habits, and support decision making related to completing a cognitive evaluation. The experience of cognitive aging is embedded within social contexts and environments. Thus, this workshop guides clinicians through recommended strategies that are responsive to the needs of culturally diverse aging clients, including within the context of telehealth.
Learning objectives:
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Describe 3 psychoeducational practices that help client understand normal cognitive aging
Select 3 evidence-based strategies to support clients’ brain healthy habits
Identify 3 important practices that help clients successfully navigate health concerns

Please register HERE.

Meaningful Stuff: Understanding, Assessing, and Addressing Hoarding
2023-03-01 12:00 - 13:30 | Register in Zoom.
Meaningful Stuff: Understanding, Assessing, and Addressing Hoarding
Speaker: Jordana Muroff, Ph.D., LICSW
Date: Wednesday, March 1
Time: 10am-11:30am PT / 11am-12:30pm MT / 12pm-1:30pm CT / 1-2:30pm ET
Hoarding is a common and challenging mental health and public health problem. The presenter will describe the nature of hoarding and specific assessment and intervention strategies.
Learning Objectives:

Participants will be able to identify hoarding symptoms and understand the nature of hoarding

Participants will be able to identify cognitive emotional and behavioral features of hoarding

Participants will be able to describe strategies to assess and address hoarding

Please register HERE.

Patient-Centered Approaches to Sexuality and Well-Being in Older Adults
2023-02-01 12:00 - 13:30 | Register in Zoom.
Patient-Centered Approaches to Sexuality and Well-Being in Older Adults
Speaker: Cecilia (Cec) Hardacker, MSN, RN, CNL
Date: Wednesday, February 1
Time: 10am-11:30am PT / 11am-12:30pm MT / 12pm-1:30pm CT / 1-2:30pm ET
Upon completion of this webinar, learners will be able to:

Identify health benefits sexual activity has for LGBTQ+ older adult
Discuss core elements of conducting sexual history
Explore ways to create safe, sex positive environments for LGBTQ+ older adults
Plan strategies for incorporating organizational best practices that support LGBTQ+ older adults

Please register HERE.

Reframing Language in Behavioral Health Care: New Tools You Can Use
2023-01-18 13:00 - 14:30 | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reframing-language-in-behavioral-health-care-new-tools-you-can-use-tickets-445404666347, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reframing-language-in-behavioral-health-care-new-tools-you-can-use-tickets-445404666347
Reframing Language in Behavioral Health Care: New Tools You Can Use
Date: Wednesday, January 18
Time: 11am-12:30pm PT / 12pm-1:30pm MT / 1pm-2:30pm CT / 2pm-3:30pm ET
Language is a powerful tool that shapes how we see the world and other people. The words we use matter, as they have the potential to be both empowering and harmful. This is especially true for words used to describe the experiences of people living with mental illness and substance use challenges. Dr. Moira O’Neil of the Framework Institute will open the webinar by providing an overview of the evidence behind the impact of language. Presenters will then introduce four new tools that outline outdated language, updated language, and why these changes matter. The presentation will be followed by a panel discussion on how behavioral health care providers can use language to create a more inclusive and respectful environment for families, older adults, African Americans, and LGBTQ+ populations. This webinar is hosted in partnership with the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center, the African American Behavioral Health Center of Excellence, the E4 Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Disparities in Aging, and the Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity.
Please register HERE.

Holiday Drinking: Helping Older Adults Be Happier and Safer
2022-12-07 12:00 - 13:30 | Register in Zoom.
Holiday Drinking: Helping Older Adults Be Happier and Safer
Speaker: Frederic C. Blow, PhD
Date: Wednesday, December 7
Time: 10am-11:30am PT / 11am-12:30pm MT / 12pm-1:30pm CT / 1-2:30pm ET
Using alcohol to cope places many older adults at heightened risk for negative consequences, especially for those who are social isolated and lonely. This webinar will highlight the special risks of drinking among older individuals and how these risks are heightened over the holidays. Strategies that promote wellness that do not depend on alcohol consumption will be discussed.
Please register HERE.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia: Implementation and Effectiveness with Older Adults
2022-12-02 11:00 - 13:00 | Register in Zoom.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia: Implementation and Effectiveness with Older Adults
Speaker: Gregory A. Hinrichsen, Ph.D., ABPP
Date: Friday, December 2
Time: 9am-11am PT / 10am-12pm MT / 11am-1pm CT / 12-2pm ET
This presentation describes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and its implementation with a group of primarily “old old” and “oldest old” patients in geriatric primary care. It reports on highly favorable outcomes with individuals who agreed to take part in CBT-I.
Please register HERE.

Engagement and Sustainability Strategies in Behavioral Health Care for Older Adults
2022-11-30 12:00 - 13:30 | Register in Zoom.
Building and Sustaining Effective Behavioral Health Care for Older Adults: Strategies and Considerations
Speaker: Bonnie Ewald, MA
Date: Wednesday, November 30
Time: 10am-11am PT/11am – 12pm MT/12pm – 1pm CT/1pm – 2pm ET
To effectively improve outcomes, any behavioral health initiative needs to do be effective at meaningfully reaching those in need; and its services must be sustainable so they are reliably available for those who need them. This webinar – based on the E4 Center’s new toolkit: Building and Sustaining Effective Behavioral Health Care for Older Adults – will highlight strategies for meaningfully engaging older adults in care, and review strategies for financing and supporting the workforce in order to sustain behavioral health initiatives.
Please register HERE.

Clinical Confounds and Conflations: Serious Mental Illness, Dementia, or Both
2022-11-16 12:00 - 13:30 | Register in Zoom.
Clinical Confounds and Conflations: Serious Mental Illness, Dementia, or Both
Speaker: Marcia Hunt, PhD
Date: Wednesday, November 16
Time: 10am-11:30am PT/11am – 12:30pm MT/12pm – 1:30pm CT/1pm – 2:30pm ET
Serious mental illness (SMI) symptoms and some behavioral expressions of dementia can often be very difficult to untangle when working with middle aged and older adults. This presentation provides an overview of diagnoses and related symptoms falling within these two categories as a backdrop for a discussion of risk factors, differential diagnoses, and clinical care for other adults who may have a SMI, dementia, or both.
Please register HERE.

Illinois Coalition on Mental Health and Aging: Proven Strategies to Enhance Caregiver Mental Health and Well-Being
2022-11-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Register in Zoom.
Illinois Coalition on Mental Health and Aging: Proven Strategies to Enhance Caregiver Mental Health and Well-Being
Date: Friday, November 4
Time: 8am – 10am PT/9am – 11am MT/10am – 12pm CT/11am – 1pm ET
It is widely documented that caregivers of older adults frequently face significant stress and impacts on their mental health. While practical strategies like education and respite care are essential, many caregivers struggle with the psychological complexity of their role, which can be exacerbated by prior mental health concerns and the intricacies of family dynamics. This session will help providers understand the underlying demands of caregiving through a psychotherapeutic lens. From role changes to trauma-informed care, participants will explore themes and strategies to help them connect caregivers to the most effective self-care interventions, and will learn about three evidence-based programs with proven results.
Keynote Presentation
Beyond “Self-Care:” Addressing Caregiver Mental Health
Kate Krajci, AM, LCSW, Founder, Life Changes Counseling and Care Planning
Panel Discussion
Caring for Caregivers Model
Ellen Carbonell, MSW, LCSW, Caregiver Programs Consultant, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago,
Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers
Sheila Gruel, MA, Owner, Covenant Transitions Director
T-Care Assessment for Caregivers
Mitchell Forrest, MSW, LCSW, Family Caregiver Information and Assistance Specialist, Central IL Area Agency on Aging and Certified TCARE Manager
Moderated by Elaine Jurkowski, PhD, MSW, Graduate Program Director and Professor, Southern Illinois University
Please register HERE.

Aging in Homeless Populations: An Emerging Crisis
2022-10-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Register in Zoom.
Aging in Homeless Populations: An Emerging Crisis
Speaker: Margot Kushel, MD
Date: Tuesday, October 25
Time: 10am-11am PT / 11am-12pm MT / 12-1pm CT / 1-2pm ET
This hybrid event will be held both over zoom and in-person at 976 Armour Academic Center at Rush University Medical Center. Lunch will be provided to those who join in-person.
Program Objectives:
Upon completion of your participation in this educational activity, you are intended to incorporate the following objectives into your practice:
1. To be able to describe the dynamics that have led to the aging of the homeless population
2. To be able to distinguish between the underlying drivers vs precipitants of homelessness
3. To be able to describe the consequences of homelessness in aging adults
4. To recognize the evidence behind key interventions for older homeless adults
Please register HERE.

Older Adult Mental Health 101 for Community-Based Organizations
2022-10-18 12:00 - 15:00 | Register in Zoom.
Older Adult Mental Health 101 for Community-Based Organizations
Speakers: Erin Emery-Tiburcio, PhD, ABPP, Laurin Mack, PhD, Susan Buehler, PhD
Date: Tuesday, October 18
Time: 10am-1pm PT / 11am-2pm MT / 12-3pm CT / 1-4pm ET
While older adults have lower rates of mental health and substance use issues than younger adults, these issues can impact functioning and quality of life much more profoundly. Community based organization staff who interact with older adults would benefit from an understanding of the unique ways that these disorders can present in older adults, along with the impact of life events, the environment, and systemic ageism.
Please register HERE.

SAFE-Home Opioid Management Education for Older Adults: Opioid and Naloxone Awareness Initiative (SAFE-HOME)
2022-10-05 12:00 - 13:30 | Register in Zoom.
SAFE-Home Opioid Management Education for Older Adults: Opioid and Naloxone Awareness Initiative (SAFE-HOME)
Speakers: Abigail Elmes, PharmD
Date: Wednesday, October 5
Time: 10am – 11:30am PT/11am – 12:30pm MT/12- 1:30pm CT/1 – 2:30pm ET
Opioid overdose, misuse, and naloxone rescue education has been shown to be most effective when provided directly in the community setting. Our SAFE- Home Opioid Management Education: Naloxone and Opioid Awareness program focuses on training care coordinators, in-home health care workers and high risk community dwelling older adults on safe opioid practices. Additionally, the SAFE-HOME program trains care provider extenders on opioid overdose and appropriate use of naloxone rescue medication to educate and empower their patients in the midst of the opioid epidemic.
Please register HERE.

Throw the Manual Out the Window: Lessons Learned from a Lifetime of Working with Latinos
2022-09-07 12:00 - 13:30 | Register in Zoom.
Throw the Manual Out the Window: Lessons Learned from a Lifetime of Working with Latinos
Speaker: Daniel E. Jimenez, Ph.D.
Date: Wednesday, September 7
Time: 10am – 11:30am PT/11am – 12:30pm MT/12- 1:30pm CT/1 – 2:30pm ET
As a Cuban American psychologist, Dr. Jimenez will provide unique personal and professional insights on the differing needs of older Latinos by exploring psychiatric comorbidity, experiences with seeking, accessing, and engaging in treatment, and the unique cultural and psychosocial factors that affect treatment outcomes. Tangible tools for developing and implementing culturally-sensitive, mental health focused interventions for older Latinos will be discussed with special attention placed on cultural adaptations and practical strategies that can be implemented to increase engagement and participation in mental healthcare.
Please register HERE.

Older Adults in Crisis: Preparing the Workforce
2022-07-20 12:00 - 13:30 | Register in Zoom.
Older Adults in Crisis: Preparing the Workforce
Speakers: Kim Van Orden, PhD and Marcia Hunt, PhD
Date: Wednesday, July 20
Time: 10am – 11:30am PT/11am – 12:30pm MT/12- 1:30pm CT/1 – 2:30pm ET
On July 16, 2022, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline changes to 988, a three-digit phone number to parallel 911 and 311, and in some states, coordinate with other crisis services. As this new line rolls out, the number of calls to the hotline is expected to rise, including more older adult callers. The call center staff, as well as other first responders and those who follow up on these crises, must be prepared to recognize and respond to the unique issues that older adults may present with in this context. This webinar will discuss unique issues that older adults may present with in crisis, and the E4 Center response to requests for additional training for this workforce. This presentation is ideal for crisis workers, the aging network, community based organizations, and the mental health clinicians who may conduct follow-up on these situations.
Please register HERE.

Older Adults’ Protected Health Information: A Complex Ethical Case Discussion
2022-06-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Register in Zoom.
Older Adults’ Protected Health Information: A Complex Ethical Case Discussion
Speakers: Rebecca Allen, PhD, ABPP, Jacqueline Seitz, JD, and Christine Khaikin, JD
Date: Wednesday, June 22
Time: 10am – 12pm PT/11am – 1pm MT/12- 2pm CT/1 – 3pm ET
In situations of medical complexity, who has access to information about an older adult’s health information – including mental health and substance use history and treatment – can be a complicated issue. In this virtual training, a complex older adult health situation will be presented. The legal issues related to the privacy of protected health information (PHI) will be reviewed by legal experts from the Center of Excellence for Protected Health Information (CoE-PHI). Dr. Rebecca Allen – a geropsychologist with expertise in the ethics of older adult health care, will then consider ethical issues inherent in the case, highlighting common issues in meeting the needs of older adults while assuring that the right people have the right information. A broader discussion of these issues will be moderated by the E4 Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Disparities in aging.
Learning Objectives:

Describe when and how the federal privacy laws apply to the Protected Health Information (PHI) of Older Adults
Identify ethical considerations related to PHI, autonomy, and paternalism
Recognize how to access resources and technical assistance through the E4 Center and the CoE-PHI

Please register HERE.
Note: Registration is managed by our partner CoE PHI.

High Risk Medications and Polypharmacy for Non-Prescribers​
2022-06-10 12:00 - 14:00 | Register in Zoom.
High Risk Medications and Polypharmacy for Non-Prescribers​
Speaker: Sasha Rackman, MD
Date: Friday, June 10
Time: 10am – 12pm PT/11am – 1pm MT/12- 2pm CT/1 – 3pm ET
Medication-related problems in older adults have increased tremendously over time, and cause a wide range of adverse health outcomes. This presentation will review high-risk medications and problematic polypharmacy in older adults for non-prescribers. Goals of the presentation include understanding principles of safe medication use, identification of high-risk medication use, and review of interdisciplinary strategies that can be used to promote medication safety in older adults.
Learning Objectives:

Describe principles of safe medication use in older adults.
Identify medications which are high-risk in older adults.
Review interdisciplinary strategies to deprescribe and promote medication safety in older adults.

Please register HERE.
Continuing Education Information
In support of improving patient care, Rush University Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This activity is being presented without bias and with/without commercial support.
Rush University Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of Two (2) AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Rush University Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of Two (2) nursing contact hour(s).
This activity is being presented without bias and without commercial support.
Rush University is an approved provider for physical therapy (216.000272), occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, social work (159.001203), nutrition, and speech-audiology by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation.
Rush University designates this live activity for (2) Continuing Education credit(s).
Rush University Medical Center designates this activity for Two (2) CE credits in psychology.
Note: the E4 Center is not certified with the State of New York to provide psychology continuing education.

NCOA 5th Annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium
2022-05-16 09:00 - 16:00
National Council on Aging (NCOA) 5th Annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium
Date: Monday, May 16, 2022
Time: All Day
Mark your calendars for this year’s 5th Annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium, a free, all-day virtual event featuring engaging plenaries, informative sessions, and a diverse array of topics addressing the most pressing needs in older adult mental health. The E4 Center is partnering with the National Council on Aging (NCOA) to provide continuing education for this event.
To find more information and register, visit the EVENT PAGE.
Continuing Education Information
In support of improving patient care, Rush University Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This activity is being presented without bias and with/without commercial support.
Rush University Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of Four (4) AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Rush University Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of Four (4) nursing contact hour(s).
This activity is being presented without bias and without commercial support.
Rush University is an approved provider for physical therapy (216.000272), occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, social work (159.001203), nutrition, and speech-audiology by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation.
Rush University designates this live activity for Four (4) Continuing Education credit(s).
Rush University Medical Center designates this activity for Four (4) CE credits in psychology.
Note: the E4 Center is not certified with the State of New York to provide psychology continuing education.

Psychosocial Evidence-Based Practice for Older Adults with Serious Mental Illness: I-IMR and HOPES
2022-05-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Register in Zoom.
Psychosocial Evidence-Based Practice for Older Adults with Serious Mental Illness: I-IMR and HOPES
Speakers: Sarah Pratt, PhD and Kim T. Mueser, PhD
Date: Friday, May 13, 2022
Time: 11am–12pm PT/12pm-1pm MT/1-2pm CT/2-3pm ET
Join the E4 Center for the third and final part of this Evidence Based Practice Series. Integrated Illness Management and Recovery (I-IMR) is a self-management program for adults with serious mental illness and chronic medical conditions. Built on the Illness Management and Recovery Program, I-IMR includes psychoeducation, cognitive behavioral interventions for treatment adherence and relapse prevention, along with social skills training. Helping Older People Experience Success (HOPES) is a community-based intervention for older adults with serious mental illness that provides skills for social interaction, living in the community, and health promotion.
Please register HERE.
Continuing Education Information
In support of improving patient care, Rush University Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This activity is being presented without bias and without commercial support.
Rush University Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of One (1) AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Rush University Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of One (1) nursing contact hour.
This activity is being presented without bias and without commercial support.
Rush University is an approved provider for physical therapy (216.000272), occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, social work (159.001203), nutrition, and speech-audiology by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation.
Rush University designates this live activity for (1) Continuing Education credit.
Rush University Medical Center designates this activity for One (1) CE credit in psychology.
Note: the E4 Center is not certified with the State of New York to provide psychology continuing education.

Older Adult Behavioral Health 101
2022-05-04 12:00 - 15:00
Older Adult Behavioral Health 101
Speaker: Erin Emery-Tiburcio, PhD, ABPP
Date: Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Time: 10am-1pm PT / 11am-2pm MT / 12-3pm CT / 1-4pm ET
Due to medical, public health, and social efforts, more and more Americans are living to old age. Older generations are healthier, better educated, and more psychologically- minded, allowing unique opportunities for mental health professionals. This webinar provides knowledge that every mental health clinician needs to work effectively with older adults.
This training is sponsored by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Division of Behavioral Health, and the University of Nebraska Public Policy Center.
Please register HERE.

Psychosocial Evidence-Based Practice for Older Adults with Serious Mental Illness: CBSST
2022-04-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Register in Zoom.
Psychosocial Evidence-Based Practice for Older Adults with Serious Mental Illness: CBSST
Speaker: Eric Granholm, PhD
Date: Friday, April 8, 2022
Time: 10am–11pm PT/11am-12pm MT/12-1pm CT/1-2pm ET
Cognitive Behavioral Social Skills Training (CBSST) offers adults with schizophrenia a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy and social skills training to improve functioning. Join the E4 Center for the second session in this Evidence Based Practices series focused on treatments for older adults with serious mental illness.
Please register HERE.
Continuing Education Information
In support of improving patient care, Rush University Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This activity is being presented without bias and without commercial support.
Rush University Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of One (1) AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Rush University Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of One (1) nursing contact hour.
This activity is being presented without bias and without commercial support.
Rush University is an approved provider for physical therapy (216.000272), occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, social work (159.001203), nutrition, and speech-audiology by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation.
Rush University designates this live activity for (1) Continuing Education credit.
Rush University Medical Center designates this activity for One (1) CE credit in psychology.
Note: the E4 Center is not certified with the State of New York to provide psychology continuing education.

Caring for LGBTQ+ Older Adults Using a Behavioral Health Lens
2022-04-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Register in Zoom.
Caring for LGBTQ+ Older Adults Using a Behavioral Health Lens
Speaker: Cecilia (Cec) Hardacker, MSN, RN, CNL
Date: Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Time: 10am–12pm PT/11am-1pm MT/12-2pm CT/1-3pm ET
Older LGBTQ+ adults’ lives can be rich and fulfilling as they age. This presentation will explore the many ways health care professionals can support their patients by learning evidence-based best practices, applying cultural humility frameworks, and using a trauma-informed lens.
Learning Objectives:

Demonstrate gender affirming and culturally safe skills appropriate for working with LGBTQ older adults
Explain necessity of cultural humility in working with LGBTQ older adults
Plan methods to incorporate best practices

Please register HERE.
Continuing Education Information
In support of improving patient care, Rush University Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This activity is being presented without bias and with/without commercial support.
Rush University Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of Two (2) AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Rush University Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of Two (2) nursing contact hour(s).
This activity is being presented without bias and without commercial support.
Rush University is an approved provider for physical therapy (216.000272), occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, social work (159.001203), nutrition, and speech-audiology by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation.
Rush University designates this live activity for (2) Continuing Education credit(s).
Rush University Medical Center designates this activity for Two (2) CE credits in psychology.
Note: the E4 Center is not certified with the State of New York to provide psychology continuing education.

Psychosocial Evidence-Based Practice for Older Adults with Serious Mental Illness: Introduction
2022-03-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Register in Zoom.
Psychosocial Evidence-Based Practice for Older Adults with Serious Mental Illness: Introduction
Speaker: Stephen Bartels MD, MS
Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Time: 10am–11pm PT/11am-12pm MT/12-1pm CT/1-2pm ET
This session will provide an overview of a SAMHSA supported recently developed free downloadable resource guide providing an overview of evidence-based psychosocial interventions for older adults with serious mental illness. The guide provides practical information and strategies for understanding, selecting, and implementing evidence-based interventions for the rapidly growing population of older adults with serious mental illness for interdisciplinary teams, peer specialists, clinicians, behavioral health organizations, and policy makers.
Learning Objectives:

Identify and describe key Psychosocial Evidence-Based Practice for Older Adults with Serious Mental Illness
Navigate and use a practical resource guide in understanding and selecting evidence-based practices.
Understand strategies and resources for implementing evidence based practices for older adults with serious mental illness

Please register HERE.
Continuing Education Information
In support of improving patient care, Rush University Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This activity is being presented without bias and without commercial support.
Rush University Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of One (1) AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Rush University Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of One (1) nursing contact hour.
This activity is being presented without bias and without commercial support.
Rush University is an approved provider for physical therapy (216.000272), occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, social work (159.001203), nutrition, and speech-audiology by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation.
Rush University designates this live activity for (1) Continuing Education credit.
Rush University Medical Center designates this activity for One (1) CE credit in psychology.
Note: the E4 Center is not certified with the State of New York to provide psychology continuing education.
