Nurses, Social Workers, Aging and Mental Health Staff, and Other Individuals Who Provide Care to Older Adults
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The Pennsylvania Behavioral Health and Aging Coalition
Presents a Half-Day Training Session On:
Aging, Mental Health, and Chronic Illness: Lifestyle Relationships, Disparities, Interventions, and Prevention
This training will be conducted by Linda Shumaker, RN - BC, MA, Outreach Coordinator of the
Pennsylvania Behavioral Health & Aging Coalition
Date / County / Location / Address/RoomApril 22, 2015 / Westmoreland County / Westmoreland Casemanagement and Supports, Inc. / WSCI
770 East Pittsburgh St.
Greensburg, PA 15601
May 13, 2015 / Lackawanna County / Jewish Community Center of Scranton / 601 Jefferson Ave.
Scranton, PA 18510
June 17, 2015 / Clarion County / Structural Modulars / 101 Southern Ave.
Strattanville, PA 16258
September 30, 2015 / Dauphin County / Giant Community Center; Rooms A and B / 2300 Linglestown Rd.
Harrisburg, PA 17110
October 28, 2015 / Centre County / Centre County Emergency Operations Center / Willowbank County Office Building
420 Holmes St.
Bellefonte, PA 16823
November 30, 2015 / Montgomery County / Bryn Mawr Hospital, Pennybacker Auditorium / 130 South Bryn Mawr Ave.
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
*Registration ends for each session on the Monday of the week of the session.*
All sessions will be held from 10:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.
Registration is $75 per participant
Beverages and a light lunch will be provided.
Target Audience:
Target Audience
This training is for all interested individuals and specifically those who provide care to older adults, such as nurses, social workers, case managers, nursing home administrators, personal care home administrators, aging and mental health workers.
Educational Objectives:
At the completion of this seminar, participants will be able to:
· Discuss the interconnections between chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiac disease and arthritis, and mental health.
· Summarize the outcome of treatment of mental health issues and its effect on these chronic diseases.
· Critique evidenced-based practices that integrate mental and physical health care.
· Identify barriers related to physical health and mental health in regards to diverse populations.
· Review prevention strategies and lifestyle practices for healthy aging.
Continuing Education Credits Applied For:
Registered Nurses:
Through our partnership with P4A, this event is eligible for 4.0 hours of Nursing continuing education credits.
Licensed Social Workers:
This program has been approved by the Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania for 4.0 Social Work continuing education contact hours.
Case Managers:
This program has been pre-approved by the Commission for Case Manager Certification to provide continuing education credit to Certified Case Managers (CCMs).
Nursing Home Administrators:
The State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators has approved this program for 4.0 continuing education hours. Approval number is NHCE101672
Personal Care Home Administrators:
Application has been approved by the Pennsylvania State Department of Public Welfare for Personal Care Home Administrators for 4.0 hours.
Requirements for credit:
Full attendance is required at the workshop to receive CE credits or hours for above professionals. Partial credit will NOT be awarded. Late arrivals or early departures will preclude awarding CE credits or hours.
· Attend/participate in the educational activity and review all course materials.
· Complete the CE/Evaluation form.
· Return the completed form to your conference host at the conclusion of the event.
· Participants will be mailed a statement of credit within 4 weeks.
Aging, Mental Health and Chronic Illness: Lifestyle Relationships, Disparities, Interventions and Prevention
Agenda:
9:30 AM Final Registration
10:00 – 10:30 Physical illness and mental health: Issues for an aging population
10:30 – 11:15 Incidence of chronic illness and mental health issues
· Physical Illness and risk of depression:
o Arthritis
o Cardiovascular disease
o Cancer
o Diabetes
11:15 – 12:00 Incidence of chronic illness and mental health issues
· Anxiety Disorders and physical illness:
o Gastrointestinal disorders
o Respiratory disorders
o Heart disease
12:00 – 12:30 LUNCH
12:30 – 1:15 Incidence of chronic illness and mental health issues
· Caregiving and risks of Depression
· Chronic Illness and Schizophrenia
· Issues of Health disparities in Minority populations
1:15 – 1:45 Evidenced-Based Practices for Older Adults with Behavioral Health Issues
1:45- 2:15 Prevention and Interventions for Healthy Aging
2:15 – 2:30 Conclusion and Evaluations
Content for this presentation was prepared by:
Ms. Linda Shumaker, RN-BC, MA, is a registered nurse currently serving as Outreach Coordinator of the Pennsylvania Behavioral Health and Aging Coalition. She has extensive clinical experience working in community mental health, geriatric assessment teams and long-term care. In addition, she has been an instructor of psychiatry at the Penn State College of Medicine. She has served as a founding member and former Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Behavioral Health and Aging Coalition, as a member of the Older Adult Committee of Pennsylvania Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Planning Council, and as a member of the Long Term Care Subcommittee of the Medical Assistance Advisory Committee. She has also previously served on the Board of Directors for the Pennsylvania State Alzheimer’s Association and the Advisory Board for the Central Pennsylvania Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.
There are no conflicts of interest for planners, presenters, content specialists and feedback personnel.
REGISTRATION FORM
Registration also available online at www.olderpa.org
Aging, Mental Health and Chronic Illness: Lifestyle Relationships, Disparities, Interventions and Prevention
PLEASE COMPLETE ALL INFORMATION REQUESTED BELOW: (Please print)
TRAINING LOCATION (Please indicate which you plan to attend):
____ 4/22/2015 Westmoreland County / ____ 5/13/2015 Lackawanna County / ____ 6/17/2015 Clarion County____9/30/2015 Dauphin County / ____ 10/28/2015 Centre County / ____11/30/2015 Montgomery County
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Address: ______
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Phone: (_____)______Fax: (_____)______
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Type of credit desired: (CIRCLE ONE if you qualify)
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· Case Manager
· Personal Care Home Administrator
· Licensed Social Worker
· Long Term Care Administrator
· Nursing
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If you are requesting credit, your certificate will be sent to the above address.
Registration is $75 per participant.
Method of Payment:
___ Check (made payable to PA Behavioral Health & Aging Coalition, 525 South 29th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104)
___ Credit card payments will be accepted via online registration only at www.olderpa.org
Refund/Cancelation:
Canceled registrations more than two weeks before the activity will be refunded less a 20% service charge. Cancellations less than two weeks before the program will be invoiced or a substitute is permitted. If registering less than two weeks before the program, the fee is due in full and substitution is permitted. Registered no-shows will be billed. Inquisit®, does not guarantee, warrant, certify, verify, and/or authorize the content of this seminar, and/or any subsequent use of the information presented at this seminar. This seminar is not a clinical/medical service, but is intended for educational purposes only.
Registration is available online at www.olderpa.org or may be submitted via fax at 717-370-6016 to the Pennsylvania Behavioral Health &Aging Coalition or e-mail to:
Please call for further information: 717-541-4219 ext. 120
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