Welcome to our Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) Educational Resource page. On this page you will find free resources for healthcare providers and community members who are seeking information related to elder care. Resources are organized by topic and intended audience and include articles, websites, recorded webinars, guidance documents, and tools that you might find helpful.
Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence in collaboration with JJ Jordan Community Chair, Dementia Friendly Denver will be discussing Dementia 101 and Reducing Your Risk
Briana Kohlbrenner, MSW and Mauritha Hughes, MS Ed, BSN discuss dementia from the lens of incidence rates, risk factors, and barriers in receiving optimal dementia care in diverse communities. They explore best practices to promote inclusivity and equity in dementia care.
Alzheimer’s is not normal aging. It’s a disease of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Join us to learn about the impact of Alzheimer’s, the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, disease stages and risk factors, current research and treatments to address some symptoms, and Alzheimer’s Association resources.
Kris Mauk, PhD, DNP, RN and Briana Kohlbrenner, MSW discuss the impacts of social distancing on people with dementia and their caregivers, and strategies for caring for one another in these uncertain times.
Presented by Dr. Morris
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Nadine Roberts Cornish from The Caregiver’s Guardian discusses aspects of caregiving during a pandemic when challenges can become exponentially greater and increasing stress. How do we ensure not just survival but thriving during these challenges times?
Coming soon
This project is supported by funds from the Bureau of Health Workforce (BHW) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) under grant number UK1HP31720, titled “Achieving Systemic Impact: A Statewide Primary Care Nursing Collaborative”. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by the BHW, HRSA, DHHS or the U.S. Government.
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