14th Annual Thomas Geriatric Symposium
"Building Age-Friendly Communities for Older Adults"
Save the Date(s):
Pocatello: October 9, 2024
Time: 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Pond Student Union Ballroom
Meridian: October 16, 2024
Time: 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Sam and Aline Skaggs Health Science Center
Zoom connection: TBD
Join us for an engaging interprofessional event focusing on creating age-friendly communities and bridging the gap between students and older adults.
About the Symposium
The Ginny Thomas Geriatric Symposium, hosted by the Kasiska Division of Health Sciences (KDHS) at Idaho State University, brings together healthcare students, professionals, and older adults from our community. This annual event provides a unique opportunity for interprofessional learning, community engagement, and the exchange of knowledge and experiences related to age-friendly care.
Event Focus
- Explore the concept of Age-Friendly Communities
- Discover the 4Ms of Age-Friendly Care:
- What Matters
- Medication
- Mentation (Mind)
- Mobility
Why Attend?
- Gain insights into creating welcoming and livable communities for people of all ages
- Learn about the latest approaches in geriatric care
- Network with healthcare professionals, students, and community members
- Participate in interactive case study discussions
- Contribute to building a more age-friendly society
Who Should Attend?
- Health science students
- Healthcare professionals
- Older adults from the community
- Anyone interested in age-friendly care and community building
Join us in this important conversation about improving the quality of life for older adults and creating communities where people can grow up and grow old together.
We gratefully acknowledge our amazing donors and sponsors who make this event possible!
For more information or to register, please contact Sister Anthony Marie Greving
sistergreving@isu.edu
(208) 282-4284
