Dr. Kristina Hash from WVU Division of Social Work is facilitating a panel on innovate senior programming for the annual Summer Institute on Aging in June 2008 in Morgantown.  

If you know of programs that should be included in this panel, please contact Dr. Hash at [log in to unmask]  Thanks for your help!  

Here is a description of the proposed session:

Innovations in Community Care for Older Adults
 
This workshop will highlight model programming for meeting the needs of
community-dwelling older adults in WV and surrounding areas.  An overview of
community care options will be presented, including assistance with personal
care, nutrition, health, housing, social needs, recreation and end of life
care issues.  In addition, invited community care providers will present
innovative aspects as well as the process of planning, implementing, funding
and sustaining their programs.  The workshop will conclude with an
interactive question and answer session with providers.
  
Format: lecture, presentations by providers, Q & A with providers
 
Audience:  all levels
 
Learning objectives: Upon completion of the workshop participants will be
able to:
1. Identify the issues and needs of community-dwelling older persons and
their families 
2. Articulate the range and importance of community care options for older
adults and their families
3. Identify key issues in developing and sustaining community programs
4. Locate resources for developing innovative services and programs