Webinars
Description
Join us for a workshop to explore innovative solutions to address the social isolation and loneliness in older adults, particularly in caregiving and healthcare environments. Learn about actionable strategies for addressing these pressing issues, including implementing intergenerational programs, mindfulness practices, and fostering resilience.
Dr. Jeremy Holloway will share research-backed interventions and best practices that support social workers and caregivers in creating meaningful connections with older adults. Participants will leave with the knowledge and skills to integrate these approaches into their practice.
We’ll also address the intersection of social determinants of health, highlighting the unique challenges faced by older adults in underserved communities, and promoting culturally competent strategies for caregivers and professionals.
This webinar is ideal for social workers seeking advanced strategies to enhance their impact in aging services and supporting older adults.
About the Instructor:
Jeremy Holloway, PhD, is an Equity Professor at New Mexico Highlands University, as well as the Director of Tellegacy, an intergenerational program addressing loneliness and social isolation. As a former Assistant Professor and Director of Geriatric Education at the University of North Dakota, Dr. Holloway has extensive experience in the social determinants of health, with a focus on connectedness, resiliency, and diversity. He has developed curriculum modules on intergenerational programs, mindfulness, and resiliency to empower healthcare professionals and older adults. Dr. Holloway frequently presents on health equity, aging, and innovative approaches to addressing isolation in older populations.
Objectives
- Identify the underlying causes of social isolation and loneliness in older adults.
- Describe evidence-based interventions to enhance social connectedness and mitigate loneliness.
- Apply strategies for implementing intergenerational programs to reduce loneliness and increase resiliency in older adults and caregivers.
- Analyze the impact of mindfulness, guided imagery, and reminiscence therapy in combating social isolation.
- Develop a plan to incorporate key interventions into professional practice immediately.
Course Outline
Agenda forthcoming.
Course Policies
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