SAGE Speaker Series: Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program

In this speaker series, you will get a behind the scenes look at the building of a simulated learning activity for the Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program, which focuses on preparing the healthcare workforce to care for older adults, and is geared toward graduate-level students earning a certificate in gerontology. Erica would like your feedback and help in improving this learning activity and materials like it! Your input, guidance, and assistance to enhance this subject matter is very much appreciated.

You will be asked some questions that require you to think back on experiences that you have had with healthcare professionals in your life and your input/advice will be used in learning activities that aim to better equip the healthcare workforce to care for older adults now and in the future.

About Erica:

Erica is currently a graduate student with the University of Maine School of Social Work and is doing her generalist field experience with the UMCoA. She holds a BS in exercise science and a master’s degree in public health. Erica has worked for the University of New England’s College of Osteopathic Medicine in the division of geriatrics as Fitness Director for a program serving older adults in myriad care settings for many years. Currently, as a health coach, Erica provides one-on-one coaching for employees and company-wide wellness programming. As a registered Yoga teacher and licensed Maine sea kayak guide, you can find Erica paddling with her partner or tending to the garden with their dog, Oyster, and flock of chickens.

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