WHAT'S NEW AT THE OKGEC?

What will happen to the older people

in your community the next time

disaster strikes?

You can't know, of course.

But you can take critical steps to prepare to meet the needs of elders before, during and after a disaster- using evidence-based approaches.

DON'T MISS THIS SPECIAL
"ON-DEMAND" WEB EVENT!

Join us online now, for this 3-part series presented by our Oklahoma State University consortium partners!

(Download the flyer.)

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DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

FOR OLDER ADULTS

Part I: Four Points of Intervention

Brenda D. Phillips, PhD

VIEW THIS WEBINAR NOW!

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Part 2: Psychological Well-Being After Disasters - Reducing Trauma for the Elderly

Kathy Thomas, PhD

VIEW THIS WEBINAR NOW!

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Part 3: How Did They Cope with Life

After Hurricane Katrina?

Tammy Henderson, PhD

(Download the handout.)

VIEW THIS WEBINAR NOW!

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In disaster preparedness, knowledge truly is power - the power to protect, support, and comfort our elders during the worst of times. 

(And it's the power to make the most of their wisdom and resilience - as we help younger people cope, as well!)

Don't miss this outstanding learning opportunity!

UPCOMING EVENT:

PALLIATIVE CARE EDUCATION

"Delirium at the End of Life"

  Dr. Germaine Odenheimer

           Feb. 12, 2010

         12:00 - 1:00 pm

VAMC Learning Resource Center

During this lecture, you will learn...

1) How to identify key clinical features of delirium

2) The most common causes of delirium

3) How approaches to delirium in terminal patients differ from approaches taken with patients who are not terminal.

One continuing education credit will be awarded.

Want more information?

Contact Debbie Ryan: Debbie.Ryan@VA.gov

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Visit our archive and choose from dozens of outstanding lectures and Grand Rounds presentations.

Learn about ASiST, our newest, experiential evidence-based training program.

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DID YOU KNOW?

The OkGEC's activities have been supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for 20 years. 

WHO ARE WE?

We are Oklahoma's primary information resource for health professionals who serve elders.

We deliver targeted, evidence-based elder health education through...

Live programs & events

Distance Learning Opportunities

Self-Paced Gerontological Training

Training Packages & Modules

Mentoring, Advising & Networking

...and more.

We work with first-tier health

care and educational institutions throughout our state. (See a list of our consortium partners.)

Together, we provide primary care providers, pharmacists, nurses, dentists, physical therapists, social workers, and others with the knowledge they need to meet the unique needs of elders.

Because of the work we do, older Oklahomans live healthier, happier lives. (And their providers and families do, too!)

Meet our friendly, dynamic staff.

Review our programs and activities
"at-a-glance."

Contact us for information on arranging a special training for professionals in your organization.