Aging in Place: Promoting Livable Communities
October 16, 2012 1.50 Hour(s)
Ocean County Health Department
www.ochd.org
Location
Online - Ocean County
Contact Information
John Clayton
732-341-9700
732-831-6480
jclayton@ochd.org
Public Health Core Competency Domain Information
N/A
Credits and Continuing Education Units
Public Health CE
#13773: 1.50 hour(s)
Description
Program Objectives:
1. Define the concept of `aging in place`.
2. Discuss modifications to create a safe home environment.
3. List programs targeting environmental and mobility issues for elderly persons.
4. Explain barriers and challenges to accessing services for seniors in rural communities.
5. Provide a holistic perspective on community engagement for senior services and care programs.
6. Describe best practices and barriers to accessing services for the aging population.
Agenda/Additional Information
Click the following link to view this program-
http://adph.org/ALPHTN/index.asp?id=5953
Once viewed, please fill out the proper forms and mail to:
Natalie Purpuro
Ocean County Health Department
175 Sunset Ave PO Box 2191
Toms River, NJ 08754
If you have any questions, please call Natalie at 732-341-9700 ext. 7227.
Presenters
Melissa Mauser Galvin, PhD, MPH
Sherry Kolodziejczak, MS, OTR/L
Jana Lynott, MA
Julie Miller, BA
Target Audience(s)
Health Educator
Nurse
Physician
Other
Social workers, Home health and hospice