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The South Florida Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (SFGWEP) podcast series is committed to providing interprofessional programs to maintain and improve the health of ethnically and culturally diverse older adults from underserved areas across Florida, educating and training health professionals in health promotion and prevention, emphasizing undergraduate and graduate professional education, and serving the needs of underserved with innovative teaching and clinical experiences. The GWEP educates, encourages, enhances, and continually promotes the profession of geriatrics to the community at all levels of education, and provides ongoing education and information dissemination.
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Monday Aug 30, 2021
Monday Aug 30, 2021
Guest Speaker: Raymond Ownby, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A.
Hosted by: Nicole Cook, Ph.D., MPA
This podcast features :
• A discussion on Dementia prevention in older adults from a clinician's perspective.
• Research and expert opinion showcasing that lifestyle interventions may be effective in slowing cognitive decline and even preventing dementia.
• Helping patients develop and maintain a brain-healthy lifestyle that includes exercise, a healthy diet, cognitive activities may be an effective strategy.
• Effective behavior change strategies and support may be essential in helping patients in developing brain healthy lifestyles.
About Us
South Florida Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program: https://www.nova.edu/gwep/index.html
Nova Southeastern University: https://www.nova.edu/about/index.html
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine: https://osteopathic.nova.edu/aboutus/index.html
** This podcast was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $700K with 25% financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government..**