The 14th Annual Thomas Geriatric Symposium; "Building Age-Friendly Communities for Older Adults".

Pocatello: October 9, 2024
Time: 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Pond Student Union Ballroom

Meridian: October 16, 2024
Time: 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Sam and Aline Skaggs Health Science Center
Zoom connection: TBD

Join us for an engaging interprofessional event focusing on creating age-friendly communities and bridging the gap between students and older adults. This event is sponsored by the Kasiska Division of Health Sciences.

For additional information please visit the official site: www.isu.edu/healthconf/

ISU is offering a no-cost, interdisciplinary geriatric health symposium is held annually for students and clinicians in the rehabilitation sciences. The first symposium was held in December 2008 and focused on mental health. The second symposium took place on October 30, 2009 and the topic was "Balance and Fall Prevention." The 2010 symposium, held on October 29 focused on "Collaborative Care for Chronic Disease." The 2011 symposium centered on "Transitions of Care. The 2012 symposium centered on “Barriers to Community Participation.”   The 2013 symposium centered on “The Resilient Journey for Provider and Patients.” The 2014 symposium centered on “The Cutting Edge: Interprofessional Practice in Geriatrics.  The 2015 symposium centered on “Keeping Your Brain Healthy” The 2016 symposium centered on “Sleep and Staying Healthy.”  The 2017 symposium centered on Healthy Aging and Nutrition “What’s on Your Plate.”  The 2018 symposium centered on “Promoting the Health of Seniors.” The 2019 symposium centered on "Staying Health, Staying Sharp. 2023 "Foget Me Not"--Dementia Care for Older Adults

The Ginny Thomas Geriatric Symposium, hosted by the Kasiska Division of Health Sciences (KDHS) at Idaho State University, brings together healthcare students, professionals, and older adults from our community. This annual event provides a unique opportunity for interprofessional learning, community engagement, and the exchange of knowledge and experiences related to age-friendly care.