Carolina Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program
Project: HRSA-funded Carolina Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program
Grant Number: HRSA-Bureau of Health Workforce 2-U1QHP28734
The CGWEP will improve health outcomes for older adults by: (1) establishing partnerships among academia, primary care sites, and community-based organizations, (2) training all healthcare professions to address older adults’ primary care needs, (3) transforming clinical training environments into integrated age-friendly health systems, (4) disseminating community-based programs that provide patients, families, caregivers, and direct care workers geriatrics knowledge and skills, and (5) educating families, caregivers, and direct care workers on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD).
Role
Co-investigator
Key Collaborators
Dr. Jan Busby-Whitehead (PI)