Center for Healthy Aging and Innovation

At CHAI, we value the role of faith communities in fostering connection and promoting health. This post highlights how partnerships with faith-based organizations align with our mission to support healthy aging and well-being. #DementiaCaregivingAcrossFaiths

Exciting day at the "EMPOWER" Summit hosted by the Minnesota Leadership Council on Aging! CHAI is dedicated to fostering partnerships, implementing meaningful policy changes, and advancing the field of aging to benefit all older Minnesotans. Photo: From left to right, bottom to top: Christina Cauble, Allycia Wolff, Christine Mueller, Siobhan McMahon, Teresa Schicker, MPA, and Rajean Moone, Ph.D.. Also present, Roth Samantha.

The Shelley Joseph-Kordell Memorial Scholarship honors the legacy of Shelley Joseph-Kordell, a trailblazer in geriatric care management whose compassion and advocacy set the standard for serving older adults and their families. Established by her family, friends, and colleagues, the scholarship supports University of Minnesota students who share her passion for advancing the field of aging services. Over $20,000 in funding is available to eligible students pursuing Master’s, Ph.D., or professional doctorate degrees. ⏳ Deadline: Friday, December 6 📥 Learn more and apply here: z.umn.edu/sjkscholarship #ScholarshipOpportunity #AgingServices #UMN #GraduateStudents #HealthyAging UMN Aging Studies Interdisciplinary Group (ASIG) University of Minnesota School of Public Health

🧠 Did you know, by 2030, nearly 40% of Americans living with Alzheimer’s will be Black or Latino? Black Americans face twice the risk of developing Alzheimer’s compared to non-Hispanic Whites, while Latinos are 1.5 times more likely. Prioritizing brain health equity is essential (see https://lnkd.in/gcJaHKR7 for more information). Faith-based organizations (FBOs) have a unique ability to reach and engage under-resourced communities, addressing mind, body, and spirit wellness where it's needed most. As awareness of health disparities grows, FBOs are essential allies in public health due to their deep roots in the community, especially in underserved areas. Many have woven health promotion into their core mission, from distributing health education materials to offering church-based clinics and bringing compassionate, culturally attuned care to the community. Join/follow the BOLD Public Health Center of Excellence on Dementia Caregiving (https://lnkd.in/esuXMCT) and share your thoughts on our “Faith in Health: Advancing Dementia Equity and Public Health in Our Communities” initiative, where we will explore the powerful impact of partnerships between public health and faith-based organizations (FBOs) to create healthier, more connected communities. Do you have ideas or success stories about partnering with FBOs? Share your stories with us in the comments below! #DementiaCaregivingAcrossFaiths Ashley Millenbah, Elma Johnson, Robbin Frazier, Fayron Epps PhD, RN, FGSA,FAAN, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, UsAgainstAlzheimer's, Janelle Gore, Alisha Etheredge, Alzheimer's Association®, Gerontological Society of America (GSA), Southern Gerontological Society, American Society on Aging, NACCHO, American Public Health Association, USAID, Center for Healthy Aging and Innovation, National Academy of Medicine, World Health Organization, University of Minnesota, University of Minnesota School of Public Health

CHAI had a fantastic showing at this year’s Gerontological Society of America (GSA) conference! 🎉 From addressing disparities in dementia care and financial fraud, to exploring equity for LGBTQIA+ older adults and advancing quality in assisted living, CHAI members tackled some of the most pressing issues in aging. #GSA2024 #HealthyAging #AgingEquity

🔔 CHAI’s Saturday Highlights at GSA! The last day of the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Annual Meeting is here, and it’s packed with outstanding contributions from CHAI members. Don’t miss this full schedule of impactful presentations and conversations. Explore the lineup below!

🌟 Plan Your Friday at the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Annual Meeting! Tomorrow, CHAI members share their latest research and expertise on advancing aging care. Be sure to catch one of their presentations! 📅 View Friday’s events in the image below, and see the full spreadsheet of events here: https://lnkd.in/gP9WMWT7

✨ CHAI at GSA - Day 2! With a great first day of GSA underway—now check out tomorrow’s CHAI presentations at GSA! Explore the topics that matter most to you in aging care. 📅 View Thursdays events in the image below, and see the full spreadsheet of events here: https://lnkd.in/gP9WMWT7

🔍 Attending GSA in Seattle, WA, this week? Seek out CHAI Members! The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Annual Meeting starts tomorrow, and we’re so excited to see many in our membership presenting on this international stage. Plan ahead and mark your calendars! 📅 See Wednesday’s events in the image below! CHAI Member GSA Events 2024 Spreadsheet:  https://lnkd.in/gP9WMWT7 Joseph Gaugler Marti DeLiema Emily Mroz Laura Hemmy Tetyana Pylypiv Shippee Rajean Moone, Ph.D.

Announcing the 2024-2025 Robert L. Kane Endowed Chair in Long-Term Care and Aging Internship recipients! These students will work with various agencies that serve older adults, on a project of their choice. For more information on their projects, visit https://lnkd.in/gs2Ddsn7.