Current Programs and Grant Funded Projects |
Advanced Geriatrics Educator Skills (AGES) - the nation’s first certification course promoting
excellence in the clinical practice and teaching of geriatrics.
AGES has been created for clinicians who care for the elderly and
participate in the education of health care professionals - whether
it be as part-time volunteer community-based faculty, or full-time
academic faculty. The current practice of evidence-based geriatric
medicine is presented in a comprehensive modular format as a readily
accessible educational resource for geriatrics educators.
Cognitive Function and Oral Health in Older Adults age 70 and Above - the West Virginia University Center on Aging, in collaboration with the WVU School of Dentistry and WVU Department of Psychology, has been working on a study that aims to look at the relationship between oral health and cognitive functioning in older adults. Oral health has been linked to various medical conditions, including cardiovascular disease and certain types of cancer, and we believe that it can also be linked to cognitive impairments like Alzheimer's Disease and dementia. Our research team is currently traveling throughout the state collecting information on the oral health status and cognitive abilities of older adults. The goal is to include 250 participants throughout the state, age 70 and above who have four or more natural teeth and who are residents of WV. Once we have reached this goal, we plan to use the results to better understand the oral health care needs of older adults.
All participants of this study will receive a $50 gift card, a free dental exam and a free memory exam. If you would like to participate, please call our toll free number to enroll: 1-866-566-1212.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) - a self-directed membership organization within the Center on Aging at West Virginia University. OLLI provides educational, recreational, volunteer and social opportunities for individuals 50 and older through day and evening courses, seminars and field trips. OLLI offers three six-week terms each year. The course selections are rich in music, literature, art, sciences, politics, health-related topics, social issues, nature and history. Visit the website for more information and/or a membership application.
Rural Healthy Aging Network (RHAN) - A project focusing on the determinants of healthy
aging among rural older adult populations. Its goals are to identify
interventions that promote healthy aging and assist in the translation of
such research into sustainable rural, community-based programs.
WVCaregivers - Information and resources for caregivers.
West Virginia Geriatric Education Center (WVGEC) -
one of over 40 geriatric education centers funded by
the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service,
Health Resources and Services Administration, Bureau of Health Professions
to prepare the nations health professions to meet the unique health care
needs of the elderly.
WVSeniors - A multimedia outreach project that
educates and empowers seniors, their
families and caregivers about issues related to aging and aging well.
WVSeniors features an extensive website, training, media outreach (radio,
newspaper columns, newsletters) and a computer donation center.
Past Programs and Grant Funded
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