Optimal Aging Scholar Program
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What is the Optimal Aging Scholar Program?
The Optimal Aging Scholar Program prepares students and professionals to promote the health and well-being of older adults through education, research and community engagement.
Scholars participate in specialized learning opportunities focused on age-friendly care, innovation in aging services and interdisciplinary collaboration. Through this program, they gain valuable experience working alongside experts and community partners to promote optimal aging.
Program Requirements
1
Complete online modules
Scholars will complete a number of online modules in the FlourishCare learning management system. Topics include age-friendly health systems, advance care planning, communication, cultural humility, compassionate care, polypharmacy and more.
2
Attend an Interprofessional Case Management Experience (ICME) session
The FlourishCare Interprofessional Case Management Experience (ICME) brings together learners, from multiple disciplines, to learn about caring for older adults.
3
Attend a Project ECHO session
Project ECHO: Care of Older Adults provides health care and community professionals with critical knowledge, skills and resources to improve care for older adults.
4
Attend IMPACT-4M (Interprofessional Model for Practice, Age-Friendly Care and Teamwork)
IMPACT-4M is a collaborative learning experience designed to enhance clinical skills and foster teamwork among emerging healthcare professionals. This interprofessional model brings together learners and professionals from various disciplines to engage in hands-on training, case-based discussions, and reflective practice.
5
Present or complete a poster presentation for Optimal Aging Conference
Optimal Aging Scholars will be invited to participate in a panel discussion or collaborate in small groups to develop a scholarly poster presentation.
How to apply
Interested parties should reach out to Sophia Banks at sophia.banks@louisville.edu for further inquiry.