Enhancements    

THE GERIATRIC WORKFORCE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM IN THE U.S. BORDERLAND

THE GERIATRIC WORKFORCE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM IN THE U.S. BORDERLAND
PI: Emre Umucu
Co-PI: Guillermina Solis, Hyejin Jung, Beatrice Lee, Cecilia Fierro
Sponsor: DHHS - HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
CHS Research, Evaluation, and Academic Center of Health Disparities (CHS REACH)
Amount awarded: $5,000,000

The overarching goal of this project is to conduct research and provide bilingual geriatric education and training for healthcare and supportive geriatric care workforces, focusing on the comprehensive care of older adults including persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia (ADRD), particularly within underserved Hispanic/Latinx, American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN), and veteran communities. This grant is submitted through CHS Research, Evaluation, and Academic Center on Health Disparities (CHS REACHED).

Posting date: Mon, 06/03/2024

Award start date: Sat, 06/01/2024
Award end date: Thu, 05/31/2029