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
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