Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program Events
Explore upcoming healthy aging-focused events hosted by Saint Louis University's Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program.
Caregiver Speaker Series
This free virtual series was developed as a way to offer valuable, up-to-date information on caregiving and the impact of the 4Ms on older adults. The webinars — offered by SLU and the University of Louisville — feature regional and nationally recognized speakers. Providers, students, caregivers and community members are encouraged to attend.
Date: second Monday of each month
Time: noon to 1 p.m. CT
Platform: Zoom
For more information, email memoryclinic@health.slu.edu.
2027 Annual Healthy Aging Conference
The two-day Healthy Aging Conference is an overview of the most pressing and innovative geriatrics topics in the field. Presenters with backgrounds in healthcare, medicine, mental health, nursing, allied health, and other fields will share cutting-edge knowledge around key topics in older adult care. Attendees will be able to use these skills in everyday practice in primary care, geriatrics clinics, and other community-based settings.
The conference will have three morning plenary presentations on innovative topics including new medications, the future of Medicare, and artificial intelligence and its role in aging. The afternoon includes a series of three tracks from which to choose, including clinical practice, research, and innovations in geriatric practice.
Over the lunch hour, a student poster competition will highlight student research and careers with older adults
Date: June 10-11 2027
Time: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT, June 10; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT, June 11
Virtual platform: Zoom
In-person location: June 10 - Doisy Learning Resource Center, 3545 Vista Ave., St. Louis, MO 63104
June 11 - Education Union, 1312 Carr Lane Ave., St. Louis, MO 63104
Conference Schedule
- Thursday, June 10, 2027
- Morning plenary talks
- Afternoon breakout tracks in clinical, research and innovation areas
- Friday, June 11, 2027
- Cognitive Stimulation Training: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Fall Prevention Training: 8 a.m. to noon
- Caregiver Intensive Training: 1 to 5 p.m.
Call for Student Poster Abstracts
Students across disciplines are invited to submit a poster for the second annual Healthy Aging Conference. Poster authors will present during a dedicated session and gain valuable experience presenting in a professional conference setting. It's an opportunity to showcase work and engage with a multidisciplinary audience of clinicians, educators and aging professionals.
To request a submission form or for more information, email Kailyn Lyles at kailyn.lyles@health.slu.edu.
Virtual Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Facilitator Training
This full-day virtual training is for professionals, providers and community members who want to facilitate cognitive stiumulation therapy (CST) for older adults with memory loss. Get the skills and tips you need to successfully lead groups in your community and/or respective sites.
For more information, email cst@health.slu.edu.
Date: Friday, Oct. 16
Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT
Format: Virtual
Registration: Coming soon