The Magis Faculty Society of Saint Louis University

The Magis luncheons are generally held on campus in Il Monastero (3050 Olive St) which is fully accessible and has plentiful free parking. The luncheons are free for members and a guest but do require an RSVP in response to an email invitation.

Marla Berg-Weger, Ph.D., LCSW, Professor Emerita in the School of Social Work and Executive Director of SLU's Gateway Geriatric Education Center, will address the Magis Faculty Society at a buffet luncheon at 11:30 am on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.  Her topic is "SLU Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program: Meeting the Needs of Older Adults."  With a focus on providing training and service on caring for older adults, the Saint Louis University Geriatric Education Center (GEC) partners with university and community partners throughout Missouri. The GEC receives funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration, the Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) which enables SLU faculty, SLU and SSM staff, and students to work with staff, patients, and families. Dr. Berg-Weger's presentation will provide an overview of contemporary gerontological practice and education issues with specific focus on SLU practice and research initiatives, including the SLU-developed Rapid Geriatric Assessment, Medicare Annual Wellness Visit, Cognitive Stimulation Therapy for persons with dementia, Caregiver Support Training, Exercise for Strengthening, Circle of Friends (intervention to address loneliness and social isolation), and afe-friendly health systems and communities.

The luncheon will be held at Il Monastero (3050 Olive Street); parking on-site is free.  This event is free for emeritus and retired faculty and their guests, but reservations are required.  Please RSVP by replying to this email at magisfaculty@slu.edu as early as possible, but no later than Tuesday, March 21, 2023.  Please include the name of your guest if you are bringing one.   

If you plan to come, please be sure to mark your calendar. We order the food for this event based on the number of RSVPs and must pay for the food whether or not you attend. Thank you.

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