Join Us for the Annual Gerontology Symposium
Hosted by the GRACE Program at the Steve Hicks School of Social Work

This year’s symposium will focus on Transforming Caregiving through innovation and insights in the field of aging. The event will feature two distinguished speakers:

Morning Session (9:00 AM - 12:00 noon)
"Changing the Paradigm of Caring: Letting the Community Lead"
Fayron Epps, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN will explore new perspectives and strategies in caregiving, offering valuable insights into how we can reframe the caregiving experience to better support those who care for older adults.

At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:
• Identify diverse approaches to empowering historically marginalized communities to lead caregiving initiatives
• Discuss best practices of community-engaged research
• Identify ways to implement dementia-related community programs

Afternoon Session (1:00 - 4:00 PM)
"Bridging Science and Care: Advancing Caregiver Support Through Research and Practice"
Alyssa Aguirre, LCSW-S will discuss innovative approaches to enhancing support for caregivers, focusing on practical tools and resources to promote caregiver well-being and resilience.

At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:
• Recognize the intersection of clinical practice and research to assess the individualized needs and goals of dementia caregivers
• Explore how ChatGPT and similar technologies can be utilized to enhance support for dementia caregivers
• Select caregiver counseling modalities and develop comprehensive treatment plans
• Apply the latest research in brain health to develop tailored treatment plans for clients concerned about their own cognitive risk factors

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Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with experts in the field and gain a deeper understanding of how to better support caregivers and improve the aging experience.