Save the Date for the Third Annual Re-envisioning Elder Care Conference to be held on September 9, 2022, by the Florida Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Programs at Florida State and Nova Southeastern Universities. This third annual joint conference will explore a number of timely issues impacting the care of older adults. Discussions will focus on topics ranging from strengthening the eldercare workforce, newer financing initiatives to supplement Medicare, ensuring diversity and equity in long-term care, and a review of the newly released report on “National Imperative to Improve Nursing Home Quality.” Topics this year will include: Update on Geriatric Depression with Dr. Mridul Mazumder of Florida State University Systemic Racism in Long-Term Care: Steps for Policy and Action with Dr. Tetyana Shippee of the University of Minnesota Recognizing Burnout in the Caregivers of Dementia Patients with Dr. Gregory James of Optum, Home & Community and Dr. Nicholas James of the Orlando VA Healthcare System Optimal Staffing in Nursing Homes: How much is enough? with Dr. Laura Wagner of the University of California Off-Ramps on Our Way to the Eldercare Disaster with Dr. Joanne Lynn who works half-time with Representative Tom Suozzi, a Health & Aging Policy Fellow, and consults with long-term care […]

This session meets on Tuesday, September 13 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Big Bend Hospice 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard, Tallahassee Conference Room C Contact Katie Kliner, MSW to register (850) 671-6094 or dkkliner@bigbendhospice.org This group is open to all community members. Registration is required. COVID screenings will take place prior to in-person meetings to promote the safety and well-being of all participants.

This session will meet weekly beginning Thursday, August 11, 2022 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Big Bend Hospice 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard Tallahassee, Conference Room C Registration is required. This group has limited space. Contact Wendy Vargo, MSW to register (850) 671-6082 or wsvargo@bigbendhospice.org

For more information contact Katie Mandell at (850) 878-5310 or visit https://bigbendhospice.org/become-a-volunteer

Join us Thursday, October 6 at 11:00 am and learn more about Big Bend Hospice with Tailgate Trivia! Come representing your favorite football team and bring your friends! We will have grilled hotdogs while learning more about Big Bend Hospice and Volunteer Opportunities with BBH!

This session meets on Tuesday, October 11 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Big Bend Hospice 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard, Tallahassee Conference Room C Contact Katie Kliner, MSW to register (850) 671-6094 or dkkliner@bigbendhospice.org This group is open to all community members. Registration is required. COVID screenings will take place prior to in-person meetings to promote the safety and well-being of all participants.