UTEP Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program

Today at the It Pays to Partner event 🌟 Thank you to APS for having us and for an impactful event! We’re grateful to be part of conversations that foster collaboration across the community. 💙

☀️ We had a great time at the YWCA’s Fun in the Sun event this Saturday! It was a joy connecting with so many community members, sharing resources, and building new relationships. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table! 🧡

Year 2 locked in 🌟 Today, GWEP partners from across multiple sectors came together to celebrate milestones, reflect on progress, and align on upcoming goals and projects. They also learned about upcoming initiatives and got to experience our Dementia Live® and geriatric simulation, along with a sneak peek of our virtual reality. Looking forward to another year of collaboration and impact!

Together, we can build a community where individuals living with dementia feel valued, supported, and connected. It starts with education, awareness, and compassion. 💛

Take the next step by exploring our training modules, ranging from Dementia-Friendly Community education to Caregiver Support, and become part of the change. Link in bio!

Today we kicked off the first of many presentations on the 10 warning signs and symptoms, sharing important information and meaningful conversations with the community. 🌟 Our research assistants Myte and Brenda visited Pavo Real Senior Center, where we connected with over 70 individuals and had impactful discussions around awareness and early detection.

A big thank you to El Paso Parks and Recreation for having us — we can’t wait for everything that’s still to come!
Hoy dimos inicio a la primera de muchas presentaciones sobre las 10 señales y síntomas de advertencia, compartiendo información importante y teniendo conversaciones significativas con la comunidad.🌟 Nuestras asistentes de investigación Myte y Brenda visitaron el Centro para Personas Mayores Pavo Real, donde conectamos con más de 70 personas y tuvimos pláticas valiosas sobre la concientización y la detección temprana.

Muchas gracias a Parks and Rec por recibirnos — estamos muy emocionados por todo lo que viene!

🌟 Student Spotlight: Fatima 🌟 As an FNP student in the LCR Program, Fatima is gaining valuable hands-on experience in geriatric care through rotations across the community. From working alongside Dr. Kumar at the TTUHSC Lab to learning from Adult Protective Services and The MonteVista at Coronado Assisted & Senior Living, she is building the skills needed to support the clinical and social needs of older adults.

We’re proud to support the next generation of geriatric healthcare leaders!

It’s National Senior Health & Fitness Day 💪✨ Staying active is one of the best ways to support strength, balance, mobility, and overall wellness at every age!

Swipe through to see 4 impactful exercises you can start implementing into your routine today 👟 For more fitness tips and resources for older adults, check out AARP for more information!

What a great way to wrap up the week! ✨ Today’s APS Social Work Symposium was filled with meaningful conversations, new connections, and opportunities to spread the word about all things GWEP. We loved connecting with local agencies and social workers while sharing more about our mission and the work we do to support healthy aging and community care. 💙