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.
2026 Annual Healthy Aging Conference
The theme of this year's two-day healthy aging conference is "The Road to Longevity: Strategies to Thrive in Later Life Years." The first day includes talks on healthy mental stimulation, socialization, eating habits, lifestyle and other health factors for older adults. Several intensive training sessions are offered on day two. There will also be a poster session with cash prizes.
Participants can choose to attend virtually or in person.
Date: June 5-6
Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT
Virtual platform: Zoom
In-person location: Doisy Learning Resource Center, 3545 Vista Ave., St. Louis, MO 63104
View Program Information and Registration for the Healthy Aging Conference
Conference Schedule
- Friday, June 5
- Morning Plenary Talks: keynote speaker Soo Borsen, M.D.
- Afternoon Talks: breakout tracks in clinical, research and innovation areas
- Saturday, June 6
- Cognitive Stimulation Training: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Fall Prevention Training: 8 a.m. to noon
- Loneliness 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 clinicals, educators and aging professionals.
To request a submission form or for more information, email Kailyn Lyles at Kailyn.lyles@health.slu.edu.
Poster session: noon to 1 p.m. CT
Submission deadline: extended to May 1
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Training
This cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) training session — offered both virtually and in person — provides organizations and providers the information and resources needed to help those experiencing memory loss. Participants who wish to purse CST practitioner certification must also complete additional steps, including a post-training evaluation, 20-question exam and fee payment.
For more information, email cst@health.slu.edu.
Date: October (check back for specific dates and times)
Virtual platform: Zoom
In-person location: Saint Louis University