Aging Veterans and Poly-Trauma:Examining the Mental Health of Aging Veterans from a Human Ecology Perspective.
Hosted by the Gatekeeper School for Holistic Aging and Ecological Integration (Unique Continuing Education Credit (CEC) Workshops for Geriatric Social Service Professionals) Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017 7:30am-11:30am, The Crystal Ballroom, Middletown Elks Club 44 Maynard Street, Middletown. Using a human ecology theoretical perspective, this professional forum will provide continuing education and comprehensive discussion on the fundamental aspects of the social determinants of aging veterans’ mental health concerns relative to poly-trauma: PTSD, Traumatic brain injury and Dementia.
Featuring three special presentations:
“The Interrelations of Poly-Trauma and the Importance of Post-Deployment Care”
Dr. Adam Perrin, M.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine, UConn School of Medicine
“Healthy Aging: Intersectionality, Trauma and the Social determinants of Health”
Dr. Catherine Medina, Ph.D., LCSW, Associate Professor, University of Connecticut - School of Social Work
“Social Work Do’s & Don’ts in Working with Aging Veterans”
Eric S. Rodko, BSW, LMSW, Executive Director, St. Luke’s Community Services
To register go on-line at www.stlukescommunityservices.org
