DELAWARE

GERIATRIC WORKFORCE

ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM

(GWEP)

LUNCH & LEARN

AGEISM IN HEALTHCARE

-WHAT IS IT?

-WHY DOES IT MATTER?

AM I INADVERTENTLTY INVOLVED?

-HOW CAN I CHANGE IT?

If you serve, or interact with, older adults, come have lunch, & join in a informational discussion w/ friends and peers. Learn some new perspectives to help make DE's service industry age-friendly.

THURS. OCT.23,2025

11:30-12:30 p.m.

LUNCH & NETWORKING

12:30-1:00 p.m.

MID-STATE RESOURCES FOR OLDER ADULTS-Meet & Greet

PACE YOUR LIFE & POLARIS

1:00- 2:00 p.m.

AGEISM in Healthcare

Rachel Fields, MSN, AGA-CNP-BC,DCP

DSU ADJUNCT FACULTY

Location:

Milford Wellness Village

21 W. Clarke Ave., Milford, DE

(REAR ENTRANCE to Parking @ 200 Kings Hwy., Milford)

Suite 1060.

There will be directional signage placed around the hallways and check in tables at various points to guide you to Suite 1060.

QUESTIONS?

Current population data estimates indicate that there are approximately 290,180 individuals aged 60 and older residing in the State of Delaware. Of that, 18,872 are 85 years and older. It is estimated that by the year 2050, the older population will make up approximately 34% of the state’s total population. By 2030, Delaware is projected to have the 9th highest proportion of persons aged 65 and older among all states. (DSAAPD, DE State Plan On Aging 24-28)

﻿DELAWARE

﻿GERIATRIC WORKFORCE

LUNCH & LEARN

DELAWARE

GERIATRIC WORKFORCE