2nd Annual SLU Loneliness and Social Isolation Summit

Friday, October 18, 2024, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM, On-Line

Loneliness and social isolation have emerged as a public health epidemic in the United States (U.S.) which has impacted the physical, emotional, and social areas of older adults.  Recently, the Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, published a new advisory note on the dire consequences of loneliness on the public’s overall health. This advisory included several recommendations for both healthcare providers and communities to consider helping curb this trend. This call to action included policy changes, mobilizing the healthcare sector, increasing digital connectedness, and cultivating a culture of connection. Given these key priorities laid out by Dr. Murthy, several clinicians and researchers at Saint Louis University have started to develop strategies to make older adult health and social connections stronger. This half day virtual conference will bring in national speakers to discuss some of the most pressing clinical, research, advocacy, and training areas related to loneliness and social isolation in the general population.

1. Gain awareness of the prevalence and impact of loneliness and social isolation among older adults.
2. Analyze the evidence for non-pharmacologic interventions for persons experiencing social isolation and loneliness.
3. Identify criteria for appropriateness to receive non-pharmacologic interventions for social engagement.
4. Integrate knowledge and skills gained to introduce Circle of Friends®, a group intervention to address social isolation, including: promotion and recruitment strategies, establishing Group Ground Rules, including role of facilitator

Saint Louis University will host the 2nd annual summit on addressing loneliness and social isolation in older adults. Professionals, academics, students, caregivers and community volunteers will be part of this unique event. Speakers will discuss different topics and interventions to help curb this
trend in older adults.

Registration Fees:

Registration closes Wednesday October 16th at 11:59 p.m.

-SLU faculty, SLU students, and SLU GWEP funded community partners only: Free (must email [email protected] to get the code)
-Non-SLU Professionals (Morning Session or Afternoon Session Only): $100
-Non-SLU Students (Morning Session or Afternoon Session Only): $50
-Non-SLU Professionals (Full day): $150
-Non-SLU Students (Full day): $75

Review the agenda to determine if you would like to attend the morning only session or the full day.

Accreditation

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine, in cooperation with the Gateway Geriatric Education Center. Saint Louis University School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation:

Saint Louis University designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Saint Louis University School of Medicine will provide Other learner certificates (APPs, nurses, and other types of learners).  The certificate will state that the activity was designated for 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Follow your board's requirements for reciprocal CE credits.

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Physical Therapy

Saint Louis University School of Medicine Continuing Education Program is a continuing education sponsor for the State of Illinois to provide Physical Therapy and Occupation Therapy CE courses. 

State of Illinois Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor License # 216.000085 Expiration Date: 09/30/2026 - CE Contact hours: 7.50

State of Missouri: Acceptable continuing education is automatically approved if such course or activity is obtained as follows; Courses and activities sponsored/approved by the American Medical Association (AMA) As stated in Chapter 3-Licensing of Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistants, 20 CSR 2050-3.203, page 15.

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Occupational Therapy 

State of Illinois Occupational Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor License #224-000052 Expiration Date: 12/30/2025 Contact hours: 7.50

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Check back often for additional CEUs offered.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Saint Louis University School of Medicine adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Friday, October 18, 2024