Upcoming Events
Interprofessional Geriatric Case Case Competition
Fall 2024
A unique opportunity for graduate and undergraduate students from multiple disciplines and schools to come together as a team to develop a comprehensive, interprofessional plan of care for an older adult. Learn more here.
Caring for People with Memory Loss
Saturday, June 1, 2024
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CST (hybrid: in person or online)
To provide information, support, and education for adult children, spouses, parents, health and community care providers, and others concerned with caring for people with memory loss. Learn more here.
Dementia Friends
University of Minnesota health science students are invited to sign up. You can become a Dementia Friend (introductory information session) or become a Dementia Champion (to train others!) by following this link to our partners with Dementia Friends Minnesota.
Age-Friendly University Day
Monday, June 24, 2024
UMN McNamara Alumni Center
For lifelong learners, retirees, and older Minnesotans.
Learn more
Disrupting Aging
Faculty are invited to schedule this free two-hour interactive curriculum that challenges students to examine their aging perceptions. The curriculum complements any course of study and can be presented across disciplines at university campuses.
Dementia Friends
Through a partnership with Dementia Friends and ACT on Alzheimer's, we train health professionals, students, and community members. Learn more.
Interprofessional Geriatric Case Competition
The University of Minnesota Geriatric Case Competition is a unique opportunity for graduate and undergraduate students from multiple disciplines and schools at the U of M to develop a comprehensive, interprofessional plan of care for an older adult. Learn more.
Reach of Projects
The maroon counties indicate where Minnesota Northstar GWEP has traveled to serve Minnesota’s older adults, their families, and their caregivers. This map reflects state visits as of November 2023.