AFPHS hosts monthly training sessions and other special events. See below for details including recordings of past events.
In recognition of National Family Caregivers Month in November, the November Age-Friendly Public Health Systems (AFPHS) webinar, presented in partnership with the Rush University Medical…
November 19, 2026 @ 3:00pm ET
Health departments can strengthen their capacity to promote well-being across the life course by more intentionally addressing the needs of older adults through programs, policies,…
Thursday, September 17. 2026 @3:00 pm ET
This session explores the disproportionate challenges disabled populations face in accessing affordable, nutritious food, as well as the factors that contribute to these disparities. Experts from…
May 7, 2026 @ 3:00 pm ET
The Caring for Caregivers (C4C) Program at the Center for Excellence in Aging at Rush University uses an evidence-based framework to improve care for older…
March 19, 2026 @ 3:00 pm ET
The Elder Mistreatment Prevention Toolkit for Public Health Mistreatment Prevention Toolkit for Public Health, co-developed by Trust for America’s Health, Education Development Center, and the National…
February 19, 2026 @ 3:00 pm ET
The first training of 2026 is the annual training on ageism.
January 15, 2026 @ 3:00 pm ET
The December training highlights a program dedicated to creating dementia-friendly faith spaces within African American congregations, fostering support, awareness, and community readiness. The speaker for…
December 11, 2025 @ 3:00 pm
Cross-sector collaboration and community-based approaches are essential in rural settings, where older adults face unique challenges. Older adults comprise nearly 20% of the rural population in the…
November 20, 2025 @ 3:00 PM ET
Dementia Friendly America is a national network of communities, organizations, and individuals dedicated to ensuring that people living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias—and their caregivers—are…
October 16, 2025 @ 3:00 pm ET
Understanding and addressing the intersections between aging and disability policies has become increasingly important as health departments and public health organizations broaden their approaches to…
September 18, 2025 @ 3:00 pm ET