AFPHS hosts monthly training sessions and other special events. See below for details including recordings of past events.
The social determinants of health are factors beyond traditional healthcare that significantly impact health including where you are born, live, work, play, go to school,…
March 17, 2022 3:00 PM ET
Understanding the environments and social context that can influence health can be pivotal in supporting older adults as they age. In a concerted effort to…
This training is the second installment of our training around ageism. The focus of this training was on addressing ageism and its relevance to both…
January 20, 2022 3:00 pm ET
An Age-Friendly Ecosystem encompasses the lived environment, social determinants of health, the healthcare system, and a prevention and equity-focused public health system. These system components…
December 16, 2021 3:00 PM ET
The complex health and social needs of older adults have been made particularly clear due to COVID-19 and public health departments are being called on…
November 18, 2021 3:00 pm ET
Recent data shows that falls among older adults have increased since the COVID-19 pandemic due to social isolation and decreased physical activity. Falls can significantly…
November 18, 2021 3:00 pm ET
Collaboration between the public health and aging services network is crucial for addressing older adult health and well-being. TFAH’s September AFPHS training featured Carrie Molke,…
September 16, 2021 3:00 PM ET
Co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion and Trust for America’s Health, this symposium focused…
September 8 & 9, 2021
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has caused many organizations to review how they can support older adults and their caregivers during emergencies. The unique…
August 19, 2021 3:00pm ET
Paid caregivers, family members, and other informal caregivers are the largest sources of support for older adults in this country. These important contributors to the…