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Diversity in Aging Symposium

March 20, 2020, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

____THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. We look forward to your participation in the future!____

Please join us for the inaugural Diversity in Aging Symposium focused on Eldercare: Diverse Perspectives and Diverse Needs.

The symposium will highlight issues related to caregiving for and with older adults from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. Speakers will highlight traditions and beliefs around caregiving, as well as pragmatic aspects of giving and receiving care through a specific cultural lens. There will be an opportunity for an interactive discussion with the speakers.

Featuring:
Geni Eng, Gillings School of Global Public Health
Carolina Avary, Piedmont Health
Chasity Hunt, Carolina Compassion Care in Lumberton
Linda Kim, Evergreen Adult Day Care
Representatives from the Marian Cheek Jackson Center
 
SPONSORED BY:
UNC Partnerships in Aging Program
in collaboration with:
The UNC School of Nursing
The UNC School of Social Work
The Gillings School of Global Public Health
The Department of Allied Health Sciences, School of Medicine

Details

Date:
March 20, 2020
Time:
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
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