Age-Friendly Health Systems

Join us as we explore the Age-Friendly Health Systems (AFHS) model which focuses on delivering high quality, person-centered care through the 4Ms: Mentation, What Matters, Mobility and Medication. In these training sessions, we will examine evidence-based practices that positively impact our kupuna’s quality of life. Complete each training session in this free series to earn a continuing education certificate.

Participants in this module will:

1. Examine how dementia affects the brain and the senses

2. Recognize the importance of screening for depression among residents in long-term care

3. Describe the difference between POA for financial matters vs. health-related matters

4. Explore social determinants of health and the cost of social inequities

5. Identify risk factors for falls

6. Discuss how medications can be incorporated into an age-friendly health plan

7. Recognize the risks associated with taking pain medications and opioids

Healthcare personnel in the medical and dental fields and individuals who care for seniors.

Aida Wen, MD

Chad Kawakami, PharmD

James Pietsch, JD

Mapuana Taamu, CNA

Ritabelle Fernandes, MD

Robin Miyamoto, PsyD

Sara Tompskin, LCSW

Suzie Neufeldt, PT

Completion of all eight (8) videos in this module has been approved for 2.5 contact hours for nurses and social workers. To earn a continuing education certificate, individuals must register for the AFHS module, complete each training session in the AFHS module, and complete the HAH evaluation for the AFHS module.

Enduring material is valid through 06/01/2027: This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Oregon Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation for 2.5 contact hours. Approval is valid through 06/01/2027 (enduring activity). OCEAN ID #2024-20.

Enduring material is valid through 06/30/2025: This program is approved by the National Association of Social Workers - Hawaii Chapter (Approval HI62792023-118) for up to 2.5 Social Work continuing education contact hours.

State licensure boards have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses. Aida Wen, MD., is a stockholder with Pfizer, a publicly traded company. The relevant financial relationship has been mitigated. No relevant financial relationships were identified for any other individuals with the ability to control content of the activity.

Questions? Contact Lori Henning at lhenning@hah.org