AGING IN PLACE: LIVING WELL IN THE COMMUNITY
NYS Senator Liz Krueger’s 2022 Virtual Roundtable for Boomers and Seniors
“Aging in Place: Living Well in the Community”
Session I “Good Medical Care As We Age”
The majority of older people want to age in place, which is possible with the right support and planning. This multi-part roundtable series will bring together experts and thought leaders to help us understand some of the vital components needed to age well in the community.
Session I will focus on “Good Medical Care as We Age”. The Roundtable discussion will provide an overview of quality primary care for older adults. Presenters will offer information about what we should expect from our primary care physician regarding our care and the medications we take.
The January 13th Roundtable will feature Carla Perissinotto, MD MHS, Medical Director, Care at Home, University of California, San Francisco, and Matthew E. Growdon, MD, MPH, Division of Geriatrics, University of California San Francisco.
You will have the option of joining the event online through Zoom, a webinar hosting service.
You will also have the option to view the event online through Facebook. Please note that you do not need a Facebook account or profile to view the event through Facebook.
If you do not have access to a computer, tablet, or other electronic device,you can listen in by telephone.
**Once you register for the event, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom and Facebook links, and the call-in information.**
The event will feature a question and answer session with Drs. Perissinotto and Growdon. If you have questions about what good medical care should look like as you age, or want to know more about speaking to your doctor about your care and your medications, then you should attend the January 13th Virtual Roundtable discussion. Attendees will be able to submit questions through Zoom and Facebook during the event but are strongly encouraged to submit them in advance.
Please let us know if you plan to attend [this evening’s] Virtual Roundtable by registering at https://tinyurl.com/seniorroundtable1-13-22.