1. UNM School of Medicine Senior Mentor Program January 14 th, 2005

2. Goals for Meeting Today Understand why the emphasis on caring for older adults Review the Senior Mentor Program Meet each other And answer any questions you might have

3. Geriatric Education at UNM Increased focus on –Older patients –Learning the role of providers other than physicians –Function & maintenance of health New initiatives supported through funding from the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation

4. Why Geriatrics? Fastest growing cohort - over 65 By 2020, 20% total population Old-old growing fastest By 2000, 5 million over 85 years old

5. Growth in Population Age 65 and Over

6. Data Gathering for Program Planning Focus groups with MDs in Roswell, Santa Fe and Las Cruses Needs assessment from field faculty who work with students from UNM

7. Months of Formal Geriatrics Training Medical Students

8. Geriatric Patients in Medical Practices Number of Practices Percent of Patients who are Geriatric Patients

9. Geriatrics: A primary care specialty Geriatrics is not a subspecialty. Geriatric care needs to be delivered by primary care physicians. William Hazzard

10. University of South Carolina Senior Mentor Program CBS News Clip

11. Goals of Senior Mentor Program Longitudinal experience Older adults as “professors” Relationship building Education & training for both

12. What Exactly Will We be Doing? Students completed 4 group sessions Individual student/mentor meetings –Every 1-2 months –2-3 hours each meeting –Covering specific topics Feedback on how it went

13. Planned Activities & Topics Meeting of mentors and students today Introduction of each other Scheduling follow-up time before you leave today Topics: Life History, How Stay Active, Perceptions of Healthcare System

14. Student Assignments Prepare for meetings Attend all sessions Submit assignments on-line Serve as an advocate (if appropriate) Enjoy

15. Mentor Assignments Attend orientation Meet at agreed times with your student Provide feedback to your student partner and us Allow student to follow you if your care needs change To want to learn more about healthy aging Desire to impact education of medical students

16. Program Commitment Confidentiality Respect for you, your home and your needs To listen to your feedback To tailor the program to assist you Provide you with outline and reading materials you may need

17. Benefits to UNM Help change “the system” Have an advocate Learn more about the latest in geriatrics at UNM Enjoy

18. Compassionate Physicians Providing Better Care for Patients Thanks for participating !