Susan
Switzer,
MA, CIHWC
Project Coordinator
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Susan Switzer, MA, CIHWC, is the project coordinator for the University of Wisconsin Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education IPE Healthy Aging Initiative as funded through the Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD 2.0) Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Disease grant. Susan holds a Master of Communication degree and has experience as an educator, health and wellness coach, Feldenkrais practitioner, journalist, editor, actor, and stage director.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
As the global population ages, the number of people living with dementia (PLwD) is rising rapidly, placing increasing demands on healthcare systems. Yet, traditional health sciences curricula often lack sufficient focus on brain health, caregiver support, and interprofessional collaboration. The Healthy Aging Initiative (HAI) was developed to address these gaps and prepare interprofessional students to meet the complex needs of older adults through collaborative, person-centered care. This Lightning Talk will describe the development and implementation of the HAI curriculum, which includes…
Description of the Lightning Talk: This Lightning Talk will describe how facilitators are trained for roles in the UW Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education (UW CIPE) Healthy Aging Initiative (HAI) to enhance collaborative practice among healthcare learners. The HAI prepares learners for real-world interprofessional collaboration by delivering three virtual programs focused on developing interprofessional competencies in learners, specifically in the context of healthy aging. This Talk will highlight best practice training methodologies and the role of facilitation in fostering…