Wyoming Center on Aging

SHOW YOUR SUPPoRT FOR WYCOA!

Did you know WyCOA is funded in large part from Federal funds? WyCOA is funded in large part through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and a portion of our funds are up for reauthorization!

Please consider reaching out to your Federal legislators to share how WYCOA has supported and impacted you!

The following WyCOA programs are supported by Federal funds:

Wyoming Dementia Together Caregiver Network
UW ECHO in Geriatrics
Healthy U; Healthy U for Diabetes; Cancer: Thriving and Surviving
Geriatrics clinical training for students and health professions trainees
Caregiver Support Services

You can call each elected official daily to share how you have been impacted by WyCOA activities funded by the HRSA Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. Calls are tracked and elected officials get a daily report of the most called on topics. The more we call the more powerful we are!

Contact Information:

Senator John Barrasso: DC Office: 202-224-6441. Cheyenne Office: 307-772-2451

Senator Cynthia Lummis: DC Office: 202-224-3424. Cheyenne Office: 307-772-2477

Representative Harriet Hageman: DC Office: (202) 225-2311. Cheyenne Office: (307) 772-2595

Plan Your Message:

Introduce yourself including name, address, state, and zip code.
Say: “I am calling about the importance of Title VII Geriatrics health professional programs, specially the GWEP Program.
Briefly state your position and experience on how the GWEP/WyCOA has impacted your life. BE SPECIFIC! For ex: “Please vote to reauthorize and maintain funding for the GWEP to ensure access to a well-trained workforce and appropriate care for older adults in rural WY.”
Thank them

THANK YOU for your support of WyCOA!

Older adults in Wyoming are independent, wise, resilient, and play important roles in communities across the state.

The University of Wyoming Center on Aging values older adults and works every day to support these neighbors, friends, and family. Through a broad range of programs and resources, the team of professionals at the Wyoming Center on Aging or WyCOA is working to optimize the health and wellbeing of Wyoming's older residents through innovative collaborations around chronic disease management, dementia support, and family and healthcare provider education. WyCOA works collaboratively with the aging network across Wyoming to responds to the needs of older Wyoming residents while honoring the legacy of our elders.

Age-Friendly Health Systems: The Wyoming Center on Aging employs an Age-Friendly approach. The 4M's of Age-Friendly Care (i.e., What Matters to Older Adults, Medications, Mentation, and Mobility) are integrated throughout service provision, workforce training, clinical research, and program evaluation. Learn more about Age-Friendly and our efforts!

Contact WyCOA to help find the right program for you!

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Visit the Healthier Wyoming Heart Disease website to learn more!

Upcoming Events and News!

Wyoming Dementia Together

A community of experienced professionals who partner with caregivers to provide confidential education and support free of cost to those whose loved ones are living with dementia. Be sure to check out the Wyoming Dementia Together ONCE AGAIN YouTube Channel!

UW ECHO in Geriatrics: Case Consultation, Networking and FREE CME/CE's

Healthcare professionals and students throughout the region have the opportunity to receive best-practice recommendations for consideration in management of older adults to a network of colleagues as well as a specialist care team. Each ECHO will also feature a brief community discussion on a variety of important topics related to geriatrics. Schedule your case consultation today!

Healthy U

Healthy U is a workshop for people with chronic health conditions, their friends, family, and caregivers. Over the course of six weeks, Healthy U participants learn valuable skills to help them take control of their condition and live happier, healthier lives. Become a Healthy U Workshop Leader and bring Healthy U to your area! Learn more or find a program near you!

Dementia Care Certificate: Register now!

The Dementia Care Certificate is designed for formal and informal direct care providers of older adults across care settings. The goal of the certificate is to increase knowledge of dementia and to enhance confidence in caring for people with dementia. It is a self-paced program with all content, quizzes, and evaluations provided online.

Toolkits and Products

Free new toolkits and products for download include: The Age-Friendly and Dementia-Friendly Care Preceptor Toolkit, Rural Community Linkage Toolkit, Geriatrics Career Resources Collection, Student Success Resource Guide for Students, and more! See which product can help support YOUR work!