Advocating for Your Care: Putting Older Adults First
Learn how age-friendly health systems tailor care to your needs, improve outcomes, and discover ways to communicate with providers and advocate for yourself.
Discover what age-friendly healthcare means for you
Join Dr. Dawn Gerber, board-certified geriatric pharmacist, for an engaging presentation on age-friendly health systems designed to tailor your healthcare to meet your unique needs. Learn how these systems improve health outcomes and quality of life, and discover practical ways to actively participate in your care, communicate effectively with providers, and advocate for age-friendly practices that truly support what matters most to you.
Date: Monday, November 9, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Location: Foothills Library - Roadrunner Room
Presenter: , Pharm.D., BCGP, FASCP, Professor, ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ College of Pharmacy, Glendale
Registration: No registration or reservation required. For more information, please contact Lauren K. at 623-930-3842 or lkalt@glendaleaz.com.
The information presented in these lectures is provided for informational purposes only and is not for use in diagnosing any condition. The information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, care, or treatment. Always consult your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding any possible medical condition.
Community Health Lecture Series
The ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Community Health Lecture Series offers FREE monthly public lectures on health and medicine by ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ faculty.
To receive a monthly email about these health lectures, please send an email to azevents@midwestern.edu.
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