Est. 2016 - University of Washington. Committed to optimizing medication outcomes & promoting healthy aging via pharmacy education, research, and service
Plein Scholar Alex Kuo (PY3) presented a poster at the @ASCPharm 2021 Annual Meeting last weekend in San Diego showcasing results of her #PenPalProject, an #outreach event coordinated along with the @UW_Pharmacy Student Chapter of ASCP. Way to go Alex!
Plein Center Director @ShellyLGray was presented with the @ASCPharm 2021 George F. Archambault Award, a well-deserved honor showcasing a career of dedication and contribution to geriatric pharmacy. Congratulations, Shelly!
Congratulations to my mentor @ShellyLGray for receiving the 2021 George F. Archambault Award at #ASCP2021 in recognition of her incredible contributions to the field of geriatric pharmacy. Such a well-deserved honor! @ASCPharm@UW_Pharmacy@PleinCenterUW
Mark your calendars for October 1st:
The de Tornyay Center for Healthy Aging at the UW School of Nursing is hosting an "Ignite Aging Symposium."
Speakers will be presenting on health equity and healthy aging research.
RSVP here: https://t.co/MCnap5KJYR
Congratulations to all the #UWPharmacy2021 graduates, especially our #PleinCertificate recipients who are entering the profession as specialists in #geriatrics, trained to meet the needs of older adults. We are so proud of all you've achieved & are excited to call you colleagues!
In case you missed it ...
Our In Case You Missed It: Medication Update #PleinCenter Public Lecture is now available to watch online!
#UWSOP colleagues present hot-off-the-press topics as they relate to older adults: statins, supplements, & genetic testing
https://t.co/q1RTTKhiuD
Aducanumab has received accelerated approval from the FDA for the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease, despite skepticism from some experts. It's been 18 years since the FDA has approved a new Alzheimer's Disease treatment.
https://t.co/Uzga4wecWa
Ideas to connect with the older people in your life during COVID-19:
💌 Send a weekly postcard
📲 Facetime during dinner or family time
📚 Check out books they enjoy
🎨 Make sure they have the resources for activities they enjoy https://t.co/fM6mgQJcjM
Today marks the start of #FallsPreventionAwarenessWeek Check out the many resources from #NCOA for both older adults and professionals, including this Falls Free CheckUp! (They also have a webinar available for professionals with tools and resources to help spread awareness!)
Help older adults live without fear of falling. Celebrate Falls Prevention Awareness Week by sharing our #FallsFree CheckUp, a new resource for reducing fall risk. https://t.co/4cEaq4kQw8
Statins prevent heart attacks and strokes -- no question. But whether the drugs prevent first events in older patients is far less clear. https://t.co/49s3iHQazr