For healthcare professionals and caregivers serving older adults in rural areas: Access to healthcare and other supportive services are critical to maintaining good health as we age, yet older adults in rural areas often face access barriers. These challenges are not often covered in health professions education. The Conference goal is to identify and mitigate the challenges of providing health care in rural areas by increasing knowledge of population health data, treatment strategies, supports and services in order to encourage and build resilience in rural caregivers and professionals.

Speakers include:

• Nora Obrien-Suric, President/CEO, Health Foundation of Western and Central NY

• Karen Madden, Director, Center for Health Care Policy and Resource Development, NYS Department of Health

• Dale King, Owner, PSKC Crossfit - with discussion of the documentary Small Town Strong

• Ann Marie Cook, President/CEO, Lifespan of Greater Rochester

• Monica L. Ranaletta, DO, UR Medicine

• Susan Craine, LMSW, Lifespan of Greater Rochester