Aging & Care Giving Programs

Explore the many dimensions of aging.  We offer certificate programs, workshops and conferences on aging, care giving, aging friendly initiatives,  and professional development for the long care workforce.   Our programs are created collaboratively with partners who represent  a rich diversity of fields.  Programs on dementia and family care giving are regularly offered.  Life-long learners, students and midlife adults exploring careers, health care and elder care professionals, business owners and policy makers find our programs informative, practical, creative, and often, transformative

For more information about the programs listed here, or the opportunity to work in partnership for the development of educational activities that address special needs, contact Andrea Hansen, at 608.785.6509 or ahansen@uwlax.edu.

Human Services and Community Development
Gerontology and Long Term Care


Aging Matters Newsletter fall 2011

Aging Matters
Aging, Wellness, Long Term Care

Programs that focus on aging issues are offered regularly. In addition, programs are offered for professional and family caregivers, program administrators and policy makers as they grapple with the challenges of providing long term care.

Aging Matters Newsletter Fall 2011 (6 page PDF)

Printable Registration Form Fall 2011 (1 page PDF)


Aging and Caregiving Programs

Gerontology Certificate Program
Ongoing
Thank you for your interest in our Gerontology Certificate programs!
Our programs/workshops are commuter-only (on-site/in-person) programs and are not available online at this time.

Encore Careers: Working in the Next Stage
Ongoing Web sites to help you plan your Encore Career

Aging and Film
January 27, 2012

Pathways to Purpose: Exploring Potential in Later Life
Feb. 1, 2012 (free)

Drugs and Aging
March 23-24, 2012

Psychology of Aging
April 14 & 21, 2012


Special Discounts and Scholarships:
Students, senior citizens and members of the Coulee Region Long-Term Care Workforce Coalition can receive discounts on fees for select programs. Financial and respite care assistance is available to La Crosse county caregivers over the age of 60 or caring for someone over the age of 60, contact the Aging Unit at 608.785.9710. Scholarships are available for the Gerontology Certificate Program. Call 608.785.6508 or kdeschepper@uwlax.edu to request an application form.

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