UOG Guam/Micronesia Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program

07/03/2024

07/01/2024

Hafa Adai,

Join us on Friday, January 12th for a CNA workshop on the Positive Approach to Care™ Normal Aging vs Not Normal Aging.

Learn how to properly take care of individuals with dementia and receive a certificate for completing the course.

This workshop will be from 9am-12pm at the University of Guam Margaret Perez Hattori-Uchima School of Health in room 145 (first floor).

Please see attached flyer for more information.

22/11/2023

Has your loved one been experiencing unusual forgetfulness? Join us for our next in-person family caregiver session and learn about memory loss and confusion in the elderly.

This session will be happening on Friday, December 1st, at 6:30pm at the Margaret Perez Hattori-Uchima School of Health.

All are invited to attend. Call or email us to reserve your spot today!

Please see attached flyer for more details.

15/11/2023

Hafa Adai,

The Guam/Micronesia Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program is accepting applications for our Certified Nursing Assistant Program (Cohort 12).

Deadline to submit applications will be Thursday, November 30, 2023 by 5pm.

Give us a call at 735-0109/2650 for more information, or email us at uog.gwep@triton.uog.edu to receive an application.

Please share the attached flyer with anyone who may be interested.

Thank you!

28/09/2023

Two in-person sessions about basic estate planning, advanced medical directives and other related basic legal services for senior citizens 55 and older will be offered at the University of Guam in October.

The sessions are being offered for free under a partnership between the Margaret Perez Hattori-Uchima School of Health’s Guam-Micronesia Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) and the Elder Justice Center, a program under the Public Defender Service Corporation’s Civil Law Center.

This session will be held:

6:30 p.m. on Monday, October 9
10 a.m. on Saturday, October 14

Room 145, First floor, Margaret Perez Hattori-Uchima School of Health Building

For more information, or to reserve a seat, contact:
The Guam-Micronesia Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP)
Email: uog.gwep@triton.uog.edu or
Phone: 671-735-0109 to reserve your spot.

20/09/2023

The Guam/Micronesia Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program is pleased to offer hands-on guidance and training for those looking to enhance their skills and be more confident in caring for their loved ones.

On September 26 and 28, individuals who reserved their slot will be given the opportunity to practice taking vital signs (blood pressure, oxygen levels, pulse, and respiration).

Morning sessions will be from 9am-11:45am and afternoon sessions will be from 12:45pm-4:30pm for both days.

Call or email us to reserve your spot today!

31/08/2023

Join us on Saturday, September 16, for another family caregiver session where our presenter Mrs. Veronica Alave, MSN/ED, CDS, RN, will be presenting on how to manage chronic illnesses and the importance of monitoring your loved one's vital signs (blood pressure, respiration, pulse, and oxygen levels).

This in-person session will begin at 9am and will take place at the University of Guam Margaret Perez Hattori-Uchima School of Health in room 131.

Limited seating is available, email us or call to reserve your spot today!

31/08/2023

The Guam/Micronesia Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program is pleased to offer hands-on guidance and training for those looking to enhance their skills and be more confident in caring for their loved ones.

On September 12 and 14, individuals that reserved their slot will be given the opportunity to practice modified bed bath with our instructors.

Morning sessions will be from 9am-11:45am and afternoon sessions will be from 12:45pm-4:30pm for both days.

Call or email us to reserve your spot today!

18/08/2023

We have another IN-PERSON session happening next month with Ms. Marissa Anderson, BSN, RN, where she will be discussing ways to prevent falls and when we should seek guidance from our health provider.

Call or email to reserve your spot. Please see the flyer below for more information!

We hope to see you all there!

04/08/2023

The Guam/Micronesia Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program is pleased to offer hands-on guidance and training for those looking to improve their caregiver skills.

On August 22 and 24, individuals that reserved their slot will be given the opportunity to practice both wound dressing and bed-to-wheelchair transfer.

Morning sessions will be from 9am-12pm and afternoon sessions will be from 2pm-5pm for both days.

Call or email to reserve your 30-minute time slot today!

03/08/2023

Join us for the third session of our "Family Caregiver Series" where our presenters will focus on caregiver safety: repositioning/lifting body mechanics and safe shower and bed bath practices.

This in-person session will be on Saturday, August 19 @ 9:00am, and will take place at the University of Guam Margaret Perez Hattori-Uchima School of Health, in room 145.

Limited seating is available, reserve your spot today!

09/05/2023

📣FREE CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS!

In-Person session on Understanding the Dynamics of Care Fatigue presented by Dr. Ana Joy Mendez.

Due to limited seats available, please contact us TODAY to reserve your slot!

24/03/2023

📣 G/M GWEP IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT PROGRAM!

Email at uog.gwep@triton.uog.edu for an application and list of required documents!

Feel free to share this flyer with everyone you know!
Help us spread the word as our island continues to have a NEED for more Certified Nursing Assistants to assist in the hospitals and clinics🏥