UGEC Age-Friendly ECHO - Benefits of Exercise and Physical Therapy for Older Adults with Dementia

Nina Caplan, Mallory Capron, Caitlin Fitzgerald, Raina Taylor, and Justin Walker, Physical Therapy Interns, are part of the Associated Health Training (AHT) program at the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System. AHT programs are supported by the Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC) network, which serve as a leader in geriatric-/gerontology-specific interprofessional education. Trainees in nursing, pharmacy, psychology, social work, audiology, physical therapy, occupational therapy and many others health professions participate in a variety of educational and clinical activities. Within VA Health Systems around the country, GRECCS train allied health providers to provide patient-directed, team-based care for older adults.