Federally funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration, The University of New England's Geriatric Education Center (UNE-MGEC) serves the entire state of Maine. It is located on UNE’s Portland Campus and is part of the UNE Westbrook College of Health Professions.
As one of several Geriatric Education Centers (GECs) nationally, the center works to ensure that the needs of Maine’s older adults and their families are met by serving as an important resource to health care professionals, health professions students and faculty, and community organizations.
We forge partnerships between academic communities and provide faculty development opportunities. We educate the men and women working in the health care fields in best practice geriatrics. And we increase awareness of the resources available to older adults.
To learn more about the National Association of Geriatric Education Centers visit their website.
Asking the
Difficult Question
"Asking the Difficult Question" Series features three critical issues facing health professionals providing guidance and care for older adults. These include Elder Abuse, Advance Directives & Driving. DVDs highlighting these topics have been produced which will assist health professionals, health professions faculty & students to address these critical issues.
News
Presentation highlights Maine Geriatric Education Center study with MDI Island Hospital
Judith Metcalf presents at Maine Nursing Summit
Judith Metcalf interviewed in ‘Maine Seniors’ magazine
Disclaimer
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The University of New England operates under the assumption that community organizations and agencies conduct business within the guidelines of the law. The University expects communities and agencies to comply with all non-discriminating laws according to the Maine Human Rights Commission and reserves the right to refuse a listing that is not in compliance.