Title
Staying Happy & Healthy Along Life's Journey
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Publication Date
1-1-2014
Community Partner
Journey's Way, Resources & Programs for People 55+, A Division of Intercommunity Action, Inc.
Community Preceptors
Rebecca Kochman, MSW, Contance Voight, Ashley Harker
Academic Preceptors
Oliver Bullock, DO, Ronald Allen, MHA
City
Philadelphia, PA
Keywords
Elder Health & Senior Quality of Life, Health Communication, Heart Disease & Stroke, Oral Health, Physical Activity & Fitness
Disciplines
Community Health and Preventive Medicine | Public Health Education and Promotion
Recommended Citation
Johnson, Kelly and Najarian, Shaun, "Staying Happy & Healthy Along Life's Journey" (2014). Bridging the Gaps Posters 2014. 29.
https://digitalcommons.pcom.edu/bridging_gaps2014/29
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Project Summary
At Journey’s Way, BTG interns created and presented weekly wellness seminars on:
Strategies & Observations
Personal Statements
"This internship experience helped me realize the type of medicine I want to practice as a physician. More recent experiences including my internship at Journey's Way seem to be guiding me to a career incorporating/orchestrating long-term care for patients. Lessons learned from the participants were truly invaluable as they helped me identify critical aspects of end-of-life care I ought to be more attuned to if I am to promote a better quality of life for my future patients. - Shaun Najarian
"Interning at Journey's Way was a priceless learning experience that drastically changed the way I view the aging population. Before, I did not fully comprehend the challenges seniors face with access to healthcare, housing, food, and other resources. I now have a better understanding of their lives, their challenges, and how I can shape my healthcare practice to meet the needs of older people. I learned spending a little extra time to listen to someone's story, offer advice, or help someone with a simple task can mean the world – and builds trust and respect in relationships. BTG far surpassed my expectations; I gained more than I have given. The meaningful relationships with participants and staff will forever have an impact on who I am as an individual and who I will be as an advocate for my patients." - Kelly Johnson