From a press release:
The Western North Carolina aging and environmental health conference will be held at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center, 455 Research Drive, Mills River, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm on May 20. The intended audience is individuals who serve older adults as resource providers or caretakers.Overview: Older adults can be particularly susceptible to the health effects of environmental issues. Yet, there are simple steps that can be taken to protect their health. The attendees of this free conference will learn about six different environmental issues which affect the elderly more than the general public and simple things older individuals can do to protect their health. The attendees will receive materials and training to be able to provide this information to those they serve.The environmental issues and speakers:· KNOW THE CODE! Outdoor Air Quality and Older Adults
Shannon Culpepper, MPA
Environmental Specialist, NC DENR Division of Air Quality· Overview of Asthma as a Disease State
Melinda Schular, BSBA, RCP, NDC, HHS, AE-C
Regional Clinical Supervisor, Regional Asthma Disease Management Program
Principal Investigator/Grant Administrator Mission Children’s Hospital· Heat Related Illness in Senior Populations
Jessica Trotman, Research Assistant, NC Division of Public Health· Radon in the Home
Phillip Gibson, MS
Radon Protection Section, NC Department of Health and Human Services· Open Burning
Keith Bamberger, MPA
Information and Communication Specialist; NC DENR Division of Air Quality· Why is it Important to Reduce Unnecessary Idling
Linda Giltz, AICP
Community Planner, Land of Sky Regional CouncilThe conference will cover environmental health issues as they relate specifically to older adults. Any individual who works with or serves older adults is welcome to attend and will learn more about environmental health issues in Western North Carolina and how to protect their health. Each session will provide attendees with the background to communicate effectively about the issues discussed. Attendees will receive an annotated PowerPoint to share with older adults or others. The conference details, including the schedule, speakers, and brief descriptions of the sessions, are found at:http://www.ncair.org/airaware/knowthecode/conference.shtml.The conference is FREE to attend, and individuals can register online at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/western-nc-aging-and-environmental-health-conference-asheville-tickets-16843938674If you have any questions please contact:Shannon Culpepper, NC Division of Air QualityPhone: (919) 707-8710orKeith Bamberger, NC Division of Air QualityPhone: 828-296-4500Conference partners Include:
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