Need or problem that you are seeking to address through the program*
Gap in leadership in aging services when the
number of people classified as elderly,
especially those living with Alzheimer's and
dementia, is quickly rising.
Overall program goal and its specific objectives.
Goal: Develop a leadership
and gerontological
education exchange
program for Mexican
American's.
Program Objectives:
1. Immerse participants
in the current culture of
Mexico in Mexico City.
2. Engage persons in
leadership training
focusing on action
learning and
personal leadership.
3. Educate
persons in the
foundations and
non-medical
approaches of
Alzheimer's and
dementia.
4. Expand a
participant's
possibilities to work
in Mexico within
aging services.
5. Educate participants
in an intercultural
approach to innovative
dementia care.
Measurable impact that the
program intends to have
Short-Term
1. Increase education
opportunities for Mexican
Americans in the field of
gerontology.
2. Increase bi-national
awareness of aging
services in Mexico and the
United States.
Long-Term
1. Increase the number
of people interested in
working with older
adults in Mexico.
2. Increase the quality of
dementia care in Mexico.
3. Strengthen the
relationship between
Mexico and the United
States from aging service
needs and practices.
Organization's Relationships Please describe your organization’s relationships, both formal and
informal, with other organizations working to meet the same needs or providing similar services.
NADSA
Explain how do you differ and/or complement from these other organizations.
Same
Different
LeadingAge
LeadingAge Leadership Academy
Merida
Institute 50+
Vive+
Program
Team/Collaboration*
Please provide the
names and contact
information of other
organizations and
partners for your
program. Identify the
role each will play.
Organizational Background* Provide a short paragraph that succinctly describes the organization´s (1)
history, (2) goals, and (3) key accomplishments.
Specific cities, towns and communities* Please list the specific
cities, towns and /or communities were the program operates