Stanford Medicine’s Longevity and Healthy Aging consortium had a wonderful annual celebration on 7/31/2024.
His Excellency Ratu Ilisoni Vuidreketi, Fiji’s Ambassador to the United States of America was the Chief Guest. Dr. Lloyd Minor, Dean of Stanford University School of Medicine was the keynote speaker.
During this event, many direct care workers who completed a non-degree program called Longevity, HEalthspan Aging, Dementia, and End-of-life CaRe (LEADER) Program received their completion certificates from the Ambassador.
The LEADER program is the first of its kind and provides training to direct care workers in their preferred language. The trainees acquire knowledge and skills to help them advance longevity and healthy aging and engage patients and families in their healthcare. Training is provided in small groups and there is a strong focus on acquisition of practical skills that will help them improve ther care they provide to the patients they serve.
Recognizing the service provided by Stanford Longevity and Healthy Aging Consortium to the Fijian community, the Hon. Ratu Ilisoni Vuidreketi gave an Award of Honor to Dr. Minor and Dr. Periyakoil.
