Elder Education Institute

 
​ Comprehensive Health Care Requires Aging Informed Practice

Why Our Work Is Important

In 2024, 4 million adults turned 65 in the U.S. That’s nearly 11,000 people per day. With the miracle of longevity, these numbers will continue to grow, and by 2053, 23% of the population of the United States will be 65 and older.

Despite the ever growing need, there is a deficit of professionals trained to work with the specific needs of older adults, especially their mental health needs, which are unique from those of younger adults. This shortage of professionals with the specialized training required to ensure caring guidance and treatment for older adults’ mental health concerns not only negatively impacts those who are currently older but will reverberate into the future, impacting generations to come. 

The Elder Education Institute’s mission is to stay abreast of the unique concerns of this growing population and to provide cutting edge education that prepares professionals to help our elders age with skilled support and dignity.​

The Elder Education Institute is proud to be at the forefront of the effort to fill the gap in educational opportunities for professionals who choose to work with our elders.  Our commitment through our programs and workshops is to increase the number of trained professionals in the field of elder mental health care and to revive and promote a culture where older adults can age with skilled support, dignity and grace. 

The Elder Education Institute is a self-sustaining program within Sound Generation’s Assistance Services Department. All proceeds from our workshops and programs make the Institute possible. ​

​Our professional level, CEU granting trainings are 3-24 hours in duration and are offered on the Zoom platform. Taught by experts in the field of geriatrics, our workshops are geared toward mental health professionals but we welcome all clinicians, health professionals and service providers who work with older adults.

The Elder Education Institute is accredited by the following organizations. EEI is a Corporate Partner with The Aging Life Care Association.

• Elder Education Institute at Sound Generations is approved by the National Academy of Certified Care Managers (NACCM) as a continuing education provider, #25-914EEISG.
• Elder Education Institute at Sound Generations is approved by the Washington Mental Health Counselors Association (WMHCA) as a continuing education provider, # 1712
• Elder Education Institute at Sound Generations is approved by the Washington Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers as a continuing education provider, # 1975-517. These CEUs may be applicable in other states. Please check with your local licensing board to ascertain if they will be accepted in your location.

The Elder Education Institute is designed and managed by Program Manager, Alison Laird Craig. Sabrina Jones, MSW, Director of Assistance Services at Sound Generations, oversees the program. Alison can be reached at alisonc@soundgenerations.org. ​If you have questions, suggestions or would like to teach a workshop, please reach out to her.