#  Improving Health Outcomes Through Preventive Services for Older Asian Americans 

 



 ![Older adult at doctor's office](/sites/g/files/omnuum4891/files/ece/files/screen_shot_2023-09-15_at_1.57.26_pm.png)

 

 **Date:** Tuesday, October 24, 2023

 **Time:** 8:00am HT / 11:00am PT / 1:00pm CT / 2:00pm ET

 **Summary:** Join [Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations](http://aapcho.org/) (AAPCHO) and [National Center for Equitable Care for Elders](/) (NCECE) for a facilitated discussion on reducing health disparities in Asian American elders by effectively screening for conditions like diabetes and depression. Speakers will share insights on the impact of stigma, ageism, and level of trust in healthcare have on the ability to identify care needs and determine effective treatments.

 **Learning Objectives:**

- Describe factors that contribute to older Asian Americans experiencing lower rates of service utilization for physical and/or mental health conditions
- Explain the relationship between mental health and chronic conditions among Asian American elders
- Develop culturally responsive strategies for increasing patient trust and providing appropriate community referrals

 **View the recording** [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJc-56CGjT4)