Objectives

After participating in this educational activity, attendees should be able to:

1| Analyze the various factors leading to social isolation and loneliness in the older adult population. 
2| Explain in a conversation about the risks of social isolation on the health of the geriatric population and their caregivers.
3| Describe ways of integrating compassionate caring practices into healthcare strategies for older patients and their teams.

Facilitator:
Ute Schmidt
Manager of Spiritual Services
Certified Spiritual Care Educator ACPE
Baystate Medical Center

Panelists:

Richard Conroy PA Medical Services
Cheri Mustain, MSW, Geriatric Outpatient Care, social work 
Caitlyn Waddell, MSN, RN, HNB-BC, GERO-BC

NameRoleFinancial Relationship DisclosuresDiscussion of
Unlabeled/Unapproved Uses of
Drugs/Devices in Presentation?
Ute SchmidtFacilitatorNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo
Richard ConroyPanelistsNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo
Cheri MustainPanelistsNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo
Caitlyn WaddellPanelistsNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo
Session date: 
03/09/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Location: 
Baystate Medical Center
759 Chestnut Street
Chestnut Conference Center 1 & 2 and Webinar
Springfield, MA 01199
United States
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Add to calendar: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC Contact Hours
  • 1.00 BCIPE Risk Management
  • 1.00 IPCE Credit Hour(s)
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Faculty List: 
Speaker(s)

Richard Conroy

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Cheri Mustain, LICSW

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Caitlyn Waddell, MSN, RN, HNB-BC, GERO-BC

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.