Cristina Hendrix, associate professor, recently presented a poster entitled "The Development and Implementation of the Duke Elder Family/Caregiver Training (DEFT) Program" at the Presidential Poster Session of the 2019 Annual  Scientific Meeting of the American Geriatrics Society.

Posters in this session featured the most highly rated abstracts reviewed by the American Geriatrics Society Research Committee.

The American Geriatrics Society is a nationwide, not-for-profit society of geriatrics healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the health, independence, and quality of life of older people. It provides leadership to healthcare professionals, policymakers, and the public by implementing and advocating for programs in patient care, research, professional and public education, and public policy.