What Matters Most: Advancing Person-Centered Care Through Shared and Ethical Health Care Decisions



📅 August 27 – 28, 2026
⏰ 8am - 4pm
📍 CU Anschutz Health Sciences Building
As we age, healthcare decisions can become increasingly complex. Whether considering treatment options, surgery, or future living arrangements, there is often no single “right” choice and the best path is the one that fits the preferences of the patient.
Shared decision-making brings together patients, family members, caregivers, and healthcare providers to make choices that reflect an individual’s goals, values, and preferences. This may include discussions about quality of life, independence, risks and benefits of treatments, caregiving needs, and future planning.
These conversations go beyond medical options to focus on what matters most to each individual patient. By working together, older adults can make informed decisions and feel confident that their care aligns with what is most important to them.
🗓️ Day 1: August 27, 8am - 4pm | For community, researchers, clinicians, and more!
🗓️ Day 2: August 28, 9am - 1pm | Half-day workshop for researchers, clinicians, and service providers



In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Medical Education Resources (MER) and CU Anschutz Multidisciplinary Center on Aging, Division of Geriatrics, VA Eastern. MER is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physician Credit
Medical Education Resources designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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