Education
BHS, Physical Therapy, University of Missouri, 1967
MBA, Governors State University, 1989
MA, Education, Governors State University, 2002
Publications
Harden T, Sligar J. New Treatment for Chronic Skin Ulcers, Monitor (South Suburban Hospital, Hazel Crest, IL, Journal of Professional Services), 1984, 2(1). Sligar, J., Wojcik, R. Falls in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Risk Factors, Psychological Issues and Prevention Through Multidisciplinary Interventions, presented at the Joint Conference of the National Council on Aging and the American Society on Aging, March, 2003. Cited in Clinical Connections, Lifeline Systems, Inc., Framingham, MA, Summer, 2004.
Presentations
Wojcik, R., Sligar, J. The Failed Clincal Experience: A Model for School-Clinical Site Partnership for Remediation. Thirteenth Annual MHPE Summer Conference, Department of Medical Education, College of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, July 26, 2012. Wojcik, R., Sligar, J. Therapeutic Effects of Physical Activity for Persons with Cognitive Decline and Dementia: A Literature Review. Poster presented at the Exercise and Physical Activity in Aging Conference, Indianapolis, IN, July 29-30, 2010.
Sligar, J., Wojcik, R. Can Physical Activity Protect Against Cognitive Decline and Dementia? A Review of the Literature. Poster presented at the Exercise and Physical Activity in Aging Conference (ExPAAC), Indianapolis, IN, July 29-30, 2010.
Sligar, J. Breaking Away From Osteoporosis and Its Consequences. Joint meeting of the American Society on Aging and National Council on Aging, Chicago, IL, March 18, 2010.
Sligar J. Physical Therapy and Cognitive Decline. Multi-Disciplinary Program in Geriatrics for Non-Physicians, Naperville, IL, November 2, 2007.
Sligar, J. Physical Activity and Dementia: Preventive? Therapeutic? Career Conference, Methodist Hospital, Merrillville, IN, October 10, 2007.
Wojcik, R., Sligar, J. Physical Activity and Dementia: Preventive? Therapeutic? 15th Annual Alzheimer’s Association Dementia Care Conference, Chicago, IL, August 28, 2007.
Wojcik, R., Sligar, J. Slowing Cognitive Decline Through Physical Activity and Exercise, Joint Conference of the National Council on the Aging and the American Society on Aging, Chicago, IL, March 7, 2007. Sligar, J., Wojcik, R. Falls in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Risk Factors, Psychological Issues and Prevention Through Multidisciplinary Interventions, presented at the Joint Conference of the National Council on Aging and the American Society on Aging, March, 2003. Cited in Clinical Connections, Lifeline Systems, Inc., Framingham, MA, Summer, 2004.
Wojcik, R., Sligar, J. Functional Mobility Tests for Older Adults. Illinois Physical Therapy Association (IPTA) Fall Conference, Springfield, October 17, 2003
Sligar, J., Wojcik, R. The Older Adult: Communication and Education Issues. Illinois Physical Therapy Association (IPTA) Fall Conference, Springfield, October 17, 2003.
Sligar, J. An Exercise Program to Improve Motor Performance in Individuals with Alzheimer's Disease Living in Institutional Settings (platform presentation), PT 2003: Annual Conference and Exposition of the American Physical Therapy Association, Washington, DC, June 20, 2003. The Person With a Disability: Implications for Communication (presentation at Students in Communication Conference, October, 2000, Governors State University). Accepted for publication in conference proceedings.
Professional Memberships
American Physical Therapy Association and Sections: Acute Care, Geriatrics, Education, Clinical Electrophysiology and Wound Management American Society on Aging Chicago Area Clinical Educators Forum Advisory Board: Ivy Tech Physical Therapist Assistant Program
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