Events from the aging community.
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5 - 6
Indianapolis,IN |
| Start Date : |
2/5/2008 |
| End Date : |
2/6/2008 |
| Location : |
Adam's Mark Hotel |
| City : |
Indianapolis |
| State : |
IN |
| Contact Person : |
Emily Larimer |
| Email : |
elarimer@iaaaa.org |
| Phone : |
(317) 818-0702 ext:207 |
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| Description |
| The Indiana Collaborative Conference on Aging (ICCA) is an effort that seeks to create dialogue and enhance relationships between the professionals who serve older Hoosiers. Keynote speakers include Judy O'Bannon, Former First Lady of Indiana and Honorary Chairperson of ICCA; Jeff Taylor, Founder of Monster.com and Eons.com; Paul Peterson, Aging Advocate, Author, and former child actor; and Anne Ryder, Indianapolis Media Personality.
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6
New York,NY |
| Start Date : |
2/6/2008 9:00 AM |
| End Date : |
2/6/2008 5:00 PM |
| Location : |
PLI New York Center, 810 Seventh Avenue at 53rd Street (21st floor), New York, New York 10019 |
| City : |
New York |
| State : |
NY |
| Contact Person : |
Stephen Sullivan |
| Email : |
ssullivan@pli.edu |
| Phone : |
(212) 824-5745 |
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| Description |
| This annual Institute will provide elder law attorneys with an update on new developments and analysis of current issues in this fast-changing field. |
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20
Berkeley,CA |
| Start Date : |
2/20/2008 1:00 PM |
| End Date : |
2/20/2008 2:30 PM |
| Location : |
Online |
| City : |
Berkeley |
| State : |
CA |
| Contact Person : |
Kristin or Bodiford or teresa Dal Santo |
| Email : |
conference@agingfriendly.org |
| Phone : |
(510) 642-3285 |
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| Description |
| If you are interested in learning what you can do to make communities more aging-friendly this conference is for you. There will be opportunities to share best practices and engage with others to support innovation and creative problem solving.
The format of the conference will enable attendees to participate in networking and relationship-building opportunities that transform the meeting, allowing people to connect and tap into the collective knowledge of the group. In addition, attendees may post questions and interact with the presenter and each other inside the presenter's virtual conference room.
A "Collaboration Café" will provide a forum for structured networking and breakout group collaborations on attendee-defined topics. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with each other to support innovation and creative problem solving.
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20 - 23
St. Petersburg,FL |
| Start Date : |
2/20/2008 7:00 AM |
| End Date : |
2/23/2008 1:30 PM |
| Location : |
Hilton |
| City : |
St. Petersburg |
| State : |
FL |
| Contact Person : |
William Mann or Elena Casson |
| Email : |
icadi@phhp.ufl.edu |
| Phone : |
(352) 273-6126 |
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| Description |
| The International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence (ICADI) will focus on approaches to support people as they age in maintaining independence in daily living at home, at work and in the community.
There will be 8 different tracks that will be focused on: Housing and Livable Communities, Injury Prevention, Robotics, Smart Homes, Telehealth, Assistive Technology, and Work and Aging. |
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21 - 23
St. Petersburg,FL |
| Start Date : |
2/21/2008 9:00 AM |
| End Date : |
2/23/2008 3:00 PM |
| Location : |
Hilton St. Petersburg, 333 First Street South |
| City : |
St. Petersburg |
| State : |
FL |
| Contact Person : |
Todd Fraser |
| Email : |
icadi@phhp.ufl.edu |
| Phone : |
(352) 273-6099 |
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| Description |
| The International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence (ICADI) will focus on approaches to support people as they age in maintaining independence in daily living at home, at work and in the community. |
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27
Berkeley,CA |
| Start Date : |
2/27/2008 1:00 PM |
| End Date : |
2/27/2008 2:30 PM |
| Location : |
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| City : |
Berkeley |
| State : |
CA |
| Contact Person : |
Kristin or Bodiford or teresa Dal Santo |
| Email : |
conference@agingfriendly.org |
| Phone : |
(510) 642-3285 |
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| Description |
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If you are interested in learning what you can do to make communities more aging-friendly this conference is for you. There will be opportunities to share best practices and engage with others to support innovation and creative problem solving.
The format of the conference will enable attendees to participate in networking and relationship-building opportunities that transform the meeting, allowing people to connect and tap into the collective knowledge of the group. In addition, attendees may post questions and interact with the presenter and each other inside the presenter's virtual conference room.
A "Collaboration Café" will provide a forum for structured networking and breakout group collaborations on attendee-defined topics. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with each other to support innovation and creative problem solving.
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Event |
5
Berkeley,CA |
| Start Date : |
3/5/2008 1:00 PM |
| End Date : |
3/5/2008 2:30 PM |
| Location : |
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| City : |
Berkeley |
| State : |
CA |
| Contact Person : |
Kristin or Bodiford or Teresa Dal Santo |
| Email : |
conference@agingfriendly.org |
| Phone : |
(510) 642-3285 |
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| Description |
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If you are interested in learning what you can do to make communities more aging-friendly this conference is for you. There will be opportunities to share best practices and engage with others to support innovation and creative problem solving.
The format of the conference will enable attendees to participate in networking and relationship-building opportunities that transform the meeting, allowing people to connect and tap into the collective knowledge of the group. In addition, attendees may post questions and interact with the presenter and each other inside the presenter's virtual conference room.
A "Collaboration Café" will provide a forum for structured networking and breakout group collaborations on attendee-defined topics. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with each other to support innovation and creative problem solving.
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6 - 7
Washington,DC |
| Start Date : |
3/6/2008 9:30 AM |
| End Date : |
3/7/2008 3:00 PM |
| Location : |
Doubletree Hotel |
| City : |
Washington |
| State : |
DC |
| Contact Person : |
Gloria George-Angel |
| Email : |
ggeorgeangel@mentalhealthamerica.net |
| Phone : |
(703) 797-2582 |
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| Description |
| Over two days, patient and consumer advocates, decision makers, regulators and other key stakeholders
in evidence-based health care will hear from expert panelists about activities/strategies that promote
patient/consumer inclusion in designing and prioritizing research, reviewing evidence, and contributing
to its translation, dissemination, implementation, and evaluation. |
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10 - 12
San Jose,CA |
| Start Date : |
3/10/2008 12:00 AM |
| End Date : |
3/12/2008 12:00 PM |
| Location : |
Wyndham Hotel San Jose |
| City : |
San Jose |
| State : |
CA |
| Contact Person : |
Julie Schoen, SMP Program Director |
| Email : |
jschoen@coaoc.org |
| Phone : |
(714) 560-0309 |
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| Description |
| A three-day conference focusing on Medicare/Medi-Cal Fraud and Abuse and all substantive issues pertaining to HICAPs (SHIPs). |
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19
Various,DC |
| Start Date : |
3/19/2008 1:00 PM |
| End Date : |
3/19/2008 3:30 PM |
| Location : |
Various |
| City : |
Various |
| State : |
DC |
| Contact Person : |
Rick Greene |
| Email : |
rick.greene@aoa.gov |
| Phone : |
(202) 357-3586 |
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| Description |
| This broadcast will feature rural family caregivers and experts who will discuss new programs that can benefit rural family caregivers. More information is found at the website above including faculty, downlink sites, and information on how to view the broadcast via computer or listen to it via the telephone. |
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26 - 30
Washington,DC |
| Start Date : |
3/26/2008 9:00 AM |
| End Date : |
3/30/2008 2:00 PM |
| Location : |
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel and the Omni Shoreham Hotel |
| City : |
Washington |
| State : |
DC |
| Contact Person : |
Customer Service |
| Email : |
registrar@asaging.org |
| Phone : |
(415) 974-9675 |
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| Description |
| The nation's two largest professional associations in aging -- the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and the American Society on Aging (ASA) -- are collaborating again to offer the most dynamic educational conference and networking opportunity in North America for professionals in the field of aging.
This not-to-be-missed conference will feature sessions covering a diverse range of topics in aging. We will showcase innovative programs, foster policy discussion and advocacy, and share cutting-edge research findings.
More than 3,500 ASA and NCOA members and other professionals will come to Washington, DC to network with colleagues and attend sessions.
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Event |
11
New York,NY |
| Start Date : |
4/11/2008 8:00 AM |
| End Date : |
4/11/2008 1:00 PM |
| Location : |
Lighthouse Executive Conference Center, 111 East 59 Street |
| City : |
New York |
| State : |
NY |
| Contact Person : |
Carol Steinberg |
| Email : |
afapr@aol.com |
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| Description |
| This groundbreaking conference includes medical updates, firsthand accounts from families, latest clinical trials and innovative new program. It is designed for doctors, other healthcare professionals and caregivers. |
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15 - 18
San Jose,CA |
| Start Date : |
4/15/2008 |
| End Date : |
4/18/2008 |
| Location : |
Wyndham Hotel in San Jose |
| City : |
San Jose |
| State : |
CA |
| Email : |
c4a@pacbell.net |
| Phone : |
(916) 443-2800 |
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| Description |
| 11th Annual Coordinated Leadership Conference "No Time Like The Present: Strengthening Alliances"
Sessions Will Include
Impact of the State Budget Crisis
Forming Local Alliances
Reaching Out To Unlikely Partners
Creating An Effective Advocacy Program
The conference is being held at the Wyndham Hotel in San Jose, 1350 North First St. San Jose, California at a special hotel rate of $110. For reservations,
call 408-453-6200 and refer to C4A.
Scholarships
Limited scholarships are available through C4A, and the State Independent Living Council (SILC).
A Joint Aging and Disability Conference
California Department of Aging
California Department of Rehabilitation
State Independent Living Council
California Commission on Aging
California Senior Legislature
California Association of Area Agencies on Aging
For up to date information please visit:
http://www.c4a.info/2007EventsHP.html
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16
Washington,DC |
| Start Date : |
4/16/2008 1:30 PM |
| End Date : |
4/16/2008 4:00 PM |
| Location : |
Teleconference |
| City : |
Washington |
| State : |
DC |
| Contact Person : |
Kristen Baker |
| Email : |
kbaker@hospicefoundation.org |
| Phone : |
(202) 638-5419 ext:8008543402 |
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| Description |
| HFA's 2008 Teleconference will focus on the experience of grieving children and adolescents and the ways that all hospice professionals, educators and counselors, parents, social workers, physicians, grief counselors, funeral directors, and clergy can best support these populations as they cope with loss and grief. The program and accompanying book written by child and adolescent grief experts will examine the newest theories and practices, and as always, will combine academic research with hands-on ideas for use in hospice support groups and other settings.
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16
WALTHAM,MA |
| Start Date : |
4/16/2008 7:30 AM |
| End Date : |
4/16/2008 1:30 PM |
| Location : |
JF&CS HEADQUARTERS, 1430 MAIN STREET |
| City : |
WALTHAM |
| State : |
MA |
| Contact Person : |
SEYMOUR FRIEDLAND, PHD |
| Email : |
symposium@jfcsboston.org |
| Phone : |
(781) 693-5051 |
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| Description |
| ADVANCES IN CARE FOR COMMUNITY-BASED ELDERS. APPROACHES TO MANAGING ILLNESS.
DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE SYSTEMS OF CARE. |
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17 - 18
Lincolnshire,IL |
| Start Date : |
4/17/2008 8:30 AM |
| End Date : |
4/18/2008 1:45 PM |
| Location : |
Lincolnshire Marriott Resort |
| City : |
Lincolnshire |
| State : |
IL |
| Contact Person : |
Maureen Squires |
| Email : |
MAUREEN.SQUIRES@illinois.gov |
| Phone : |
(217) 785-8683 |
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| Description |
| The Mental Health and Aging Conference is now in its 8th year and has become a vital link to individuals who constantly address the issues of aging and mental health. |
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18
Great Mills,MD |
| Start Date : |
4/18/2008 9:00 AM |
| End Date : |
4/18/2008 5:00 PM |
| Location : |
Loffler Senior Center - 21905 Chancellors Run Rsd |
| City : |
Great Mills |
| State : |
MD |
| Contact Person : |
Wherry Woolridge |
| Email : |
sherrie.woolridge@co,saint-marys.md.us |
| Phone : |
(301) 475-4200 ext:1073 |
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| Description |
| This annual conference provides information and support for caregivers |
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28 - 30
Grantville,PA |
| Start Date : |
4/28/2008 9:00 AM |
| End Date : |
4/30/2008 3:00 PM |
| Location : |
Holiday Inn Harrisburg/Hershey |
| City : |
Grantville |
| State : |
PA |
| Contact Person : |
Janet Neidig |
| Email : |
janet@p4a.org |
| Phone : |
(717) 541-4217 |
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| Description |
| Educational workshops and networking opportunities with a focus on issues impacting care managment in the 21st century. |
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30
Warwick,RI |
| Start Date : |
4/30/2008 8:30 AM |
| End Date : |
4/30/2008 12:00 PM |
| Location : |
Warwick Mall Carousel Food Court |
| City : |
Warwick |
| State : |
RI |
| Contact Person : |
Donna Slemon |
| Email : |
donnas@dea.state.ri.us |
| Phone : |
(401) 462-0501 |
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| Description |
| This event brings together representatives of the state's senior centers to celebrate the beginning of Older Americans Month. The state's 2008 Older Americans Month Governor's proclamation is read and the 2008 Older Americans Month poster is unveiled. The RI Governor's Advisory Commission on Aging serves refreshments. |
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1
Pittsburgh & Bellevue,PA |
| Start Date : |
5/1/2008 10:45 AM |
| End Date : |
5/1/2008 1:45 PM |
| Location : |
Multiple Sites |
| City : |
Pittsburgh & Bellevue |
| State : |
PA |
| Contact Person : |
Maureen Huff |
| Email : |
mhuff@lsswpa.org |
| Phone : |
(412) 734-9330 |
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| Description |
| Luncheons at various sites to kick off the celebration of Older Americans Month. |
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Wilmington,DE |
| Start Date : |
5/1/2008 11:00 AM |
| End Date : |
5/1/2008 12:00 PM |
| Location : |
St. Anthony's Senior Center-1703 W. 10th Street |
| City : |
Wilmington |
| State : |
DE |
| Contact Person : |
Ms. Pat Gentile |
| Phone : |
(302) 421-3735 |
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Souderton,PA |
| Start Date : |
5/1/2008 4:00 PM |
| End Date : |
5/1/2008 5:00 PM |
| Location : |
Generations of Indian Valley |
| City : |
Souderton |
| State : |
PA |
| Contact Person : |
Ruth Konrad |
| Email : |
rkonrad@mycomcast.com |
| Phone : |
(215) 723-1930 |
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| Description |
| PA's APPRISE (Senior Health Insurance counseling program) counselor will cover requirements for health coverage for adults 65+. |
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Truckee,CA |
| Start Date : |
5/1/2008 1:00 PM |
| End Date : |
5/1/2008 3:00 PM |
| Location : |
Truckee Donner Senior Apartments Community Dining Room (10040 Estates Drive) |
| City : |
Truckee |
| State : |
CA |
| Contact Person : |
Sandi Madigan |
| Email : |
smsierraseniors@sbcglobal.net |
| Phone : |
(530) 587-2408 |
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| Description |
| Prepare a hat to wear at the Kentucky Derby Party - The wilder the better!! Wear your hat at the Kentucky Derby Luncheon and receive two raffle tickets for the drawing. Items available to decorate the hat include: glitter, flowers, ribbon, pipe cleaners, beads, lace, material, sequins, and fuzzy balls. |
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Washington,PA |
| Start Date : |
5/1/2008 10:00 AM |
| End Date : |
5/1/2008 12:00 PM |
| Location : |
Courthouse Square |
| City : |
Washington |
| State : |
PA |
| Contact Person : |
Kathy Costantino |
| Email : |
kcostantino@swpa-aaa.org |
| Phone : |
(724) 228-7080 |
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| Description |
| Washington County Commissioners will issue Proclamation of May as Older Americans Month. |
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Pittsburgh,PA |
| Start Date : |
5/1/2008 11:00 AM |
| End Date : |
5/1/2008 1:00 PM |
| Location : |
401 North Highland Ave |
| City : |
Pittsburgh |
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Dept. of Health & Human Services
