National Events
The following are some of the larger national events, conventions and expositions that focus on retirement resources and services for older adults.
September 2010
Ongoing News & Events – See The National Council on Aging Website
The National Council on Aging is a nonprofit service and advocacy organization headquartered in Washington, DC. The NCOA is a great resource national events and programs that have impact on the community. Visit their website on a monthly basis and to look for events and programs.
www.ncoa.org
September 23, 2010
Falls Prevention Awareness Day 2010
National Falls Prevention Awareness Day is observed the first day of fall to promote and increase public awareness about how to prevent and reduce falls among older adults. This year Falls Prevention Awareness Day is September 23, 2010. Visit National Council on Aging’s website for tools and resources to help plan and implement Falls Prevention Awareness Day in your state or community.
Learn more
September 29, 2010
Healthy Aging: National and Local Perspectives - A Symposium for Practitioners at University of Denver
Location: University of Denver, Craig Hall, Boettcher Foundation Community Room
Address: Craig Hall, 2148 South High Street, Denver, CO 80208
Featured Speakers:
“America's Aging Society: Social Works Unique Contribution” - Corinne Rieder, EdM, EdD, Executive Director and Treasurer, The John A. Hartford Foundation and “Maximizing the Productive Engagement of an Aging Society” - Nancy Morrow Howell, MSW, ACSW, PhD - Ralph and Muriel Pumphrey Professor of Social Work, George Warren Brown School of Social Work Washington University in St. Louis
Program also includes Panel Discussion with Local Foundation Representatives and choice of two Breakout Sessions.
Learn more at website
September 30 - October 2, 2010
AARP Presents Orlando@50+ National Event & Expo
Location: Orange County Convention Center
Address: 9860 Universal Boulevard 691509, Orlando, FL 32819
Florida will be the location of the 2010 National Event & Expo planned for September 30th through October 2nd at the Orange County Convention Center. There will be three action-packed days of exhibits, celebrity speakers, concerts, educational forums and more. Plan to attend.
www.aarp.org
October 2010
October 2-6, 2010
National Association for Home Care & Hospice 29th Annual Meeting & Exposition
Location: Dallas, Texas
The theme is "Home Care & Hospice: Pioneers in the New Health Care Frontier." This topic reflects the changes and opportunities home care and hospice is facing as they prepare to receive the 78 million strong baby boom generation.
www.nahc.org
October 3 - 7th, 2010
2010 The National Ms Senior America Pageant
Location: Harrah's Resort Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, NJ
Senior America, Inc. is a Non-Profit corporation designed not only to enrich the lives of seniors but also to tap their energy to enrich the lives of others. The Ms. Senior America Pageant is the world's first and foremost pageant to emphasize and give honor to women who have reached the "Age of Elegance." It is a search for the gracious lady who best exemplifies the dignity, maturity and inner beauty of all senior Americans.
www.senioramerica.org
October 8 - 10, 2010
SAGE Rocky Mountain Regional Conference on LGBT Aging
Location: Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel
Address: 1550 Court Place, Denver, CO 80202
The Center is hosting and producing the SAGE Rocky Mountain Regional Conference on LGBT Aging - "Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow: Choosing to Live Well." The conference will bring together members of the LGBT community to learn, discuss, plan and advocate around the critical issues of growing older. The conference will provide programs, workshops and sessions that are particularly relevant to those middle-aged (40) and older. The conference will provide specific tracks that will appeal to people of various ages, service providers and businesses. The tracks will include topics such as health and medical issues, financial planning, emotional needs, sexuality and spirituality.
SAGE Rocky Mountain Regional Conference on LGBT Aging
October 12, 2010
Home Care Association of Florida (HCAF) Presents Wellness @ Home workshops
Location: Crowne Plaza West Palm Beach
Address: 1601 Belvedere Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
For hotel reservations, call 561-689-6400 - Ask for the $159 HCAF Rate
Overview: The Wellness @ Home workshop series is designed for healthcare providers who are interested in expanding their client services and improving clinical quality. Using a structured business model that works towards extending billable programs, the unique educational format addresses: health assessments, follow-up procedures for tracking outcomes and ergonomic, nutrition, safety and exercise programs. Successful completion of the (optional) post workshop exam qualifies the participant as a "Certified Wellness Specialist." In addition, Wellness @ Home offers up to 6.5 Continuing Education Credits.
Learn more about this event and other HCAF events
www.homecarefla.org
October 13, 2010
Home Care Association of Florida (HCAF) Presents Wellness @ Home workshops
Location: DoubleTree Miami Mart Airport Hotel
Address: 711 NW 72nd Ave, Miami, FL 33126
For hotel reservations call 305-260-8906 for Shondra Lawrence or email: SLawrence@doubletreemiamimart.com
Ask for $129 HCAF Rate.
Overview: The Wellness @ Home workshop series is designed for healthcare providers who are interested in expanding their client services and improving clinical quality. Using a structured business model that works towards extending billable programs, the unique educational format addresses: health assessments, follow-up procedures for tracking outcomes and ergonomic, nutrition, safety and exercise programs. Successful completion of the (optional) post workshop exam qualifies the participant as a "Certified Wellness Specialist." In addition, Wellness @ Home offers up to 6.5 Continuing Education Credits.
Learn more about this event and other HCAF events
www.homecarefla.org
November 2010
November 11-12, 2010
2010 National Village Gathering
Location: Philadelphia, PA - Double Tree Hotel
Address: 237 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107-5686
The Village to Village (VtV) Network is a national peer to peer network to help communities establish and continuously improve management of their own Villages whether in large metropolitan areas, rural towns, or suburban settings. Connect with Villages that are sprouting up in communities across the country at the national gathering in Philadelphia and learn more about this growing movement. Representatives from the first 50 Villages will be in attendance and involved in open discussion on what they have learned. Other presentations and discussions include founding a village, funding, technology, marketing, transportation, village diversity and how villages work with healthcare reform. Visit the website for details and program costs.
www.vtvnetwork.clubexpress.com
National Professional Event Calendars
Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk®
Learn more about the Alzheimeir's Association and Memory Walks. When you register for the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk(r), you're joining a nationwide community of thousands of people who are standing up and participating in the fight against this devastating disease.
Main Home Page: www.alz.org
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging - n4a - Ongoing Training & Events
Learn more about ongoing training and events organized by The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a). The n4a is a leading voice on aging issues for Area Agencies on Aging and a champion for Title VI Native American aging programs.
Main Home Page: www.n4a.org
Visit the n4a website for additional events posted on their Event Calendar
The Alzheimer's Association International Society to Advance Alzheimer Research and Treatment (ISTAART)
A professional society for individuals interested in Alzheimer's and dementia science – including scientists, physicians and other professionals involved in the causes and treatments of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
www.alz.org/istaart/
