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  Conferences, Trainings, Events and Meetings  

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The Illinois Department on Aging provides comprehensive and contemporary educational offerings for aging service agencies. Many of the trainings offered by the Department are available for continuing education credits for nursing home administrators and social workers.

Training for Aging Network Staff:


  Capitol Event  

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A Day of Celebration and Conversation
about the Civic Engagement of Older Adults

May 11, 2009, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
State Capitol, Springfield

Join the members of the Illinois Team participating in the National Governors Association Policy Academy on the Civic Engagement of Older Adults for an awards ceremony, Senate forum and a celebration of Older Americans Month and AmeriCorps Week. Also featured will be discussions and workshops on:

  • Older learners
  • Volunteer management
  • Older workers and second careers
  • Public policy
  • Healthy aging
  • Civic engagement and citizenship
  • Intergenerational service and learning

Who Should Attend?

  • Older and younger generations with a commitment to civic engagement
  • Those who envision a greater role for older Illinoisans in service, education and the workforce
  • Educators, policymakers, business, aging experts and community developers
  • The volunteer sector, retiree organizations and students of all ages
  • Citizens aged 50+ who want to learn more about getting engaged

There is no fee but registration is required. Download the registration packet.

Also visit the National Governors Association Web site at www.nga.org.


  Mark Your Calendar!  

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  • PDF format Mental Health and Aging Conference handouts.


  • Elder Rights Conference, July 15-17, 2009, in Lincolnshire.


  • Case Management Conference, September 30 - October 1, 2009, in Peoria.


  • Alzheimer Awareness Family Caregiver Conference, November 16, and the 14th Annual Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders, November 17, 2009, in Springfield.


  • Governor’s Conference on Aging, December 9 - 11, 2009, in Chicago.


For more information on the above dates, download the PDF format2009 Calendar of Training and Events.


  Contact  

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Office of Training and Development
Division of Home and Community Services
Illinois Department on Aging
421 East Capitol Avenue, #100
Springfield, IL 62701-1789
E-mail: training
FAX: 217-785-5880


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