Events Calendar

Calendar of Major Upcoming Aging Events

August 2009

Date Event 12 - 13 Reno,NV                                                                                                                                                                                        Event Name :  Nevada Alliance of Retired Americans' Convention Sponsored By :  National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (Nevada Branch) Website :  Click Here (more ...)                                                                                                                                                                              Start Date :  8/12/2009 12:00:00 AM 9:00 AM End Date :  8/13/2009 12:00:00 AM 3:00 PM Location :  Grand Sierra Hotel and Casino, 2500 2nd Street City :  Reno State :  NV Contact Person :  Rich Miller Email :  unionrich@aol.com Phone :  (702) 263-0881     Description The National Committee is a grassroots organization advocating the preservation of the country's two most politically sacred entitlement programs. Through candidate endorsements, incumbent ratings, grassroots activity, issue advertising, and, of course, campaign contributions, the National Committee promotes an agenda highlighted by its opposition to Social Security "privatization," which would allow people to put part of their Social Security benefits into private investment accounts, and its support of a prescription drug benefit in Medicare. 12 - 14 Little Rock,AR                                                                                                                                                                                        Event Name :  Pioneer Network 9th National Conference Sponsored By :  Pioneer Network Website :  Click Here (more ...)                                                                                                                                                                              Start Date :  8/12/2009 12:00:00 AM 8:30 AM End Date :  8/14/2009 12:00:00 AM 5:00 PM Location :  Peabody Little Rock City :  Little Rock State :  AR Contact Person :  Christie Dobson Email :  christie.dobson@pioneernetwork.net Phone :  (585) 271-7570     Description Pioneer Network is dedicated to making fundamental changes in values and practices to create a culture of aging that is life-affirming, satisfying, humane and meaningful. Pioneer Network advocates for culture change in eldercare models from long-term nursing home care to short-term transitional care to community-based care to create homes that are consumer-driven and person-directed. To advance these goals, Pioneer Network supports public policy changes; collaborates with researchers; collects and shares adaptable practices and procedures that put person before task; creates communication, networking and learning opportunities; and hosts a national conference. 17 - 18 Rochester,MN                                                                                                                                                                                        Event Name :  Aging and Disabilities Odyssey Sponsored By :  Minnesota Board of Aging Website :  Click Here (more ...)                                                                                                                                                                              Start Date :  8/17/2009 12:00:00 AM 8:00 AM End Date :  8/18/2009 12:00:00 AM 5:00 PM Location :  Mayo Civic Center, 30 Civic Center Drive SE City :  Rochester State :  MN Contact Person :  Conference Staff Email :  DHS.Odysseyconference@state.mn.us Phone :  (800) 882-6262     Description The Department of Human Services, its Aging and Adult Services and Disability Services divisions, and the Minnesota Board on Aging invite you to join us for the 2009 Minnesota Age and Disabilities Odyssey (Odyssey) conference "Building on a Strong Foundation." This year we will offer a program of pre-conference intensives, workshops, open forums, plenary sessions, posters, roundtables, awards and exhibits. The 2009 Odyssey will focus on dynamic, practical strategies to address CHOICES: Community connections; Health, wellness and long-term support ; Own place to; live; Important long-term relationships; Control over supports; Employment earnings and stable income; and Safety. 24 - 26 St. Pete Beach,FL                                                                                                                                                                                        Event Name :  Florida Conference on Aging Sponsored By :  Florida Council on Aging Website :  Click Here (more ...)                                                                                                                                                                              Start Date :  8/24/2009 12:00:00 AM 9:00 AM End Date :  8/26/2009 12:00:00 AM 3:00 PM Location :  TradeWinds Island Grand, 5600 Gulf Blvd. City :  St. Pete Beach State :  FL Contact Person :  Conference Staff Email :  MoreInfo@FCOA.org Phone :  (850) 222-8877     Description Conference Highlights include Over 50 presentations, plus plenary sessions and an exhibit show; Sessions on local, state and national perspectives; Pre-Conference sessions for professionals on key issues; Continuing Education Units for many professions (social work, nursing, etc.); Open forum for discussion, learning and skill-building; FPL/FCOA Quality Senior Living Awards; and Networking opportunities. 24 - 26 St. Pete,FL                                                                                                                                                                                        Event Name :  2009 Florida Conference on Aging: Better Together. Meeting the Challenges Sponsored By :  Florida Council on Aging Website :  Click Here (more ...)                                                                                                                                                                              Start Date :  8/24/2009 12:00:00 AM 9:00 AM End Date :  8/26/2009 12:00:00 AM 2:00 PM Location :  TradeWinds Resort, 5500 Gulf Blvd. City :  St. Pete State :  FL Contact Person :  Helen McCann Email :  HMcCann@mlduggar.com Phone :  (850) 222-8877     Description The Florida Council on Aging invites you to join your aging network colleagues in presenting the year's most cutting edge developments, innovations and promising practices at this four day comprehensive training program. Intended audiences include aging network staff/board members, administrators/policy planners, all health care professionals, civic/community groups, social workers, counselors, marriage/family therapists, students, researchers/teachers, guardians, attorneys, older American/private citizens, nonprofit agency staff, long term care, retirement & assisted living staff, hospice & home health care agencies, and caregivers. 25 - 27 Albuquerque ,NM                                                                                                                                                                                        Event Name :  2009 New Mexico Conference on Aging Sponsored By :  New Mexico Aging and Long Term Services Department Website :  Click Here (more ...)                                                                                                                                                                              Start Date :  8/25/2009 12:00:00 AM 9:00 AM End Date :  8/27/2009 12:00:00 AM 2:00 PM Location :  Sandia Resort, and Casino, located on Sandia Tribal land, off Interstate 25 City :  Albuquerque State :  NM Contact Person :  Crystal Lucero Email :  crystal.lucero@state.nm.us Phone :  (505) 222-4500     Description The Conference is a prime opportunity for seniors and the professionals who work with them to learn about current issues and trends. Workshops and roundtables educate, entertain or provide a spiritual lift. We welcome new ideas for topics. Continuing education units are available for social workers, nursing home administrators, and nursing home activity directors.

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