Conference Program
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United States<br />
Social Security Administration<br />
Booth 233<br />
Social Security’s online services are convenient and secure.<br />
SSA’s website provides general or specific information on Social<br />
Security, and the public can apply for retirement and disability<br />
benefits as well as Medicare prescription drug cost Extra Help<br />
online, conduct other business or obtain information without<br />
making an appointment, calling or visiting a Social Security<br />
office. Learn more at socialsecurity.gov.<br />
University of Massachusetts Boston<br />
Booth 213<br />
Gerontology at UMass Boston will present information about<br />
our graduate programs offered at the doctoral, master’s and<br />
certificate levels. Additionally, we will distribute information<br />
about research conducted within our Gerontology Institute and<br />
Center for Social and Demographic Research on Aging, as well<br />
as programs provided by the Pension Action Center and the<br />
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UMass Boston. Learn more<br />
at geront.umb.edu.<br />
University of Nebraska at Omaha,<br />
Department of Gerontology<br />
Booth 324<br />
Since 1973, the Department of Gerontology at the University of<br />
Nebraska Omaha delivers education to students in Omaha,<br />
Lincoln, and online. Education paths include the BS, MA and<br />
PhD in Gerontology. Certificates and a minor are also available<br />
at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Learn more at<br />
gerontology.unomaha.edu.<br />
USC Leonard Davis<br />
School of Gerontology<br />
Booths 204 & 206<br />
Founded in 1975, the USC Davis School of Gerontology is the<br />
oldest and largest school of its type in the world. We offer the<br />
most comprehensive selection of gerontology degree programs<br />
found anywhere, a variety of outstanding research opportunities<br />
and a challenging yet supportive academic environment. Learn<br />
more at gero.usc.edu.<br />
Valley Senior Services/<br />
Traditions Frozen Senior Meals—<br />
an Elior Company<br />
Booth 227<br />
Valley Senior Services/Traditions supplies senior nutrition<br />
products and services. Learn more at valleyinc.com.<br />
Veterans Home Care, LLC<br />
Booth 421<br />
The mission of Veterans Home Care is to assist veterans who<br />
protected our freedom to stay in their homes and live with<br />
dignity. Learn more at veteranshomecare.com.<br />
Visiting Angels<br />
Booth 218<br />
Visiting Angels is the leading company for non-medical home<br />
care in the United States, with 570 offices nationally to serve the<br />
senior community with aids to daily living. Learn more at<br />
visitingangels.com.<br />
WellMed Charitable Foundation<br />
Booth 403<br />
The mission of the WellMed Charitable Foundation is to support<br />
seniors and their family caregivers. We offer several caregiver<br />
programs, including the evidence-based Stress-Busting <strong>Program</strong><br />
for Family Caregivers. This program is available in three formats:<br />
A program for family caregiver of persons with dementia, a<br />
general program for all family caregivers, and a Spanish adaptation<br />
for family caregivers of persons with dementia. This<br />
program has been demonstrated to reduce caregiver stress,<br />
burden, depression, and to increase the caregiver’s sense of<br />
control. Master Training and licensing is available through the<br />
WellMed Charitable Foundation. More information is available<br />
at our booth in the Exhibit Hall or at wellmedgives.org.<br />
Wells Fargo<br />
Life Management Services<br />
Booth 418<br />
Wells Fargo Life Management Services provides a customized plan<br />
to help individuals live an active and independent life. Experienced<br />
professionals work with clients to proactively manage their wealth,<br />
as well as their health care and personal well-being. Learn more at<br />
www.wellsfargo.com/the-private-bank.<br />
54 2017 Aging in America <strong>Conference</strong>