Conference Program

MONDAY, MARCH 20
Policy, Advocacy & Ethics
MO287 Elder Justice Peer Group
5:15 PM | Columbus GH (East Tower, Gold Level)
The elder justice peer group offers a networking opportunity for
U.S. and international conference participants to exchange
information and ideas about elder abuse prevention; elder
justice promotion; programs, services, education, research and
advocacy; and World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
Conveners: Susan Aziz, MA, Consultant on Aging; Patricia
Brownell, PhD, Associate Professor Emeritus of Social Service,
Fordham University.
Religion, Spirituality & Meaning
MO289 Religion and Spirituality Peer Group
5:15 PM | Skyway 260 (East Tower, Blue Level)
Join the Forum on Religion, Spirituality and Aging peer group
for fellowship with other professionals from a wide variety of
professions working with the spiritual needs of older adults. We
will discuss current cutting-edge issues in the field.
Convener: Nancy Gordon, MDiv, Director, CLH Center for Spirituality
and Aging.
Technology, Accessibility
& Transportation
MO291 Aging and Disability Peer Group
5:15 PM | Skyway 272 (East Tower, Blue Level)
5:15–6:15 PM
Join us to network and discuss issues and trends in the area of
aging with disabilities. Share your experiences, programs and
innovations enhancing the lives of older Americans with I/DD
and other disabilities. We will discuss emerging provider and
system level promising approaches to supporting people aging
with disabilities and assuring that individuals and their families
have a key role in the planning process.
Conveners: Tamar Heller, PhD, Distinguished Professor and Head,
University of Illinois at Chicago; Lisa Peters-Beumer, MPH, Board
Chair, National Adult Day Services Association.
Accreditation of Case Management
for Long-Term Services and Supports
Guiding Organizations That Help People Live Happier, Healthier Lives
Do you coordinate Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS)?
Come to NCQA booth #315 to learn how you can deliver
more efficient, person-centered care and become a more
attractive contracting partner.
Or visit ncqa.org/AIA for more information.
72 2017 Aging in America Conference