Conference Program

6:00–7:oo PM and 6:00–8:oo PM
collaborative bonds and transdisciplinary networks that will
exist beyond the annual conference.
Convener: Donna Hearn, Assistant Chair, Department of Psychology,
University of Virginia.
Caregiving
WE603 Family Caregiving Peer Group
6:00 PM | Columbus CD (East Tower, Gold Level)
This interactive peer group will focus on family caregiving.
Information will be shared on new services and legislation in the
United States. Additionally, the facilitators will discuss new
caregiver research and services globally.
Conveners: Brian Duke, MHA, MBE, System Director, Senior Services,
Main Line Health; Rick Greene, MSW, Executive Advisor; Gail Hunt,
President and CEO; both of National Alliance for Caregiving.
WE605 Research Peer Group
6:00 PM | Columbus AB (East Tower, Gold Level)
This peer group will provide a forum for researchers and
practitioners to discuss issues related to applied research
and its application to policy and practice.
Conveners: Farida Ejaz, PhD, LISW-S, Senior Research Scientist II,
Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging; Joann Reinhardt, PhD, Director
of Research, The New Jewish Home.
Diversity & Cultures of Aging
WE607 Global Aging Peer Group
6:00 PM | Columbus EF (East Tower, Gold Level)
Global aging peer group members will create connections
among professionals in the United States and abroad who work
with or on behalf of older people in diverse places. International
and U.S. attendees are invited to participate.
Conveners: Susan Aziz, MA, Consultant on Aging; James Sykes,
MA, Senior Advisor for Aging Policy, University of Wisconsin,
School of Medicine & Public Health.
Lifelong Learning,
Wellness & Engagement
WE609 Lifelong Learning Practitioners
and Researchers Peer Group
6:00 PM | Columbus KL (East Tower, Gold Level)
This peer group will provide an opportunity for lifelong learning
researchers and practitioners (instructors, program planners,
program coordinators, trainers and others) to meet and talk with
national and international peers. It will be a chance to share
ideas and concerns with others in the field.
Convener: Sandra Von Doetinchem, Dipl Paed (MEd), Institutional/
Policy Analyst, University of Hawai’i at Manoa and Founder,
Silverlearning.org.
Mental Health
WE611 Mental Health and Aging Peer Group
6:00 PM | Columbus IJ (East Tower, Gold Level)
This peer group is open to all conference participants who are
interested in the behavioral health of older Americans. It is
jointly sponsored by the ASA Mental Health and Aging Network
and the National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging. For the
purposes of this session, behavioral health includes mental
health, substance use and dementia.
Conveners: Willard Mays, MA, Consultant, National Coalition on
Mental Health and Aging; Peter Reed, PhD, MPH, Director and
Professor, University of Nevada Reno Sanford Center for Aging.
Technology, Accessibility
& Transportation
WE613 Technology and Aging Peer Group
6:00 PM | Toronto (West Tower, Gold Level)
This peer group will discuss the exciting and growing field of
technology and aging. Participants are invited to discuss their
favorite products, showcase new and existing companies and
share exciting opportunities and upcoming trends. Please join us
in this diverse peer group to meet other “techies,” find out the
latest and greatest in our field and identify new opportunities.
Conveners: Ginna Baik, Senior Care Business Strategist, CDW
Healthcare; Karen Kolb Flude, MS, RFG, Principal, Age with Ease.
6:00-8:00 PM | Networking Events
Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging Reception
6:00 PM | Plaza B (East Tower, Green Level)
Join us for a reception celebrating the launch of the SHARE
(Support, Health, Activities, Resources, Education) program and
the continued success of BRI Care Consultation, our two
evidence-based programs that advance support for older adults
and caregivers. Appetizers and beverages will be served.
The 2016 Rosalinde Gilbert Innovations in
Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiving Legacy Awards
6:00 PM | Crystal C (West Tower, Green Level)
Join us for a reception honoring this year’s winners of the
Rosalinde Gilbert Innovations in Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiving
Legacy Awards. These programs focus on improving the lives of
adults with Alzheimer’s disease and their family caregivers
through creative expression programming, targeting diverse/
multicultural communities, and organizing for advocacy and
policy changes. The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation
and the National Center on Caregiving of Family Caregiver
Alliance are pleased to host this reception and invite everyone
to attend. Appetizers and beverages will be served.
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