Conference Program

11:00 AM–Noon
Policy, Advocacy & Ethics
TH185 Aging Expectations, Attitudes and
Perceptions of College Students
11:00 AM | Columbus GH (East Tower, Gold Level)
The Institute for Gerontology conducted a study to investigate
the expectations, attitudes and perceptions of college students
regarding their own aging related to their perceived leisure
activity, life satisfaction, health status, socialization, housing
needs and financial well-being. Correlation on aging expectations
and potential gaps in relation to resources they anticipate
being available and the level of personal preparedness they
anticipate undertaking as they advance in age will be discussed.
Presenters: Della Ann Campbell, PhD, APN, NE-BC, CNL, Faculty;
Manuel Ferreira, EdD, Associate Dean School of Arts and Sciences;
Muriel Shore, EdD, Dean and Professor, School of Nursing and
Director, Institute for Gerontology; David Turi, PhD, Faculty;
Kathleen Vito, PhD, Professor; all of Felician University.
TH189 Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention:
Training for Home Care Aides
11:00 AM | Soldier Field (West Tower, Bronze Level)
To assist in better identification and reporting of elder abuse
among older adults living in the community, a new training was
developed for home-care aides. Aides, who work one-on-one with
clients and often develop close bonds, may be told about, witness,
or suspect abuse is happening. This training prepares them to
identify, respond and report suspected abuse of their clients.
Presenters: Betsey Crimmins, JD, Senior Attorney, Greater Boston
Legal Services; Hayley Gleason, MSW, MS, UMass Boston; Lisa
Gurgone, MS, Executive Director, Home Care Aide Council.
TH191 Reducing the Impact of Ageism on
Victim Services
11:00 AM | Comiskey (West Tower, Bronze Level)
This session will explore the nuances of ageism, the effects of
ageism and how victim services may be viewed by older adults.
We will explore ways to make services for those victimized in later
life more sensitive, welcoming and accessible to older adults. The
presenters will also discuss dementia, Alzheimer’s and differing
abilities and how to empower victims through self determination.
Presenters: Maro Casparian, Director of Consumer Protection;
Linda Loflin Pettit, Victim and Community Outreach Program
Manager; both of Denver City Attorney’s Office; Jessica Naberhaus,
MPA, Senior Social Caseworker, City and County of Denver.
Religion, Spirituality & Meaning
TH193 The Spiritual Dimension of Change and
Transition in the Elder Years
11:00 AM | Crystal A (West Tower, Green Level)
In the life of elders, one is living in a time of radical, deeply
unsettling change. With every change comes loss and the need
for healthy grieving and experiencing a new sense of hope.
Presenters will describe how crossing the bridge from the pain
of loss to hope requires that we acknowledge what has happened
and that we find ways to support those we serve and care
for the caregivers.
Presenters: Wayne Fitzpatrick, MM, MS, MA, Managing Director of
Senior Care and Transition Services, Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers;
Mary Hopkins, OP, MS, Third/Fourth Age and Retirement Consultant,
Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters.
Technology, Accessibility
& Transportation
TH195 Aging and the ADA: What You Need to Know
11:00 AM | Randolph 2 (East Tower, Bronze Level)
This session offers an overview of the Americans with Disabilities
Act and its relevance across the lifespan. The presenters will
review topics covering employment, access to healthcare and
the obligations of state/local government entities and places of
public accommodations to eliminate barriers to their programs
and services. The session will review key concepts of the ADA
such as disability disclosure, workplace accommodation,
universal design and effective communication.
Presenters: Jennifer Perry, Access Specialist, Cornell University;
Jeffrey Tamburo, LMSW, Training & Content Development Associate,
Cornell University ,Yang-Tan Institute on Employment & Disability.
1:00-4:00 PM | Site Visit
Heartland Housing & Center on Halsted
Town Hall Apartments
1:00 pm | Meet in West Tower Lobby
Fee: $45. Pre-registration is required.
Town Hall Apartments is one of the nation’s first affordable
housing developments designed to meet the needs of lesbian, gay,
bisexual and transgender (LGBT) seniors. Located in the heart of a
vibrant LGBT-friendly neighborhood, the project features spacious
community rooms, a computer room, fitness room and outdoor
terrace. Residents are provided with extensive case management
services, comprehensive employment programs designed for
LGBT older adults and a rich variety of social programs.
1:00-4:00 PM
National Summit
TH196 2017 Diversity Summit Inequality Matters:
Focus on Older Adult Homelessness
1:00 PM | Crystal B (West Tower, Green Level)
Fee: $15 (includes coffee service). Pre-registration is required.
Building upon the dialogue generated from the successful 2016
Diversity Summit: Inequality Matters, based on the exemplary paper
“Inequality Matters” by Prudence L. Carter and Sean F. Reardon of
Stanford University, this year’s summit will continue to utilize the
four key domains of inequality (socioeconomic, health, political and
sociocultural) to examine more deeply the growing issue of older
adult homelessness. Special focus will be on older veterans,
indigenous elders, older persons with disabilities, and older women.
See page 31 for more information.
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