UW Elder Friendly Futures Conference: Register Now – 9/11 to 9/12

Working Together for Elder Friendly Futures
University of Washington Campus / September 11-12, 2013

What does the future hold for older adults? The University is proud to offer an in-depth opportunity for researchers, practitioners, administrators, policy-makers and educators to come together and discuss the opportunities and challenges to building elder-friendly futures.
Join us as we address the following learning objectives:
• Learn about evidence-based programs that support aging in place and promote elder-friendly futures
• Advance knowledge about state of the science and clinical updates for geriatric health
• Acquire strategies to engage older adults in creating elder-friendly futures and options to age in their communities of choice
• Explore ways to address barriers to aging in place and health disparities faced by underserved communities
• Identify how the Affordable Care Act influences our work to support older adults in their communities
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Sessions on topics including:
• State of the science: prevention of alzheimer’s and cognitive decline
• Transition across care settings
• Community innovations to support aging in place
• Health disparities
• Gero Health Promotion
• Community innovations for underserved populations
• The Affordable Care Act
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Keynotes by two visionary national leaders:
Dr. Nancy Whitelaw, Senior Fellow, National Council on Aging
Dr. Cheryl Phillips, Senior Vice President for Advocacy, LeadingAge

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Please forward this message to any friends or colleagues who may be interested.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Go to: www.elderfriendlyfutures.org

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