The Center for Social Gerontology Community Conference

Thank You for Attending #SGCC23 – See You Next Year!
October 27, 2023
Russell Union, Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
This conference promotes successful aging and positive social change. Our goals are to enhance the quality of life, mental and physical health, and social well-being of older adults at all levels of capability. We also work to maximize the knowledge, effectiveness, and overall well-being of all people, professional and non-professional, who support older adults.
2023 Theme: “Feeling Free in 2023: Aging in a Changing World”
Conference Objectives:
- Promote and enhance the strengths and adaptations of older adults.
- Maximize the mental and physical health of older adults.
- Enhance the quality of life and promote positive social environments for older adults.
Conference Audience:
- Professionals working with older adult populations
- Older adult community members
- Care Partners
- Students
- Academic professionals
Planning Committee
Adrienne Cohen, Ph.D., MPA, LSW
Department of Sociology and Anthropology (chair)
Georgia Southern University
Andrea Valdez
Director of Marketing
Your Family Hospice
Ho-Jui Tung, PhD, MSPH
Department of Health Policy and Community Health
Georgia Southern University
Connie Moore
LPC/CPS
Pineland MH/SA/DD
Lila Ralston
Community Partner
Peggy Luukkonen
ADRC Program Manager
Coastal Regional Commission Area Agency of Aging
Rebecca Ryan, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology
Georgia Southern University
Jennifer Zorotovich, Ph.D.
Department of Human Development & Family Science
Georgia Southern University
Brenda Lynn
Department of Aging Services
Georgia Southern University
Yulissa Hernandez
Department of Aging Services
Georgia Southern University
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Last updated: 11/21/2023