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The Center for Social Gerontology Community Conference

October 16, 2020 • Russell Union • Statesboro, Georgia

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2020 Theme: A Vision of Healthy Aging

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.

The Call for Proposals is Open!

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The deadline for submission is June 15, 2020.

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 Strands

Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Forms of Dementia
Caregiving
End of Life Issues
Healthy Aging: Physical, Psychological and Cognitive

Conference Audience

Academic professionals
Caregivers
Older adult community members
Professionals working with older adult populations
Students

Planning Committee

Adrienne Cohen, Ph.D., MPA, LSW
Georgia Southern University

Nadia Flanigan, Ph.D.
Georgia Southern University

Jennifer Hogan, MSW
Division of Aging Services, State of Georgia

Abby Johnson, MA
University of North Georgia

Mary Joynt, Ph.D.
Georgia Southern University

Peggy Luukkonen
Coastal Area Agency on Aging

Rebecca Ryan, Ph.D.
Georgia Southern University

TimMarie Williams, Ph.D.
Georgia Southern University

Jennifer Zorotovich, Ph.D.
Georgia Southern University

Last updated: 3/30/2020