The Center for Social Gerontology Community Conference

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.
2020 Theme: A Vision of Healthy Aging

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:
- 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
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Last updated: 4/6/2021