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February 16, 2010

CONTACT:
Samantha Hunter
Samantha.hunter@ncoa.org
202-479-6633


2010 Aging in America Conference Features Dynamic Sessions on Caregiving and the Future of Health Care


WHAT: The recession and our fractured health care and social services system continue to challenge the millions of family members and friends who serve as caregivers to older adults. Noting that almost one out of every three households includes a caregiver providing an average of 20 hours of care per week, the 2010 NCOA-ASA Aging in America Conference includes several sessions on this critical topic.

  • Passages in Caregiving
    Tuesday, March 16 from 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

    Sponsored by the American Society on Aging, this general session will feature cultural observer and bestselling author Gail Sheehy, describing her personal experience in what she calls the “labryrinth of caregiving.”  Sheehy, a caregiving “ambassador” for AARP, offers eight empowering strategies for negotiating the caregiving passage.

    A distinguished panel of guest speakers will also share their own stories of caregiving including: Louis Colbert, MSW, director, Delaware (PA) County Office of Services for the Aging;  Jennie Chin Hansen, RN, MS, FAAN, President of AARP; Paul Hogan, co-founder, Home Instead Senior Care; R. Virginia  Smith, Senior Manager, Corporate Affairs - Constituent Relations, Wal-Mart; and Patricia J. Volland, MSW, MBA, senior vice president of the New York Academy of Medicine.

  • Have We Turned the Corner? The Economic Downturn and its Impact on Caregiving Coalitions
    Monday, March 15 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

    Sponsored by the National Alliance for Caregiving, this session will feature a keynote address from Kathy Greenlee, assistant secretary for aging, Department of Health and Human Services, as well as the Alliance’s recently released, The Economic Downturn on Family Caregivers Survey. 

    Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) will also discuss caregiving advocacy, coalitions and federal legislation. Other presenters include Gail Hunt, president and CEO, National Alliance for Caregiving; and Brian Duke, director, Bucks County Area Agency on Aging, who will discuss the impact of the economy and cutting-edge programs that can help overcome new caregiving challenges.

  • Making Our Voices Heard: Mobilizing Family Caregivers as Advocates
    Monday, March 15 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

    This session will discuss ways in which family caregivers and those who work with them may join forces to advocate for changes in health care and long-term care and support new initiatives that reduce caregiver stress. 

    Presenters include Lynn Feinberg, campaign director, National Partnership for Women and Families; Kathleen Kelly, executive director, Family Caregiver Alliance; Susan Reinhard, senior vice president, Public Policy Institute and Chief Strategist, Center to Champion Nursing in America, AARP; and Kristen Rowe-Finkbeiner, executive director and co-founder, MomsRising.org.

  
WHERE:  All conference activities will be held at the:

Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60601

For details on conference information, please visit www.agingconference.org.  


About the American Society on Aging Founded in 1954, the American Society on Aging is an association of diverse individuals bound by a common goal: to support the commitment and enhance the knowledge and skills of those who seek to improve the quality of life of older adults and their families. The membership of ASA is a multidisciplinary array of professionals who are concerned with the physical, emotional, social, economic and spiritual aspects of aging. They range from practitioners, educators, administrators, policymakers, business people, researchers, students, and more.

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About NCOA  The National Council on Aging is a nonprofit service and advocacy organization headquartered in Washington, DC. NCOA’s mission is to improve the lives of millions of older adults, especially those who are vulnerable and disadvantaged. NCOA is a national voice for older Americans and the community organizations that serve them. It brings together nonprofit organizations, businesses, and government to develop creative solutions that improve the lives of all older adults. NCOA works with thousands of organizations across the country to help seniors find jobs and benefits, improve their health, live independently, and remain active in their communities.
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