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1. AARP
   Formerly the American Association of Retired Persons, AARP offers a wide variety of information and programs for people over age 50. AARP has chapters in every state. Contact information is easily accessed on their Web site. [More Information on AARP]
   
   
2. AARP Home Design web page
   The AARP Home Design web page presents information related to safe and comfortable housing for seniors. Features include links to winners of the year's Livable Community Awards; a checklist on Lighting and Storage; tips to make a bathtub safer and prevent falls; a list of Certified Aging in Place Specialists, remodeling contractors who can help seniors to live in their homes as long as they want; expert advice from Leslie Segrete on home designs to make a home safer, more comfortable and more convenient; and answers to the question, What is Universal Design? [More Information on AARP Home Design web page]
   
   
3. Accessible Space, Inc.
   "The mission of Accessible Space, Inc. (ASI) is to provide accessible, affordable, independent and supportive living opportunities for persons with physical disabilities and brain injuries, as well as seniors. This mission is accomplished through the development and cost-effective operation of cooperatively managed housing, supportive living, and rehabilitation services." ASI serves people in Minnesota, Nevada, Tennessee and other States. [More Information on Accessible Space, Inc.]
   
   
4. AgingCare.com: The Community for Caregivers
   AgingCare.com is the premier community website for caregivers to the elderly. The site was created as a demonstration of our commitment to the needs of this growing population. Find the answers you need to help deal with the stress of aging parents and elder or senior care. Find elder care information on senior health conditions, expert answers to your elder care questions and an online community where you can "talk" with other caregivers who are facing similar problems as they care for elderly aging parents. [More Information on AgingCare.com: The Community for Caregivers]
   
   
5. Alzheimer's Association
   The Alzheimer's Association is a leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. The association operates a toll-free, 24/7 helpline that provides information, referrals and support in multiple languages. From coast to coast, their local chapters provide core services to families and professionals, including information and referral, support groups, care consultation, education and safety services. Their online forums connects people from all across the country who share their experiences and find support and friendship with others living with Alzheimer's. MedicAlert and Alzheimer's Association Safe Return is the Alzheimer's Association's 24-hour nationwide emergency response service for individuals with Alzheimer's or related dementia that wander or who have a medical emergency. They also operate the Alzheimer's Association Green-Field Library, one of the largest libraries dedicated to Alzheimer's disease. The library provides a wide variety of free information services to the public. The Alzheimer's Association's CareSource offers an online suite of resources that will help coordinate assistance from family and friends, locate senior housing, receive customized care recommendations and enhance caregiving skills. [More Information on Alzheimer's Association]
   
   
6. Alzheimer's Daily News
   Each day Ageless Design reviews the news wires, looking for press releases and current articles relating to dementia. Staff members write a brief description of each article and provides a link to the original story before including it in The Alzheimer's Daily News. [More Information on Alzheimer's Daily News]
   
   
7. Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center
   The ADEAR Center provides current, comprehensive Alzheimer's disease information and resources from the National Institute on Aging. The Center's information specialists provide answers to specific questions; literature database searches for further research and reading; information on clinical research trials; and referrals to local supportive services and AD Centers that specialize in research and diagnosis. The Center's free publications offer information on Alzheimer's symptoms, diagnosis, related disorders, risk factors, treatment, caregiving tips, home safety tips, and research. Spanish language resources are available. The Center also offers training materials and a newsletter for health care and caregiving professionals. [More Information on Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center ]
   
   
8. Alzheimer's Disease Research
   The American Health Assistance Foundation (AHAF) provides this Web resource on Alzheimer's disease. It offers information on research, treatment and living with Alzheimer's disease for people with the disease and for caregivers. [More Information on Alzheimer's Disease Research]
   
   
9. AlzOnline
   AlzOnline (formerly Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Online) is a telehealth project sponsored by the State of Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the University of Florida (UF) Center for Telehealth. AlzOnline provides caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's and other memory problems with a place where they can participate in online classes, find support, and find the latest information on caregiving. [More Information on AlzOnline]
   
   
10. American Elder Care Research Organization
    The American Elder Care Research Organization was established in 2007 as a result of the founders’ personal experience navigating the maze of program eligibility requirements, and eventually assembling the myriad pieces of the puzzle to create a suitable financial plan for a loved one. Carol Guerrero, an attorney specializing in estate planning and other legal issues of seniors, and Alex Guerrero, a website developer, drew from the expertise of other immediate family members (in medicine, law and research) to create the PayingForSeniorCare.com website and its Eldercare Financial Resource Locator Tool, which help families to find the care and financial resources required for their loved ones to age with comfort and dignity. [More Information on American Elder Care Research Organization]
    
    
11. American Geriatrics Society
    The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is a not-for-profit organization of over 6,000 health professionals devoted to improving the health, independence and quality of life of all older people. The Society provides leadership to healthcare professionals, policy makers and the public by implementing and advocating for programs in patient care, research, professional and public education, and public policy. [More Information on American Geriatrics Society ]
    
    
12. 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 include practitioners, educators, administrators, policymakers, business people, researchers, and students. [More Information on American Society on Aging]
    
    
13. AssistGuide
    AssistGuide provides an online searchable database of senior and disability products and services. [More Information on AssistGuide]
    
    
14. Associated Blind, Inc.
    Associated Blind, Inc. concentrates on helping to reduce unemployment by providing highly individualized services for individuals who are blind or have low vision and who already have basic skills to help them move along a career path into better avenues of employment or entrepreneurial ventures. Its programs concentrate on professional development, skill assessment, and advising clients where to obtain the right training and resources. [More Information on Associated Blind, Inc.]
    
    
15. Broadmead
    "That will be your first thought when you see Broadmead. This accredited, not-for-profit, continuing care retirement community is nestled in the picturesque rolling hills of Hunt Valley, Maryland." [More Information on Broadmead]
    
    
16. Caring Touch Senior Care
    "Caring Touch Senior Care is not just an adult assisted living facility, it is a small, warm, family oriented environment with a dedicated and caring staff that provides individualized long and short term care for your loved ones." [More Information on Caring Touch Senior Care]
    
    
17. Devereux Center
    Devereux Centerse are located in 13 states and offer a variety of services for children, adults and seniors with special needs, including mental retardation, developmental, and emotional/psychiatric disorders. [More Information on Devereux Center]
    
    
18. DigMyWalker.com
    Maintained by Sarah Reha, a gerontologist, this site is a forum and Blog about improving the asthetic appeal of currently available mobility products and paving the way for new and more attractive assistive devices. [More Information on DigMyWalker.com]
    
    
19. Ease-of-Use Products (Arthritis Foundation)
    The Arthritis Foundation's Ease-of-Use Commendation recognizes products proven to make life easier for people who have arthritis and other physical limitations. Products are submitted by manufacturers for independent testing by experts at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) and evaluated by people with arthritis. This site lists all of the products that receive the Ease-of-Use Commendation. [More Information on Ease-of-Use Products (Arthritis Foundation)]
    
    
20. ElderWeb
    ElderWeb is an online information sourcebook with links to hundreds of Internet resources on aging and elder care. [More Information on ElderWeb]
    
    
21. Elwyn
    "Elwyn is a non-profit human services organization recognized nationally and internationally as experts in the education and care of individuals with special challenges and disadvantages. Founded in 1852 to care for children with mental retardation, today’s Elwyn is a leading provider of services for people with special needs of all ages. While many of our services are available at our original 400-acre site in Media, PA, Elwyn also supports programs in schools, community sites, workplaces, and individual homes in Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, and California." [More Information on Elwyn]
    
    
22. Empire Homecare Resources for Seniors and Caregivers
    Empire Home Care is a health care support service for seniors and theri families and caregivers. This site provides links to information on home health care and insurance issues as well as links to related sites. Empire's health care video collection offers medical training and assistance to nurses, seniors, parents, families, and grandparents with many disabilities. Empire also will provide insurance quotes if you complete their online form. [More Information on Empire Homecare Resources for Seniors and Caregivers]
    
    
23. Enrichment Audio Resource Services, Inc. (E.A.R.S. for Eyes)
    E.A.R.S. for Eyes is a non-profit organization which offers free audio cassette lesson tapes that teach adaptive daily living skills to the vision impaired and their caregivers. Each lesson tape provides uncomplicated, straightforward ways to help the listener do the things made difficult by low vision. To order lesson tapes, the user must call the organization and talk to a counselor about his or her needs. There are four lesson tapes on adaptive skills in the kitchen and in food preparation; two lesson tapes on mobility in the house and when going out; three tapes on personal care (grooming, doing the laundry, and managing medications); one on techniques which help avoid embarrassment when dining with others; and one with practical advice on using the telephone. An introductory lesson, which will always accompanies the first tape that is sent, explains how to most effectively utilize the lessons and discusses the audio tape cassette player. Each lesson tape is designed to stand alone and there is no progressive order or sequence to the lessons. An individual can choose the subject areas that are the most troublesome and order only those tapes, skipping those areas that are not problematic. [More Information on Enrichment Audio Resource Services, Inc. (E.A.R.S. for Eyes)]
    
    
24. Everyday Text
    Everyday Text is a free service for people with cell phones that monitors a person's well being by sending three text messages to a person everyday, each requiring a return message. If no response is received, after three additional text reminders are sent, and after an amount of time the user decides, the service will notify the user's friends that the person has not responded to the texts and may need assistance. The user creates his/her own friends list, the order in which each friend will be notified, and a custom message for each friend (what to do, who to call, etc.). The user registers online and sets up primary settings by replying to text message questions. Further administration of the account, such as adding and deleting friends and changing the order in which they are notified, can be performed online or by cell phone. Everyday Text does not collect personally identifiable information, such as a person's address or location, social security number, or credit card numbers. Users will never be texted advertising and any personal information will never be shared. [More Information on Everyday Text]
    
    
25. Fall Prevention Center of Excellence
    The mission of the Fall Prevention Center of Excellence is to identify best practices in fall prevention and to help communities offer fall prevention programs to older people who are at risk of falling. The center is a project of the California Fall Prevention Consortium (CFPC), a public-private interdisciplinary partnership drawn from five organizations: University of Southern California's Andrus Gerontology Center; The Center for Successful Aging at California State University, Fullerton; The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center; University of California Los Angeles, School of Medicine; and The California Department of Public Health, State and Local Injury Control Section (SLIC). [More Information on Fall Prevention Center of Excellence]
    
    
26. Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation
    The Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation supports research for Alzheimer's disease and provides information and other resources for people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers and family members. [More Information on Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation]
    
    
27. Forschungsinstitut Technologie- Behindertenhilfe
    An interdisciplinary organization dedicated to information collection and dissemination on assistive technology as well as development and testing of assistive devices. English and German. [More Information on Forschungsinstitut Technologie- Behindertenhilfe]
    
    
28. Gerontological Society of America
    The mission of The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) is to promote the conduct of multi- and interdisciplinary research in aging by expanding the quantity of and improving the quality of gerontological research, and by increasing its funding resources. to disseminate gerontological research knowledge to researchers, to practitioners, and to decision and opinion makers. Our major methods for achieving our mission include disseminating information on aging research, policy, education and practice and their interrelationships; providing networking opportunities for researchers, policy makers, educators and practitioners; linking research with policy, practice and education; advocating for increased public and private funding for research on aging; and promoting career development and advancement of our members and development of the next generation of leaders. [More Information on Gerontological Society of America]
    
    
29. International Federation on Ageing
    The IFA is a membership-based network of organizations, bodies and individuals with a mission to improve the quality of life for older people around the world through policy change, grassroots partnerships, and strengthening bridges between public and private sectors relating to ageing issues. [More Information on International Federation on Ageing]
    
    
30. Israel Center for Assistive Technology and Aging
    GeronTech promotes and facilitates the development and application of innovative technical solutions to assist the elderly and disabled in the activities of daily living (ADL). For the successful commercialization of carefully selected product concepts, GeronTech brings to bear cross-disciplinary skills in engineering, design, project management, market research, business development, and technology transfer, as well as expert knowledge in the fields of aging and disabilities. [More Information on Israel Center for Assistive Technology and Aging]
    
    
31. LeadingAge
    To expand the world of possibilities for aging, LeadingAge members and affiliates touch the lives of 4 million individuals, families, employees and volunteers every day. The LeadingAge community includes 6,000 not-for-profit organizations in the United States, 39 state partners, hundreds of businesses, research partners, consumer organizations, foundations and a broad global network of aging services organizations that reach over 30 countries. The work of LeadingAge is focused on advocacy, education, and applied research. [More Information on LeadingAge]
    
    
32. LightBridge Healthcare Research, Inc.
    LightBridge Healthcare Research provides education and training materials for Alzheimer’s caregivers. LightBridge offers two educational CD-ROMs on Alzheimer’s disease and strategies for nutrition and related issues. These CD-ROMs are designed to be played on a home computer to allow for self-paced learning about this difficult disease. LightBridge’s products are available for purchase on line. The website also provides numerous helpful articles and tips. [More Information on LightBridge Healthcare Research, Inc.]
    
    
33. Lorien Health Systems Online
    "Lorien Health Systems, Inc. is a comprehensive health care network, dedicated to providing quality nursing, rehab and sub-acute care, as well as a superior assisted-living environment. No matter what a patient's medical difficulties may be, Lorien has the experience and the facilities to make his or her life more comfortable." Lorien's facilities are located in Maryland. [More Information on Lorien Health Systems Online]
    
    
34. Mae's Country Home
    "Mae's Country Home is a private group home providing assisted living for up to 5 seniors. The home and services are designed for seniors who cannot function in an independent living environment but do not require nursing care on a daily basis." [More Information on Mae's Country Home ]
    
    
35. Modern Health Talk
    Modern Health Talk is an online community website, blog, social network and discussion forum for sharing information about Home Health Care Solutions. Its purpose is to help connect people to the assistive technologies and services that make it easier and safer to live at home as a lower cost alternative to nursing homes and assisted living facilities. In addition to its website and blog, Modern Health Talk also offers a Twitter feed and a Facebook fan page with additional information and opportunities for interaction. [More Information on Modern Health Talk]
    
    
36. Museum of Modern Art Access Programs
    The Museum of Modern Art has a variety of access programs and services for visitors with disabilties or special needs, including wheelchair access for exhibits and entrances; programs for students with disabilities; sign language-interpreted programs for visitors who are deaf or hard of hearing; public telephones with TTY; MoMA Audio, with a variety of audio programs, including visual descriptions of exhibits for individuals with visual disabilities; a monthly lecture program (Art inSight) designed for visitors who are blind or have low vision; Touch Tours, which allow blind and partially sighted visitors to experience a selection of sculptures and design objects from the MoMA collection; Create·Ability, a monthly program for individuals with learning and developmental disabilities and their families; special events for seniors and homebound individuals; and Meet Me at MoMA, a monthly program for individuals with Alzheimer’s and their family members or care partners. [More Information on Museum of Modern Art Access Programs]
    
    
37. National Adult Day Services Association, Inc.
    The National Adult Day Services Association (NADSA) serves the adult day service industry and adult day services providers. NADSA is a 20-year-old organization committed to providing its members with effective, timely and valuable benefits including ongoing advocacy and representation with national policymakers and the Voice bi-monthly electronic newsletter. [More Information on National Adult Day Services Association, Inc.]
    
    
38. National Adult Protective Services Association
    The National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA) seeks to improve the quality and availability of protective services for adults with disabilities and elderly persons who are abused, neglected or exploited and are unable to protect their own interests. NAPSA is a national non-profit organization with members in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam. It was formed in 1989 to provide state Adult Protective Services (APS) program administrators and staff with a forum for sharing information, solving problems, and improving the quality of services for victims of elder and vulnerable adult abuse. [More Information on National Adult Protective Services Association]
    
    
39. National Aging in Place Council
    The National Aging in Place Council (NAIPC) is a membership organization that provides a national forum for individuals from the aging, healthcare, financial services, legal, design and building sectors to work together to help meet the needs of our growing aging population, so they can continue living in the housing of their choice. The NAIPC supports aging in place by establishing local Aging In Place Councils among businesses, public agencies, non-profit organizations, the aging network, and the health care system; by promoting National Aging In Place Week and other events; and through advocacy and educational activities. Resources on the NAIPC web site include a Guide to Making Your Home Senior Friendly, with tips on entry ways, bathrooms, bedrooms, kitchens, lighting, and the yard; and a list of the Top Ten Product Ideas. [More Information on National Aging in Place Council]
    
    
40. National Association of Home Builders Research Center
    The NAHB Research Center was founded in 1964 as a not-for-profit subsidiary of the National Association of Home Builders. The Center's research and demonstration projects include accessibility issues, and it has established the National Center for Seniors' Housing Research in cooperation with the Administration on Aging of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Center also offers several accessibility-related publications from its on-line store. [More Information on National Association of Home Builders Research Center]
    
    
41. National Council on Aging
    Founded in 1950, the National Council on the Aging is a national network of organizations and individuals dedicated to improving the health and independence of older persons and increasing their continuing contributions to communities, society and future generations. Its 3,800 members include senior centers, adult day service centers, area agencies on aging, faith congregations, senior housing facilities, employment services, and other consumer organizations. NCOA also includes a voluntary network of more than 11,000 leaders from academia, business and labor who support our mission and work. [More Information on National Council on Aging]
    
    
42. National Resource Center for American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Elders
    Funded by a grant from the U.S. Administration on Aging, the Center is designed to (1) incorporate Native communities in the planning process by "listening to the Voices of our Elders" to obtain their wishes and expectations for services and care that are consistent with traditional community heritages, Tribal values, and customs; and (2) provide technical information to promote culturally sensitive and functionally appropriate services to maintain the social well-being of Alaska Natives based on "best, promising and emerging practices." [More Information on National Resource Center for American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Elders]
    
    
43. National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification
    The Center's mission is to make supportive housing and home modification a more integral component of successful aging, long-term care, preventive health, and the development of elder-friendly communities. NRCSHHM supports service programs and housing settings that target semi-independent elderly who need assistance with daily activities, and encourages home modification to convert or adapt environments to make tasks easier, reduce accidents, and support independent living. To promote awareness of home modifications and fall prevention, it created two informational web sites, Homemods.org and Stopfalls.org. [More Information on National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification]
    
    
44. OASIS Institute
    The OASIS Institute promotes successful aging through a three-fold approach: lifelong learning, healthy living and social engagement. Founded in 1982 and based in St. Louis, this non-profit organization is now active in 40 cities across 24 states and serves more than 35,000 individuals each year. The Institutes seeks to positively impact the lives of people age 50 and older through partnerships to share knowledge, offer evidence- and research-based programs, conduct evaluations and adapt to meet the needs of diverse audiences. [More Information on OASIS Institute]
    
    
45. Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center for Technologies for Successful Aging with Disability
    The overarching objective of the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC) for Technologies for Successful Aging with Disability is to Optimize Participation Through Technology (OPTT). OPTT-RERC will enhance the lives of individuals aging with and into disability through: a) development and delivery of cutting-edge technologies for identification, evaluation, and rehabilitation of motor processes that facilitate or impede functional performance, employment, and community participation for the intended beneficiaries, b) employment of state of the art data management, dissemination, and performance evaluation techniques to ensure that the knowledge and products emergent from the RERC are accessible for all intended beneficiaries, c) assembly of a multidisciplinary team of experts in clinical rehabilitation, engineering, gerontology, along with a select group of technology partners, and disability advocates to ensure that OPTT-RERC's short and long-term outcome goals are successfully implemented and, d) alignment of the clinical and technological strengths of several area programs into an integrated infrastructure to provide training opportunities for future rehabilitation researchers. OPTT-RERC is located at the University of Southern California. [More Information on Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center for Technologies for Successful Aging with Disability]
    
    
46. Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Aging with Developmental Disabilities
    The RRTCADD promotes the successful aging of adults with intellectual (mental retardation) and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in response to physical, cognitive, and environmental changes. Its coordinated research, training, and dissemination activities promote progressive policies and supports to maintain health and function, self-determination, independence, and active engagement in life. The RRTCADD is a national resource for researchers, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, service providers, policy makers, advocacy groups, students, and the general community. [More Information on Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Aging with Developmental Disabilities]
    
    
47. Ricability
    Ricability is a British national research charity dedicated to providing independent information of value to disabled and older consumers. Ricability researches and publishes consumer reports. The reports are based on rigorous research and provide practical information needed by disabled and older consumers. Ricability staff also work with manufacturers, service providers, regulators and policy makers to improve products and services. [More Information on Ricability]
    
    
48. Right at Home
    Right at Home is a national in home care and assistance agency. They provide trained, insured, and bonded caregivers for a variety of home care and home health care needs. Local offices are available to be contacted for discussion of specific needs. [More Information on Right at Home]
    
    
49. SeniorCare Organizational Systems, L.L.C.
    SeniorCare Organizational Systems (SOS) is a Caregiver Advocacy and Advisory Company located in Clovis, California. The organization’s goal is to help guide seniors, families, and caregivers through the myriad issues and information they face as they age or provide care for an elder loved-one. SOS will be the primary resource to seniors and Caregivers where a certified, knowledgeable, and understanding SeniorCare Advisor is available. SOS provides a single source for obtaining the information they need to make timely and well informed decisions. [More Information on SeniorCare Organizational Systems, L.L.C.]
    
    
50. seniorDECISION
    seniorDECISION features consumer ratings and reviews of nursing homes, assisted living, retirement communities, and home health care. The site is a forum for seniors and caregivers to anonymously share their experiences and opinions on more than 79,000 senior care and housing services nationwide. With seniorDECISION, people can rate providers and share opinions on topics ranging from cost to cleanliness, administration to activities. Detailed compliments or complaints are encouraged, not just to speak one's mind, but to give others a helping hand as they navigate the myriad care and housing options available for loved ones. There is no cost to use seniorDECISION, and the site does not accept advertising from industry providers. [More Information on seniorDECISION]
    
    
51. SeniorHousingNet
    This site provides information about different communities and centers for independent living throughout the U.S. It also provides an online tool and supporting information that helps seniors to determine their needs and payment options. [More Information on SeniorHousingNet]
    
    
52. SeniorLiving.org
    SeniorLiving.Org offers objective information on a variety of senior living options, ranging from independent living to hospice. This site offers aggregated and standardized information from hundreds of sources, and its database is updated frequently. SeniorLiving.org also works with senior care experts to publish high-quality articles on assisted living and other issues relating to seniors and their caregivers. [More Information on SeniorLiving.org]
    
    

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Conferences                                                         Return to top of page

1. M-Enabling Summit on Accessible Mobile Technology for Seniors and Users of All Abilities
   June 6, 2013 to June 7, 2013 in Arlington, Virginia, United States
   The M-Enabling Summit on Accessible Mobile Technology for Seniors and Users of All Abilities is an event for the mobile industry exclusively dedicated to accessibility and assistive applications and services for senior citizens and persons with disabilities. This conference will provide a unique platform for governments, community service organizations, and health and private sector professionals to exchange and discuss cutting-edge ideas to leverage accessible and assistive mobile platforms to better serve seniors and people with disabilities. The M-Enabling Summit is organized by G3ict – The Global Initiative for Inclusive ICTs and E.J. Krause & Associates, in cooperation with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). [More Information on M-Enabling Summit on Accessible Mobile Technology for Seniors and Users of All Abilities]
   
   
2. 2013 International Convention on Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology
   August 29, 2013 to August 31, 2013 in Gyeonggi, South Korea
   "Learning, Living & Working with my Assistive & Rehabilitation Technology (A&RT)" is the theme of the International Convention on Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology (i-CREATe) 2013, which will promote novel scientific research, develop regional networks and support people with disability residing in Asia with state-of-the-art and functional assistive, rehabilitation and therapeutic technology. Join advocates, researchers and professionals from at plenary sessions, workshops, forums and scientific presentations to discuss how assistive and rehabilitation technology is integrated in education, living and working environment for persons with disability. [More Information on 2013 International Convention on Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology]
   
   

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1. 2013 Aging in America Conference
   March 12, 2013 to March 16, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois, United States
   The 2013 Aging in America Conference is the annual conference of the American Society on Aging. This conference will showcase content, innovations and best practices relating to aging and develop thought leadership on the most critical issues in the field. The Aging in America Conference is one of the largest gatherings of a diverse, multidisciplinary community of professionals from the fields of aging, healthcare and education, along with business leaders from across the U.S. [More Information on 2013 Aging in America Conference]
   
   
2. ISG*ISARC 2012
   June 26, 2012 to June 29, 2012 in Eindhoven, Netherlands
   The world conference of the International Society for Gerontechnology (ISG) will take place in cooperation with the International Symposium of Automation and Robotics (ISARC) in Construction. The conference's theme will be "Who is afraid of aging?", and it will cover many aspects of the aging society, including quality of life (including leisure and pleasure), home care, life-long working, retrofitting existing buildings and infrastructures, and new technologies such as ICT, automation and robotics. [More Information on ISG*ISARC 2012]
   
   
3. 2010 Annual NAPSA Conference: "Healing the Culture of Abuse"
   November 8, 2010 to November 10, 2010 in San Diego, California, United States
   The National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA), partnering with the University of California-Irvine's Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse and Neglect, will host their annual national conference. A diverse range of presentations will be available from district attorneys, medical experts, law enforcement, researchers, financial institutions, academia and talented adult protective services professionals. Conference workshops will cover such areas as forensic wounds and financial abuse, and they will showcase many new innovative sessions and statewide projects. [More Information on 2010 Annual NAPSA Conference: "Healing the Culture of Abuse"]
   
   
4. 2010 International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence
   September 7, 2010 to September 10, 2010 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
   The 2010 International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence (ICADI) will focus on approaches to support people as they age to maintain independence in daily living at home, at work and in the community. [More Information on 2010 International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence]
   
   
5. 2009 Aging in America Conference
   March 15, 2009 to March 19, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
   The 2009 annual conference of the American Society on Aging and the National Council on Aging will provide a showcase for aging-related programs and projects that can be replicated, a forum for policy discussion and advocacy, and information on new research findings in aging. The Aging in America Conference is one of the largest gatherings of a diverse, multidisciplinary community of professionals from the fields of aging, healthcare and education, along with business leaders from across the U.S. [More Information on 2009 Aging in America Conference]
   
   
6. IFA 9th Global Conference on Ageing
   September 4, 2008 to September 7, 2008 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
   The Montreal ageing and design conference programme is focused on three major themes - health, participation and security, and it will examine the role of design in each of these areas. The programme offers a fourth track focusing on the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing, to examine achievements since the 2nd World Assembly on Ageing (held in Madrid in 2002) and to look at future opportunities to maintain focus on the needs of older people. In addition to the conference, there will be an exhibition entitled, "Ageing and Design Expo 2008" on September 5 and 6. [More Information on IFA 9th Global Conference on Ageing]
   
   
7. 2008 International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence
   February 20, 2008 to February 23, 2008 in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
   The 2008 International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence (ICADI) will focus on approaches to support people as they age in maintaining independence in daily living at home, at work and in the community. [More Information on 2008 International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence]
   
   
8. 11th International Conference on Mobility and Transport for Elderly and Disabled Persons (TRANSED 2007)
   June 18, 2007 to June 21, 2007 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
   In accordance with its theme, "Benchmarking, Evaluation and Vision for the Future", TRANSED 2007 will review advances in research, profile international breakthroughs and explore perspectives for technological innovations in order to respond to the mobility challenges of an aging population and of persons with disabilities, as part of an inclusive society. The conference will offer an exhibition where participants will have an overview of the deployment of innovation in the field of accessible transportation. [More Information on 11th International Conference on Mobility and Transport for Elderly and Disabled Persons (TRANSED 2007)]
   
   
9. 2007 Conference of the American Society on Aging and the National Council on Aging
   March 7, 2007 to March 10, 2007 in Chicago, Illinois, United States
   The two largest professional associations in aging in the U.S. - The American Society on Aging (ASA) and the National Council on Aging (NCOA) - are collaborating again to offer a dynamic educational conference and networking opportunity for professionals in the field of aging. This conference will feature over 900 sessions covering a diverse range of topics in aging. It will showcase innovative programs, foster policy discussion and advocacy, and share cutting-edge research findings. Over 4,000 ASA and NCOA members and other professionals will come to Chicago to network with colleagues and attend sessions. [More Information on 2007 Conference of the American Society on Aging and the National Council on Aging]
   
   
10. 2006 Joint Conference of the National Council on Aging and the American Society on Aging
    March 16, 2006 to March 19, 2006 in Anaheim, California, United States
    The nation's two largest professional associations in aging -- The National Council on the Aging (NCOA) and the American Society on Aging (ASA) -- are collaborating to offer the most dynamic educational conference and networking opportunity in North America for professionals in the field of aging. This conference will feature over 800 sessions covering a diverse range of topics in aging. It will showcase innovative programs, foster policy discussion and advocacy, and share cutting-edge research findings. Over 4,000 NCOA and ASA members and other professionals will come to Anaheim, California to network with colleagues and attend sessions. [More Information on 2006 Joint Conference of the National Council on Aging and the American Society on Aging]
    
    
11. 2005 White House Conference on Aging
    December 11, 2005 to December 14, 2005 in Washington, D.C., United States
    The White House Conference on Aging (WHCoA) occurs once a decade. The theme for the 2005 WHCoA is "The Booming Dynamics of Aging: From Awareness to Action" which reflects the WHCoA's legislative mandate to focus on the aging of today and tomorrow, including 78 million baby boomers born between 1946 and 1964. The four pervious conferences have served as catalysts for the development and enhancement of national, state and local aging policies in the United States. Governors of all 50 States, the U.S. Territories, Puerto Rico, and the Mayor of the District of Columbia, Members of the 109th Congress, and the National Congress of American Indians select the majority of the delegates to participate in the 2005 WHCoA. The exhibit hall will be open to the public on December 13. [More Information on 2005 White House Conference on Aging]
    
    
12. 2006 International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence
    February 1, 2006 to February 5, 2006 in St Petersburg, Florida, United States
    The American Occupational Therapy Association's International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence (ICADI) will convene February 1-5, 2006 in St. Petersburg, Fl. ICADI will bring together researchers, practitioners, business leaders and people involved in aging policy to focus on 7 major issues: Assistive Devices; Housing, Home Modification and Universal Design; Injury Prevention; Robotics; Smart Homes; Telehealth; and Transportation. [More Information on 2006 International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence]
    
    
13. 2006 Joint Conference of the National Council on the Aging and the American Society on Aging
    March 16, 2005 to March 19, 2005 in Anaheim, California, United States
    The 2006 NCOA-ASA Joint Conference will address the theme "Invest in Aging: Strengthening Families, Communities and Ourselves." The conference will bring together a multidisciplinary group of more than 4,000 professionals, including researchers, practitioners, educators, business people and policymakers, to discuss the physical, emotional, social, economic and spiritual aspects of aging. [More Information on 2006 Joint Conference of the National Council on the Aging and the American Society on Aging]
    
    
14. PossAbilities Expo
    May 14, 2005 to May 15, 2005 in Portland, Oregon, United States
    PossAbilities Expo offers a new event in the Northwest. I will be a convention to access the many resources, products, and services available for independence and assisted living. It will be a natural health festivals for people with disabilities, their families, and caregivers. [More Information on PossAbilities Expo ]
    
    
15. 2nd Cambridge Workshop on Universal Access and Assistive Technology (CWUAAT '04)
    March 22, 2004 to March 24, 2004 in University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
    The 2nd Cambridge Workshop on Universal Access and Assistive Technology (CWUAAT '04) will be held March 22-24, 2004 at Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom. CWUAAT '04 is the second of a series of workshops that are held every two years. The workshops have been inspired by, and shall build on, the highly successful CWUAAT '02 along with the Cambridge Workshops on Rehabilitation Robotics. The first CWUAAT had over 80 participants from 3 continents. [More Information on 2nd Cambridge Workshop on Universal Access and Assistive Technology (CWUAAT '04) ]
    
    

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1. Foundation Solicits Proposals To Improve Long-term Care and Supportive Services For At-risk Older Adults
   Nov 18, 2003
   The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is calling for proposals for the Community Partnerships for Older Adults program. The program supports efforts of local public-private partnerships to improve long-term care and supportive services systems for at-risk older adults. Up to seventeen communities will receive development grants of up to $150,000 for 18 months. Universities, hospital-based health systems, professional associations, state agencies, and for-profit entities are not eligible to apply. The deadline for the Letter of Intent is January 9, 2004 (3:00 p.m. EST). The complete Call for Proposals can be ordered by calling 207-228-8374 or downloaded from the Web sites: [More Information on Foundation Solicits Proposals To Improve Long-term Care and Supportive Services For At-risk Older Adults]
   
   
2. AARP Releases Beyond 50.03: A Report to the Nation on Independent Living and Disability
   May 09, 2003
   AARP has released a new study that takes an in-depth look at the roles of supportive services, family and community, and our social and physical environments in enhancing the independence of age 50+ persons with disabilities. This is the third in a series of reports on the issues facing people over 50. The report states that most Americans age 50 and over who have disabilities desire independence and control in their daily lives; however, there are often not enough affordable options to help meet their needs. [More Information on AARP Releases Beyond 50.03: A Report to the Nation on Independent Living and Disability]