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Conference on Aging News & Information
April 24-25, 2006 - Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, Traverse City MI
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Traverse City Welcomes Conference on Aging Guests! |
3/29/06
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It is our pleasure to host the first annual Senior Summit 2006 Conference on Aging on April 24th and 25th at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. A warm, northern Michigan welcome is extended to all conference speakers, guests, attendees, and their families.
The Grand Traverse Region, and all of Northern Michigan, has so much to offer our
visitors and we are excited to share its many treasures with you. To make your visit a special and memorable experience, we would like to share the following local
informational and education links:
Traverse City Convention and Visitors Bureau
Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce
Northwestern Michigan College
Interlochen Center for the Arts
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Build Your Business by Serving the Mature Market |
3/29/06
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Some people are expressing concerns that the needs of Seniors will place a future drain and a burden on our economy. Leading economists, however are now telling us that serving retirees and boomers represents one of the most powerful potential economic industries for all states and that retaining this demographic in Michigan will be crucial for economic growth. Hear more from national economist Clare Zempel about "Aging and the New Economy; Start with the facts. Keep an open mind" on Monday, April 24th. [More]
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Fastest Growing Segment of Residential Remodeling & Building Industry |
3/29/06
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The Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist Program developed by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodelors Council in collaboration with AARP, teaches the technical, business management and customer service skills essential to competing in this market. Successful Aging in Place promotes the capability of remaining in one's home safely, independently and comfortably regardless of age, income or ability level. Hear more on Tuesday, April 25 from Sally Erickson Bornschein, Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist, from POM Associates and Richard Erickson Construction. [More]
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View the Technology of the Future Today |
3/28/06
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What if you could see not only the latest technology that is available now to assist and improve the quality of lives of older adults, families, persons with physical challenges and boomers but also what is coming out in the next several years? On Tuesday, April 25th you can. Russ Bodhoff, Ph.D. of the premier national group; Center for Aging Services Technologies will show you the latest and greatest and offer you a glimpse of this future frontier. [More]
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Be Wise: Preventing Fraud, Scams, and Financial Exploitation |
2/27/06
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Special guest speaker, Jenefer Duane, President and Chief Executive Officer of the San Francisco based Elder Financial Protection Network, will be presenting a demonstration model for Financial Institutions focused on Recognizing and Reporting Financial Abuse at the 2006 Conference on Aging on Monday, April 24th at the Grand Traverse Resort in Traverse City, Michigan. Ms. Duane has worked |
in the field of elder advocacy for over 20 years. She co-founded EFPN in August, 2000. In 2003, Ms. Duane produced EFPN’s ‘Be Wise’ video training program which has received three international... [More]
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AARP National Speakers to Present at 2006 Conference on Aging |
2/27/06
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Diane Hill Taylor - AARP Washington, DC
Topic: Consumer Advocacy, Policy, and Protection
Diane Hill Taylor serves as Director of Livable Communities in Outreach and Service at the national office of AARP in Washington, DC. She is responsible for providing strategic direction and guidance in the development and delivery of information / education for the 50+ consumer. She also leads efforts to engage AARP members in meaningful... [More]
Elinor Ginzler, III - AARP Washington, DC
Topic: Livable Communities: Wave of the Future
Elinor Ginzler is Director for Livable Communities in the Office of Social Impact at AARP. She is responsible for the development of multi-year strategic plans to achieve social impact goals for AARP in the areas of Mobility and Housing, and driving the execution of annual operational plans, using matrix management cross association working... [More]
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Conference on Aging Online Pre-Registration is Open! |
2/26/06
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Thats right, the Senior Summit Conference on Aging is now open and ready to accept online Pre-Registration and Day-of Registration. Just click [Here] to register for the Conference on Aging.
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Conference Brochure Available! |
2/20/06
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The new Senior Summit Conference on Aging brochure is now available for viewing and downloading. Just click [Here] to view the brochure.
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