Care of the Elderly
17th Annual
Care of the Elderly Conference
September 25 & 26, 2009
GET HEALTH: Promoting Health Literacy for Older Alaskans
This two-day conference is designed to explore the ways older adults can maintain, regain, and maximize function for life-long holistic health. Programs and practices that enable older adults to remain healthy, vital participants in their communities.
2009 Registration Brochure (PDF | 62 KB)
2009 Conference Schedule at a Glance (PDF | 49 KB)
2009 Conference Session Descriptions (PDF | 16 KB)
The goal for the Care of the Elderly Conference is twofold:
- to assure optimal quality of life for elders through care and treatment that encompasses the mind, body, and spirit.
- to understand health care problems common to the elderly and strategies to provide health care solutions for the whole person.
Who Should Attend
Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, RNs, LPNs, CNAs, ANPs, Physician’s Assistants, Professional Caregivers, Community Health Providers, Social Workers, Healthcare Administrators, Occupational, Physical, & Speech Therapists, Psychologists, Seniors, Family Caregivers and anyone interested.
Accreditation
The full conference is 10.16 contact hours. CEUs will be awarded based on attendance. Individuals should refer to their licensing CE requirements for determination of qualifying sessions.
Special Features
Annual Reception
Hosted by Center for Community
2009 Registration Fees
| Full Registration (individual, two day) | $225 |
| Single Day (Either Friday or Saturday, please indicate which) | $125 |
| Senior Citizens or Students (1 day / 2 day) CEUs not awarded for this category |
$75 / $45 |
Exhibitor Information
We welcome exhibits which focus on healthcare services, research and equipment. If you would like to have your organization or company represented and would like to receive an Exhibitor Packet, please call Angela Filler at (907) 747-7763 or email at angela.filler@uas.alaska.edu
Co-Sponsors
Alaska Geriatric Education Center, Alaska Mental Health Trust Training Cooperative, USC Keck School of Medicine, Geriatrics, Center for Community, Sitka Alaska, and the University of Alaska Southeast Sitka Campus.
Sponsorship Opportunities
The Care of the Elderly Conference is a self-support program through the University of Alaska Southeast Sitka Campus, Community Education and Professional Development. Sponsorships and grants from the healthcare community and companies are therefore essential to the viability of this program. We invite you to support this educational event.
What do you get in return for Sponsorship? Sponsors will be recognized in all publicity as well as the printed conference program. Special verbal mention will also be given during the keynote session. In addition, sponsors are invited to exhibit at the conference free of charge. If your organization is interested in providing financial support for this conference, or if you know of an organization willing to contribute, please contact Angela Filler at (907) 747-7763 or email at angela.filler@uas.alaska.edu