Care of the Elderly
16th Annual
Care of the Elderly Conference
September 26 & 27, 2008
Healthy Aging: Therapeutic Practices for Maximizing Function and Well-Being for Older Adults
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.
2008 Conference Brochure (PDF | 132KB)
2008 Conference Schedule at a Glance (PDF | 50KB)
2008 Conference Session Descriptions (PDF | 18KB)
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 11.1 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
2008 Registration Fees
| Full Registration (individual, two day) | $225 |
| Agency Group, 2 days (requires 5 or more from same agency; cost per person. All must be paid by one agency check or purchase order) | $190 |
| 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 Marilyn durocher at the phone number or email listed above.
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 Marilyn durocher at (907) 747-7728.