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Join us for "Spirituality and Brain Health" on May 15. This free web seminar includes complimentary CEUs, funded by MetLife Foundation. Learn More

Your Peers & Colleagues Want to Hear From You

Beginning June 1st you can start submitting your proposals to present at the 2014 Aging in America Conference in San Diego, March 11-15. Learn More

In the May/June Issue of Aging Today:

Seeking a cure for Alzheimer’s with minimal funding; what’s on track for prevention; and when employer wellness programs don’t work for employees. Learn More

Help us Celebrate 60 Years in 2014!

Save the dates for the 2014 Aging in America Conference and ASA's 60th Anniversary Celebration: March 11-15 in San Diego! Learn More

AgeBlog

Alzheimer’s and End-of-Life Decision-Making

posted 05.15.2013

Some of the most difficult questions posed to those working in aging services come from people who have been diagnosed with an illness such as Alzheimer’s disease, which will render them unable to make decisions about their medical and end-of-life care. Read More

National Forum Untangles Complexities of Care Transitions

posted 05.15.2013

Clearly, we can do better: Experts speak at the sold out National Forum on Care Transitions during the 2013 Aging in America Conference in Chicago. Read More

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New NIA Blog Launched

posted 05.16.2013

Robin Barr, Director of the National Institute on Aging (NIA) Division of Extramural Activities, has just launched a research blog on the NIA website; visitors can sign up to get new posts. The blog will feature weekly posts on topics of interest to the research community in aging; future posts... Read More

ASA Supports LCAO Issue Brief on SGR Reform

posted 05.14.2013

ASA has joined with 15 other Leadership Council of Aging Organizations (LCAO) in submitting statements to the U.S. Senate Finance Committee and the Ways & Means Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives. Each committee is currently conducting hearings on Medicare reimbursement with a view... Read More

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Home Instead Senior Care and ASA are pleased to announce the Family Caregiver Support
webinar series for 2013. With 12 new titles including “Introduction to Medicare Coverage,” “Understanding Alzheimer's and Types of Dementia,” “How to Find Senior Care Resources ,” and “Understanding the Emotional Aspects of Caregiving,” each webinar will provide a wealth of information and insight for professionals in the field of aging. CEUs are included for each session as well. And brand new for this year: each month’s webinar will be offered a second time in case you can’t attend the first date! The content will be the same, but you’ll have a chance to ask your question during the Q&A portion. CEUs will be offered for each session.