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MindAlert Awards

Recognizing Innovations in Mental Fitness Programming for Older Adults

Sponsored by the MetLife Foundation

Applications Process for 2010 Awards Now Closed

About MindAlert Awards Program

The ASA-MetLife Foundation MindAlert awards program was established to recognize innovation in mental fitness programming for older adults. These three awards recognize programs found in nonprofit organizations demonstrating innovation and effective application accessible to diverse communities based on research. Each shows potential for replication in other communities by ease of application and financial feasibility. Each year three winners are chosen in three categories:

Lifelong Learning /Third Age Educational programs
Programs specifically focused on enhancing mental fitness for the general population of older adults.
Programs designed to enhance mental fitness specifically for early stage cognitively-impaired older adults

Awardees receive:

A cash awards of $1,500
One complimentary Aging in America conference registration
A one-year complimentary membership in ASA

Application form and supporting materials must be submitted no later than October 15, 2009

For more information on eligibility,categories, criteria and submission requirements or to apply online, click here