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Ongoing Events
Web-based educational modules: The topics include Foot Health,
Osteoporosis, Vision, and Falls
Temple University Institute on Aging. The modules are available
by linking to http://www.temple.edu/aging/ and
click on the “course” button.
September 7, 2005
Colloquium: “Panel Discussion of Baby Boom Cohort” (Panel:
David Almeida, Duane Alwin, Melissa Hardy, Scott Hofer, Sherry
Willis)
Penn State University Gerontology Center
Location: University Park, PA and Hershey, PA
For more information call 814-865-1710
September 12-15, 2005
Continuing Education Program: “Autumn Series on Aging”
American Society on Aging
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Registration at 800-537-9728 (ext. 9675) or http://www.asaging.org/autumn-series
September 13, 2005
Seminar: “Accompanying the Dying: End of Life Care”
PESI HealthCare
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
For information call 1-800-843-7763
September 14, 2005
Colloquium: “Demographics of the Baby Boom Cohort” (David
Eggebeen, PhD, Penn State University) & “Shifts in Conservatism
among Boomers” (Duane Alwin, PhD, Penn State University)
Penn State University Gerontology Center
Location: University Park, PA and Hershey, PA
For more information call 814-865-1710
September 13, 2005
Seminar: “Accompanying the Dying: End of Life Care”
PESI HealthCare
Location: Harrisburg, PA
For information call 1-800-843-7763
September 21, 2005
Colloquium: “Panel Discussion of Baby Boom Cohort” (Panel:
David Almeida, Duane Alwin, Melissa Hardy, Scott Hofer, Sherry
Willis)
Penn State University Gerontology Center
Location: University Park, PA and Hershey, PA
For more information call 814-865-1710
September 22, 2005
Lecture: “Osteoporosis and Chronic Diseases Among the Elderly” (Dr.
Carol Smith, Penn State University)
Geriatric Education Center of PA and Northcentral PA Area Health
Education Center
Location: State College, PA
Contact: Sandra Beiderman at 570-724-9145 or sandrabe@ncpaahec.org
September 23, 2005
Educational Program: “Enhancing Quality of Life in Late Life:
The Role of Complementary and Alternative Therapies”
University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Register online at http://www.pitt.edu/~nursing/continuingedu/pdf/Geriatrics_Registration_Form.pdf or for more information contact Gerri Maurer at 412-624-3156 or
conted@pitt.edu
September 23, 2005
Marketplace and Networking Forum
Southwestern PA Partnership for Aging
Location: Masonic Village, Sewickley, PA
For information contact Heather Mayger at SWPPA at 724-779-3200
or swppahm@zoominternet.net
September 25-30, 2005
29th Semi-Annual Family Practice Review (Geriatric topics include
Memory Loss, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Transient Ischemic Attacks,
Drug Interactions, Dementia)
Temple University School of Medicine
For more information visit http://www.temple.edu/cme/ or contact
Catherine Thomas-King at 215-707-4787 or 800-23-TUCME
September 28, 2005
Colloquium: Topic TBD (Sonia A. Cavigelli, PhD, Penn State University)
Penn State University Gerontology Center
Location: University Park, PA and Hershey, PA
For more information call 814-865-1710
October 3-6, 2005
Annual Conference
PA Association of County Affiliated Homes
Location: The Resorts at Split Rock, lake Harmony, PA
For information contact PACAH at 717-232-7554
October 5, 2005
Colloquium: “Demographic Trends and Public Policy in Pennsylvania” (Gordon
DeJong, PhD, Penn State University)
Penn State University Gerontology Center
Location: University Park, PA and Hershey, PA
For more information call 814-865-1710
October 6, 2005
Lecture: “Cognitive Assessment of Elderly Primary Care Patients” (Judith
Saxton, PhD, University of Pittsburgh)
Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
Location: Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
Contact the ADRC at 412-692-2700 with questions
October 10-11, 2005
Conference: “Social Structures: The Impact of Demographic
Changes on the Well-Being of Older Persons”
Penn State University Gerontology Center
Location: State College, PA
For more information to register online, link to http://www.outreach.psu.edu/C&I/SocialStructures or contact Chriss Schultz at 814-863-5100 or ConferenceInfo1@outreach.psu.edu
October 14, 2005
Conference: “Late-Life Depresssion, Delerium, and Dementia:
Integration of Research, Teaching, and Clinical Care”
University of Pittsburgh & Western Psychiatric Institute and
Clinic
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
For more information or to register, contact Maria Peña-Jordan
at 412-605-1213 or penajordanmi@upmc.edu or
http://www.wpic.pitt.edu/oerp/.
October 19, 2005
Colloquium: “Understanding Aging: Characteristics of Longitudinal
Studies, Levels of Analysis, and Latent Growth Curve Modeling Approaches” (Scott
M. Hofer, PhD & Andrea Piccinin, PhD, Penn State University)
Penn State University Gerontology Center
Location: University Park, PA and Hershey, PA
For more information call 814-865-1710
October 20, 2005
Lecture: “Geriatric Nutrition” (Dr. Helen Wright, Penn
State University)
Geriatric Education Center of PA and Northcentral PA Area Health
Education Center
Location: State College, PA
Contact: Sandra Beiderman at 570-724-9145 or sandrabe@ncpaahec.org
October 21, 2005
Conference: “Technology for Life and Living: Aging and Technology
an the Cutting Edge”
University of Pittsburgh & Carnegie Mellon University
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
For more information contact Maureen Hewko at 412-647-9541 or CCEHS@upmc.edu;
full program brochure and online registration available at http://ccehs.upmc.edu/formalCourses.jsp
October 21, 2005
Morris and Esther Glickstein Memorial Lecture: Late Life Depression
Southwestern PA Partnership for Aging
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
For information contact Heather Mayger at SWPPA at 724-779-3200
or swppahm@zoominternet.net
October 21, 2005
Annual Symposium: “Adapting Evidence Based Medicine for the
Nursing Home Resident”
Pennsylvania Medical Directors Association
Location: Hershey, PA
Contact: Diane Langner at 717-558-7850 (ext.1482) or 888-633-5784
(ext. 1482) or dlangner@pamedsoc.org
October 22, 2005
Conference: “Geriatrics and Gerontology in Primary Care”
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
Location: Hershey, PA
For information contact the Department of Continuing Education
at 717-531-6483
October 26, 2005
Colloquium: “Multivariate latent Growth Curve Modeling: Foundations
and Applications” (Lesa Hoffman, PhD, Penn State University)
Penn State University Gerontology Center
Location: University Park, PA and Hershey, PA
For more information call 814-865-1710
October 27, 2005
Lecture: “Risk Factors for Dementia Caregiver Morbidity:
The Role of Religion and Preparedness for Death” (Randy S.
Hebert, MD, University of Pittsburgh)
Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
Location: Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
Contact the ADRC at 412-692-2700 with questions
November 2, 2005
Colloquium: Topic TBD (Melissa A. Hardy, PhD, Penn State University)
Penn State University Gerontology Center
Location: University Park, PA and Hershey, PA
For more information call 814-865-1710
November 9, 2005
Colloquium: “Medical Decision-Making in Adult Couples Across
the Lifespan” (Carlee K. Pollard Ranalli, Penn State University)
Penn State University Gerontology Center
Location: University Park, PA and Hershey, PA
For more information call 814-865-1710
November 10, 2005
Annual Fall Program: “What Can Research About Worms Tell
Us About Geriatric Patients?” (Alfred L. Fisher, MD, PhD,
University of Pittsburgh)
Pennsylvania Geriatrics Society, Western Division
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
For information contact Nadine Popovich at 412-321-5030
November 30, 2005
Colloquium: “Integrating Close Family Members into Nursing
Home Recreation Services: A Pilot Study” (Sarah Burnett-Wolle,
Penn State University)
Penn State University Gerontology Center
Location: University Park, PA and Hershey, PA
For more information call 814-865-1710
December 8, 2005
Lecture: “Imaging Brain Inflammation During AD” (Clayton
A. Wiley, MD, University of Pittsburgh)
Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
Location: Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
Contact the ADRC at 412-692-2700 with questions
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