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15th Annual Art & Science of Aging Conference

15th Annual Art & Science of Aging Conference

Date and Time

Friday, February 28, 2020 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Description

  • When: February 28, 2020, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • What: Rx for Healthy Aging
  • Cost: $45.00 for the general public, $35.00 for students and seniors
  • CEU's: ALL attendees seeking continuing education units should note that there is an additional $50.00 fee that can be paid in conjunction with the registration fee. 
    CEU categories: Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy
  • Keynote Speaker: Dr. John Mulder (MD, FAAHPM, HMDC)

The PURPOSE of the Art and Science of Aging Conference is to:

  • Broaden the dialogue on aging in West Michigan
  • Provide new knowledge and skills, derived from multidisciplinary research and evidence-based best practices on healthy aging to the community            
  • Highlight important local resources and strategies for optimizing later life  
  • Prepare individuals and professionals in our community for the coming surging growth of older adults 

The MISSION of the Art & Science of Aging Conference is to:

  • Broaden the dialogue within our West Michigan region on the positive potentials of later life and holistic approaches to healthy aging
  • Serve as an interdisciplinary and inter-professional forum of research on aging topics and best practices in working with and for the older adult

Information

For more information, please visit: https://www.gvsu.edu/gerontology/

Contact

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Priscilla J. Kimboko: Conference Coordinator

Office Address: 232 C DeVos, 401 West Fulton St, Grand Rapids
Phone: (616) 331-7265 
Email: [email protected]

Ph.D., Professor, Health Administration and Aging
Grand Valley State University
School of Public, Nonprofit and Health Administration

Jing Chen: Student Research Coordinator

Office Address: 2203 Au Sable Hall, Allendale, MI 49401
Phone: (616) 331-2867
Email: [email protected]

Ph.D., Professor
Grand Valley State University
Department of Psychology

Heather Wallace: Volunteer Coordinator

Office Address: 319 Michigan Health Hill - 545 Michigan
Phone: (616) 331-5584
Email: [email protected] 

Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Grand Valley State University
Master of Public Health Program Lead

Raymond J. Higbea: Evaluation Coordinator

Office Address: 240C Richard M. DeVos Center, 401 West Fulton St, Grand Rapids, MI
Phone: (616) 331-6869 
Email: [email protected]

Ph.D., FACHE, Assistant Professor, Health Administration 
Grand Valley State University
School of Public, Nonprofit and Health Administration

Chair, University Library Advisor Committee

Ashley Rosener: Bibliography

Office Address: 130A Richard M DeVos Center, 401 West Fulton St, Grand Rapids, MI
Phone: (616) 331-5937
Email: [email protected]

Liaison Librarian in Professional Programs 
Grand Valley State University
Steelcase Library, Pew Campus

Rutendo Goto: Assistant to Conference Coordinator

Phone: (616) 331 6641
Email: [email protected]

MHA, Graduate Assistant 
Grand Valley State University
School of Public, Nonprofit and Health Administration

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