This symposium will inform policymakers, practitioners and individuals on how they can prepare for the “Silver Boom” in South Carolina. Presentations by Clemson University researchers and their community partners will feature the translation of research to community-based practice and policy.

CEUs offered through Upstate AHEC, Inc. for nurses, social workers, LTC and residential care managers

AGENDA

8:00 - 8:25 Registration

8:25 - 8:45 Introduction

8:45 - 9:30 Ms. Cornelia Gibbons, Directory, SC Office on Aging, Aging Issues In South Carolina

9:30 - 10:00 Transportation

10:15 - 10:45 Caregiving

10:45 - 11:30 Culture Change in Long-Term Care

11:30 - 12:00 Financial Security in Later Life

12:00 - 1:15 Lunch (covered by registration fee)

1:30 - 2:15 Break-out sessions with presenters

2:30 - 3:15 Break-out sessions with presenters

3:30 - 4:00 Wrap-up

Return registration form and check to:

Suzi Weeden, DPHS, 503 Edwards Hall, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634-0745
Please enclose $20 check for registration payable to: “Clemson University”

Registration limited to the first 150 people to respond. Deadline: May 1, 2006

Hosted by:
Gerontology Research Interdisciplinary Team (GRIT), a consortium of researchers at Clemson University.
Sponsored by:
CU College of HEHD Internal Research and Creative Activity Grant Program and Upstate AHEC, Inc

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