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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

Exhibit at Aging in America 2014

Showcase your organization, program or company at the largest multidisciplinary conference on aging in the nation. 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

Watch Recorded Web Seminars Online

Miss a web seminar? Get caught up at your convenience! All recorded webinars are free for ASA members. Learn More

AgeBlog

“Move With Balance” Supports Cognitive Health

posted 05.23.2013

As children, we roll down hills, climb trees, hop and skip, all of which help us develop balance and coordination while firing up new neural pathways in our growing brains. What happens when we grow “too old” for such games? Read More

Quick Question: What ASA Member Benefit Has Helped Your Work the Most So Far This Year?

posted 05.20.2013

Last we, we asked you which ASA membership benefit has helped you the most so far, and here's what you said. 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.