This week’s events
October 10, 2016 begins the celebration of our 11th Annual Aging in Place Week. NAIPC chapters around the country will be hosting a series of community events and activities, throughout the month of October. To expand their outreach and increase awareness chapters will be participating in local initiatives geared towards seniors, honoring adults who exemplify successful aging, participating in health fairs and senior expos, and conducting webinars and seminars on key aging in place topics.
Here is the schedule of events.
Thursday, October 6th 1:00-5:00 PM and Friday, October 7th, 8:30 AM-4:15 PM
The National Aging in Place Council, Stony Brook University, AARP NY, Health & Welfare Council of Long Island, Nassau County of Long Island Office on Aging, New York State Office for Aging, and Suffolk County Office on Aging present
Aging in Place in Suburbia: A Working Summit and Beyond
Stony Brook University
Hilton Garden Inn
1 Circle Road
Stony Brook, NY 11790
To view the conference book click here
Saturday, October 8, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Greater Pittsburgh Chapter of NAIPC to host
2016 Walk to End Alzheimer's
Butler Community College
October 10-16th
The Greater Atlanta Chapter has initiated a social media blitz to introduce
two videos promoting their services and the educational programs offered to promote awareness. Watch the promo video about Atlanta's community education program now. Or learn more about services that members provide by watching the Resources Video. In addition, the Atlanta Chapter FaceBook page will feature tips and articles on aging in place each day of the week throughout Aging in Place Week.
Tuesday, October 11, 3:00-4:00 PM
National Aging in Place Council to host
The Home Modification Working Group
a peer-to-peer discussion group and webinar on technology for
environmental modifications
For registration information please contact, NAIPC@ageinplace.org
Tuesday, October 11, 4:00-7:00 PM
Western and Central Virginia Chapter of NAIPC to host
3rd Annual Preparing for Caring Symposium (Free)
Jefferson Center-Fitzpatrick Hall
541 Luck Avenue Suite 221
Roanoke, VA 24016
To view the invite please click here.
Tuesday, October 11, 5:30-7:30 PM
Minneapolis-St. Paul of NAIPC to host
Elder Financial Exploitation: Family Secrets and Stranger Scams
Speakers include; Marit Peterson, Program Manager: Minnesota Elder Justice Care and Jay Haapala, Associate State Director: AARP Minnesota.
Southtown Office Park
8120 Penn Ave. S.
Bloomington, MN 55431
For more information click here.
Thursday, October 20th
HomeAdvisor presents "Thriving in Place" directed by Rainee Ames
the documentary is structured around NAIPC's ACT III: Your Plan for Aging
Crosby Street Theater
New York, NY 10012
Tuesday, October 25, 5:00-7:30 PM
Greater Charleston Chapter of NAIPC to host
Celebration of National Aging in Place Week
Activities include; A Day of Caring which offers transportation for seniors and their annual Gifts of Aging Event to honor older adults in the community.
Founders Hall – Charlestowne Landing
1500 Old Towne Road
Charleston, SC 29407
Contact: GreaterCharleston@ageinplace.org
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