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Happy New Year! |
| 14 |
Maryland Mini-conference on Long-Term Care, 10:30a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in Bowie, MD. See conference flyer for more information. Registration form available at http://www.nccnhr.org/uploads/Registration011606.pdf |
| 19 - 20 |
The National Academy of Social Insurance 18th Annual Conference. Older and Out of Work: Jobs and Social Insurance for a Changing Economy Washington, DC. To register on line or for more information visit: www.nasi.org. |
| 26 - 28 |
Health Action 2006. Annual Grassroots Conference, a national meeting sponsored by FamiliesUSA. Mayflower Hotel, Washington, DC. See www.familiesusa.org |
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| FEBRUARY |
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| 20 - 24 |
AHQA 2005 Annual Meeting. Hyatt Regency Miami, FL. For more information see www.ahqa.org. |
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| MARCH |
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| Multiple Sclerosis Education and Awareness Month |
National MS Education and Awareness Month, sponsored by the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation (MSF) |
| 7-9 |
Pennsylvania Ombudsman Enrichment Conference
Radisson Penn Harris Hotel and Convention Center, Camp Hill, PA
Plenary Speakers include: Albert Mensah, Virginia Bell, and Sister Janet Baker -Conference agenda includes a tenured Ombudsman Track, which is a full day of case studies review and discussion, along with 2 other days of interactive workshops. |
| 16 - 19 |
NCOA and ASA Joint Conference "Invest in Aging: Strengthening Families, Communities and Ourselves." Anaheim, CA. For more information, see http://www.agingconference.org/agingconference/jc06/index.cfm |
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APRIL |
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| 4-6 |
Pennsylvania Tier Two Training at the Radisson Penn Harris Hotel and Convention Center in Camp Hill, PA. For new Ombudsmen and those who need to be recertified. |
| 6-7 |
Missouri Annual LTC Ombudsman Training Conference. This year's theme is "The Essential Piece: Ombudsman Making a Difference." |
| 19 - 23 |
NAELA 2006 Symposium Washington, DC |
| 20 - 23 |
6th Annual National Aging and Law Conference, Elder Rights: Building on the Past, Strengthening our Future. Sponsored by AARP Foundation's National Legal Training Project, the conference will be held at the Doubletree Crystal City Hotel in Arlington, Virginia. For more information see the Conference website at http://nalc.grovesite.com/ |
| 22 - 25 |
Annual State Ombudsman Training Conference, Salem Waterfront Hotel. Salem, MA. Save Friday April 21st for Fun Day offered by the MA State Ombudsman Program. Contact Julie Meashey for more information jmeashey@nccnhr.org. |
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MAY |
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Older Americans Month |
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National Arthritis Month |
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National Mental Health Month |
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National Osteoporosis Prevention Month |
National Osteoporosis Prevention Month, sponsored by the National Osteoporosis Foundation. For further information visit the web site at www.nof.org/ |
| 2 - 3 |
Pennsylvania OmbudsManager Training, Temple University Lab. For the new Ombudsman and those needing a refresher course. |
| 3 - 7 |
American Geriatrics Society Annual Scientific Meeting, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Chicago IL. For more information see www.americangeriatrics.org. |
| 9 - 11 |
California Ombudsman Spring Training Conference, Sacramento, CA. |
| 9 - 11 |
Montana Governor's Conference on Aging is planned in Helena, MT. Four different tracks are offered, plus general sessions. The tracks include: Advocacy/Legal Issues; Senior Centers and Self-Help (Identify theft; Part D; Topics for care givers etc.) and a track for Native Americans. |
21 - 28 |
Older American's Mental Health Week Sponsored by OWL (Older Women's League). For information see www.owl-national.org. |
| 23 - 24 |
Pennsylvania PEER Train-the-Trainer (for new PEER trainers), Radisson Penn Harris Hotel and Convention Center, Camp Hill, PA. |
| 23 - 25 |
Florida LTC Ombudsman 5th Annual Training Conference, Sheraton Suites, Tampa FL. National, state, and local speakers to present on a variety of topics. Even Lori Smetanka from the NORC! |
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JUNE |
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| 3 - 6 |
Alzheimer’s Association 18th Annual Public Policy Forum. For more information visit http://www.alz.org/Events/PPF.asp or call the Public Policy Office at 202.393.7737 |
| 12 - 14 |
Georgia Annual Spring/Summer Statewide Ombudsman Conference, Holiday Inn Macon Conference Center in Macon, GA. |
| 13 - 16 |
Annual Conference Protection and Advocacy (P&A) Systems & Client Assistance Programs (CAP) Alexandria, VA. Visit www.napas.org for Conference information. |
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JULY |
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| 17 - 19 |
OmbudsManager Users Conference, Burlington, VT. Synergy's National Users Group Meeting for State and local ombudsmen from around the country. For more information, contact Tim Riley at triley@synergysw.com or 800-294-8515, Ext. 60. Cost $260 (hotel room rate is $139 per night). |
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AUGUST |
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| 2 - 4 |
Pioneer Network 6th National Conference: Let Freedom Ring to be held in Philadelphia, PA. For more information, visit www.PioneerNetwork.net |
| 6 - 10 |
n4a's 31st Annual Conference. "Shaping Communities for a Maturing America," Chicago, IL. For more information see http://www.n4a.org/2006conf/chicago2006.cfm. |
| 20 - 25 |
Annual Summer of Gerontology, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Sponsored by the South Carolina Lt. Governor Office on Aging, this event will offer a track on Elder Rights. |
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SEPTEMBER |
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| 5 - 8 |
17th Annual NAPSA (National Adult Protective Services Association) Conference, Hyatt Regency San Francisco, CA. The 2006 NAPSA conference will provide expanded programs for APS line staff and administrators, law enforcement, prosecutors and health care professionals with CEUs available through the Institute on Aging. (415) 788-1234, ‘Early Bird’ Discounted Rate: $124 per day (plus tax). For more information: Check the NAPSA website at: www.apsnetwork.org or Call Anne Kincaid at (720) 565-0906. |
| 11 - 13 |
Alzheimer's Association 14th Annual Dementia Care Conference. Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel, Atlanta, GA. For more details about the conference, visit http://www.alz.org/careconference/06/overview.asp |
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OCTOBER |
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1 - 7 |
Residents' Rights Week. Celebrated each year during the first full week of October. Watch for more information or contact Julie Meashey. You can order previous years' toolkits by calling 202-332-2275. |
| 8 - 11 |
AHCA/NCAL. 57th Annual Convention and Exposition of the American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living. San Antonio, TX. For more information, visit AHCA website at http://www.ahcaconvention.org/ |
| 17 - 19 |
Pennsylvania Tier Two Training, Radisson Penn Harris Hotel and Convention Center, Camp Hill, PA. For new Ombudsman and those who need to be recertified. |
| 22-25 |
NCCNHR Conference and Annual Meeting. Hilton Crystal City Hotel, Arlington, VA. Check http://nursinghomeaction.org for updates and information. |
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NOVEMBER |
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| National Family Caregivers' Month |
National Family Caregivers Association |
November
5 - 8 |
AAHSA Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA. For More Information, contact Margaret Essie Charles at 202-508-9479 or email: echarles@aahsa.org |
| 16-20 |
Gerontological Society of America 59th Annual Scientific Meeting. "Education and the Gerontological Imagination," Dallas TX. Watch the GSA website at http://www.geron.org/ for updated information on the Conference. |
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DECEMBER |
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PREVIEWS OF 2007 |
| January 25-27 |
Families USA Health Action 2007 National Grassroots Meeting, Washington, DC. For more information, go to: www.familiesusa.org
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| April 21-24 |
National Ombudsman Spring Training Conference to be held in Little Rock, AR |
| July 29-Aug 1 |
n4a Conference and Tradeshow, Gateway to the New World of Aging, San Francisco, CA. www.n4a.org.
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| Aug 1-3 |
Pioneer Network Conference, Minneapolis, MN. www.pioneernetwork.net |
| Oct 20-24 |
NCCNHR National Conference, Hilton Crystal City, Arlington, VA |
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Suggested additions to this calendar may be directed to
Ombudsman Resource Center |
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See also: For previous year's events see 2005
See also: 2004, 2003, 2002 and 2001
The Ombudsman Resource Center Calendar of Events is intended to include specific events, national meetings, training sessions of the aging network and other organizations of possible interest. ORC and NCCNHR are not responsible for the content of the meetings (except where sponsored by NCCNHR) or for changes in the dates or locations. Please contact the sponsoring organization directly for additional information. |
2006 Calendar of Events
