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Happy New Year! |
| FEBRUARY |
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| 26-28 |
"Keeping the Focus: The Ombudsman Challenge in an Ever Changing System." Regional Ombudsman Conference serving AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, and TN, sponsored by the ORC in Louisville, KY and the Region IV Planning Committee. Will be held at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, KY. Get more information and registration form here. Questions? Contact Julie Meashey at 202-332-2275 or jmeashey@nccnhr.org. |
| MARCH |
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| Multiple Sclerosis Education and Awareness Month |
March 2003 will serve as the first annual National MS Education and Awareness Month, sponsored by the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation (MSF) MSF will provide awareness kits and sponsor educational activities. Information and a full schedule of events and activities are posted online. |
| 13-16 |
"Making Our World a Good Place to Grow Old." Joint Conference sponsored by American Society on Aging and National Council on Aging. Chicago, Illinois, Sheraton Hotel and Towers. For more information and registration, see http://www.agingconference.org/jc03/index.cfm |
APRIL |
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| 12-15 |
National Ombudsman Spring Training Conference to be held in Chicago, IL. Navigating the Winds of Change. NOTE: Dates are final. Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel, 312-751-8100, make hotel reservations by March 20. Registration forms to Mark Miller by March 28. For details contact Mark Miller at mmiller@nasua.org. If state ombudsmen need financial assistance to attend, please contact jmeashey@nccnhr.org |
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Educating Consumers about Quality Care. Conference call for state and local ombudsmen, facilitated by Sara Hunt, 3:00-4:15 p.m. EST. Contact dokrent@nccnhr.org for more information and to register. |
MAY |
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Older Americans Month |
Older Americans Month "What We Do Makes a Difference" featuring the ombudsman program and center, the elder abuse center and the legal services hotline. For further information visit AoA's web site or contact: Moya Thompson at 202/401-4541, or email Moya. |
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 contact: Molly Natchipolsky at (202) 223-2226 or email: jynser@nhtsa.dot.gov or visit the web site at www.nof.org/ |
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CMS rolls out Home Health Quality Initiative. Eight pilot states involved: FL, MA, MO, NM, OR, SC, WV, WI. |
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Educating Consumers about Quality Care. Conference call for state and local ombudsmen, facilitated by Sara Hunt, 3:00-4:15 p.m. EDT. Contact dokrent@nccnhr.org for more information and to register. |
13-14 |
Florida Ombudsman Program Training, at statewide conference in Tampa, FL. Alice Hedt will be presenting. |
22 |
Conference Call for State Ombudsmen, Sponsored by NORC and facilitated by Alice Hedt to provide an update on Federal Legislation and Regulatory Issues related to Long Term Care. To join the call, please RSVP to John Kafka at jkafka@nccnhr.org or 202-332-2275 by Monday, May 19th. |
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Bluegrass Ombudsman Program Training, Lexington KY, for volunteer and district ombudsmen. Sara Hunt will be presenting. |
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JUNE |
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Career Nursing Assistants Day |
| 12 - 19 |
National Nursing Assistants Week. Celebrate and say "Thank You" to nursing assistants, home care aides, and other direct care workers. For information see the National Network of Career Nursing Assistants website www.cna-network.org. |
JULY |
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37th Anniversary of the Older Americans Act |
AUGUST |
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SEPTEMBER |
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| 21-23 |
AoA National Summit on "Creating Caring Communities." Orlando FL. |
| 24 |
New State Ombudsmen Conference Call, 3:00 p.m. EST. Contact Julie Meashey for details. jmeashey@nccnhr.org or 202 332-2275. |
| 26 |
Early Bird Registration Deadline for NCCNHR Annual Meeting. See Oct 18-21 for more information or register now! |
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OCTOBER |
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International Day of Older Persons. Administration on Aging (AoA) joins communities around the world in observance of this day. Invites your agency and community to participate. See more at www.aoa.gov. |
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State Ombudsmen Conference Call, 3:00 p.m. EST. Discussion will focus on the new QIO mediation initiative. RSVP to Lori Smetanka at lsmetanka@nccnhr.org or 202 332-2275 |
5-11 |
Residents' Rights Week. "24/7: Residents' Rights Around the Clock." Training tool kit available. Contact Julie Meashey for details or order now by calling by Michael at 202-332-2275. |
| 8-10 |
NAAPSA 14th Annual Conference. National Association of Adult Protective Services Administrators invites you to Embassy Suites, Chicago Il. Contact Joe Snyder at conference@naapsa.org for registration form and more information. |
15-18 |
National Aging and Law Conference sponsored by AARP and the American Bar Association. For more information go to http://www.aarp.org/ntltrpro/nalc.html |
17 |
New State Ombudsmen Orientation 10:00 - 5:00, Arlington VA, prior to NCCNHR Annual Meeting. |
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Bridge Day between National Aging and Law Conference and NCCNHR Annual Meeting. |
| 18-21 |
NCCNHR Annual Meeting: Elder Justice: Shaping Policy, Saving Lives. Arlington, VA. Go to http://nursinghomeaction.org for conference brochure and registration. |
NOVEMBER |
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National Family Caregivers Month. For more information, visit Administration on Aging website at http://www.aoa.gov. |
DECEMBER |
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International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence. Sponsored by University of Florida Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Technology for Successful Aging, ASA, and European Commission. Washington, DC. Deadline for submission of abstracts and papers April 18, 2003. See www.asaging.org/icadi/call. |
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Suggested additions to this calendar may be directed to
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See also: For previous year's events see 2002, 2001
See also: For later events see Calendars 2004, 2005
Return to: 2006
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. |
