Georgia Gerontology Society & Georgia Institute on Aging Present

Academics & Practitioners: Making the Connection

Knowledge plus practice equals results

Melia Hotel in Midtown Atlanta November 7, 2013 9:30am 3:30pm

Call for Presentations

Does research drive practice or does practice drive research? You are invited to share your expertise, research and promising practices in the field of aging by submitting a proposal for presentations or poster session by Wednesday May 15, 2013. Join Keynote Speakers Majd Alwan, SVP of Technology, LeadingAge & Executive Director, Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST) and Jay Bulot, Director, Georgia Division of Aging Services as they open and close the day with compelling arguments on the importance of making the connection between research and practice. This event will provide the unique opportunity for the two very different, yet very similar worlds of Research & Education and Practice & Service to connect in a day of shared learning and networking. Practitioners want to become aware of the current research, technology as well as gain information about what is on the horizon. They often want to offer sites for pilot projects and internships to assist in advancing the work in the field of aging. Researchers and academicians want to make sure they are in touch with current aging trends, service delivery models as well as gain a better understanding of some of the on-going challenges providers are facing in their day to day interactions with older Georgians. This CONNECTION between these two worlds will ultimately support us in better serving older Georgians throughout the state.

Presentation Information
Researchers: we are looking for innovative research that will assist practitioners in their day-to-day work with older adults. Presentations introducing new philosophies, technology and techniques will be considered favorable. Practitioners: we are looking for presentations on aging trends, new approaches to service delivery and promising practices in working with older adults. Where applicable, practitioners and researchers will be paired to allow for sessions aimed at the exchanging of ideas around specific topics. This may be best demonstrated via panels with time for Q/A at the end of each workshop.

Poster Sessions
Poster submissions from all disciplines and on diverse topics of relevance to aging are welcomed. If you would like to present your work in our poster session, please submit the completed form below. Under Presentation Outline, provide a 250 -300 word abstract.

Fees
To support this event, presenters will be asked to register for the event at the $75 registration rate. We are also asking organizations to consider being a SUPPORTER of this event with only a $150 fee that includes one registration. Every Supporting organization will be listed on an acknowledgement page in the program and will have designated space to display a brochure/flyer about your organization.

Equipment
An LCD projector and screen are provided in each room. Presenters are asked to bring their own laptops or thumb drives.

Proposal Submissions
It is preferred that submissions be sent by electronic copy via email; mailed submissions will also be accepted. Concurrent sessions are 60 minutes with a maximum of four presenters. All proposals should include the following information on the attached Submission Form: 1. Presentation Title - should be included at the beginning of each proposal. 2. Primary Contact Person and List of Presenters - should be included with each proposal and include the primary contacts and presenters name, title, agency, mailing and email addresses, telephone and fax numbers. The primary contact will receive all correspondence related to the presentation and is responsible for forwarding such information to all presenters. 3. Learning Objectives list at least three learning objectives for each presentation. The objectives should be measurable. For example: By the end of this session, participants will be able to discuss risk factors for heart disease among senior populations. 4. Presentation Summary provide 40-50 word summary of the proposed presentation. This description will be used in the conference brochure for all approved sessions. 5. Presentation Outline - should include an overview of the presentation including key topic and elements and should not exceed one typed page.

6. Intended Audience describe the intended audience for your presentation. Include those most likely to benefit from your session. 7. Presenter Qualifications provide brief bios for all presenters included in you proposal. Include each presenters experience and training that qualifies them to participate in the proposed presentation. Attach a resume for each presenter, as it is required for CEU approval. 8. Technology Needs request any of the items listed under Equipment above. Please use the attached 2013 Presentation Submission Form and attach a resume for each presenter as they are required for CEU approval. All proposals must be emailed by close of business Wednesday, May 15, 2013. Send proposals to: Email: administrator@georgiagerontologysociety.org Questions? Call GGS at 706-296-9795 Email: administrator@georgiagerontologysociety.org Visit: www.georgiagerontologysociety.org Call Georgia Institute on Aging at 404-872-9191 Email: wcoffey@LeadingAgeGA.org Visit: www. leadingagega.org/calendar/index.php

2013 & Poster Session Presentation Submission Form

Title:

Primary Presenter/Contact Person: Name: Title:

Agency: Address:

Email:

Phone:

List of Other Presenters (if applicable): 1. 2. 3.

Learning Objectives: 1.

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Presentation Summary:

Presentation Outline:

Intended Audience:

Presenter Qualifications: Primary Presenter:

Presenter:

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