The Kentucky Association for Gerontology (KAG)
2009 Annual Conference - "Active Aging: A
Lifelong Experience" was held in Bowling Green Kentucky at the HolidayInn University Plaza and Sloan Convention Center on April 26-28, 2009. Conference Attendees were provided with the opportunity to network and learn about new and innovative programs and services, research and to explore purpose, meaning andvitality in the second half of life.

Sessions focused on: Physical and Mental Health, Strategizing for the Future, Active Aging, and Aging in Place. CEUs were made available for Nurses, Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, Dietitians, Certified Health Education Specialists, Marriage and Family Therapists and Certified Health Education Specialists. Participants were able to view 28 various exhibits on Monday April 27, 2009.

Approximately 157people attended at least one day or some part of the conference.Evaluations indicated that conferenceparticipants had a very positive and valuable experience.

SAVE THE DATE!

2010 KAG Conference
April 25- 27, 2010
"A Celebration of Aging,
the Possibilities are Endless"

Join us in Lexington for the 2010 KAG conference. The theme for the spring conference is "A Celebration of Aging, the Possibilities are Endless." This event promises to be jam packed with information about how to create your own positive aging experience. The conference will be held April 25th through the 27th at the Holiday Inn North, in Lexington. Mark your calendars to join us in the Bluegrass as the area prepares for the World Equestrian Games. For information about sponsorship or exhibiting please contact Mary Crowley-Schmidt at (866) 229-0018 or mayryc@bgadd.org.

Please download our brochure or session descriptions and objectives.

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Latest Update for Licensed Professional Counselors:
Pre-Conference "The Nexus of Elder Abuse and Ethics" - Approved for 3.0 hours by the Kentucky Board of Licensed Professional Counselors. Full Conference - Approved for 7.8 hours by the Kentucky Board of Licensed Professional Counselors.

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The Planning Committee is very busy now making plans for an exciting and unique conference to help you meet you training goals for this year. We don’t want any one to missout of this conference.

If you know someone who wants to sponsor, exhibit or just want to know more about the plans for the conference, please contact:

Mary Crowley - Schmidt
Bluegrass ADD
699 Perimeter Drive
Lexington, KY 405017
(859) 269-8021
maryc@bgadd.org