We are Oregon's and SW Washington’s Network in the Field of AgingThe world is aging, and that impacts all of us - every individual, family, business, non-profit organization, government agency and community. What's your aging strategy? We can help! Our Vision: We envision our region as a vibrant and vital place to age - a region that celebrates age as an asset. Our Mission: We enhance knowledge and cultivate a network of all those involved in the field of aging to improve the lives of older adults and those who support them in Oregon and SW Washington. How We Do This: Our network enables service providers, policy makers, businesses, educators, researchers, students and others to share expertise and best practices to address challenging issues. To learn about OGA's Board of Directors, please visit our Board page! OGA Statements in Support of Oregon LegislationThe Oregon Gerontological Association (OGA) is in support of Oregon SB 1530, HB 4149, and HB 4058. Please click on each bill to read our statements of support. OGA Statement on Justice for OregoniansThe Oregon Gerontological Association (OGA) envisions our state as a vibrant and vital place to age. However, we cannot achieve this vision while injustices – especially those against black lives and other groups affected by systemic racism, oppression, violence and neglect – persist. Read more... While we were adjusting our educational program to a web-based format, we made an effort to provide visitors of our website with an overview of webinars and trainings offered by other organizations in April and May 2020. In this archive, you can find these events with links to recordings and other materials as provided by the respective organizers.             Membership Doesn't Cost. It Pays.Interested in becoming an OGA member? OGA membership helps you to enhance your network, provide personal and professional growth, and enhance your knowledge through educational programming. OGA is your source for information on age-related issues and provides a forum to share information between organizations: Give back to your industry while making new friends! OGA values your membership as our members are the lifeblood of our organization. For current rates, please visit the Membership page. Join Today |
Upcoming OGA Events
Thu Nov 21, 2024The Changing Landscape of Dementia and Housing Insecurity Category: Educational Events |
Wed Dec 4, 2024A Caged Death: Efforts to Improve Quality of Life and Death for Aging Incarcerated Women Category: Educational Events |
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Announcements
Launch of OGA's New Mentorship Program!
OGA is excited to announce the launch of our new mentorship program. Are you interested in being a mentor to a student or new professional in the field of aging? Are you a student or new professional in the field of aging interested in being connected to a mentor? More info in our interest form.
OGA's Committees and Board of Directors are Looking for New Members!
Would you like to support OGA by joining one of our committees or serving on our Board of Directors? Please follow this link for more information.