OGA's 2024 Virtual Annual Conference
Register here for "EngAGEment: Enhancing Connections as We Age"
Social engagement is critical for individual and population health across the lifespan, but is especially important in later life. Older adults who are socially disconnected face greater risks for both physical and mental health challenges. The epidemic of social isolation and loneliness is also a priority concern raised by the U.S. Surgeon General and is currently recognized as an urgent public health crisis.
This year’s annual virtual conference will feature four weekly, morning sessions with distinguished national, state, and local experts who will illuminate how and why social connection affects health and well-being for older adults. Through insightful presentations, attendees will also gain an understanding of how every sector can contribute to fostering a culture of inclusivity and stronger connections for an aging society. Practical strategies for addressing social isolation and loneliness will be offered, encouraging proactive measures to enhance social well-being across diverse populations and various systems – at the individual, interpersonal, institutional, community, and policy levels.
Issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion will be woven throughout the program, with an emphasis on strengths-based and resilient approaches to aging. Each session will also include actionable suggestions and best practices from exemplary programs and policies.
Each session will also feature multiple experts in the field of aging and include 2 hours of content.
For questions or more information contact [email protected]
Program
- Social Connection is Medicine: What Works to Treat Social Isolation and Loneliness in Later Life - Kimberly Van Orden, PhD (Associate Professor Co-Director, Center for the Study and Prevention of Suicide, University of Rochester Medical Center)
- Finding What Works to Cultivate Connection - Emily Bower, PhD (Assistant Professor, School of Graduate Psychology, Pacific University)
- Connecting the Dots: Cultivating Community Among Marginalized Aging Populations - Aaron Guest, PhD, MPH, MSW, he/him (Assistant Professor of Aging, Center for Innovation in Healthy and Resilient Aging; Senior Global Futures Scientist, Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory; Research Fellow, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute; Affiliate, Institute for Social Science Research & The Design School)
- Strengthening Social Support Strategies for Older Adults in Rural Communities - Keren Brown Wilson, PhD (Founder and Board Chair, AGE+, and Founder and CEO, Jessie F. Richardson Foundation)
- Intergenerational Mentoring Programming: Building Social Connections - Jill Juris, PhD (Appalachian State University, Associate Professor, Department of Recreation Management and Physical Education)
- Standing with Oregon Seniors: Lines for Life Senior Loneliness Line - Yvette Garza, LPC (Lines for Life Crisis Lines Clinical Assistant Director); Hannah Gregorio Zellmer, MPH, MSW, CSWA (Lines for Life Senior Connections Coordinator)
- Fostering Intergenerational Collaboration and Solidarity - Harry (Rick) Moody, PhD (Visiting Faculty, Creative Longevity & Wisdom Program Fielding Graduate University)
- Direct Action Organizing for Addressing Policy Issues - Gerald (Jerry) Cohen, JD, MPA (OGA Board Member)
- Session Moderator - Jennifer (Jenny) Sasser, PhD, FAGHE (Faculty & Department Chair, Portland Community College Gerontology Program; OGA Board Member)
- Digital Access as a Super Determinant of Health Among Older Adults - Yosselin Turcios, MPH (Public Health Advisor for SAMHSA’s Office of Behavioral Health Equity); Erin Emery-Tiburcio, PhD, ABPP (Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Geriatric Medicine; Director, Geropsychology; Co-Director: Rush Center for Excellence in Aging; CATCH-ON Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program; E4 Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Disparities in Aging, Rush University Medical Center)
- Connecting Through Technology — Using Technology to Reduce Social Isolation and Loneliness - Laurie Brooks (President, Access Technologies, Inc.)
- Bridging the Digital Divide - Chelsea Bakewell (Senior Director of Customer Success at GrandPad, Inc.); Jada Brunsvold, LSW (Social Worker and Member Experience Manager at GrandPad, Inc.)
Continuing Education Credit
Each session has been approved for 2 CE credits (NASW Oregon Chapter and AFH training credits) - that's a total of 8 CE credits if you attend the entire series. There will be a $10 fee per session for NASW credits. Regular Certificates of Attendance can also be issued.
To receive a certificate, attendees must attend the session(s) for their entire length and complete a post-session evaluation survey.
Pricing
Early-Bird Special (Until September 1st)
Non-Members:
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$50 per session
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$175 for all 4 sessions
OGA Members (Professional/ Organizational):
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$35 per session
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$100 for all 4 sessions
OGA Members (Student/ Senior) & Registrants with Limited Financial Means:
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$20 per session
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$45 for all 4 sessions
Regular Prices (After September 1st)
Non-Members:
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$60 per session
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$200 for all 4 sessions
OGA Members (Professional/ Organizational):
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$40 per session
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$125 for all 4 sessions
OGA Members (Student/ Senior) & Registrants with Limited Financial Means:
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$25 per session
- $50 for all 4 sessions
No one will be turned away! If you cannot afford the limited financial means price, please contact us at [email protected] - thanks to the generous donations of OGA members and friends throughout the year, we can cover a small number of registrations each year.
Sponsorship
Are you or your organization interested in becoming a sponsor for this event? For more information, including sponsorship levels and benefits, please view our Sponsor Information Sheet (PDF). To become a sponsor, please complete the online Sponsor Agreement Form. If you have any questions, please contact us ([email protected]).
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