2022 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

The 67th Annual GGS Conference theme is The Power of Our Stories: Using Experience as a Catalyst for Growth. The three-day conference provides attendees with the opportunity to hear about new and innovative practices, develop new collaborative partnerships, network with colleagues from across Georgia, and leave inspired and informed to improve the lives of older adults. The tracks offer a platform for exploring one’s stories through the Older Americans Act at 50+, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) and Ageism, The Caregiving Journey, Advocacy & Stories, and Innovation During COVID-19. Hearing stories from those who have provided OAA programs, care partners, advocates, and those that have experienced ageism will engender an open dialogue for personal and professional growth.

 

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CONFERENCE TRACTS

OAA turns 50+

2020 marked the 50th Anniversary of the Older Americans Act (OAA). OAA-funded programs play a vital role in helping to maintain the health and well-being of millions of seniors aged 60 and older. This track will explore how our past stories shape our future by highlighting best practices, examining how the landscape of aging services has changed in the last 50 years, and spotlighting new and innovative trends in providing services and supports to older adults.

DEI and Ageism

Continuing the discussion from our 2021 conference, we will examine how intersecting identities influence barriers that older adults experience. This track will highlight efforts to address ageism and health disparities by acknowledging the diversity of lived experience and the stories that inform our path forward.

The Caregiving Journey

Care partners are the backbone of the aging network. GGS wants to honor the work of both informal and formal care providers. This track will offer opportunities to hear the learned experiences of care providers and identify opportunities for growth in person-centered care, quality of care, and strengthening the direct care industry.

Advocacy & Stories

We shape our future by advocating for change using our personal stories. The power of grassroots advocacy is fueled by the human experience that advocates weave and share with elected officials. This track will feature current state and federal aging priorities as well as guidance on how to effectively engage and advocate. 

Innovation During COVID-19

COVID-19 has had a lasting impact on the aging network. We recognize the immense hardship, loss, and inequities brought to light due to the pandemic. There have also been stories of innovation, creativity, strength, and resilience. This track will provide a place to recognize what we have learned and how we can improve.

 

    SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

    Our attendees are excited to learn about products, services, and resources that can help them do their jobs better. Our Sponsorship Prospectus will outline the many opportunities available for you to reach this diverse market, including exhibits, sponsorships, and advertising.

    • Share your latest products and services to attendees who engage with older adults.
    • Network with your colleagues and other professionals.
    • Increase your brand awareness and visibility.

    • Thank you to the following sponsors:

     

     

     

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    Thank you to the following exhibitors:

    AARP        Claris Healthcare        Georgia Council on Aging / CO-AGE

    G4A        GSU Gerontology Institute       Mom’s Meals

    Nadler Biernath, LLC       Ridgeview Institute       Second Wind Dreams

    Senior Link       Southern Gerontological Society