Conference Tracks

Empower Caregivers – An Unforgettable Journey

Family and informal caregivers are critical to our long-term care system. The role of the caregiver and the workforce crisis in this industry is constantly changing. The caregiver is essential to healthcare and social service professionals, educators, and care partners. This track focuses on providing much-needed information and support by building bridges and alliances across all areas that affect the life of a caregiver and their care partner.

Hope in the Age of Dementia – New Knowledge, New Science, New Solutions

One of the biggest challenges associated with aging is dementia. This topic is a major concern for care partners, health and social service professionals, researchers, educators, and individuals living with dementia. This track emphasizes vital areas associated with dementia to educate and foster public and private alliances.

Making Connections for Physical, Behavioral, and Social Wellbeing

Behavioral and physical health and social isolation are significant concerns for older adults and their loved ones. Health care, behavioral health, and social services professionals look for the latest information on how they can support older adults. This track concentrates on sharing best practices and the importance of collaboration across disciplines to create individualized programs for older adults that produce the best outcomes.

Protecting Rights and Advancing Justice

 Research estimates that 1 out of every ten individuals age 60 and older are abuse victims annually. This track explores the rights of older adults across all areas of life and is for anyone who wants to learn about justice for older adults. This track explores topics such as older adults in the criminal justice system, decision-making capacity, and civil rights. It addresses advanced care, incapacity, estate planning, and long-term care supports and services. The track includes systemic discrimination, prevention of and recovery from abuse, neglect, exploitation, fraud, housing issues, and family matters.

Resources, Supports, and Technology to Age Well

 We all want to age well. This track explores the implementation of the latest programs, services, and collaborative efforts to improve health outcomes for older adults across all dimensions of aging. Potential topics include health, nutrition, physical activity, evidence-based health promotion, addressing social determinants of health, and more.

Our Attendees

This conference attracts social/human service agencies, government entities, students, academic professionals, health care service providers, senior housing professionals, retirees, older adults, caregivers, and others interested in aging issues.

Continuing Education

The Georgia Society for Clinical Social Workers approved the GGS conference for 11 Core CEUs for social workers (approval #70223).

The Licensed Professional Counselors Association of GA approved the conference for 11 CORE contact hours of continuing education.  LPCA CE APPROVAL NUMBER: 2023-06-29-608C).

An application to the Commission on Dietetic Registration will be submitted the second week of July. Watch the website and the newsletter for updates. If you have any questions about what is acceptable regarding crediting your organization, please get in touch with Sarah Jones at administrator@georgiagerontologysociety.org.

2023 COVID-19 Recommendations

Contact administrator@georgiagerontologysociety.org and ask for our 2023 COVID-19 Guidelines.

Questions/Concerns

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Sarah Jones, the GGS Executive Director at administrator@georgiagerontologysociety.org or 210-698-2074.