Georgia Gerontology Society

2023 GGS Annual Conference
2023-07-24 13:00 - 2023-07-26 13:00 (America/New_York)
About the GGS Annual Conference
The 68th Annual GGS Conference theme is Design Your Vision of Aging: Connecting Goals Through Collaboration. The three-day conference allows attendees to hear about new and innovative practices, develop new collaborative partnerships, and network with colleagues from across Georgia and beyond. We hope everyone leaves inspired and informed to improve the lives of older adults and the communities in which they live.
Five tracks offer a platform to explore new ideas, innovations, and collaborations. They are Empower Caregivers – An Unforgettable Journey; Hope in the Age of Dementia – New Knowledge, Science, and Solutions; Making Connections for Physical, Behavioral, and Social Wellbeing; Protecting Rights and Advancing Justice; and Resources, Supports, and Technology to Age Well.
We will hear stories from those who have provided care, inspired and implemented programs, participated in research studies, and advocated for change. Expanding on the conference theme of collaboration, we also will hear from those who have partnered across various disciplines. The GGS Annual Conference experience provides an opportunity to engender an open dialogue for personal and professional growth.

Community Healthy Aging Symposium 2023
2023-05-19 17:00 - 2023-05-20 15:45 | UNG Gainesville Campus, Gainesville, GA
Dance From the Inside Out: Celebrating Life After 55 begins on Friday evening May 19th with a Gala Reception, Dinner, and nationally acclaimed Keynote Speaker, Westina Matthews.
On Saturday, May 20th, the Symposium offers two options to choose from: a 5.0 CE educational track or inspirational community focused presentations.
To register, visit https://Communityhealthyagingsymposium2023.eventbrite.ca
This program was approved for 5.0 Core (CE) credit hours by the National Association of Social Workers-Georgia Chapter as authorized by Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapist.

Southern Gerontological Society Annual Conference
2023-04-11 08:00 - 2023-04-15 17:00

March Webinar - Better Together: The Power of Intergenerational Volunteering
2023-03-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
In promoting and supporting volunteerism, our Volunteer Ombudsman program aims to enhance the quality and diversity of volunteer experiences and thus contribute to creating strong and connected communities. Audiences will learn about the current volunteer landscape and best practices for recruitment and retention and benefit of intergenerational volunteer experience. Moreover, we will cover the importance of volunteer demographics that can be used to improve recruitment, retention and engagement. Have your questions ready and share your experiences.

Caregiving for the Caregiver
2022-11-08 12:00 - 13:00
November 8, 2022 @ 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Free monthly webinar via Zoom.
Registration required.
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlc-CqrD4oHddducf4cwYdkImoYdEQbh4M

Downsizing and Decluttering Webinar
2022-10-31 12:00 - 13:00
October 31, 2022 @ 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
GGS free monthly webinar via Zoom.
Registration required.
Having too much stuff can impede people from relocating or getting health care in their homes. This engaging presentation explores why stuff is so important for some people and teaches practical, easy-to-follow tips on downsizing and decluttering. Learn how to get started!

SGS Annual Meeting and Conference - The New Normal: Mastering the Challenges of Aging With Dignity and Style
2022-04-05 08:00 - 2022-04-09 17:00 | Panama City Beach, FL

Hearing Loss: why it is important to address, and what to do about it
2022-03-29 12:30 - 13:30

Free Webinar - Parkinson's Disease 101: A Care Partner's Journey to Understanding Parkinson's Disease and the Resources Available
2022-02-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Register: https://tinyurl.com/Parkinsons101

Ageism Webinar
2022-01-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Register to join GGS for a free, virtual discussion about ageism. It is a chance for all of us to uncover and increase awareness and understanding of the subtle and not-so-subtle instances of ageism. Participants are asked to complete Harvard’s Implicit Bias test for age prior to the event. https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html

Dementia Decoded
2021-05-19 13:00 - 15:00
Zoom- Register at https://bit.ly/3tfcHtp or call 800-272-3900
Join the Alzheimer’s Association for a free webinar where you will hear from specialists who will share information on Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Parkinson’s dementia, Lewy body dementia, and frontotemporal degeneration. We’ll answer frequently asked questions and share helpful resources for families impacted by dementia.

Mattie's Call (Silver Alert) 15th Anniversary Virtual Celebration
2021-04-28 13:00 - 14:00
On Wednesday, April 28th, we will be co-hosting an event with Atlanta City Councilwoman Felicia Moore. Ms. Moore worked closely with GGS when she was with the state legislature including Mattie’s Call – which is the “silver alert” system in Georgia. The 15 year anniversary is coming up and the event on the 28th will be the celebration. Mattie’s Call, Established by the Georgia General Assembly in 2006, is an emergency missing alert for disabled or elderly persons. The link to register : https://p2a.co/modpbvr

GGS Advocacy Issues Listening Session
2021-02-22 16:00 - 17:00
CALLING ALL GGS MEMBERS
GGS’s mission includes advocating for improving the lives of older Georgians. We often support the policy work of the Coalition of Advocates for Georgia’s Elderly (CO-AGE). This year we would like to consider submitting a GGS sponsored issue to the slate of CO-AGE priorities that are chosen each year so we are holding a “Listening Session” to hear from you what issues impacting older adults you think GGS should focus on as well as any legislative policy solutions you think could be viable and impactful in Georgia. You are welcome to join us even if you don’t have a specific idea as it is always helpful to get discussions going of ideas that are bubbling up and you might have expertise or insight to share on those ideas! All GGS members are encouraged to attend this session, led by our Board Advocacy Committee. Once we have the ideas generated from this session, our Advocacy Committee will meet again to discuss and vote on (if we have multiple submissions) a submission issue prior to the CO-AGE deadline.
Register Here

Young Onset Dementia: You don’t know what you don’t know
2021-01-21 12:00 - 13:00
This webinar, co-sponsored by Southern Gerontological Society, Georgia Gerontology Society, and GARD, will feature panelists Sharon Hall, Kim McRae, and Pamela Corsentino.
Free for GGS and SGS members.
$10 for Non-Members

Dementia Spotlight Live Q & A Session
2021-01-06 11:00 - 12:00
Do you have questions about caring for your loved one living with dementia? Join Dementia Spotlight’s Director of Education, Gary Joseph LeBlanc & Whitney Oeltmann, CEO on Jan 6th at 11:00 am EST., for a live Question & Answer Session. We will answer as many questions as possible to help you handle your caregiving campaign.
This session will hold up to 100 attendees.
