Old News Spring 2012!

The Spring 2012 issue is now available. If you would like to have Old News delivered to your in box, send us a request at coa@umn.edu. 

The 2012-2013 Shelley Joseph-Kordell Memorial Scholarship

The scholarship is available to University of Minnesota graduate and professional students who demonstrate past experience in working with the elder population, and are planning careers in elder services and gerontology after graduation. Click here for complete application information (a PDF will open in a new window). To learn more about Ms. Joseph-Kordell, visit the Shelley Joseph-Kordell website at www.sjktribute.org. The application deadline is April 17, 2012. 

The Good Caregiver

A One-Of-A-Kind Compassionate Resource for Anyone Caring for an Aging Loved One, by Robert L. Kane, M.D. with Jeannine Ouellette

In The Good Caregiver, world-renowned expert on aging and long-term care Dr.Robert Kane provides a road map for caregiving. More than just a professional expert, Dr. Kane draws on his personal experience of caring for his aging mother after she struggled from a debilitating stroke. Dr. Kane offers heartfelt advice for those learning how to best care for their loved one and how to make thoughtful, informed decisions at each stage of the caring process. 

The Good Caregiver is available at bookstores now.  
 

The Center on Aging recommends

Singing Solo: In Search of a Voice for Mom

By JacLynn Herron

Local author JacLynn Herron has written a poignant and insightful account of her struggles to assure her mother good care and a good quality of life in a nursing facility. Click here to visit the author's web site and learn more about the book, including purchasing information.   

Registration is now open for Summer Institute 2012 

The Times They are a-Changin'

How will Those Changes Affect Older Persons in Minnesota?

Place: Earle Brown Heritage Center, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
Tuesday June 12 , 2012 from 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Health care in the United States is undergoing massive change. This year's Institute is a day of active learning designed to give participants the opportunity to learn about  and discuss impending changes in order to chart a plan of action for their organizations.  

Who should attend: Professionals who serve the elder members of society including nursing home administrators, social workers, nurses, physicians, policy makers, legislators, physicians, and the general public. Continuing education credits have been requested for social workers and nursing home administrators. Nurses may submit their certificates of attendance for consideration of credit by the licensing board.

Click here for complete details and to register! For a printable brochure click here.

Other Coming Events

Warriors for Organizational Change: PIPP Masters of the Art

is the theme for the Minnesota Nursing Facility Performance-based Incentive Payment Program's 2012 Conference. The date is Thursday, May 17, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn East, 2201 Burns Ave., St. Paul, MN. The keynote speaker is Thomas Inui, M.D.. of the Indiana University Medical School. The conference is open to all nursing facilities. Continuing education credits will be available. Click here for complete information and to register. 

The University of Minnesota School of Nursing presents the annual

Caring for a Person with Memory Loss

educational conference, for cargivers of people suffering from memory loss. This day-long seminar will include advice from experts on caregiving and is suitable for both laypeople and professionals.

When: Saturday, June 2, 2012, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Location: University of Minnesota, Mayo Memorial Auditorium, 420 Delaware St. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455.

For complete information and to register click here.