Jan. 23, 2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Lauren Shaham, AAHSA, (202) 508-1219


AAHSA Conference Program Highlights Full Range of Educational Opportunities for Aging-Services Professionals

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) announces its lineup of more than 40 education sessions at the association’s Future of Aging Services Conference, which will be held April 3-5, 2006, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C.

This year, the conference’s theme is “Imagine – the Future of Aging Services,” and the education programs are designed to encourage attendees to combine their knowledge and creativity as they explore topics spanning technology, culture change, public policy and key evidenced-based practices for transforming aging services. Attendees can earn up to 29 continuing education credits for attending these innovative sessions. The National Adult Day Services Association (NADSA) will also host its annual public policy institute during the conference. The institute will include education sessions on advancing adult day services and improving state policies that effect adult day.

“AAHSA’s Future of Aging Services Conference is a unique learning and exploration opportunity for today’s aging-services professional,” said AAHSA President and CEO Larry Minnix. “Together, we will imagine how policy, research and technology can best be leveraged to shape the future of our field.”

In addition to session listings, the program also features an index based upon the AAHSA Quality First 10 Elements of Quality, as well as specialized educational options for board members and trustees. Using these materials, attendees can select the educational opportunities that will provide them with the knowledge they need to help create the future of aging services.

The conference’s general sessions are also an important part of this educational experience. On Monday, April 3, Steve Uzzell, an advertising and corporate photographer, will discuss how the creative process can help aid attendees craft the future of aging services. On Wednesday, April 5, the general session will feature an interactive town hall-type meeting to explore AAHSA’s “Five Big Ideas” for transforming aging services. The Five Big Ideas are: expand managed caring, reinforce housing with supportive services, enable technology applications, transform the culture across the aging services continuum and manage the transitions of elders.

For more information on the 2006 Future of Aging Services program and a detailed conference schedule, please visit http://www.aahsa.org/future06.


Note to the Media: If you are interested in receiving media credentials to attend the AAHSA Annual Meeting & Exposition, please contact Lauren Shaham at (202) 508-1219 or lshaham@aahsa.org.

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About AAHSA
The members of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (www.aahsa.org) help millions of individuals and their families every day through mission-driven, not-for-profit organizations dedicated to providing the services that people need, when they need them, in the place they call home. Our 5,800 member organizations, many of which have served their communities for generations, offer the continuum of aging services: adult day services, home health, community services, senior housing, assisted living residences, continuing care retirement communities and nursing homes. AAHSA’s commitment is to create the future of aging services through quality people can trust.