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Wayne State University
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Detroit, Michigan 48202

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IOG Research Colloquium: "Medicare Part D and Its Impact on Racial/Ethnic Health Disparities": January 31 2012 at 9:30 AM
Hoobler Room, Freer House
Medicare Part D and Its Impact on Racial/Ethnic Health Disparities (January 31) Presented by: Elham Mahmoudi, M.A., Doctoral CandidateDepartment of Economics and IOG Pre-doctoral TraineeWayne State University
IOG Research Colloquium: "Why do Middle Class Black Seniors Remain in Violent, Poor Urban Areas?": February 7 2012 at 9:30 AM
Hoobler Room, Freer House
Why do Middle Class Black Seniors Remain in Violent, Poor Urban Areas? (February 7) Presented by: Waverly Duck, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology University of Pittsburgh
MPSI/IOG Professional Development Series: "Individual NIH National Research Service Awards (NRSA) 2012": February 14 2012 at 9:30 AM
Hoobler Lounge, Freer House
Individual NIH National Research Service Awards (NRSA) 2012: What They Are and How Can You Get One (Tuesday, February 14) Presented by: Steven J. Ondersma, Ph.D.Associate Professor, PsychiatrySchool of Medicine,Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute, WSU
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"Family Caregiver Training"; how to care for a family member who has dementia? The program is provided by the Master of Occupational Therapy Program at Wayne State University - Global Day of Service 2012: Held on the 3rd of February 2012 & co-provided by the Alzheimer's Association...
The HBEC Lunch & Learn Program "Loving Yourself From Death" is coming up on the 29th of February 2012: Participation is free to those 55 years old and older, but you must RSVP...
Brain Training: "Building Better Brighter Brains"; Tuesdays; January 17, February 21 and March 20 at 1:00 pm: Presented by the Institute of Gerontology & supported by the Birmingham Area Seniors Coordinating Council & Center...
The 13th Annual Art of Aging Conference: Please register now and return your registration form as soon as possible, as this event sells out quickly: Art of Aging Successfully: "Dancing Through Life" March 22, 2012...
The IOG Annual Report for 2011 has been released: Celebrating a Decade of Achievement...
1.5 CE program; March 15, 2012: "Cognitive Abilities as We Age": Provided by the IOG and presented by BrightStar...
3 CE conference; March 8, 2012: "Bringing Quality to Life": Provided by the IOG and presented by the Oakmont Senior Communities...
Cathy Lysack, deputy director of Wayne State University's Institute of Gerontology talks to Detroit Free Press about seniors loving work after 90: Staying on the job later in life may decrease dementia, increase lifespan and result in greater happiness...

3 CEs Program, February 16, 2012; Third Annual Judith J. Wahlberg Memorial Lecture: Titled as "Hidden Psychiatric Disorders and Medication Challenges Among the Elderly", a partnership between IOG & AAA1-B...
Empowering Families to Make Educated Choices (The 10th Annual Elder Advocate Conference): 3 CEU's for Social Workers, Nurses and NHA's (February 29th, 2012)...
Deputy Director Dr. Cathy Lysack talks with Bob Allison about new research by IOG student trainees on Aging and Function:: Aging Well with Cathy Lysack...
Peter Lichtenberg, Psychology Professor and Director of Wayne State’s Institute of Gerontology, discussed the risk factors for Alzheimer’s with WWJ-AM reporter Pat Sweeting:: Dr. Lichtenberg examined what role environment and genetics may play in the disease's development...
An interview with Pat Rencher: Our Community Education Coordinator, Pat Rencher, talks to Bob Allison about fascinating new health workshops...
Seniors Count!: The Seniors Count! project of the IOG, in partnership with Adult Well Being Services and dozens of...
Research Participants Needed: If you believe in research and you are concerned about the health and welfare of older adult...
Discover the Healthier Black Elders Center!: HBEC is the community outreach program of the Michigan Center for Urban African American Aging Research (MCUAAAR)....