Signature IOG CE Conferences (5-12 credits)
Issues in Aging Conference
The IOG’s longest running continuing education conference, this 2-day program held every May is designed for health care professionals, service providers, administrators and researchers working in the field of aging and dealing with older adults.
Annual Judith J. Wahlberg Memorial Lecture
Based on a partnership between the Area Agency on Aging 1-B and Wayne State’s IOG, this conference is dedicated to enhancing the professional development for working with older adults in the community.
Alzheimer's Disease: A Meaningful Life Beyond the Diagnosis
A collaboration between the IOG and the Greater Michigan Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association this conference explores the topic of personhood with Alzheimer's. This annual conference engages both health professionals and caregivers in the same audience. Topics include personhood and engagement, capacity, pain management and more.
Collaborative Continuing Education Program (1-3 credits )
View Current Programs
The Institute of Gerontology also offers continuing education programs for 1-3 credits on current issues in aging and health. These topics are constantly changing according to the need of our professional community. A sampling of previous offerings:
- Medicaid: Making Ethical Choices
- Intersex, Transgender, Bisexual, Lesbian and Gay Issues in Aging
- It’s Not about the Stuff: Harm Reduction for Hoarding
- Medical Marijuana
- Making Musical Connections with Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
- Pain Management
Research Colloquia
IOG’s Weekly Colloquium Series – Held Tuesdays from 9:00-10:30am during the academic year, this series brings renowned local and national researchers and aging experts to Wayne State’s campus to provide current information to faculty, graduate students and the professional community. This series is free to all attendees.
Summer Training Workshop on African American Aging Research
The MCUAAAR Summer Training Workshop is held at the Program for Research on Black Americans, Michigan Center for Urban African American Aging Research Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan. The main objective of this program is to Identify and mentor investigators of multicultural backgrounds who are committed to conducting African American aging research. Contribute to the improvement of the quality and quantity of research conducted with the African American aging population.