Institute of Gerontology News Institute of Gerontology News http://www.iog.wayne.edu/ Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:32:03 -0500 PHPSimpl Healthier Black Elders Center (HBEC) 6th Annual Health Reception http://www.iog.wayne.edu/news.php?id=1375 Hosted by Wayne State University and the University of Michigan has a NEW HOME this year. Bert’s Warehouse Theater, nestled in the heart of the historic Eastern Market and flanked by vendors of fresh foods and live flowers, will house the event and its estimated 1,000 attendees this June.

The 2008 program, “Enhancing Soulful Living by Remaining Healthier” features brief speeches by Dr. Robert Chapman, Director of the Josephine Ford Cancer Center and Mr. Jay Butler, radio personality and WLQV Program Director. Both speakers will inspire the audience to make healthy choices and embrace preventative medical care to insure a good quality of life throughout their life cycle. All attendees are eligible for free health screenings to detect high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and glaucoma. The Visiting Nurses Association of Southeastern Michigan will distribute free vouchers for a Falls and Balance assessment in the home, and for a shingles vaccine. Also, “Fresh Farmers” will make produce available at the shed on the day of the event.

The 2008 program is free to persons at least 55 years old and their immediate family or caregivers. It takes place on Tuesday, June 3, from 10 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. at Bert’s Warehouse Theater, 2727 Russell St., Detroit, 48207. Parking in the open lot across from the theater is free and parking in the enclosed structure is free.  Guests who need assistance walking may be dropped off directly in front of the theater. Please direct questions to Karen L. Daniels at the Institute of Gerontology at 313-871-0735 or visit www.mcuaaar.wayne.edu and link to events for details.

]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.iog.wayne.edu/news.php?id=1375 The Resource Centers for Minority Aging Research (RCMAR) Annual Conference 2008 at UM & WSU http://www.iog.wayne.edu/news.php?id=1111 The Resource Centers for Minority Aging Research (RCMAR), "Opportunities in Aging and Minority Health Research" on May 7 thru May 9, 2008.]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.iog.wayne.edu/news.php?id=1111 Community Life after Spinal Cord Injury http://www.iog.wayne.edu/news.php?id=217 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.iog.wayne.edu/news.php?id=217 Discover the Healthier Black Elders Center! http://www.iog.wayne.edu/news.php?id=215 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.iog.wayne.edu/news.php?id=215 Register for the Twenty-First Annual Issues in Aging Conference http://www.iog.wayne.edu/news.php?id=193

 

 

Day 1: High Tech and High Touch Methods in the Assessment and Treatment of
             Alzheimer’s Disease and other Dementias

Day 2: Maximizing Physical and Mental Health in Older Adults

 
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Division of Continuing Medical Education
            101 East Alexandrine - Lower level
            Detroit, MI 48201
            Phone: (313) 577-1180 or Fax (313) 577-7554
            Email: dcme@med.wayne.edu
            Website: www.med.wayne.edu/cme/

 

Use this link for the Issues in Aging brochure

Use this link to register for the Issues in Aging Registration Form

Presented Courtesy of the Mary Thompson Foundation

Management Education Center
Troy, Michigan
May 12 & 13, 2008
 
 
Sponsored by Wayne State University School of Medicine
 
In collaboration with:
 
Arden Courts
Geriatric Education Center of Michigan
Presbyterian Villages of Michigan
Retirement Research Foundation
 
Health Professionals register now!
CE/ME Credits available
 
 
Continuing Education Credits offered for:
  • Nurses
  • Nursing Home Administrators
  • Social Work
 Continuing Medical Education Credits offered for:
  • Physicians
]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.iog.wayne.edu/news.php?id=193 Have You Experienced a Hip Fracture in the Last 8 Years? http://www.iog.wayne.edu/news.php?id=624
If you are 55 or older we are looking for you!
 
Wayne State University and the Institute of Gerontology are conducting research to learn how individuals rebuild their lives after a hip fracture. No physical or invasive tests will be performed.

No Travel Necessary
Participants receive $40
 
Participation and all information is confidential. For more information, please call: Hip Fracture Project at 1-866-665-5501 (toll free) or click here: www.iog.wayne.edu/pdfs/hip_fracture.pdf.
 
  Funding agency:             National Institute of Aging
  Primary Investigator:       Dr. Mark Luborsky
  Co-Investigator:              Dr. Cathy Lysack
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