- IOG Bequest Funds $25,000 Research Chair
The Institute of Gerontology was deeply moved by the recent generosity of Mrs. Janet Rowe whose estate plan provided for a...
- Colloquium & Professional Development Series
Colloquia are free and open to students, professionals and the public on Tuesdays, 9:30 am to 10:30 am (unless otherwise...
- Healthier Black Elders Center 6th Annual Health Reception at Bert's Warehouse
Hosted by Wayne State University and the University of Michigan has a NEW HOME this year. Bert’s Warehouse Theater,...
- Windows on The World of Aging
Home Sweet Home: Living Options as We Age will be presented at The VanElslander Cancer Center at St. John Hospital, 3rd Floor...
- Mark the Date - IOG Spring Event
IOG Spring Event: Go the Distance! Aging Well in the 21st Century
Keynote Speaker: Hayes Jones...
- Predoctoral Training Program Deadline Extended
The application deadline for the 2008-2009 NIH/NIA Pre-Doctoral Training Program in Aging and Urban Health has been extended to...
- The Emerging Scholars Interdisciplinary Network (ESIN) 3rd Annual Empirical Summer Program in Applied Multi-Ethnic Research (ESPAMR)
The Emerging Scholars Interdisciplinary Network (ESIN) is hosting its 3rd annual Empirical Summer Program in Applied...
- The Resource Centers for Minority Aging Research (RCMAR) Annual Conference 2008 at UM & WSU
The Resource Centers for Minority Aging Research (RCMAR), "Opportunities in Aging and Minority Health Research" on...
- Art of Aging Conference - 2009 Keynote speaker Dr. Mildred Matlock
Seniors stay fit, fun-filled and fabulous by attending the Art of Aging conference on March 26, 2009. Registration required.
- Be A Part of Our Research Study...We Need Participants!
Research Study Participants Needed
Participants are needed for a research study investigating disability, health and...
- IOG Fellowship for Advanced Study in Aging and Lifespan
The Institute of Gerontology, in conjunction with the Vice President for Research, has created a new fellowship program to...
- Anthropology of Aging, Winter, 2008, Tuesdays 5:30-8:15 PM
Anthropology of Aging, Anthropology 5410/7630, Winter, 2008, Tuesdays 5:30-8:15 PM, Instructor: Dr. S. Brille
- Changing the World by Caring About Older People
Dr. Peter Lichtenberg is a rare find; a first-class leader at IOG and someone who deeply cares about older people.
- Trainee Orientation!
For the Pre and Post-Doctoral Research Training Program in Aging and Urban Health. Don't forget it is from 1-3pm!
- In honor of Mr. George Cooney!
We remember and honor Mr. George Cooney, an elder law attorney and faculty associate. George died of prostate cancer in early...
- 20th Annual Issues in Aging Conference
The Institute of Gerontology is pleased to be celebrating the 20th annual conference for professionals in the aging field....
- Birmingham Area Senior Coordinating Council & Center 4-Part Series on Aging
BASCC, in partnership with Home Instead Senior Care is offering a four-part series on aging.
Topics and dates are:
Thursday,...
- 2007 Art of Aging Conference: Vitality and Inspiration
The IOG is pleased to announce the 8th annual Art of Aging Conference to be held on Thursday, March 29, 2007 at Greater Grace...
- Attention Caregivers in Need of Support
Help is available for caregivers dealing with dementia.
Knowledge and Skills Needed for Dementia Care, a full spectrum guide...
- Dr. Peter Lichtenberg Received the Michigan Society for Gerontology's Harry J. Kelly Award!
This award was presented at the 50th Anniversary of the Michigan Gerontology Society conference on Novermber 2, 2006 which...
- Healthier Black Elders Center Community Health Forum - Oct 19
Have your health questions answered by professionals at this month's HBEC Community Health Forum on October 19 from 10:00-11:30...
- 11th Annual Edna Gates Conference on Dementia Care - Nov 6&7
This year's program will bring leaders in the field of aging from Australia, United Kingdom, Canada and the United States...
- Detroit Public TV Hotline Will Connect Viewers with Local Health and Social Service Professionals - October 19 and 26!
As part of a local outreach effort, viewers will be able to call in questions to health and social service professionals during...
- Elder Advisors to Research Learning Series Kicks Off
On September 20th, The Institute of Gerontology's Elder Advisors to Research Learning Series will kick off with a presentation...
- Creative Expressions Entries Deadline Nov. 1
WSU Institute of Gerontology's Elder Advisors to Research is now accepting arts submissions for the annual Creative Expressions...
- The 64th Annual Scientific Meeting
Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Annual Meeting: The 64th Annual Scientific Meeting (2011)
November 18-22, 2011
John...
- HBEC Lunch & Learn Program: "Reducing Cancer Risks"
Reducing Cancer Risks (on October 17, 2011)
To know more about reducing the risks of cancer, attend the Lunch and Learn...
- Sept 21st, Invisible Poverty
Associate Director of Research Tom Jankowski talks to radio host Tony Trupiano (AM 1310) about the economic struggles of...
- Old Enough To Know Better: Bullying in Senior Communities
Presentation Sponsored by Area Agency on Aging 1-B Hosted by the Institute of Gerontology at Wayne State University
- 1 CE, Set. 22, Many faces of Depression
New CE and networking opportunity: Dr. Lichtenberg will talk about the impact of depression on overall well-being, both...
- Accountable Coordination of Care: Avoiding the Storm of Rehospitalization
Address Correction - 27000 Evergreen. Registration is currently closed. Program will be rerun in the near future.
- Sept. 27th, Dr. Peter Lichtenberg speaks to seniors about current tesearch trends at the OPC
This talk is FREE and open to seniors to come and learn about what we do here at the IOG, the types of research and what the...
- 3 CEs, Oct. 18th, Enhancing Life for Older Adults: Mind, Body and Spirit
AT CAPACITY: PLEASE SEE OUR NOV. 16 RE RUN DATE. Provided by Wayne State University, Institute of Gerontology and by Singh...
- 3 CEs, Oct. 27th, Alzheimer’s Disease: A Professional Approach to a Personal Disease
Provided by Wayne State University, Institute of Gerontology, The Alzheimer's Association-Greater Michigan Chapter, Interfaith...
- Nov. 4th, Understanding Medicare from A to Z: Oct. and Nov. Seminars
Want to learn more about Medicare and how health care reform is re-shaping our healthcare system? These free and informative...
- ITBLG Issues in Aging
Another cutting edge CE opportunity: This interactive workshop will explore the needs and concerns of this diverse group of...
- 5 CEs, Nov. 15th, 2nd Annual Crossing Borders Conference
Come and learn about Parkinson's Disease and the different physical, emotional, legal and financial aspects of caring for a...
- Minorities lag in mental health treatment, but some are working to change that
For African Americans, 14 percent of those diagnosed with depression received the acceptable standard of care; for Mexican...
- Alzheimer’s Disease: A Caregiver’s Personal Journey
Provided by: Alzheimer’s Association -Greater Michigan Chapter, Interfaith Health and Hope Coalition, Detroit Wayne...
- Michigan senior citizens struggling economically, report says
At least 1 in 4 senior citizens struggles to make ends meet, according to the paper by lead author Thomas Jankowski,...
- Is it realistic to expect the elderly to survive on social security alone?
Thomas Jankowski, associate director of research at the Institute of Gerontology and the Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute at...
- Study: Third of Lansing-area seniors are struggling financially
More than one-third of Michigan's senior citizens are struggling to pay for food, housing, transportation and medical care they...
- 3 CEs, Nov. 16th, Enhancing Life for Older Adults: Mind, Body and Spirit
Learn about dealing with inappropriate behaviors, making connections with alzhiemers patients through music and harm reduction...
- Michigan’s 2011 Senior Citizens of the Year
IOG board member John Villa and MPSI educator Joan Blount, MSW, receive high honors as Michigan's 2011 Senior Citizens of the...
- What's New with Healthier Black Elders?
Outreach Coordinator Karen Daniels explains the mission of the Healthier Black Elders Center, new programs and the needs of...
- Stress Management and Family Dynamics: June 16, 2011
A Partnership between the Institute of Gerontology at Wayne State and Area Agency on Aging 1B is proud to present a 2 CE...
- Enhancing Lives of Older Adults: Body, Mind and Spirit: June 23, 2011
Registration is closed for this event. Find out how to enhance the lives of older adults through our CE programming for Body,...
- Alzheimer’s Disease: A Caregiver’s Personal Journey, April 26, 2011
Conference covering topics that include legal challenges facing today's caregiver, alzheimer's disease, nutrition and quality...
- 24th Annual Issues in Aging, May 9 & 10, 2011
Professional CE conference focusing on Advances in Alzheimer's treatment and clinical gerontology
- 9th Annual Elder Advocate Conference, February 24, 2011
CEU conference with current information on Medicaid, Ethics, Family Dynamics
- HBEC Health Reception: June 7, 2011
This event is sold out.The Healthier Black Elders Center 9th Annual Senior/Caregiver conference presents 360 Degrees of Living...
- 12th Annual Art of Aging Successfully
We are no longer taking registrations for this event.
- Enhancing Life For Older Adults: Mind, Body & Spirit, April 28, 2011
This event is sold out. CEU Conference covering topics that include depression, falls and balance and spirituality in aging.
- Do Different Races Receive Different Medical Care?
Elham Mahmoudi, a Ph.D. candidate at the IOG, discusses the differences between racial and ethnic groups in their access to...
- Smart Computer Use
Nearly half of all persons age 65 and older now use computers. Dr. Cresci has taught computer skills to hundreds of inner-city...
- Aging in Oakland
IOG Director Peter Lichtenberg is quoted extensively in this detailed article from January's Downtown Birmingham and Bloomfield...
- Alzheimer’s Disease: A Professional Approach to a Personal Disease, April 26, 2011
CEU Conference including pain management and new approaches for caregivers of older adults with Alzheimers.
- 2nd Annual Judith J. Wahlberg Memorial Lecture, February 10, 2011
CEU conference dedicated to enhancing professional development for those working with older adults
- WSU study: Spinal cord injury sufferers express positive view of their health
Researchers at Wayne State University have found that adults with spinal cord injuries do not correlate the severity of their...
- 9th Annual Elder Advocate Conference
Empowering Families to Make Educated Choices: 3 CEU's for Social Workers, Nurses and NHA's. Provided by Wayne State...
- Seniors Victimized by Fraud
IOG Director Peter Lichtenberg discusses why seniors fall prey to con artists; downsizing problems for Michigan's older adults...
- WWJ 11/14
Peter Lichtenberg, psychiatry and behavioral neuroscience professor and director of Wayne State's Institute of Gerontology,...
- Trees glow with gifts for needy seniors
Wool socks, fleece caps, soft blankets, space heaters and pharmacy gift cards top the holiday wish list for many older adults...
- Link to loneliness found as senior fraud runs rampant
An excellent article about seniors being victimized by fraud appeared on the front page of today's Free Press. The article was...
- Older Adult Home Visit Program
Adult volunteers 65 and older living independently in the community are needed to meet with medical and pharmacy student team...
- Time, Money and Aging
Dr. Ward-Batts discusses Time, money and aging with Aging Well host Bob Allison.
- Alzheimer's Disease
A Professional Approach to a Personal Disease - Provided by Wayne State University, Institute of Gerontology,The Alzheime's...
- PLEASE NOTE: CHANGE IN LOCATION for NOV 10 2010 HBEC Learning Series
from St. Rose Senior Center to Mc Auley Commons - Trinity Senior Living Community
- IOG and MPSI Poster Day
The Institute of Gerontology and the Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute for Child and Family Development invite you to enjoy...
- Crossing Borders: A Multidisciplinary & Interactive Conference on Aging
Participants will use a case study approach to explore how an older adult and his family support network face the challenges of...
- Pain Management: Complementary Approaches to Pain Relief
Provided by the Institute of Gerontology at Wayne State University featuring Lynn Drummond-Wiley, BA, RN, MSN and Judith M....
- Invisible Depression
Depression in older adults is a serious problem often hidden from loved ones because symptoms can be confused with other...
- It's a Good Bet You'll Find Lots of Elders in Casinos
The column notes the potential problems when older adults become fixated on gambling as a way to stave off loneliness and add...
- Low Testosterone Linked to Alzheimer's Risk
IOG associate professor Dr. Scott Moffat adds a cautionary note to studies showing that low testosterone may be a precursor...
- Pain Management: Complementary Approaches to Pain Relief
Featured Speakers: Judith M. Fouladbakhsh, PhD, APrN, BC, AHN-BC, CHTP
Assistant Professor, Wayne State University
Sheria...
- Joint IOG Downsizing Project Spotlighted in New York Times
David J. Ekerdt, who directs the gerontology center at the University of Kansas, has a knack for digging into aspects of aging...
- The 4th Annual Citywide Grant Drawing for the City of Detroit Sernior Emergency Home Repair Program
The Senior Emergency Home Repair Program provides for emergency related health and safety home repair assistance for low-income...
- Minorities lag in mental health treatment, but some are working to change that
Clinical psychologist and Wayne State University professor Hector Gonzales, comments about the lack of understanding and...
- Grandparents raising Grandchildren Committee 3rd Annual Michigan Kinship Care Conference and Grandfamily Reunion
Kinship Care is a term used to describe the practice of raising a relative's child when the chil's parents are unable or...
- Summer Institute on Aging Research - 2010
Location and Date
Aspen Wye River Conference Center
Queenstown, Maryland
July 10-16, 2010
Meeting Description
The Summer...
- Art of Aging Conference
The Art of Aging was a huge success with a record attendance of over 500 seniors and senior professionals enjoying a fun...
- Art of Aging 2010 Conference: Engaged, Energized, Enlightened
Engaged, Energized, Enlightened
March 25, 2010, 8:30-2:00 pm
Greater Grace Conference Center
Come and enjoy the senior art...
- Therapeutic Approaches to Dementia Seminar
Attention RNs, MSWs and NHAs -- -- Earn 7 Free CE's/Contact Hours-- Registration is Required. Please register at...
- MCUAAAR Summer Training Workshop on African Aging Research - June 9-11, 2010
Summer Training Workshop on African American Aging Research, Sponsored by University of Michigan and Wayne State University -...
- Requests for MCUAAAR Pilot Grant Proposals
The Michigan Center for Urban African American Aging Research is one of six research centers on minority aging funded by the...
- Bringing More Balance To Your Life
Dr. Allon Goldberg, faculty fellow at the IOG, gives tips for older adults on how to maintain balance skills and spot problems...
- Institute of Gerontology Fellowship for Advanced Study in Aging and Lifespan (FASAL), REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS
The Institute of Gerontology, in conjunction with the Vice President for Research, has created a new fellowship program to...
- SAVE THE DATE: 1st Annual Judith Wahlberg Conference
This conference is for Aging Network Professionals and is in conjunction with Area Agency on Aging 1B, Oakland County....
- Memories to Memoirs: A Senior Writing Adventure
10/15,10/29,11/12, and 12/3 -- Legacy writing preserves the essence of our existence and keeps our memory vital and...
- IOG-MPSI Research Poster Day
Fri, Oct 9th, 3-5 pm will be the first joint IOG-MPSI Research Poster Day promoting research across the lifespan at Wayne State...
- The African American Aging Summer Immersion for Science Teachers (AASIST) -- one year fellowship
The Michigan Center for Urban African American Research (MCUAAAR) is pleased to announce a new fellowship opportunity for...
- Michigan Home Heating Credit Deadline is Sept. 30
In Michigan's tough winters, heating your home can be a matter of life and death. Many families are struggling to make ends...
- Is Gambling Harmful for Older Adults?
Listen to Dr. Lichtenberg's interview discussing his study on how casual gambling can lead to serious problems among older...
- Are You Healthy and Between the Ages of 65 and 80?
RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS WANTED
Want to contribute to research on healthy aging and get paid $15.00?
Participants must be in...
- IOG Winter Colloquia Schedule Released
The winter schedule for the IOG research colloqium series is now available. Click for more info.
- 65 Years or Older?...We Are Looking For You!
Have You Downsized Or Plan On Moving Soon?
Please download our flyer
- 23rd Annual Issues in Aging Two Day Conference held May 10 & 11, 2010 in Dearborn Michigan
Issues in Aging provides multi-disciplinary education and training in geriatrics and gerontology for health and human service...
- Pilot Investigator Grant Funding Opportunity
The Michigan Center for Urban African American Aging Research is one of six research centers on minority aging funded by the...
- Pre-Registration is REQUIRED for the 2010 Healthier Black Elder's Center Annual Health Reception
Free Event - Detroit's New Providence Baptist Church on June 1, 2010 from 8:00am-2:15pm
- Dr. Letha Chadiha was the 2008 recipient of the GSA Minority Task Force's Outstanding Mentor Award
Drs. James Jackson and Peter Lichtenberg are delighted to inform everyone that Dr. Letha Chadiha was awarded the 2008 recipient...
- Peter Lichtenberg's on Due Process TV - Friday, October 31th
Please tune in to Due Process TV on Friday, October 31 from 5:30- 6:00 p.m. to watch Peter Lichtenberg's half-hour interview...
- IOG's Fall Poster Day
The Institute of Gerontology is hosting its annual fall poster session at 3:30pm on Oct 30th at McGregor Hall. The event is...
- The Gerontological Society of America's 61st Annual Scientific Meeting
The Gerontological Society of America's 61st Annual Scientific Meeting
Resilience in an Aging Society: Risks and...
- SAGE: Skills to Advance Gerontology Excellence
Training For Occupational Therapists - Complete 7-DVD Set Plus an Additional Resource CD-ROM for only
