Aging with Passion & Purpose: Next Generation Services

The days of services being provided only in hospitals and nursing homes is changing. The availability of other forms of care is emerging right before our eyes. The 2017 conference is focused on introducing attendees to new ways of doing business in a new age.

Conference flier

MARCH 21, 2017, 9 A.M. - 3 P.M. 

This conference is a must for all professionals in the health care industry, insurance industry, or who provide services to the elderly or those with chronic conditions. All are welcome. 

The conference will feature speakers from seven local organizations sharing their philosophy and approach to providing long-term care services to those with chronic conditions.

Here are the speakers that have confirmed their participation.* Click on a presentation title to view or download session materials.

The conference will be held Tuesday, March 21, 2017, 9 A.M. to 3 P.M., at the Thompson Alumni Center, on the Dodge Campus of the University of Nebraska at Omaha. 

Registration is open. The registration fee is $99 (on or before February 16), or $125 (after February 16), and includes the conference sessions, materials, CEs, parking, and lunch. 

For questions, contact the Department of Gerontology at 402.554.2272 or unoaging@unomaha.edu. 

Continuing Education 

Continuing education credit will be provided by the Nebraska Methodist College Professional Development.

Nurses:  5.0 contact hours awarded.  MW MSD Provider Approval #: NE1019-9.

Nebraska Methodist College Professional Development is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Midwest Multistate Division, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 

Iowa Board of Nursing Provider #120. 

Social Work: This offering meets the continuing education criteria for 5.0 clock hours for Nebraska and Iowa Social Workers.

Physicians: The Nebraska Methodist Hospital is accredited by the Nebraska Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Nebraska Methodist Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity is provided by Nebraska Methodist College Professional Development and the UNO Department of Gerontology. 

Planning Partners

Brain Injury Alliance of Nebraska
Care Consultants for the Aging
Immanuel
Nebraska Methodist College Professional Development Division
UNO Center for Public Affairs Research
UNO Department of Gerontology
UNO Grace Abbott School of Social Work

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Sponsors

AARP

Hillcrest Health Services

Home Instead Senior Care

Immanuel

John A. Gentleman Mortuaries and Crematory

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About the Aging with Passion & Purpose Conference

The first biennial Aging with Passion & Purpose Conference was held in 2007. Each year's conference has a unique theme reflecting a trend in aging. The 2011 theme of "It Happens" reflected the reality that the first of the baby boomers were turning 65 and entering retirement. The 2013 theme of "Aging Well in the Age of Technology" brought participants together to learning about the growing field of gerontechnology and its impact on the quality and way of life of aging individuals. The 2015 theme of "Generations Working Together" helped participants better understand the unique characteristics of each generation and how they manifest in the workplace.

The conference is organized and conducted by a team of planning partners representing a wide-range of organizations concerned about aging issues and is held on the UNO campus.  

* Speakers are subject to change due to scheduling conflicts or other unforeseen circumstances. 

View the privacy policy and cancellation/refund policy of the UNO Department of Gerontology on our events page.