Arizona

Chino Valley, AZ
Chino Valley Senior Expo

When:
Saturday, October 17
10:00 am til 2:00 pm

Where:
Chino Valley Senior Center
1021 W Butterfield Rd
Chino Valley, AZ 86323

Contact:
David Carpenter
(928) 458-0631

California

Orange County, Newport Beach, CA
Medicare 101

Greater Newport Physicians hosts this informational meeting on Medicare and Social Security benefits, presented by Nautilus Health Insurance services. This event is beneficial for those who are turning 65 or those who would like more information about Medicare and their options. Reservations are required. Please call (949) 574-4500 to reserve your seat. If desired, you may bring a guest with you. For more information, please see the event flyer by visiting www.gnpweb.com.

When:
September 26th, 2009 at 9:30AM AND
November 21st, 2009 at 9:30AM

Where:
Hoag Hospital Conference Center, Building #44
1 Hoag Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92663-4162

Avenidas Village Open House
Palo Alto, CA

When:
October 12-16
10:00am - 12:00pm

Where:
450 Bryant Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 289-5405

Come enjoy complimentary coffee and pastries during our week long Open House event to celebrate National Aging in Place Week. Get your questions answered and find out if Avenidas Village is right for you.

Discover how this membership program allows you to stay in the home that you love as you age. Avenidas Village helps you maintain your independence, mobility and social connections.

Contact:
Kari Martell
Director of Marketing and Communications

Avenidas
450 Bryant Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 289-5427
www.avenidas.org

Florida

Central Florida, Orlando Florida
A Step Ahead: Central Florida’s Vision for Aging in Place

This is the second yearly event by the NAIPC. The Central Florida Chapter is working diligently to create a symbiotic relationship between the home builders and remodelers’ industries and the medical community.

Carolyn Sithong, Occupational Therapist and director of the chapter, says "We have such a demand for housing that will accommodate our senior patients. We hope that events such as this will create awareness for the home building community as well as provide a resource for the medical community and their patients".

The following speakers are experts in development and design of communities and homes for boomers and seniors.

JACK L. BOWERSOX, a Manager with Life Wellness Communities Development Company, LLC. Mr. Bowersox is primarily responsible for overseeing the development of Not-for-profit Senior Housing Communities and will be speaking about senior housing needs, trends and concepts.

WILLIAM MANN, OTR, Ph.D. is Distinguished Professor and Chair of Occupational Therapy and Director of the Ph.D. Program in Rehabilitation Science at the University of Florida and will be speaking about demographics, senior needs, and how to tie together all of the day’s information for your company’s success.

PETE SECHLER, RLA AICP Planner and Principal at Glatting Jackson, will be advising on how to incorporate Aging in Place concepts into new development.

SCOTT CLARK , Administrator Home Health and Wellness Services at Orlando Health Visiting Nurses Association will speak on health and community wellness as it applies to Central Florida.

Cost for admission is $10.00, breakfast and a box lunch are included. CAPS designation CEU’s will be provided.

To register for the event, please contact the Home Builders Association of Metro Orlando at (407) 629-9242 or email Ali Gorgone at ali@hbaofmetroorlando.com

When:
Thursday, October 15, 2009, 8:00am – 2:00pm

Where:
Home Builders Association of Metro Orlando
544 Mayo Avenue
Maitland, Fl 32751

Georgia

Dunwoody, GA (Atlanta area)
Community Education Forum

Where:
Dunwoody Public Library
5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd
Dunwoody, GA 30338-4148

When:
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
October 16, 2009

In honor of 'National Aging in Place Week' a Community Education Forum will be held at the Dunwoody Public Library on Friday, October 16th from 10:30am-noon. The event is FREE and open to the public. A panel of Aging in Place professionals will be speaking about the importance of planning ahead and the essential elements to successfully "aging-in-place" and staying in your own home for the remainder of your life. In addition, we are seeking interested partner professionals to be charter members of our local National Aging in Place Council.

Rhode Island

Providence, RI
Rhode Island National Aging in Place Chapter Dinner

When:
5:00pm - 7:00pm
October 15, 2009

Where:
Pane e Vino
365 Atwells Ave
Providence, RI 02903

Local organizers of the senior oriented business community are forming the RI Chapter of the National Aging in Place Council (NAIPC). A NAIPC’s representative from Washington DC will be the special guest for the RI event, and local senior oriented companies ranging from Geriatric Care Managers, Home Care and Home Health Care Professionals, local Community Banks, Adult Day Care Providers, Nutrition Specialists, Real Estate Professionals and many more will be in attendance.

For more information, email Susan A. Leone-Pomfret at spomfret@metlife.com.

South Carolina

Charleston, SC
Aging Well - Celebrating National Aging in Place Week

Come join the 100 members of the SC Aging in Place Coalition**, as we celebrate National Aging in Place Week October 12th through October 16th. Three free events, taking place East of the Cooper, West of the Ashley, and Summerville, will have refreshments, door prizes, games and a fun sing-along, while educating attendees about aging in place resources. Music will be provided by Priscilla White, from Erie, PA, winner of the international "Aging Well Rocks" song competition for her song/video "Aging Well."

Make your reservation for this FREE event at one of the three locations closest to you. Reservations are limited to only 150 per location, so make your reservation now by calling (843)789-1760!!

Monday, October 12
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Faith Sellers Senior Center, Summerville
312 North Laurel
Charleston, South Carolina

Tuesday, October 13
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Christ Episcopal Church
2304 North Highway 17
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466

Thursday, October 15
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lowcountry Senior Center, James Island
865 Riverland Dr
Charleston, SC 29412-3107

All attendees will receive a free copy of the 2009 SCAIP Resource Directory
CALL (843) 789-1760 FOR RESERVATIONS.

**The SC Aging in Place Coalition is a nonprofit organization, helping people to prepare to remain in their residence safely, comfortably and independently. More information can be found on the website: www.scaipc.org.

 

Tennessee

Franklin, TN (Nashville area)

Live Music, Food & Celebration

When:
4:00 pm
October 15

Where:
St. Matthew Church
535 Sneed Road West
Franklin, TN

Support your community. Attend this opening event. For more information contact phdruth@aol.com