American Society on Aging Opens Call for Proposals for 2013 Aging in America

The Call for Proposals for the American Society on Aging’s (ASA) 2013 Aging in America Conference is open and accepting presenters’ proposals through Monday, July 2, 2012. The Conference will be held in Chicago from March 12−16, 2013.

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ASA’s annual Aging in America Conference is the largest multi-disciplinary aging conference in the United States. Attracting thousands of conference-goers, Aging in America is a high-profile, high-quality platform for professionals in aging to disseminate and gather the field’s newest findings and fact, knowledge and expertise, best practices and replicable models. ASA welcomes all professionals in aging to be a part of the 2013 Conference community.

Who Presents at Aging in America?

Presenters at Aging in America come from many disciplines in the field of aging. They’re practitioners, clinicians, medical professionals, academicians and direct-service providers. They’re also students engaged in conducting and sharing the latest research on aging-related topics. ASA welcomes all interested presenters to submit their proposals: the field needs your fresh and useful strategies for addressing widespread and critical issues in aging.

What Topics Are Presented at Aging in America?

Each year, the Aging in America Conference faculty offers a palette of unparalleled education that spans a wide range of topic areas, including:

Business and aging
Caregiving
Community-based programs
Creativity and lifelong learning programs
Housing, accessibility and technology programs
LGBTQ aging
Mental health and aging
Multicultural aging
Physical health and aging
Policy and advocacy
Spirituality and religion, and more.

Why Present at Aging in America?

It’s the smart and savvy thing to do. When you present at Aging in America you leverage a superior opportunity to advance the field by sharing your new ideas and project work, research and effective practices. And, presenting at Aging in America boosts your recognition as an expert in the field.

How to Submit a Proposal to Aging in America

ASA invites all professionals in the field of aging to submit their proposals for a workshop or poster session (or both). The Call for Proposals is now open until Monday, July 2, 2012. Don’t miss this chance to showcase your best-practice programs, innovative research and ideas—submit your proposal today so your best and brightest ideas can be considered. Click here to submit your proposal.

For more information on the 2013 Aging in America Call for Proposals and on the 2013 Conference, visit www.asaging.org/aia or call (800)537-9728.

Core Facts

The Call for Proposals for the 2013 Aging in America Conference is now open
Aging in America will be held in Chicago from March 12−16, 2013
The Call for Proposals will be open through Monday, July 2, 2012

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I've had the opportunity to present at the Aging in America conference for the last two years. Both times have been excellent experiences. The participants are experienced professionals who are engaged and engaging. Presenting at Aging in America allows me to reconnect with and learn from colleagues who are knowledgeable, experienced and caring individuals. It is one of the professional highlights of my year!

Dr. Amy D'Aprix

Presenting at Aging in America is an opportunity to collaborate with friends and colleagues. There is an excitement that comes from engaging participants in a topic of mutual interest. I learn from my fellow presenters as well as participants. Presenting is one way of becoming fully engaged in the conference. It is also a way of creating lifelong connections with aging professionals throughout the country.

Patrick Arbore