INFO: A film for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

FYI…

 

Deborah DiGilio| Director, Office on Aging Public Interest Directorate American Psychological Association 750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242 Tel: (202) 336-6135 |  Fax: (202) 336-6040 email: ddigilio@apa.org | www.apa.org/pi/aging
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Dear Colleagues,

 

As you may be aware, over the past 18 months, NCOA has been working with the international human rights organization WITNESS on a video advocacy project with the goal of helping to pass the Elder Justice Act. We trained 17 advocates to join us in amassing over 100 videos from elder abuse survivors and their families; APS, ombudsmen, attorneys and other advocates; members of law enforcement and the judiciary; and many others.  Through the Elder Justice Now campaign (www.elderjusticenow.org) we used the individual stories to generate traditional and social media, advocate with Members of Congress, and enlist and energize advocates.

 

A key component of a video advocacy effort constructed by WITNESS is dissemination. Last Fall, WITNESS and NCOA released a documentary, An Age for Justice: Confronting Elder Abuse in America. While An Age for Justice was initially edited to help advocate for passage of the EJA, it has since been retooled to be used for education and awareness efforts. To that end, we have created a package that features  a DVD with the documentary and 11 additional videos from across the country, as well as a screening kit with tips for organizing a local event.

 

With World Abuse Awareness Day fast approaching, we thought these resources may be helpful for you and your networks. It is also our belief that this package, if used to create an local event with press attention, could be a valuable tool for current and future advocacy.

 

Below is additional information about the documentary and the screening guide, as well as links to more information and an order form for the DVD.

 

On behalf of my colleague at WITNESS, Kelly Matheson, and myself, we hope you find this to be a useful tool for your organization and your partners. We hope you will share this information broadly. And, if you are interested in embedding the documentary or any of the Elder Justice Now information, please let me know.

 

All the best, and please let us know if you need any further information.

 

Marci

 

Marci Phillips

Director of Public Policy and Advocacy

National Council on Aging

1901 L Street NW, 4th Floor

Washington, DC 20036

Phone: (202) 479-6658

Fax:  (202) 479-0735

Email:  marci.phillips@ncoa.org

Website:  www.ncoa.org

www.AgingExchange.org

 

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Elder Justice Now Screening Initiative

 

SYNOPSIS OF THE FILM:

An Age for Justice is a 16-minute documentary that brings you into the homes of courageous American elders to hear their poignant and real stories about the abuse, neglect and financial exploitation they have experienced. To view this 16-minute documentary that takes you into the homes of abused and neglected seniors, please go to:  www.ElderJusticeNow.org. 

 

TO PREVIEW THE FILM ONLINE & ORDER A DVD

To Preview the video and learn more at: www.ElderJusticeNow.org

To Access a comprehensive Screening Guide: www.ElderJusticeNow.org/host-a-screening

To order a DVD, please go to: www.witness.org/store. If you like the film and would like to screen it, the DVD is available for purchase on line at http://www.witness.org/store. Please pay close attention to  the pricing details that follow as we are doing everything we can to get this film out there in an affordable way

 

PRICING DETAILS

If you are an elder rights advocacy organization or provide direct service to elders and have limited funding, enter the coupon code: elderjusticenow at checkout to receive the DVD at cost + shipping ($7.00).

 

If you are an academic institute or have funding and can purchase the DVD at the regular pricing, we much appreciate this as it will expand our opportunities to get it on more screens and in turn further this critical discussion on an issue that effects all Americans.

 

If you can't afford to purchase the film, please contact Kelly Matheson at kelly@witness.org to organize a loaner copy. But please know that if you can purchase the DVD at cost, it will make it possible for us to continue to distribute this video broadly

ALSO INCLUDED ON THE DVD:

–  Eleven videos from our ‘100 Stories’ project, in which elders and elder rights advocates from across the country shared video messages confronting elder abuse in America.

    –  A comprehensive Screening Guide so you can host a screening with your community. This guide is also found at www.ElderJusticeNow.org/host-a-screening.

 

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING:

The film produced by NCOA & WITNESS takes the issue of elder abuse out of the closet and into the light of day. It discusses the different forms of abuse revealed by the victims themselves in such a powerful way. Our seniors were moved by the film and up many a discussion followed that brought underlying fears in our members. I congratulate NCOA, WITNESS and their talented crew on their achievement. This film must be shown widely, since this issue is widespread and cuts across all segments of our society.  

     - Jane Barry, LMSW, Executive Director, Stein Senior Center, NY

 

 

 

INFO: NCSU Statistical Modeling Workshop

http://psychology.chass.ncsu.edu/modeling_workshop/

This 4-day workshop is designed for the researcher who wishes to expand their statistical toolkit to include advanced modeling techniques but who may feel intimidated by statistics or may not have the time or resources to devote to a week long class. The 4-day workshop is divided into two different but complementary workshops: days one and two focus on Multilevel Modeling and days three and four focus on structural equation modeling including confirmatory factor analysis and latent growth curve modeling. Both workshops will be conducted in computer labs and consist of lecturing and hands-on practice with running models. The overarching goal of both classes is straightforward and pragmatic: You will learn when, why, and how to do each of the analyses using your own data.

JOBS: Assistant professorship in Plasticity and Learning in Healthy Ageing, University of Zurich

Dear colleagues,

please forward the following job post to suitable candidates (see also attached document).

Thank you and best regards,

Christina Roecke

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The University of Zurich invites applications for an Assistant Professorship in "Plasticity and learning in healthy ageing" to be filled by January 1st, 2011 or the earliest possible date, for a period of 6 years.

The applicant should have proof of his or her academic skills through publications or other work in the field of Cognitive Neuroscience and Cognitive Psychology. The publications should be in the area of ageing, learning, and plasticity research. Preferred are candidates who have successfully worked internationally in at least one of the following research areas: expertise, music and speech perception, memory and learning, sensorimotor control or bi- or multilingual processes. The candidate should also be able to foster international cooperations. The methodological know-how is required for longitudinal research in the domains of ageing and learning, excellent knowledge in neuroanatomy of the human brain, and excellent knowledge of brain imaging methods and related techniques (fMRI, TMS, and EEG).

The University of Zurich is seeking to increase the proportion of female researchers and academic teachers. Especially qualified female researchers and teachers in this field are therefore encouraged to apply. It is expected that international applicants are able to give lectures and/or seminars in German (partly in English).

Applications including the usual material (CV, list of publications and a list of courses offered in the past, but without sending copies of papers) should be sent to the Dekanat der Philosophischen Fakultät der Universität Zürich, Rämistr. 71, CH-8006, Switzerland. In addition, please send all files electronically (as pdf files) to the following Email address: assprof.zuniv@fiwi.uzh.ch.

Closing date: June 15, 2010

Please also visit www.inapic.uzh.ch for more information on the International Normal Aging and Plasticity Imaging Center, with which the Assistant Professor position will be mainly affiliated.

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Dr. Christina Röcke

Program Manager

University of Zurich

International Normal Aging and Plasticity Imaging Center (INAPIC)

Sumatrastrasse 30

8006 Zurich

Switzerland

Ph.: +41 (0)44 635 7495

c.roecke@inapic.uzh.ch

INFO: Seeking Qualified Mentors and Mentees for APA Mentorship Program

From Cherie Mitchell, cmitchell@apa.org: 

 

Seeking Qualified Mentors and Mentees for APA Mentorship Program The American Psychological Association Office on AIDS is seeking qualified mentors and mentees to participate in a 2-year Cyber Mentor Program—a distance-learning, mentorship program designed to prepare doctoral-level behavioral and social scientists for careers as independent researchers in the area of HIV/AIDS and communities of color. This program, funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), uses state-of-the-art distance-learning technologies (e.g., webcasts, online classrooms, etc.) to assist mentees in achieving three major goals: Create and implement a career development plan focused on building the capacity to conduct independent research in the area of HIV/AIDS and communities of color. Conceptualize, draft, and submit a high-quality research application to an appropriate National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding mechanism. Establish a mutually supportive network of professional colleagues with common research interests. Want to be a Mentor? Application information is here. Want to be a Mentee? Application information is here. The deadline for application materials is June 1, 2010 For further information, please contact the APA Office on AIDS (202-336-6042).

 

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JOBS: Assistant Professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)

From Shaun Musselman:

Account Coordinator

The David Group

Direct: 216.685.4427

Fax: 216.687.0107

Email: smusselman@davidgroup.com

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Title: Assistant Professor

 

Position Description: The Department of Psychology at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) invites applications for a non-tenure-track, 12-month position to begin July 15, 2010. Academic Rank will be Assistant Professor. The department has 30 primary faculty and 53 secondary faculty.

 

Position Requirements: The person selected for this position must have a Ph.D. (Psychology), will be required to conduct research and teach courses. The successful candidate will have training and experience necessary to assist the Chair with administrative oversight and coordination of the UAB Center for Translational Research on Aging and Mobility (overseeing funded projects, writing papers, helping students, analyzing data, etc.). The candidate will be expected to openly communicate and collaborate with other social and behavioral scientists and programs at UAB and the community. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

 

Company Overview: UAB is a young, dynamic university that thrives on pushing the frontiers of science, medicine, the arts and humanities and in doing so, has garnered national and international respect. 

·         UAB…

o        is ranked among the top 15 percent of U.S. colleges and universities by The Princeton Review;

o        attracts over $400 million annually in external research funding and ranks consistently in the top 25 in funding from the National Institutes of Health;

o        was named among the Top 5 Best Places to Work in Academia by The Scientist;

o        has 8 hospital specialty programs that are among the nation's top 50 (and six are in the top 25) as ranked by U.S. News & World Report;

o        is located in Birmingham, Alabama, which has been listed by Partners for Livable Communities as one of America's best places to live, work, and play.

 

Response Information: Send letter of interest, CV, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Karlene Ball, Chair, Department of Psychology, 1530 3^rd Avenue, South, Campbell Hall Suite 415, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294-1170.

 

Please visit our department Web site at http://www.psy.uab.edu.

 

UAB  is dedicated to broadening the diversity of its faculty,, staff, and students. We serve a multicultural student body. UAB is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.

AWARD: ASPP Student Travel Award

FYI…

 

ASPP Student Travel Award: Learn How APA Governance Works

 

The Assembly of Scientist/Practitioner Psychologists (ASPP) is providing an expense paid trip to the February 2011 Council meeting in Washington DC for a doctoral student in psychology to become familiar with the governance structure of the APA Council and the caucuses and how they work. At the COR meeting the student who receives the award will be mentored by the Chair of the ASPP.

 

The ASPP Board will review all submissions, select a student, and announce the recipient during the August 2010 ASPP Board meeting.

 

Interested students may send (a) their CV, (b) 100-word statement explaining their reason for applying for the award, and (c) a letter of endorsement from their advisor talking about their plans as a Scientist-Practitioner to the Chair of the ASPP, Dr. Valerie Holms at drholms@mts.net. Deadline for submission is July 15, 2010. 

 

 

 

 

Deborah DiGilio| Director, Office on Aging Public Interest Directorate American Psychological Association 750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242 Tel: (202) 336-6135 |  Fax: (202) 336-6040 email: ddigilio@apa.org | www.apa.org/pi/aging
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INFO: Advisors to APA Treatment Guideline Development Committee

 

 

Deborah DiGilio| Director, Office on Aging Public Interest Directorate American Psychological Association 750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242 Tel: (202) 336-6135 |  Fax: (202) 336-6040 email: ddigilio@apa.org | www.apa.org/pi/aging
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From: DiGilio, Deborah
Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 9:58 AM
To: WVUGER-L@LISTSERV.WVU.EDU
Subject: Advisors to Treatment Guideline Development Committee

 

I sent this Call for Nominations to the list serve previously and would like to follow-up for two reasons:

 

1)      If you have submitted a nomination for yourself or another, please let me know.

2)      If you did not submit a nomination BUT ARE INTERESTED IN SERVING IN THE LESS TIME CONSUMING ROLES OF Technical Advisor and/or on a Treatment Guidelines Development Panel, and have expertise in the areas outlined below, please let me know and send me your CV and I will forward to the Practice Directorate.

 

At the recent CONA meeting, we were told that depression, anxiety, and ADHD may be the first APA treatment guidelines embarked upon. I think it will be important to have scientists and practitioners with expertise in geriatric depression and anxiety available to advise this Steering Committee.  

Deborah DiGilio| Director, Office on Aging Public Interest Directorate American Psychological Association 750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242 Tel: (202) 336-6135 |  Fax: (202) 336-6040 email: ddigilio@apa.org | www.apa.org/pi/aging

Call For Nominations

Advisory Steering Committee for Development of Clinical Treatment Guidelines
American Psychological Association

At its February 2010 meeting, the APA Council of Representatives voted to approve APA development of clinical treatment guidelines and, as a first step, creation of an Advisory Steering Committee that will finalize details of the development of clinical treatment guidelines. 

The scope of the Advisory Steering Committee includes, among others (1) finalizing the process whereby APA will develop clinical treatment guidelines; (2) establishing criteria whereby clinical treatment guidelines will be identified for development; (3) formulating criteria whereby clinical treatment guidelines panels will be appointed; (4) determining the scope of clinical treatment guidelines and commissioning independent systematic reviews of the relevant empirical research so as to inform the development of evidence-based clinical treatment guidelines by clinical treatment guideline panels; and, (5) providing progress reports to the Association on a regular basis and as needed.  The Advisory Steering Committee will oversee the process, and collaborate with governance and staff as appropriate.  The Advisory Steering Committee will not write clinical treatment guidelines nor will it be charged with conducting systematic reviews. 

The Board of Professional Affairs (BPA), Board of Scientific Affairs (BSA) and Committee for the Advancement of Professional Practice (CAPP) are seeking nominations for psychologists to serve on the Advisory Steering Committee that will oversee APA’s process to develop clinical treatment guidelines. 

The Advisory Steering Committee will be composed of six (6) members, each serving a 3-year term.  Advisory Steering Committee members can serve two 3-year terms, for a maximum of six consecutive years.  Initial terms will be staggered in length so that only two members will be replaced every year.   Initially, two members will be appointed to 2-year terms, two members will be appointed to 3-year terms and two members will be appointed to 4-year terms.

All nominees should have ten (10) or more years of professional experience in clinical practice or clinical research (or combination thereof), and documented expertise in the arena of guidelines or evidence-based treatment development or implementation.  Additionally, nominees should be nationally recognized via peer reviewed publications, professional awards, advanced credentials, or involvement in national professional organizations.  As always, nominees who will enhance the diversity of the Advisory Steering Committee are desirable. 

In addition to the qualifications above, candidates should have a strong background or expertise in one or more of the following:

·         Clinical treatment guidelines development 

·         Direct provision of psychological care in diverse practice settings or with diverse populations 

·         Systematic reviews 

·         Federal agency policies and programs related to guidelines 

·         Contemporary methods for evaluation of psychotherapy and assessment processes 

·         Experience applying clinical treatment guidelines in practice settings 

·         Experience applying evidence-based practices in clinical settings 

·         Dissemination/implementation research 

·         Health care systems finance or administration 

·         Relevant expertise in research design and statistical analysis 

·         Public health issues and settings 

·         Experience with clinical trials 

·         Comparative effectiveness research

Candidate material will be reviewed by the BPA, BSA and CAPP.  A final list of qualified candidates from which the Advisory Steering Committee will be selected will be provided to the Board of Directors for appointment.  BPA, BSA and CAPP will develop the final list of qualified candidates by attending to multiple areas of expertise, as well as experience working with diverse patient populations (across race, ethnicity, language, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability, class status, education, religious/spiritual orientation, and other cultural dimensions, as well as adult, adolescent and child patient populations) and within a wide array of clinical settings.

The Advisory Steering Committee will initially work closely with the Clinical Treatment Guidelines Staff Working Group (comprised of APA staff from the Practice and Science Directorates) to finalize details of the development process and address any outstanding concerns posed by BPA, BSA, CAPP and/or the Board of Directors.  The work of the Advisory Steering Committee will include: identification of priority areas for clinical treatment guidelines, development of the format for guidelines, and determination of the scope of scientific reviews needed.  The Advisory Steering Committee will work closely with governance to create guideline development panels for specific disorders.  Communication of progress and milestones to the Board of Directors and governance is anticipated on a regular basis. 

Letters of nomination should clearly describe the candidate's specific expertise and qualifications relative to the criteria provided above.  Nomination materials should include a letter from the nominee indicating willingness to serve a minimum 3-year term, a brief statement of the nominee's qualifications relative to criteria provided, and a current curriculum vita.  Candidates should demonstrate a clear commitment to translation of research into practice.  Advisory Steering Committee members are expected to travel to Washington, DC for at least two (2) face-to-face meetings yearly and commit additional time and effort to the Committee in between these meetings.  Current members of BPA, BSA and CAPP are not eligible to serve on this committee.  Self-nominations are welcome.  Nominations and supporting materials should be directed to Sheila Kerr, Governance Operations Associate, Practice Directorate via email correspondence by May 1, 2010.  

Note: Candidates with relevant expertise but not selected for the Advisory Steering Committee will be considered for participation as Technical Advisors and/or on Treatment Guidelines Development Panels.  Details on how these groups will be formed, interface and function will be finalized by the Advisory Steering Committee.

STUDENTS: Apply to Join the APA Science Student Council! Deadline May 14!

Graduate Students: Apply to join the APA Science Student Council!

The Science Directorate is currently accepting applications to become a
member of the APA Science Student Council (SSC). The SSC is a diverse
group of research-oriented psychology graduate students who serve as an
advisory group to the APA Science Directorate. The Council represents
the interests of research-oriented students by providing valuable advice
to the Directorate on how it can best serve the science student
population. The Council has been actively involved in a number of
projects, including awarding prizes for graduate-level research,
organizing student programs for the APA Convention, writing newsletter
articles about graduate student issues, advocating for psychological
funding, and making recommendations on the Directorate's student
programs. The Council reports to and collaborates with the Board of
Scientific Affairs and works cooperatively with the American
Psychological Association of Graduate Students.

The Directorate is seeking applications from graduate students to serve
two-year terms beginning September 1, 2010. By the beginning of the SSC
term, new members must to have completed at least one year of graduate
school, and have at least two years of graduate school remaining before
receiving their PhD. SSC members are required to attend two weekend
meetings per year in Washington, DC, at APA's expense. In addition, SSC
members are expected to remain available during an unofficial third
(non-meeting) year to advise new members (this third year can be
post-doctoral).

Four (4) positions will be available on the Council for the September
2010-September 2012 term. One person in each of the following areas of
research will be selected:

* Behavioral Neuroscience
* Clinical Science
* Health Psychology
* Social/Personality

SSC members must be student affiliates of APA, but students applying to
join SSC can apply for APA membership at the same time that they apply
to join the SSC.

Potential SSC applicants may contact current SSC members in their area
of interest to discuss the positions and responsibilities. Current
members contact info is available on the website
<http://www.apa.org/science/leadership/students/committee.aspx> .

Please note that the Council strives for diversity in all appropriate
ways, including geographic diversity. Consequently, no more than one
student from any given department may occupy a seat on the SSC at any
given time. Please check the list of current members before applying. If
you have a question about your eligibility, please contact the Science
Directorate <mailto:science@apa.org> .

To apply to the SSC, please provide the following:

1. A letter of recommendation (not to exceed 500 words) sent
directly from the student's advisor, endorsing the nomination.

2. An essay written by the student about how s/he could contribute
as a Council member, any previous related skills and experience, and why
s/he would fit as a good addition to SSC (not to exceed 500 words).

3. A description written by the student about his/her research in
psychology that demonstrates commitment to psychological science (not to
exceed 300 words).

4. Abbreviated curriculum vitae (not to exceed two pages).

Applications are due electronically by May 14, 2010. Please submit all
application materials to science@apa.org. New members will be selected
in the summer for terms that begin September 1, 2010.

Application materials may be submitted as Word documents or as PDFs.
Please note that our email system blocks files that are 10MB or larger.
If you try to email materials that are larger than this limit, we will
not receive your email. If the sum of your files is larger than 10MB,
we suggest sending each attachment in a separate email.

After we receive your application materials, we will send a confirmation
email. If you do not receive a confirmation email within two business
days of sending your materials, it means that we did not receive your
application (see note, above, regarding file size). Please contact us
before resubmitting your materials.

Please direct questions to the APA Science Directorate by telephone
(202-336-6000) or by email <mailto:science@apa.org> .

For more information on the SSC and the Council's current projects,
please visit the website:
http://www.apa.org/science/leadership/students/index.aspx

AWARD: Norman Abeles 2010 Distinguished Contributions...

NORMAN ABELES WILL RECEIVE THE 2010 DISTINGUISHED CONTRIBUTIONS TO PSYCHOLOGY IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST SENIOR CAREER AWARD at the APA Convention on Friday, August 13 from 11:00 - 11:50 am in the San Diego Convention Center, Upper Level, Room 32B.   Peter Lichtenberg, Chair.

 

Deborah DiGilio| Director, Office on Aging Public Interest Directorate American Psychological Association 750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242 Tel: (202) 336-6135 |  Fax: (202) 336-6040 email: ddigilio@apa.org | www.apa.org/pi/aging
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INFO: Please considering joining APA Division 20!

Dear members of the APA Division 20 List-Serv,

As a member of the APA Division 20 List-Serv, you are no doubt aware of the many great opportunities this division provides.  We invite you to engage even more fully in Division 20 by becoming a member!  As a long-time member of the Division myself, membership has allowed me to enjoy the multitude of professional benefits of Division 20 including job opportunities, faculty development, research training, and networking contacts that will help me throughout my career.

If you are not already a member, please visit the APA Division 20 membership page (http://apadiv20.phhp.ufl.edu/join.htm) and fill out an application.  The membership page also provides a wealth detail of why membership in Division 20 is such a great professional opportunity.

If you are a member, you will note on the APA Division 20 membership page that we have designed new brochures.  If you would like some brochures to post in your office or share with colleagues, please let me know and I would be happy to mail you some.  Please spread the word and encourage your colleagues to join!

If you have any questions, or if there is anything I can do to help facilitate your membership in APA Division 20, please do not hesitate to contact me!

Sincerely,

Joe Gaugler
Membership Chair
APA Division 20

_____________________

 

Joseph E. Gaugler, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, McKnight Presidential Fellow
Center on Aging, School of Nursing
Coordinator of Research Initiatives, Center for Gerontological Nursing
University of Minnesota
6-153 Weaver-Densford Hall, 1331
308 Harvard Street S.E.
Minneapolis, MN  55455
Phone: 612-626-2485
Cell Phone: 651-605-5611
Fax: 612-625-7180
Email: gaug0015@umn.edu
http://www.nursing.umn.edu/FacultyStaffandPreceptors/GauglerJoseph/home.html
_____________________

INFO: NIH State of the Science Conference Statement on Preventing Alzheimer's Disease and Cognitive Decline

Below is a link to the NIH State of the Science Conference Statement on Preventing Alzheimer's Disease and Cognitive Decline.

It contains the draft Conference statement.

http://consensus.nih.gov/2010/alz.htm

Greg Hinrichsen

AWARDS: 2010 Family Caregiving Awards

APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR

2010 NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVING AWARDS PROGRAM

March 12, 2010—Bethesda, Maryland—The National Alliance for Caregiving and MetLife Foundation are pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for the 2010 National Family Caregiving Awards Program. The request for applications is available online at http://web.raffa.com/nac/caregiver_awards.

Now in its fifth and final year, the program is intended to improve the quality of life of family caregivers by recognizing and supporting the important work of community agencies and other organizations that support family caregivers as a significant part of their mission. Each award will carry a cash value of $20,000 that will be designated for use in the awardee’s caregiver program.

The Award Categories:

·        Caregiver Education Awards: Three awards will be given in the category of caregiver education. These awards will go to organizations that have developed exemplary training programs to educate caregivers on topics such as: assisting with activities of daily living, financial planning, time management, and caring for older adults with dementia.

·        Caregiver Support Awards: Four awards will be given in the category of caregiver support. These awards will go to organizations that provide family caregiver support programs such as respite, counseling, or corporate eldercare in a truly innovative way.

·        Older Caregivers Caring for Adult Children with Disabilities: Two awards will be given to non-profit organizations that have established an innovative and effective program to meet the needs of older persons caring for their adult children with disabilities. Potential programs could include counseling to plan for the future needs after the parent dies or innovative support programs to address the immediate needs of the older caregiver.

In addition, two special recognition awards will also be presented, to award recipients that have already met the other criteria in the award category in which they have applied. One is the Alzheimer’s Recognition Award, which will be given to one of the above award recipients that innovatively support family caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s disease. The other is a Cultural Diversity Recognition Award, which will be given to one of the above award recipients that innovatively support family caregivers of diverse older adults.

The awards will be presented at a luncheon ceremony held at the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) 35^th Annual Conference and Tradeshow, which will take place in St. Louis, Missouri on July 20. Travel and hotel costs for an awardee representative to attend this event will be paid for by the National Family Caregiving Awards program.

The deadline for applications is May 7, 2010. For additional information, contact Kathleen Cameron at kathleen56@caregiving.org.

MetLife Foundation was established in 1976 by MetLife to carry on its long-standing tradition of corporate contributions and community involvement. The Foundation has been involved in a

variety of aging-related initiatives addressing issues of caregiving, intergenerational activities, mental fitness, health and wellness programs and civic involvement. More information about the Foundation is available at www.metlife.org .

Established in 1996, The National Alliance for Caregiving is a non-profit coalition of national organizations focusing on issues of family caregiving. Alliance members include grassroots organizations, professional associations, service organizations, disease-specific organizations, a government agency, and corporations. The Alliance was created to conduct research, do policy analysis, develop national programs and increase public awareness of family caregiving issues. Recognizing that family caregivers provide important societal and financial contributions toward maintaining the well-being of those they care for, the Alliance's mission is to be the objective national resource on family caregiving with the goal of improving the quality of life for families and care recipients. To learn more about the National Alliance for Caregiving, visit www.caregiving.org .

INFO: Psych wiki resource request

Dear all:
Please read below and participate if you have materials in this area.
best,
Peter

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>Goodheart's APA Task Force on Advancing Practice, and am contacting
>each of the Division Presidents. The Task Force is in the test
>phase of a pilot project to develop a web-based resource for
>practice related materials in a wiki format (PsycLink) Details are
>in the attached letter. We are hoping your division might have
>some contributions, and welcome resources from your Division.
>Karen Zager
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>Karen Zager, Ph.D.
><mailto:kzager@zagerconsulting.com>kzager@zagerconsulting.com
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>information transmitted by email is not guaranteed.
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Peter A. Lichtenberg, Ph.D., ABPP
Director, Institute of Gerontology
Director, Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute
Professor of Psychology
87 E. Ferry Street
Detroit, MI 48202
313-577-2297 (phone)
313-875-0127 (fax)