Emerging Leaders in Aging

05/01/2013

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGgoCm1hofM

Of the recent changes that the human race has experienced, the increasing population numbers are especially dramatic and worrying coupled with the frightenin...

04/29/2013

Bridge the generation gap. Unleash the power of age with the older adults in your life through these activities: http://www.olderamericansmonth.acl.gov/activityideas.html

I'm a proud supporter of Older Americans Month. This May I pledge to unleash the power of age by...

03/09/2013

March 2013 News Splash for Age Wave Surfers

Join me on Wednesday,  April 10, 2013 at 12:30 pm for a 30-minute career coaching web chat and conference call. In celebration of Careers in Aging Week, the theme of our chat will be on "Tips to Identifying Your Niche in the Field of Aging." In this impactful session, we will provide practical tips…

07/06/2012

Emerging Leaders in Aging Celebrates Pilot Mentorship Program

05/07/2012

http://www.thechicagobridge.org/taking-your-specialty-outside-the-office-its-a-win-win/

Here's a great article from our friends at Chicago Bridge. It speaks to how we should take our passion for older adults outside of the four walls of an office and into the community.

As social workers, nurses, attorneys, caretakers, etc…we are all devoted to enhancing our careers in the field of older adults. But a care and concern for seniors in and around Chicagoland doesn’t have to end when your shift is up. Whether you are looking for networking, community service opportunit...

03/22/2012

Emerging Leaders in Aging Newsletter Issue 1

02/06/2012

Hey ELA! My first e-book is now available for purchase. If you are considering a lasting career in aging, don't be without this enlightening career mapping workbook!!!

12/09/2011

If you are interested in being apart of the Mentorship Program and didn't recieve an email detailing the program and the application. Please let us know and we will add you to our listserve. Applications are due on January 6, 2012!

11/30/2011

Date: Wed, Dec 7, 2011, Time: 03:00 PM EST, Host(s): Sandra Nathan, NCOA and Hubert Humphries. Older Americans often face complicated decisions about their finances, retirement choices, and long-term planning. At their worst, these choices can lead to financial exploitation or having to choose b...

10/18/2011

Subcommittee Hearing - The Recession and Older Americans: Where Do We Go from Here?

Tom Harkin (IA)Barbara A. Mikulski (MD)Jeff Bingaman (NM)Patty Murray (WA)Bernard Sanders (I) (VT)Robert P. Casey, Jr. (PA) Kay R. Hagan (NC)Jeff Merkley (OR) Al Franken (MN) Michael F. Bennet (CO) Sheldon Whitehouse (RI) Richard Blumenthal (CT)

02/13/2011

Are you new to the field of aging or have been working in this sector for less than 10 years? Would you be interested in being involved in a pilot Mentorship Program? Let me know if you want to join a planning committee.

The six-month Chicago Bridge Mentorship Program pilot matched emerging professionals in the field of aging with seasoned professionals already established as respected names in Chicago’s aging network. The program's goal included developing the Mentee’s skills, network, and professional confidence.