NOVEMBER 14–18 | BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS PROGRAM BOOK connect. Tweet #GSA18 facebook.com/ LinkedIn.com/In/ geron.org @geronsociety geronsociety geronsociety This Continuing Education activity is jointly provided by The Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower and The Gerontological Society of America. Dr. David Ekerdt, FGSA Dr. Tamara Baker, FGSA GSA President Chair-Elect, Behavioral and Social Sciences The University of Ms. Jacquelyn Minahan Dr. Tomas Griebling, FGSA ESPO Secretary-Elect GSA Council & Past Chair, Kansas congratulates Health Sciences our colleagues for their leadership in the ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS Gerontological Society The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Gerontology of America. is an interdisciplinary research degree emphasizing social and behavioral gerontology. The program Our program brings prepares students for academic and research centers together distinguished in gerontology, as well as for professional careers in private and public institutions and agencies providing scholars in the areas services to older individuals. of cognition, dementia The Dual-Title degree is an option available to care, caregiving, students who have first been admitted to a doctoral communication, long- program at KU (e.g., Communication Studies, Psychology, Sociology, etc.). The dual-title degree term care, health allows the pursuit of a single degree that incorporates outcomes, pain study within a traditional discipline and training in an interdisciplinary field. The student is awarded a management, housing doctoral degree with both titles identified on the alternatives, retirement, diploma (e.g., Ph.D. in Psychology and Gerontology). health disparities, and decision making later in life. gerontology.ku.edu 785-864-0758 WELCOME FROM THE MAYOR As Mayor, it is my pleasure to welcome you to Boston for the 2018 Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting. We are honored to host this important event and hope you enjoy all that Boston has to offer. 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Walsh Mayor of Boston Mayor of Boston | TWEET #GSA18 @GERONSOCIETY 1 USC LEONARD DAVIS SCHOOL OF GERONTOLOGY RECEPTION Friday November 16, 2018 9pm - Midnight Kings Dining & Entertainment • Back Bay, Boston 50 Dalton Street, Boston, MA 02115 Earn a graduate degree from the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology e USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology is the oldest school dedicated to aging research in the nation. We oer the most comprehensive selection of gerontology degree programs found anywhere and we are a pioneer in distance learning education. Our mission is to increase the quality of life for all older adults via research, service and education. Master’s and Certicate Programs • Master of Science in Gerontology • Master of Arts in Gerontology • Master of Aging Services Management • Master of Long Term Care Administration • Graduate Certicate in Gerontology PhD Programs • Doctor of Philosophy in Gerontology • Doctor of Philosophy in Biology of Aging All of our Master’s programs are available in their entirety online to distance learning students and residentially for those that are able to attend classes on campus. We also award $500,000 to students in scholarships annually. Both of our PhD programs are fully funded. For more information visit us @ For inquiries email Lisa Huynh - [email protected] or call (213) 740-5426 gero.usc.edu TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Welcome From the Mayor ...........................................................................................................................................1 Schedule at a Glance ..................................................................................................................................................4 Resources for Attendees ............................................................................................................................................6 General Information A–Z .............................................................................................................................................8 Program Highlights ................................................................................................................................................... 10 Activities for Emerging Scholars and Students (ESPO) ......................................................................................... 10 Interest Group Meetings ...................................................................................................................................... 11 Networking .......................................................................................................................................................... 12 Momentum Discussions ...................................................................................................................................... 13 In Appreciation ......................................................................................................................................................... 14 Continuing Education ............................................................................................................................................... 16 Recognition .............................................................................................................................................................. 18 PROGRAM Wednesday, November 14 ........................................................................................................................................ 26 Thursday, November 15 ............................................................................................................................................ 48 Friday, November 16 ................................................................................................................................................. 82 Saturday, November 17 .........................................................................................................................................