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The Illinois Department on Aging invites you to the
Annual Governor's Conference on Aging
December 10-12, 2008
Marriott Chicago Downtown

Be a part of this grand experience. Professionals serving older adults from all parts of Illinois come together annually at the Governor's Conference on Aging to learn, to challenge assumptions and to share ideas.

The conference is held each December in Chicago. It is the Department’s biggest, most comprehensive training event as well as the largest statewide meeting of professionals who work in these fields.

The Power of Knowledge: Aging Smart

The 2008 conference highlights cutting edge developments, innovations and best practices in the aging network from novices to experts. Concurrent sessions will be offered in the following tracks:

  1. Children, Youth and Aging
  2. Caregivers
  3. Long-term Care Reform
  4. Elder Rights
  5. Healthy Aging
  6. Marketing / Outreach to Targeted Groups / Use of Technology
  7. Public Benefits and Housing
  8. Organizational Development and Management.
Specific program information will be available after September 25, 2008.

Download the Conference packet (PDF, 459 KB) for more details and registration form.


Conference at a Glance
Tentative Schedule. A final schedule will be available after September 25, 2008.

Wednesday, December 10, 2008
9:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. Conference Registration
(Download the conference packet, PDF, 459 KB)
8:00 - 10:30 a.m. Coffee Break
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Conference Sessions
2:30 - 2:45 p.m. Refreshment Break
4:30 - 7:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall open
4:30 - 7:00 p.m. Welcoming Reception

Thursday, December 11, 2008
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Conference Registration
(Download the conference packet, PDF, 459 KB)
7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Opening General Session
10:30 - 10:45 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall open
10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Concurrent Sessions
11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Lunch on your own
1:15 - 2:15 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
2:15 - 2:30 p.m. Refreshment Break
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
3:30 - 3:45 p.m. Break
3:45 - 4:45 p.m. Concurrent Sessions

Friday, December 12, 2008
7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Conference Registration
(Download the conference packet, PDF, 459 KB)
7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall open
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Concurrent Sessions
10:00 - 10:15 a.m. Coffee Break
10:15 - 11:15 a.m. Concurrent Sessions
11:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Awards Luncheon
1:00 p.m. Adjourn


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