The Indiana Collaborative Conference on Aging (ICCA) will take place at the Adam’s Mark Hotel in Indianapolis
from February 5-6, 2008. 

The purpose of the conference is to provide opportunities for professionals and students in the aging network to:

• increase awareness of trends and applied research;
  
  
• network and collaborate with professionals across disciplines, organizations and the continuum of aging services;
  
  
• explore how to plan, implement and evaluate programs and best practices; and
  
  
• discuss pressing issues and policies that will impact quality of life for older adults in Indiana.

Special Edition:
Indiana Collaborative Conference on Aging
September 4, 2007

Judy O'Bannon
Former Indiana First Lady
ICCA Honorary Chairperson

Having traveled Indiana extensively, I know that part of what makes our state great is our spirit of cooperation – neighbors helping neighbors, strangers helping strangers. It’s this same spirit of cooperation that has resulted in the creation of the Indiana Collaborative Conference on Aging. As honorary chairperson, I’m proud to be involved in an effort that seeks to create dialogue and enhance relationships between the professionals who serve older Hoosiers. I hope you will join us for the first Indiana Collaborative Conference on Aging in February 2008!

 

The ICCA Steering Committee

• Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Indiana
• Indiana Activity Directors Association
• Indiana Association of Area Agencies on Aging
• Indiana Association of Adult Day Services
• Indiana Association for Home and Hospice Care
• Indiana Association of Homes and Services for the Aging — Assisted Living Federation of America
• Indiana Association of Senior Centers
• Indiana Department of Health
• Indiana Division of Aging
• Indiana Funeral Directors Association
• Indiana Health Care Association
• Indiana Intercollege Council on Aging
• St.Vincent Center for Healthy Aging
• University of Indianapolis Center for Aging & Community

 

Keynote Speakers
While the schedule for the Indiana Collaborative Conference on Aging is still in the works, we can tell you that we've already lined up some terrific speakers, including:

Judy O'Bannon Former Indiana First Lady Honorary Chair, ICCA	Paul Petersen Former Child Actor Aging Advocate	Anne Ryder Indiana Media Personality Author/Speaker	Jeff Taylor Founder/CEO Monster.com and Eons.com

ICCA Programming
ICCA programming will be offered in three tracks, which each reflect current aging research and trends and focus on improving the quality of life for older adults in Indiana.  Conference offerings will address the tremendous change occurring in our aging population and how we can create livable communities where older adults can “age in place.”

Conference Tracks

• Community partnerships
• Health and wellness
• Senior living environments

Within each track, participants will have the opportunity to explore in depth their particular area of focus by attending workshops on

• Cutting edge research
• Best practices and evaluation
• Policy and social change

www.inagingconference.com
Keep your eye on the ICCA website, located at www.inagingconference.com. Over the next several months, program details and registration information will be posted there.

Thanks to Jason Nye of Big Day Productions for his generous in-kind donation of website design and maintenance.

ICCA sponsor and exhibitor opportunities still available
If your organization is interested in sponsoring the ICCA or would like to have an exhibit booth at the conference, download a sponsor/exhibitor form now from the ICCA website.

And now, a thanks to our sponsors...
Thank you to the following Founding Sponsors who've already committed their support to making the Indiana Collaborative Conference on Aging a success: