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2011 Texas Conference on Aging— Mission: Active AgingHotel UpdateAdditional hotel rooms are available at the state rate of $106 at the St. Anthony Riverwalk Wyndham Hotel, 300 East Travis Street, which is one block from the Sheraton Gunter. For registration, you can call the hotel directly at 210-227-4392 or call toll free 1-800-996-3426. Registration closes May 31, 2011. When calling, please reference the TCoA. About TCoA
As the baby boomers arrive, this annual conference promotes excellence in service delivery through the sharing of technical assistance, best practices and management tools. In 2011 — Mission: Active AgingIt is our mission to promote healthy living by promoting excellence in service delivery and encouraging everyone to stay active as the age. The Conference is hosted by the
Attending TCoA is a cost-effective way of getting timely, practical information that will help you enhance your services. It will help you connect with other providers throughout the State. Get motivated, get excited and get informed… Conference theme statementThe Texas Association of Aging Programs (TAAP), Texas Association of Area Agencies on Aging (T4a), and Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) are cosponsors of the 2011 Texas Conference on Aging. The three agencies lead senior programs, services and policy across the State of Texas. As such, they are the major advocates for Texas seniors — professionals who are driven by knowledge, passion and deep commitment to a healthy and happy community that includes seniors as important and active participants. By 2030, the number of people in the United States who are 65 and older will double, and the number of people 85 and older will triple. It is projected that medical and social services will be unable to meet the needs of the largest elder population our country has ever seen. However, socialization, spirituality and wellness may be of equal or greater importance to successful aging than medical and social services. Knowing that people entering their 60s today can reasonably expect to have another 20-25 years of life beyond the traditional retirement age, all of us need to consider the social and economic realities presented by extended life. We must promote the idea that seniors are capable adults who should remain independent as long as possible and be embraced as viable members of our society with true economic value. | Continue reading the conference theme statement Conference focus areasThe 2011 conference will feature a variety of workshops and education sessions, organized into the following tracks:
From the chairAs the chair for the 2011 Texas Conference on Aging, I want to make a personal invitation for you to come and visit San Antonio’s River Walk, Alamo and other venues, as you join other professionals to become better informed regarding senior issues. Robert Lopez, Jr.
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