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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 11, 2008
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Department of Aging is partnering with the Ohio Association of Gerontology and Education (OAGE) to solicit nominations for that organization's fourth annual Practitioner of the Year Award. The award recognizes individuals and organizations in Ohio's aging network that either have improved services to older adults through research and evaluation or have developed noteworthy partnerships with institutions of higher learning for the betterment of Ohio's older population.
"With the oldest of the baby boom generation now over age 60, gerontology is a field of study and practice that is growing more important every day," said Barbara E. Riley, director of the Department of Aging. "We are honored to once again partner with OAGE to acknowledge the contributions of educators, researchers, professionals and students throughout the state who are dedicated to improving the quality of life for all of our older citizens."
The award will be presented at the OAGE annual spring conference, April 11, in Cleveland. Nominations may be submitted via the Ohio Department of Aging Web site and must be received by March 15, 2008.
Examples of eligible initiatives include student intern and mentorship programs; intergenerational programs that benefit students and older adults; use of performance measures to improve services; partnerships with institutions of higher learning to improve and/or expand services; research that results in improved practice or new services; and partnerships aimed at expanding the health and long-term care labor forces.
Previous honorees include Bonnie Walson, founding director of Heritage Day Health Centers; Kaye Inoshita, ombudsman program director for Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc.; and Dr. Kyle R. Allen, D.O., chief of the Division of Geriatric Medicine and Medical Director of Post Acute Senior Services for Summa Health Systems.
About OAGE
The Ohio Association of Gerontology and Education (OAGE) is a membership organization comprised of gerontology educators, researchers, practitioners and students. OAGE supports Ohio's aging network as a resource for research and practice, and provides professional development opportunities. Visit www.oage.org.
About ODA
The Ohio Department of Aging provides leadership for the delivery of services and supports that improve and promote quality of life and personal choice for older Ohioans, adults with disabilities, their families and their caregivers. Working with 12 area agencies on aging and other community partners, the department offers home- and community-based Medicaid waiver programs such as PASSPORT, the long-term care ombudsman program, the Golden Buckeye Card and more. Visit www.goldenbuckeye.com.
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