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GSA Diversity Mentoring and Career Development Technical Assistance Workshop for Early Career Fellowship ONLINE WORKSHOP

Start date: May 1, 2023
End date: June 15, 2023
Time: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Zoom
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Center for Optimal Aging | Educational Activities
The GSA Diversity Mentoring and Career Development Technical Assistance Workshop program is tailored towards trainees from diverse backgrounds. It is an exceptional educational and networking opportunity that supports professional training and growth among early career trainees from underrepresented backgrounds. This workshop empowers trainees for successful career development and strategic planning. Various information on mentoring opportunities, […]

Careers in Aging Day

Date: April 13, 2023
Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: 1000 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA
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Center for Optimal Aging | Educational Activities | Featured Events
CAREERS IN AGING DAY The Marymount University Center for Optimal Aging and GSA student chapter organized a Careers in Aging day to highlight the various working opportunities in the field of aging. Panelists Moira Denson, Marymount University, Tama Duffy Day, Gensler, Lindsey Vajpeyi, Insight Memory Care, Charity Ampong, Goodwin Living, Mary C. Jamison, Powerback, shared their journey and experiences in […]

SAIL Leader Training

Date: April 29, 2023
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: 1000 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA
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Center for Optimal Aging
SAIL is an evidence-based fall prevention program that incorporates cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and balance in a 60-minute class. It is designed for older adults and has been proven to improve fitness levels and decrease the risk of a fall. SAIL is offered 2-3x/week in community and senior centers, assisted living facilities, and faith-based and […]

Spring 2023 Virtual Colloquium Series

Date: March 21, 2023
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Virtual
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Center for Optimal Aging | Virtual Colloquium Series
ADDRESSING FALLS THROUGH COMMUNITY-ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIPS In this colloquium, our speakers, Dr. Cathy Elrod and Dr. Sara Pappa shared key project elements and lessons they learned from the development of a collaboration between Marymount University and community-based senior-focused organizations to adopt and implement three evidence-based falls prevention programs, Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL), a Matter of Balance […]

Submit an Abstract for the 2023 GSA Annual Scientific Meeting

Start date: February 20, 2023
End date: March 9, 2023
All-day event
Location: Online
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Center for Optimal Aging
The largest multidisciplinary research organization in the aging arena, the Gerontological Society of America (GSA), is currently accepting research abstracts for its 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting that will be held in Tampa, Florida from November 8 - 12 (https://www.gsa2023.org). You are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity for sharing your new scholarship with the meeting’s […]

Marymount Center for Optimal Aging One Year Celebration

Date: February 21, 2023
Time: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: 1000 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA
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Center for Optimal Aging
The Center celebrated its one year anniversary with colleagues and our esteemed university president on February 02, 2021. The event included awards for our marvelous team, discussions on projects and successes and plans for the future.

Virtual Matter of Balance Class

Start date: February 20, 2023
End date: April 24, 2023
Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Virtual
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Northern Virginia Fall Prevention
The Virtual Matter of Balance falls prevention program is an evidence-based cognitive restructuring program that meets for 2 hours a week for 9 weeks.  We focus on how we view falling, our fears of falling, and strategies for preventing a fall and invite participation in gentle exercises. Enrollment in the Virtual Matter of Balance program […]

55+ FITNESS DAY AND HEALTH FAIR

Date: May 31, 2023
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Lubber Run Community Center
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Center for Optimal Aging | Community Outreach
The Center for Optimal Aging participated in the National Senior Health and Fitness Day! We provided grip strength, body mass index tests, and also an Oral health questionnaire. We were able to engage with a number of our community and provide advice and encouragement on staying healthy. In addition to the center, the event was […]
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