About the Annual Meeting

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About the AAHSA Annual Meeting & Exposition

The AAHSA Annual Meeting is the largest and most prestigious aging services event. With close to 10,000 people, this event brings together the entire field of aging in one place to share ideas and best practices.
 
The year’s conference includes more than 200 educational programs and four general sessions featuring Paula Zahn, Edward James Olmos, Michael Sandel and the Zimmers. Learn more about this year’s general sessions.

The education program covers topics across multiple job titles, offering continuing education credits for a wide variety of professional disciplines. Education sessions are centered on nine focused tracks:

• Care & Services
• Design & Project Development
• Financial Management
• Human Resources Management
• Leadership & Strategy
• Management & Operation
• Marketing, Philanthropy & Public Relations
• Public Policy & Legal Issues
• Wellness & Life Enrichment

Browse education sessions.

The AAHSA Annual Meeting also including the largest trade show in the field with approximately 850 booths and 600 companies. View the floorplan.

2010 Highlights

• The AAHSA Idea House—Where technology and design meet the future of aging
  Back by popular demand, this year’s house will be bigger and bolder than ever. We’ve doubled the square footage with exciting new outdoor rooms such as an intergenerational exercise/play area, meditation garden, state of the art outdoor kitchen and great room and even an exercise pool. Learn more about the Idea House.
  
• Visit the Intergenerational Social Media Lab in the Exhibit Hall where students from a local university will be helping members not yet comfortable with social media get acquainted with Facebook, Twitter and other social media tools.  Enjoy reverse mentoring at its finest!
  
• Comedy through the Ages, the year’s social event, will feature Bob Newhart, Vicki Lawrence and John Pinette. Learn more about the concert.