Posted 4/04/2008

USC 2008 Reunion to explore future care trends
of America's aging population

"Here's a Health Carolina," an information rich symposium on geriatric healthcare and future health management issues, will be a highlight of the Carolina Alumni Association's Spring Reunion 2008 in May.

Sponsored by USC’s schools of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, public health, social work, and the Institute for Families in Health, the half-day program will explore future care trends of America's aging population, how the university is addressing the future of elder care and national health policy trends affecting the aged.

The Russell House is headquarters for the May 17 program that will run from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Besides alumni, the program will hold special interest for physicians, nurses, social workers, public health professionals, pharmacists, and other health care providers.

Cost of the program is $35 per person, which includes breakfast and lunch. Online reservations are available. Click here for a link to a secure order form.

Dr. Paul Eleazer will lead symposium on Promoting Independence for Older Adults at 2008 Reunion

Dr. Paul Eleazer from the USC School of Medicine and the newly-created Senior Smart Center will lead a professional symposium on Promoting Independence for Older Adults. (CE/CME Credit pending)

Senior Smart is a new state-funded Research Center of Economic Excellence headquartered at USC. It will focus on multidisciplinary research to foster independence for seniors.

At USC that includes the school of medicine plus the college of social work, the Arnold School of Public Health, and the college of engineering and computing. Other partners in the project include Clemson University and its center for automotive research, Palmetto Health, and the Greenville Hospital System.

Other speakers include:

USC President Dr. Andrew Sorensen, USC Vice President for Research and Health Sciences Dr. Harris Pastides, Arnold School Acting Dean Dr. Tom Chandler, School of Medicine Dean Dr. Donald J. DiPette, College of Social Work Dean Dr. Dennis L. Poole, College of Nursing Dean Dr. Peggy O. Hewlett Joyce Dubow, associate director of the AARP Public Policy Institute, will update the group on national policy implications. Dr. Paul Hickey, a nursing faculty member who recently scaled Mount Everest, will be the luncheon speaker.

The Spring Reunion is scheduled for May 16-17. It features a wide array of activities in addition to reunions for particular classes. A full list of events for all alumni is on the Carolina Alumni Association Web site: alumni is on the Carolina Alumni Association Web site: www.MyCarolina.org.