News and Links

AARP: Organization for persons fifty and older provides member services, advocacy, and free information on aging issues. Topics to explore include Health, Learning, Life Answers (Care giving, Safe Driving, etc.) Computers (Internet Tutorial), AARP Bulletin, Legislation, Money (Consumers, Careers), Research, and Travel/Leisure (Games).

AGHE: Association for Gerontology in Higher Education:
The only national membership organization devoted primarily to gerontological education.

ASA: American Society on Aging: Membership organization dedicated to improving skills and knowledge of those working with older people. Generations and Aging Today are publications available to public.

CCGG: California Council on Gerontology and Geriatrics.
Contributing to the future of older Californians through excellence in gerontology and geriatrics higher education. NAPG offers a reduced membership rate for CCGG members.

EuMaG: The European Master in Gerontology:
The European Masters in Gerontology (EuMaG ) offers an outstanding international training programe that enables participants to understand and gain a deeper knowledge of the aging process and its societal implications.

GSA: Gerontological Society of America:
Membership organization provides aging research information to professionals in the field of aging.

Let's Group:
Let's Group is a unique and exciting organization designed to support emerging gerontologists. It is part of the mission of Ms. Diane Patterson (www.dipatterson.com) and linked to the activities of Season of Life (www.seasonoflife.net) and Agewise.tv (www.agewise.tv)

Life Planning Network Organization:
Life Planning Network blurb: The Life Planning Network (LPN) is a community of professionals from diverse fields who share a commitment to providing a broad spectrum of Life Planning services and resources for the Third Age.

Reflection's from Candidates for Credentialing

Passion, Pastures, and Potential
by Margriet De Lange, M.A.,Gerontology

Reflections on the Benefits of NAPG Certification
by Susan Harlan, M.A., Gerontology

Welcome Sign for the International Congress on Gerontology and Geriatrics, Paris, France	NAPG Poster Co-Author Dr. Martha Meyer (R) and German Colleagues
NAPG Poster Promoting Interdependent Values of Credentialing and Accreditation	Dr. Robert Maiden, NAPG Advisory Board Member at IAGG Meetings, Paris, France
Dr. Anabel Pelham Respresenting NAPG at IAGG Meetings	Welcome to Paris!