Thursday, March 20, 2025
The Ohio Professional and Student Conference on Aging is an annual event where students, professionals and educators can discover the latest industry insights, as well as the health and wellness research of students and faculty from across Ohio.
Bowen-Thompson Student Union
1001 E. Wooster St., Bowling Green, OH 43402
Professionals: $170, Students and retirees: $95
Registration is now closed. Late registration is accepted only as space permits. To register, please email questions@oage.org.
Florida State University
Presentation
The Role of Psychological Resilience in Coping with Spousal Loss
Bowling Green State University
Presentation
Are the Golden Years Really Golden? Addressing Identity in the Aging Population through Value and Purpose
Community practitioners!
Earn up to six CEUs at the conference, which has been approved by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board (CSWMFT) and the Ohio Board of Executives of Long-Term Services and Supports (BELTSS).
Subject to change. A detailed agenda will be provided at the conference.
Thursday, March 20, 2025
| 1-1:40 p.m. | Registration |
| 1:45-3 p.m. | Welcome and keynote address |
| 3:15-4:15 p.m. | Breakout sessions |
| 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Poster session and light reception |
| 5:45-6:45 p.m. | Breakout sessions |
| 7-8 p.m. | Welcoming reception (off campus) |
Friday, March 21, 2025
| 7:30-8 a.m. | Registration and breakfast |
| 8-9:15 a.m. | Opening and keynote address |
| 9:30-11:45 a.m. | Breakout sessions |
| 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. | Lunch and awards |
| 1:30-3:45 p.m. | Breakout sessions |
| 3:45-4:45 p.m. | Poster session and light reception |
| 5-6 p.m. | Site visit tour (off campus) |
| 6-8 p.m. | OAGE president’s dinner* (off campus) |
*Sign up for dinner with the OAGE president here. Registration closes March 10, 2025.
Parking
Free parking is available in Lot 7B, Lot 7C and Lot 7D right next to the Bowen-Thompson Student Union.
Please note that each attendee must register their vehicle.
Hotel accommodations
We have a block of rooms available at:
Best Western Falcon Plaza
1450 E. Wooster St., Bowling Green, OH 43402
Reserve your stay
OAGE, the Ohio Association of Gerontology and Education, is a nonprofit state organization with board representation from many Ohio universities such as BGSU, Miami University, University of Cincinnati and The Ohio State University. The board also represents community practitioners, including Area Offices on Aging, Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging and various aging service organizations.
Whether you’re a current or former student, a faculty member or a community practitioner, you’re sure to learn something valuable at the OAGE conference. But you better hurry; registration closes March 10! Reserve your spot today!
Cost
Professionals: $170, Students and retirees: $95
Registration is now closed. Late registration is accepted only as space permits.
To register, please email questions@oage.org.
To individuals with disabilities, please indicate if you need special services, assistance or appropriate modifications to fully participate in this event by contacting Accessibility Services, access@bgsu.edu, 419-372-8495. Please notify us prior to the event.
