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Welcome to GPLI!
Welcome to the website of the Gerontology Professionals of Long Island. First formed in 1990, GPLI has served as a networking and educational center for nurses, social workers, service providers, educators, advocates, students, and scores of other professionals who serve the aging population of Long Island.
GPLI Meetings for 2012-2013
GPLI welcomes you to the fourth meeting for our year of programs. This meeting, on April 17 at 6:30 PM (Wednesday night) will feature Carolyn Gallogly PhD, of st. Joseph's College. Dr. Gallogly will be speaking about "The Silver Tsunami and What This Means to Long Island." Please join us at our host site, Hertlin House, located at 675 Portion Road, Lake Ronkonkoma, New York, 11779. A light supper will be provided by our hosts. Please RSVP to President Robyn Berger-Gaston at this email: gpligerontology@yahoo.com.
Attendees are encouragd to bring business cards and brochures for our resource table. The attached pdf of this meeting notice includes directions to Hertlin House. Bring your questions and imagination as we look at the projected demographics for aging on Long Island and what this means for those of us who want to age in place. What should our village and town centers look like as we face "head-on" The Silver Tsunami? Join us for an interactive journey to our future!
Next GPLI Meeting: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 6:30 PM
Hertlin House, 675 Portion Road, Lake Ronkonkoma
The Silver Tsunami and What This Means to Long Island
First meeting September 19, Wednesday Night 6:30-8:30 PM St. Joseph's College, 155 W. Roe Blvd., Patchogue, NY MEDICAID REDESIGN: THE ROAD AHEAD
November 13, 2012 The Use of Therapeutic Music in Long Term Care Lee Cannella and Marissa Lien Gurwin Jewish Faye J. Lindner Residences, Commack
February 28, 2013 Older Adults: Access to Mental Health Services Dr. Bradley Zodikoff, Adelphi University Nesconset Nursing Center and Rehabilitation
Certificate of Appreciation for Matt Bessell, outgoing President
Matt Bessell and Robyn Berger-Gaston welcome Dr. Bradley Zodikoff
April 17 6:30-8:30 PM Diversity Redefined: The Silver Tsunami and Aging on Long Island Carolyn Gallogly (St. Joseph's College) Hertlin House, Ronkonkoma
Music Therapists Lee Canella and Marissa Lien at the November GPLI meeting
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Prime Lines was the publication of the Gerontology Professionals of Long Island. Old issues are now available on line. Please click the icon above which says PDF, and open your copy of the 2011 Edition. Currently, GPLI does not publish the newsletter, but instead offers this website, and our Facebook page.
Membership Information Membership in GPLI entitles you to announcements of meetings and conferences, directories of membership, issues of Prime Lines (usually published twice per year), as well as the opportunity to regularly communicate with other professionals in the field of aging concerning professional growth, advocacy, and marketable services. There are four meetings each year, an annual June dinner, and occasional special events. There are two categories of membership: Organizational Membership (Two representatives for $50) and Professional/Student Membership ($35). See Page 2 for an application.
Gerontology Professionals of Long Island, Copyright 2012
