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IDoA Conference Recordings
The Illinois Department on Aging Conferences provide an opportunity for experts, program staff, and experienced members in the Aging Network to present up-to-date information on current issues which affect caregiving services to older adults within Illinois. Recorded sessions within the latest conferences are located below in chronological order.
March 30, 2021
Illinois Department on Aging Virtual Conference II
The Illinois Department on Aging's second virtual conference, Blending Health, Mind and Community included presentations on how the effects of COVID-19 and social distancing have increased the need for self-care and mindfulness. Presenters provided insight into stress, trauma and crisis mitigation while promoting hope and healing.
- Welcome message from Illinois Department of Public Health's Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike:
IDoA Conference 3/30/2021 – Opening remarks from Dr. Ngozi Ezike - Director Basta's opening remarks:
IDoA Conference 3/30/21 – Opening remarks from Director Basta - Thriving in a Tridemic: Supporting the Resilience of Aging Minorities:
IDoA Conference 3/30/21 – Dr. Wendy Wills El-Amin - Sustaining Hope to Build Resiliency:
IDoA Conference 3/30/21 – Karen Simms - The Companionship Movement, a Practice of Presence:
IDoA Conference 3/30/21 – Dr. Darryl Jenkins - Caregivers Staying Connected at a Distance:
IDoA Conference 3/30/21 – Chicago Commons Panel - Helping Professionals as Ministers of Healing: Serving Older Adults During COVID-19:
IDoA Conference 3/30/21 – Nick Brady
October 15, 2020
Illinois Department on Aging Virtual Conference
The Illinois Department on Aging's first-ever virtual conference included presentations on COVID-19 and the public health emergency, strategies for dealing with traumatic circumstances, and a panel discussion led by members of the Aging Network. This conference provided the most up to date information available regarding the virus and practical ideas for those who care for and/or administer services to seniors. The sessions can be accessed utilizing the individual links below.
- Recorded Message from Governor Pritzker & Opening Remarks by Director Paula Basta:
IDoA COVID-19 Virtual Conference 10/15/2020 Intro & Opening Remarks - Public Health & COVID-19:
IDoA COVID-19 Virtual Conference 10/15/2020--Dr. Kathy DeBarr - Grieving the Loss of Normal Life in the Face of Pandemic(s):
IDoA COVID-19 Virtual Conference 10/15/2020--Dr. Erin Emery-Tiburcio - Adaptability & Creativity during COVID-19:
IDoA COVID-19 Virtual Conference 10/15/2020--Aging Network Panel Discussion - Mindfulness: The Art & Science of Cultivating Resilience:
IDoA COVID-19 Virtual Conference 10/15/2020--Dr. Angela Lorbeck - Senior Illinois Hall of Fame & Engaging Aging Awards:
IDoA COVID-19 Virtual Conference 10/15/2020--Senior IL Hall of Fame & Engaging Aging Awards
