Each year the National Adult Day Services Association recognizes outstanding individuals and organizations for the work they do on behalf of participants and families. Congratulations to the 2012 National Adult Day Services Award Winners!
Direct Care Staff Award
- Brian Charles Owens, Woodside Place Adult Day Center, Oakmont, PA
Administrator Award
- Carol Louise, Family Alliance, Inc., Woodstock, IL
Outstanding Adult Day Center Award
- Adult Care of Chester County, Exton, PA
Ruth Von Behren Award
- Lory L. Phillippo, Circle Center Adult Day Services, Richmond, VA
Katryna Gould Award
- Gwen Ogle, Valley Care Association, Sewickley, PA
Volunteer Award
- Pati Bryan, Council on Aging of West Florida, Pensacola, FL
Beth Meyer-Arnold Dissertation Fellowships
Christina Garrison-Diehn, Psychology, University of Nevada, Reno. “Examining the Relationship between Reported Caregiver Empathy and Dyadic Outcomes.” Advisor: Dr. William Follette
Amanda Leggett, Human Development and Family Studies, Pennsylvania State University. “Depressive Symptoms, Anger and Daily Cortisol of Caregivers on High and Low Stress Days.” Advisor: Dr. Steven Zarit
The National Adult Day Services Association convenes this week in Pittsburgh, PA, while we celebrate National Adult Day Services Week. Adult day services workers from the United States, Mexico and Canada will network at the Marriott Pittsburgh City Center in downtown Pittsburgh, located conveniently near downtown shopping and dining as well as across the street from the CONSOL Energy Center, home of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Heinz Field, home of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Do you want to get a realistic look at what is really involved in opening and operating an adult day center? Join us for this informative webinar on August 28, 2012, 2:00-3:30 PM (Eastern) to gain valuable insight into a growing industry from an experienced provider. Learn pitfalls and perks of opening and operating an adult day center. Explore the field to decide if opening an adult day center is right for you.
Registration fee includes a one-of-a-kind book that speak volumes for persons interested in opening a center! Save precious time and money by planning ahead realistically. Every state’s rules and regulations are different. Learn from loads of straight-forward and practical suggestions to make your center the best it can be.
The author, Teresa D. Johnson, MBA, has worked in adult day services since 1988–as manager of four nationally recognized adult day centers in North Carolina, Executive Director for the North Carolina Adult Day Services Association, and Managing Director of the National Adult Day Services Association.
Plan now to participate in the webinar on August 28, 2012 2:00PM-3:30PM (Eastern). Registration is now available in our online store at www.nadsa.org.
Join adult day services workers from across the U.S. September 20-22, 2012 as we learn and network in Pittsburgh, PA. The annual event will be held at the Marriott Pittsburgh City Center in downtown Pittsburgh, located conveniently near downtown shopping and dining as well as across the street from the CONSOL Energy Center, home of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Heinz Field, home of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Learn from informative sessions specifically for adult day services focused on creative programming, positive aging and health and wellness practices, business strategies, funding and reimbursement, collaboration and partnership, advocacy, research and program development of practices and more. Registration fees for the full conference include access to welcome reception, 20 breakout sessions, keynote and panel presentations and four meals including the national awards presentation. Register now online or download the PDF file.
The National Adult Day Services Association invites you to network with adult day services workers from the United States, Mexico, Canada and other countries in Pittsburgh, PA, September 20-22, 2012. The international event will be held at the Marriott Pittsburgh City Center in downtown Pittsburgh, located conveniently near downtown shopping and dining as well as across the street from the CONSOL Energy Center, home of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Heinz Field, home of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Learn from informative sessions specifically for adult day services focused on creative programming, positive aging and health and wellness practices, business strategies, funding and reimbursement, collaboration and partnership, advocacy, research and program development of practices and more. Registration fees for the full conference include access to welcome reception, 20 breakout sessions, keynote and panel presentations and four meals including the national awards presentation. Register now online or download the PDF file.