Call for New Committee Member: Honorary Secretary

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as the Honorary Secretary for the BG SIG. As a key member of our executive committee, you will be responsible for:
– Taking minutes at executive committee meetings– Collaborating with the Chair to create and distribute meeting agendas– Documenting and recording decisions– Managing our SharePoint drive and distributing important documents to the committee and membership

If you’re passionate about behavioral gerontology and have excellent communication and administrative skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity! 
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Spring 2024 Newsletter

Hot off the press! 

Our Spring 2024 newsletter has arrived!

Check it out for the latest updates, including some exciting conference presentations you won’t want to miss at the upcoming ABAI convention!

https://bgsig.abainternational.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/BGSIG-Spring-2024-Newsletter.pdf  

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Behavioral Gerontology SIG

Behavioral gerontology is the application of behavior analysis to aging and age-related issues.

Our webinar is live now! Come and join us! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RKSfrg5ZRKC7bbZC3dWvigIf you can’t make it, the webinar is being recorded and will be available to BGSIG members afterwards (as will CEUs!) ... See MoreSee Less
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📢Today's Webinar: The Application of Behavioral Gerontology in Aphasia Treatment 📢 We’re excited to see everyone soon! 🗓️September 5th ⏰1 PM EST ❗️CEUs are available for BGSIG members❗️📢Webinar on the application of behavioral gerontology in aphasia treatment 📢🔍 Join Shawna Fleming, BCBA and Brittany Clark, SLP as they explore how a behavioral approach can enhance clinical treatment for individuals with aphasia.Details of the zoom webinar are as follows:🗓️ September 5th ⏰ 1 PM EST ❗️ CEUs are available for BGSIG members ❗️🔗 Sign up NOW using the registration link 🔗 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RKSfrg5ZRKC7bbZC3dWvigThis is a great opportunity to learn from expert clinicians and connect with others in the field. 🤝 Register today! 🗓️ ... See MoreSee Less
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⏰RENEW your membership NOW!!!⏰If your ABAI membership auto-renews, please note that your SIG membership does not!!! You will need to manually log into your portal account and renew it under the store tab.Click the link below👇🏻and select the membership category for ✨Year 2025✨!www.abainternational.org/Shopping/Group-Listing.aspx?intgrpkey=190&fbclid=IwY2xjawFB89RleHRuA2Flb... ... See MoreSee Less
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🌟 Exciting Upcoming Webinars free for all to attend with CEUs for BGSIG Members! 🌟Are you ready to enhance your professional skills and knowledge? Join us for our upcoming webinars this quarter! Plus, as BGSIG members, earn CEUs while you learn!1. Interprofessional Collaboration in Aphasia TreatmentJoin Shawna Fleming, BCBA, and Brittany Clark, SLP, to discover how a behavioral interpretation of aphasia can enhance clinical treatment.🗓️ Date: September 5, 2024🕙 Time: 10 AM EST2. Reducing Inappropriate Spitting in an Older Adult with Vascular DementiaJoin Sandra Wagner, BCBA, as she share insights from her study on reducing inappropriate spitting in older adults with vascular dementia. Discover the results and clinical implications of this important work.🗓️ Date: October 2, 2024🕙 Time: 4 PM EST3. An Introduction to Working in Behavioral GerontologyParticipate in a global panel discussion with behavioral gerontologists to network, share resources, and develop this niche sub-field of behavior analysis.🗓️ Date: November 7, 2024🕙 Time: 4 PM EST4. An Introduction to Adults with Disabilities and DementiaJoin Dr. Zoe Lucock, BCBA-D UKBA (Cert), for an insightful discussion on the co-occurrence of intellectual disabilities and dementia.🗓️ Date: November (exact date TBD)✨ Don’t miss out on these valuable opportunities! Sign up as a BGSIG member today to enjoy these benefits and more. Together, we can advance our field and improve lives!👉 www.abainternational.org/Shopping/Group-Listing.aspx?intgrpkey=190&fbclid=IwY2xjawFB89RleHRuA2Flb...#ABAI #BGSIG #Webinars #ProfessionalDevelopment #CEUs ... See MoreSee Less
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📢Webinar on the application of behavioral gerontology in aphasia treatment 📢🔍 Join Shawna Fleming, BCBA and Brittany Clark, SLP as they explore how a behavioral approach can enhance clinical treatment for individuals with aphasia.Details of the zoom webinar are as follows:🗓️ September 5th ⏰ 1 PM EST ❗️ CEUs are available for BGSIG members ❗️🔗 Sign up NOW using the registration link 🔗 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RKSfrg5ZRKC7bbZC3dWvigThis is a great opportunity to learn from expert clinicians and connect with others in the field. 🤝 Register today! 🗓️ ... See MoreSee Less
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