White House Conference on Aging

The White House Conference on Aging

A White House Conference on Aging (WHCOA) is a legislated event that occurs every 10 years.  It is authorized by the Older Americans Act with a purpose of developing recommendations for the President and Congress on issues, policy and research in the field of Aging.

This page will provide links to information on what the 2005 White House Conference on Aging is all about; how you can participate; and NCCNHR activities related to the Conference, including testimony offered by NCCNHR Board Members and Staff at Listening Sessions and Mini-Conferences.

WHCOA In Brief

This briefing paper prepared by Deanna Okrent provides a basic overview of WHCOA including public participation in the conference. Sent January 25, 2005 to Citizen Advocacy Groups, State Ombudsmen, NALLTCO, and the NCCNHR Board.

NCCNHR Activities

Alice Hedt represents NCCNHR at the Conference, December 11-14, 2005.

NCCNHR Consumer Forum April 29th, 2005. Delegates approve resolutions.

Bill Benson's Testimony presented to a Policy Committee listening session on September 9, 2004

Julie Meashey's Comments on The Need for Mental Health Presence in Long-Term Care presented to the Policy Committee at the National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging listening session on January 24, 2005.

Related Links

White House Conference on Aging website: www.whcoa.gov.