News Release

Robyn I. Stone to present two lectures on December 7

November 2, 2000
Modified November 14, 2000

Robyn I. Stone will present the next lecture in the ongoing Distinguished Lecture Series at the Institute on Aging. Her lecture entitled, The Future of the Long-Term Care Workforce: It's Not "Just the Economy, Stupid!", will be presented at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 7 in the Bellflower Room at The Friday Center in Chapel Hill. The program will also include a recognition ceremony for the First Annual Gordon H. DeFriese Career Development Awards In Aging Research. A reception will follow in the Willow Lounge. RSVP at 919-966-9444 by November 30, 2000.

Earlier that same day, Dr. Stone will present another lecture, co-sponsored by the IOA and the North Carolina Division on Aging, titled Integrating Supportive Services into Family Caregiving. The program will also include award presentations. This event is scheduled for 9am-12:30pm in the Legislative Building Auditorium (3rd Floor), 16 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC. Admission is free. However, pre-registration is required. Contact Yoko Crume at 919-733-8400 or yoko.crume@ncmail.net for more information.

Dr. Stone is an Associate Professor of Geriatrics & Adult Development and Dept. of Health Policy at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine. She is also Executive Director of the Institute for the Future of Aging Services, American Association of Homes and Services For the Aging.