The American Society on Aging is pleased to announce that MetLife Foundation has extended its support of ASA’s MindAlert program and the 2009 MindAlert Awards for the coming year. The MindAlert Award will continue to present a $1500 cash award, 2009Aging in America Conference registration and membership benefits to each program winner in three categories. Starting this year, both ASA and non-ASA members may apply for the award. Additionally, as part of the continued funding, the program will sponsor the MetLife MindAlert Lecture series that serves as an educational tool linking research with practice and policy. A third part of the MetLife grant is the MindAlert Trainer’s Bureau, a national educational opportunity for host organizations throughout the country to learn and replicate cogitative fitness programs chosen from the MindAlert award winners.

2009 MindAlert Awards Now Open for Submissions

Recognizing Innovations in Mental Fitness Programming for Older Adults aging supported through a generous grant from the MetLife Foundation, the MindAlert Awards Program recognizes programs providing valuable information and activities that support cognitive function in later life.

Awards are presented at the 2009 ASA-NCOA Aging in America Conference, March 15-19 in Las Vegas, NV. Winners have the opportunity to introduce their programs at an awards event held at the Conference. Each of the three programs will receive $1500, complimentary registration to the conference and a one-year membership in ASA.

Application form and supporting materials must be submitted no later than October 1, 2008.

For more information about eligibility and on how to apply click here