Geriatric Interest Network of the Blair County Region

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Why Join The Geriatric Interest Network?

 

    The projected population statistics of Blair County show that over 17 percent of the population is age 65 or older.  This statistic is remarkable in that the percentage of older adults in our county significantly exceeds that of Pennsylvania and the United States.  As the “age wave” continues to sweep the country, Blair Country will continue to have a higher than average percentage of older adults.  These older adult consumers bring new issues and values to the marketplace ~ issues that will impact the delivery of all types of services and products to this group.

 

    The Geriatric Interest Network has formed to provide an opportunity for you to learn more about this important group while meeting others who serve older adults.  Through this networking, you can remain informed about services available in the area while promoting your own.  Whether your interests are in banking, retailing, clergy support, health care or the legal field…the Geriatric Interest Network has something for you!

 

The General Membership provides support for the Network’s activities.  YOU, our members, are the most critical components of the Network; without you, there would be no Network!

 

 

General Membership

General membership provides support for Network activities.  Membership is open to anyone who is providing services or products to older adults.  For an annual membership fee, you will:

·         Receive a Geriatric Interest Network membership card

·         Be added to the Geriatric Interest Network mailing list, informing     you of upcoming programs and events

·         Be entitled to reduced rates for educational dinner programs

      sponsored by the Network

·         Have an avenue of access to the Task Force for those who wish to    become more active and involved with the Network

      To become a member of the Geriatric Interest Network, please print this page and complete it. 

 

Name ________________________________________ 

 

Title _________________________________________

Preferred Mailing Address (Street) ______________________________________________

 

(City, State & Zip) ______________________________

    

E-mail address:_________________________________

      

Phone: Day _______________ Evening _____________

 

Employer:    Name ______________________________

                       

Address _______________________________________

 

_______________________________________________

 

I do ______ do not ______ give permission to The Geriatric Interest Network to

release my name and mailing address to other organizations upon their request.

If you are joining between:

 

___ 01/01 – 03/31   Membership dues  =  $15

___ 04/01 – 06/30  Membership dues  =   $12

___ 07/01 – 09/30    Membership dues  =   $9 

___ 10/01 – 12/31    Membership dues  =   $6  

 

Please mail application with your check, payable to GERIATRIC INTEREST NETWORK.  Mail to: Dana Shade, GIN Membership Coordinator, Altoona Regional Health System, 620 Howard Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601-4899

For more information on any of the above, contact Dana Shade Membership Coordinator at (814) 889-3123 or 1-800-634-8238 (Altoona Regional Health System Community Education)