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The benefits of belonging to a GAPNA Chapter are many, most notably being part of a common voice for advance practice nurses working with the geriatric population. Becoming a member of a chapter allows you to take advantage of educational programs, newsletters, and networking with other members in your area.

Proposed legislation, called the Credit for Caring Act, would create a federal, nonrefundable tax credit of up to $3,000 for family caregivers who work while also financially helping their parents, spouses, children and adults with disabilities or other loved ones.

Resources for Integrated Care invites you to attend an upcoming webinar. This webinar offers Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Education (CE) credit at no cost to participants. Live Webinar Air Date: Thursday, August 2, 2018 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm. Click for complete information and registration details.

Congratulations to the individuals who became board certified in 2018 by passing the Gerontological Specialist - Certified (GS-C) examination administered by the Gerontology Nursing Certification Commission (GNCC) at test centers across the United States!

This webinar is accredited for continuing education credits for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and physician assistants by the Office of Continuing Medical Education at The University of Pennsylvania, and is ABIM MOC certified and approved for patient safety/risk management.

Take advantage of the savings until August 15 when you register for the GAPNA 37th Annual Conference in Washington, DC! Be sure to register before August 15 to save $100 off registration for GAPNA members and $90 off registration for non-members.

Register Now for the 2018 Annual Conference. As the premiere educational event for gerontological nurse practitioners, this conference is crafted to meet your unique needs. There's still time to capitalize on up to $100 in savings when registering for the GAPNA 2018 Annual Conference!

Michelle Moccia's final message as GAPNA President, "Reaching Our Goals," Rising Star: Patti Parker; a new appointment for Marianne Shaughnessy, three historical nursing stories, six busy GAPNA chapters weigh-in; and a bunch Committee and SIG news!

From the GAPNA Newsletter - Patti Parker: Educator, Clinician, and Patient Advocate! Patti Parker, PhD, RN, A/GNP, is GAPNA’s Rising Star for Fall 2018. She is Assistant Professor, Clinical Nursing, University of Texas at Arlington College of Nursing and Health Innovation (CONHI), and is also a staff member at a dermatology clinical practice in Dallas, TX. She had been a GAPNA member for 5 years.

Every year at our annual conference, GAPNA strives to give back to the local community of older adults in need. This year in Washington, DC we are partnering with Iona, an organization that supports older adults as they experience the challenges and opportunities of aging. GAPNA is choosing to donate toiletry items and gift cards to older adults in need.