Community Activities

institute on aging

Many of the conferences and special lectures sponsored by the Institute will be open to alumni and other friends of Boston College.  Overall the Institute seeks to enhance the quality of life, quality of care and vitality among America’s growing aging population and their families.

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Save the Date of April 10, 2010 
Mark your calendar now. A major, day-long conference on "The Journey of Aging: Spirituality for the Second Half of Life" will be held at Robsham Theater featuring the President of AARP and BC alum, Jennie Chin Hansen '70. Come hear Jennie and other experts from the fields of theology, ministry and health talk about how the challenges of growing older are being re-defined by faith and service. Learn of the surprising new discoveries being made linking mental health and emotional well-being to faith and community. Look for more information coming in soon.