Welcome to the California Council on Gerontology and Geriatrics
The California Council on Gerontology and Geriatrics (CCGG) is a statewide nonprofit leadership organization that promotes the quality of life of California’s diverse aging population by informing and integrating educational programs, work force development and public policy.
CCGG Spring 2009 Newsletter
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Special Announcement
U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer sponsors the "Caring for an Aging America
Act". See her video presentation
to the CCGG Board about this important legislation.
Read about the 2009 Annual Meeting! 
CCGG Spotlight: 2009 CCGG Awards
Ellis Waller-Walker, faculty member in the gerontology department at
Coastlien Community College, received the Betty and James E. Birren
Emerging Leadership Award. The Award recognizes outstanding achievements
of individuals during the early to middle stages of their careers as
they actively promote the advancement of gerontology and/or geriatrics
as fields of study in California. Ellis was commended for her teaching
excellence, as well as for her years of dedication in mentoring, training
and finding job placements for gerontology students. Ellis’ work in
establishing Respite Centers for caregivers in Southern California and
training volunteers across the State were also lauded. Read
more about award recipients!
Organization Brochure
A brochure describing the benefits of joining CCGG and opportunities for involvement is available. Download the Brochure [PDF].
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