3. Extension Gerontology zDetermine educational needs stakeholders zProvide research based materials for county faculty zOffer ongoing educational support for county faculty zDevelop state level partnerships

4. Nutrition Active Aging Health Care Caregiving Housing Family Relations Finance Legal Issues

5. Myths & Realities of Aging zDistinguish between myths and realities of aging. zDescribe how myths of aging negatively impact public policy and program development.

6. Demographics of Aging in Florida: Are you getting old? zExplore the demographic composition of resident counties. zDevise an action plan for utilizing demographic data in program development.

7. Aging Network of Florida: Partners for Programs and Change zUnderstand the organizational structure of the aging network. zRecognize the joint programming possibilities with the aging network.

8. Extension Responds to Aging zExplore University of Florida Extension programs. zIdentify aging resources for other Extension services. zDiscover popular/respected websites.

9. Nutrition Active Aging Health Care Caregiving Housing Family Relations Finance Legal Issues

10. Institute on Aging: The future of aging is Florida zRecognize resources available through UF Institute on Aging. zBecome aware of the University of Florida’s expertise in research related to aging. zExplore opportunities to participate in research programs.

11. Focus on the Future zIdentify current programs. zDetermine needs for additional programs and support.

12. Program Developed by:  Carolyn S. Wilken, Ph.D., associate professor, Family Life, Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS), University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611 z 352-392-2201 zCswilken@mail.ifas.ufl.edu