Trust in the Lives of Older Women Groups Regional Conference May 25, 2004 at Bethany Village, Horseheads, NY

Congressman Amo Houghton gave his thoughts on the program strongly supporting this idea's implementation among his constituents. See letter of support.

Dr. Ron Hofsess explained the Trust in the Lives of Older Women Group concept and conducted a simulated group session with volunteers from the Elmira Group (below).

Tara Rosenblum from WETM-TV moderated the panel which included from left to right: Dr. Karen Kaffenbarger, Bob Dunphy, Director of Schuyler Co. NY Office for the Aging, Ann DeMember, group facilitator and Dr. Ron Hofsess.

The audience participated in break-out groups lead by facilitators discussing starting these groups in churches, senior centers and retirement facilities, and private organizations and colleges.

Below are Dr. Ron Hofsess with afternoon speaker, Nick Rogone, Policy and Resource Group, NYS Office for the Aging.