Join us for our LIVE, in-person Speaker Series featuring faculty from Daemen’s Behavioral Science Department.
All are welcome to attend and BCBAs (R) can earn free CE!
All attendance and CE fees have been waived!
Allison Ilem, PhD, BCBA
Behavioral Gerontology: The Science of Aging Well
Allison Ilem, PhD, BCBA
Behavior analysis has long demonstrated its effectiveness across diverse populations, yet its application to aging remains underrecognized. As the number of older adults continues to grow, behavior analysts have unprecedented opportunities to improve quality of life by addressing health behaviors, dementia care, caregiver support, staff training, and environmental design. This presentation will introduce the field of behavioral gerontology, review its evidence base, and explore current and emerging roles for behavior analysts in supporting older adults across community, healthcare, and long-term care settings. Attendees will leave with a broader understanding of how behavior analytic principles can promote meaningful, person-centered aging and expand the profession's impact across the lifespan.
Tuesday, February 9, 2027
6:00 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Daemen University
Duns Scotus Hall, Room 26
4380 Main Street, Amherst, NY
1 Learning CE for Behavior Analysts
Learning Objectives
- Define behavioral gerontology and identify at least three areas in which behavior analytic principles can improve outcomes for older adults
- Describe common behavior analytic assessment and intervention strategies that can be adapted for use with aging populations.
- Discuss the important population-specific issues and interdisciplinary care opportunities that arise across geriatric care settings.
- Recognize person-centered and ethical considerations when providing behavior analytic services to older adults and their support networks.
- Discuss current opportunities and future directions for behavior analysts working in healthcare, long-term care, and community-based aging services.