Become a CEA Member
Members of the Rush Center for Excellence in Aging (CEA) enjoy a wealth of benefits and access to valuable resources. Membership creates opportunities to grow professionally; exchange information and research findings among different health care disciplines; and engage in meaningful work that will shape the future of health care for older adults, families and caregivers.
Here’s what member Rebecca O’Dwyer, MD, a neurologist at Rush, said about the CEA after Rush launched the first clinic in Chicago dedicated to treating epilepsy in older adults:
“Without your support, connections and great ideas, none of this could have happened. I am very lucky to have your help and am honored to be part of the CEA family!”
As a member, you too can see innovative ideas turn into realities. You’ll have the opportunity to benefit from the following:
Collaboration
- Join a Core to collaborate with colleagues on CEA projects
- Bring project ideas/products to CEA members for feedback
- Find collaborators for interprofessional aging projects
Information
- Quarterly meetings to discuss Rush aging endeavors and further develop partnerships
- Quarterly newsletter about aging-related topics, events and partnerships
- Annual symposium to showcase projects
Support for Career and Project Development
- Letter of support for grant proposals from the CEA
- Consultation on aging-friendly program development or grant writing
- Access to older adult community members to participate in studies
- Mentoring, leadership and career development in geriatric careers
- Pilot grants for translational research
Future Services for Aging-Related Member Projects
- Administrative support for grant submission and implementation
- Transportation/parking for study participants
- Statistical support
- Mock study sections