Celebrated author Judith Viorst and innovator Matthew Ross Smith will deliver keynote addresses at the final day of Generations United's upcoming 17th International Conference (July 30 to Aug. 2 in Washington, DC). Viorst, whose children's books, novel and nonfiction are known to generations, will talk about "Life Lessons from Under Eight til over Eighty." Smith, who founded the Spaces Between Your Fingers Project, will discuss the special workshops he runs to help people with Alzheimer's and dementia to author and preserve their memories. Learn more.
These Friday keynotes are among the many inspirational moments you'll share at the conference. In the coming weeks, we'll be giving you a sneak peak at the myriad workshops, roundtables, poster sessions, and other keynotes you don't want to miss! Register now.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day which will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2013, from 10:00am. to 2:00pm. This is a great opportunity to safely, conveniently and responsibly dispose of unwanted, unused prescription drugs and learn about the potential for abuse of these medications. Learn more.  

For a fascinating look at how and why grandparents across Europe are facing a "care gap crisis," you need to read Grandparenting in Europe, a new major academic study from the British charity, Grandparents Plus. It shows how grandparents are playing an increasingly important but invisible role providing essential childcare for free while parents work. It also explores the downside of this trend: that this  "vital but invisible role in childcare, whether intensive, regular or occasional threatens their ability to self finance their old age," according to Sam Smethers, chief executive of Grandparents Plus. Download the report.

The National Center for Creative Aging and DSM Nutritional Products, LLC are seeking adults 55 and over to be featured in a national photo essay exhibit. The exhibit will showcase women and men who are doing beautiful things with their minds without letting age be a barrier. Those selected will receive $100 to be given to the nonprofit charity of their choice and a prize package valued at $500. Nominations are due by April 15, 2013. Learn more. 

Girls Inc. has teamed up with JCPENNEY to raise over $1,000,000 in college scholarship funds for Girls Inc. girls! Throughout the month of April, all JCPENNEY customers, in stores or online at jcp.com  will be invited to ROUND-UP their purchases to raise funds for this important mission. Learn more.      

Stay on the cutting edge of intergenerational research, practice methods, and policies with a subscription to The Journal of Intergenerational Relationships (JIR). It's the only journal focusing on the intergenerational field that integrates practical, theoretical, empirical, familial, and policy perspectives. Generations United members receive a discount on their subscriptions. Learn more.

The start of Older Americans Month (OAM) is less than one month away. The Administration for Community Living wants to help you get ready to "Unleash the Power of Age" and celebrate 50 years of Older Americans Month. The updated Older Americans Month website for 2013, now offers:     

• Activity Ideas on how you can celebrate Older Americans Month locally.
• Social Media Gallery where you can promote Older Americans Month to your social media network, using Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.
• Download Center which includes a collection of images for your organization's website, and text for newsletters.  ACL has also provided a template for a proclamation your community can u se to officially designate May as Older Americans Month.

Capital Grants. The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation is offering capital grants for qualified organizations that provide services in: Older Adults; Workforce Development; Basic Human Needs and Health; Disabilities, Education, Children, Youth and Families; and General Community Support. Letters of Intent received on a rolling basis. Learn more. 

Read the terrific article, "3 Generations Under One Roof," by Sally Abrahms that appeared in the April edition of AARP Bulletin. The article quotes our own Donna Butts!