Janice Blanchard, Planning Committee

Janice Blanchard, Conference Public Relations, is a gerontologist and a nationally recognized writer, speaker and consultant on aging issues. For over 15 years she has worked in academic, government and non-profit organizations to promote a new vision of aging that values elders for their wisdom and experience and as integral members of our communities. Renowned for her seminal work in Aging in Community, Blanchard consults with government, non-profit and private organizations to develop innovative housing and community-based solutions that strengthen the fabric of our communities, for all ages and all abilities – especially our elders.