The Miami Area Geriatric Education Center’s “Advances in Geriatrics Conference” will target multiple disciplines to improve understanding of significant issues surrounding the older population, including elder abuse, end-of-life issues, cultural sensitivity, health literacy, and compulsive gambling. Earn up to 16 continuing education units. The conference will be held March 3-5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hilton, Fort Lauderdale Airport. Early-bird registration for University of Miami employees is $125 through January 31. For more information, call 305-355-9123, e-mail Magec@med.miami.edu or visit http://www.miami.edu/magec.