istory of PLTC

PLTC was founded in 1983 by a group of psychologists who were interested in long-term care. The first meeting was held in 1984 at GSA in San Antonio; Michael Duffy, Royda Crose and Michael Smith were some of the members at this first meeting.

Since that time, PLTC has grown in size and scope. The group now includes psychologists, affiliate members of other disciplines, and institutional members.

Past PLTC Coordinators/Presidents include:

	Michael Smith (2005-2007)
	Margaret Norris (2002-2004)
	Victor Molinari (1999-2001)
	Peter Lichtenberg (1996-1998)
	Royda Crose (1993-1995)
	Michael Duffy (1990-1992)

Past PLTC Award Winners:

Annual PLTC Professional Award for Outstanding Contribution to Education, Science and Practice in Long Term Care
	2009 Michael Duffy, Ph.D.
	2008 Cameron Camp, Ph.D .
	2007 Jiska Cohen-Mansfield, Ph.D.
	2006 Dr. Margaret Norris, Ph.D.
	2005 Lou Burgio, Ph.D.
	2004 Lee Hyer, Ed.D.
	2003 Michael Smith, Ph.D.
Student Research Award
	2004 Susan Fisher, M.A. - University of Alabama