2023 Positive Aging Day

April 14, 2023 • 8a-4:30p

WSU Metropolitan Complex • Wichita, KS 

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Sessions

Panel - Through the Eyes of Experience | Chuck Clark, Larksfield Place; Mikayla Gingrich-Gaylord, CEO, Comfort Care; Melissa Teakell, Caregiver; Moderator: Robert Miller

Finding Joy in the Face of Alzheimer’s | Susan Peters

Advancing the Science: The Latest in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research | Breana Tucker-Jones, LMSW, Program Director, Alzheimer’s Association Central and Western Kansas Chapter

View Slides   Alzheimer's Association Flyer

Age-Friendly University | Kim Moore, Executive Director, Workforce, Professional & Community Education, WSU and Nicki Rogers, Chair and Associate Professor, Department of Public Health Sciences, WSU

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Caregiving Happens | Jessica Huber and Rhonda Custard, Central Plains Area Agency on Aging

Fixing the Caregiver Labor Shortage | Michael Steinberg, MS, PHR, Chief Executive Officer, EM Home Care, Inc

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Managing Behavioral Changes in Dementia | Robin   
Heinrichs, PhD, ABPP CN, Clinical Neuropsychologist, Neuropsychology Services of Kansas

Medicare: What Do I do? | Rochelle Bryant, Director of Community Cares, GraceMed Health Clinic

Reframing Aging | Nicki Rogers, Chair and Associate Professor, Department of Public Health Sciences, WSU

Reimagining Aging - Transitioning from Senior to Sage | David Gear, MHS, CSL

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Senior Care Task Force | Haely Ordoyne, Founder and Operator, Genesis Consulting

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Serious Illness Conversation | Robert Miller, LMSW, CDP, Registered Operator, Instructor, College of Health Professions, WSU

View Slides   Serious Illness Conversation Guide   The Surpise Question   What Matters to Me Workbook   DNR Example   DPOA Healthcare Example   Living Will Example

Standing Strong - Strength and Balance Activities for Active Aging | Mike Rogers, PhD, CSCS, FAAAJ, FACSM Professor, Department of Human Performance Studies, WSU

 

Conference Attendees

Registration is now open! Interact with vendors and the community!

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Perfect for:

Adults 55+
Family Caregivers
Professionals (earn CEUs)
Students

Topics include:
  • Strength and Balance Activities for Active Aging
    Mindfulness
  • The Latest in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research
  • How to Spot and Avoid Scammers and Hackers
  • Senior Care Task Force
  • Conversations on Serious Illness
  • Fixing the Caregiver Labor Shortage
  • Reframing Aging
Featuring:

Susan Peters, former KAKE news anchor
Finding Joy in the Face of Alzheimer’s

Sponsored by:

This conference is sponsored by WSU's Department of Public Health Sciences.

 

Exhibitors and Sponsors

Don’t miss your opportunity to be a vendor at the 2023 Positive Aging Day! 
Over the past fourteen years we have had approximately 130 seniors and professionals attend.

Booths will be open to attendees 8:00am-2:00 pm.

Register as an Sponsor or Exhibitor  View Sponsor & Exhibitor Flyer

 

Registration Questions & More Information

For questions regarding your registration or the registration process, please contact the WSU Conference Office.

Phone: 316-978-6493
Fax: 316-978-3064
Email: conference.office@wichita.edu