Schedule of Events
University of North Georgia Gainesville Campus
Friday, March 6, 2020, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Performing Arts Center
5:00 – 6:15 p.m. Registration and Reception
6:20 p.m. Welcome Opening Presentations
6:30 p.m. Creativity Across the Lifespan
- Dr. Harry “Rick” Moody
8:00 p.m. Closing Remarks
Saturday, March 7, 2020, 8:00 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. Martha Nesbitt Building
8:00 a.m. Registration-Breakfast-Exhibits
8:50 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
9:00 a.m. It's Time to Disrupt Aging
- Debra Tyler-Horton, AARP Georgia Executive Director
10:00 – 10:50 a.m.
Where in the World Did You Get Those Ideas?
- Dr. William Coates, Jr.
Dementia Friends Information Session
- Aline Stone, Georgia Division of Aging Services
Yoga
- Dr. Paula Seffens
11:00 – 11:50 a.m.
Changing the Lives of Senior Adults with Music
- Steve Coldiron, MCM
Dementia Champions
- Aline Stone, Georgia Division of Aging Services
Tai Chi
- Susanne Pickering, MPH, MS, OTR/L
12:00 – 12:50 p.m.
Intentional Living-Working to Age Well
- Dr. Kay Graham
Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
- Patricia King, RN, Forensic Special Investigation Unit
The Benefits of Argentine Tango
- Sue Flanagan, Tango Fantastico
1:00 p.m. Lunch
Walking the Appalachian Trail
- Dr. David Westfall
2:00 – 2:50 p.m.
Joy on the Journey
- Dr. Cynthia Park
The Green House Concept
- Marla DeVries, Director of Resource Development
SilverSneakers
- Angela Butler-Hackett, Recreation Therapist
3:00 – 3:50 p.m.
Leaving a Legacy
- Dr. Harry (Rick) Moody
Best Life Dementia Care Program
- Susan Ryan, RN, MA
Drum Circle
- Heitzso & Olaf Gradin
4:00 – 4:30 p.m. Closing Remarks