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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