Mark your calendars: August 7 and 8, 2025
Live longer, healthier and happier ...
This conference will provide practical tools and ground-breaking information to enable the attendee to incorporate current guidelines and best practices in successful aging and wellness through interprofessional collaborative practice. Topics will include inspirational keynotes as well as multiple sessions ranging from healthy aging to coping with illness.
2024 Keynote Speakers
Pewter Sponsor
Senior Connection
Premier Exhibitor
Target Audience:
Older adults
Family members
Caregivers
Nurses
Social workers
Employees working in long-term care
Case managers
and more!
Cost of Registration:
Before July 25: $135 per day / $250 both days
Discounted Registration:
- Retirees - $65 per day
- Graduate students - $65 per day
- Undergraduate students - $25 per day
Includes light breakfast, lunch and snack breaks
After July 25: $150 per day / $280 both days
- Retirees - $65 per day
- Graduate students - $80 per day
- Undergraduate students - $40 per day
For More Information:
Concurrent Sessions
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Concurrent Session 10:30-11:30 a.m. |
Long-Term Care Resident Advocacy Learn how to navigate the unfamiliar long-term care system from beginning to end and everywhere in between. Michelle Motta, BSLS and |
New Concepts in Hearing Healthcare Cherry Alley, AuD, |
Senior Care Issues with LGBTQ+ Understanding LGBTQ+ seniors facing skilled nursing care. Kelley Coures, BA |
Despair vs. Dementia: Assessment of Depression and Dementia Diagnosing depression in the aging population can be difficult since some of the symptoms of depression can closely align with symptoms of dementia. Katelyn Russell, DNP, PMHNP-BC, NED, RN |
Sensational Drumming: How Drumming Can Help Us Access our Own Healing Join an Awareness Through Movement® lesson, review sitting to standing safely & end with a drum circle. Cody Remaklus, CFMP, MFA |
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Concurrent Session 12:30-1:30 p.m. |
Indiana Pathways for Aging: Reports from the Field One Month Live Overview of Indiana Pathways of Aging, the state’s new Medicaid-managed care program for older adults that is scheduled to go live July 1, 2024. Kristen LaEace, MS, MBA, CAE |
Medication Induced Xerostomia: What to Do About It This presentation will cover medication induced xerostomia (dry mouth) and preferred treatment options. Jennifer Fehrenbacher, PhD, LDH, CDA, EFDA and Alyshia Hanks, MHA, LDH, CDA |
Ethical Considerations: Navigating Complexities and Challenges |
The Importance of Protein for Maintaining Bone and Muscle Mass as We Age Protein is a vitally important macronutrient at all ages, but it is crucial for helping us maintain bone and muscle mass as we age. Laurel Hart, ND, CNHP, MSW |
Taking Care of Our Aging Low Back How to use non-pharmacological treatment approaches, including physical activity and exercise, good body Guoyuan Huang, PhD |
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Concurrent Session 1:45-2:45 p.m. |
The Mental Health of Healthcare Workers Learn about mental health risks associated with working in healthcare and ways to promote mental wellbeing. Stephanie Hirons, DNP, RN, LMHC, PMH-BC |
Helping the Ones Who Fall through the Cracks: How community paramedics can help seniors overcome barriers to resources and bridge the gaps in wraparound care Review existing care coordination challenges and discuss ways that a mobile integrated health-community paramedicine (MIH-CP) program can help patients address SDOH issues and avoid readmission. Ryan Bosecker, NRP, |
Navigating Medicaid and Incapacity Explore case studies in which a healthcare provider is working with an individual who is unable to make decisions. Katherine Ryback, JD |
Parkinson’s Disease Description Coming Soon Tom Bodkin |
It’s Not Too Late It’s never too late to try something new. This presentation will motivate you to find your passion, no matter what your age. April Mitchell-Nading |
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Concurrent Session 10:30-11:30 a.m. |
Top Scams Affecting Consumers...Plus Additional Scams Targeting Seniors The Tri-State Better Business Bureau will share the riskiest scams and tips for staying safe. Scams targeting senior citizens and ways for reporting concerns will also be addressed. Susan Bolin |
Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions Topics include improving sleep, understanding nutrition, the role of exercise, importance of medication management and improving communication skills. Cathy Jones, MBA |
Building Foundations of Caregiving Explore the role of caregiver and changes they may experience, building a support team, and managing caregiver stress. Becky Vogel |
Elder Law – Medicaid in Indiana When it comes to estate planning and Medicaid planning, making decisions at a time when you still can is key when planning for long-term care. Gary Price, Esq. |
A Basic Introduction to Tai Chi For Health This session will share breathing meditations, Chi Gung exercises, and a basic introduction to a Tai Chi Dance. Ron Weatherford |
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Concurrent Session 12:30-1:30 p.m. |
Before It’s Too Late! Advance Care Planning can reduce stress and increase a sense of empowerment and quality of life, regardless of age or health condition. Andrea Lantz, LCSW |
A Functional Medicine Approach to Men's Health Looking beyond the labs to address the root causes to challenges in men's health. Rob Kress, Pharmacist |
The Empowered Caregiver: Supporting Independence Learn ways to help the person living with dementia take part in daily activities with the right amount of support to balance safety and independence. David Henze |
Eat to Stay on Your Feet: Link Between Nutrition and Fall Prevention How good nutrition and exercise have the added benefit of improving bone density and tissue strength/resilience, thereby reducing the risk of falls or an injury if a fall were to occur. Addison Mandrell, MS, RDN, LDN |
Empowerment Through Jumping: An Awareness Through Movement® Lesson: The Feldenkrais Method Join a guided Awareness Through Movement lesson using the basics of jumping! Cody Remaklus, CFMP, MFA |
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Concurrent Session 1:45-2:45 p.m. |
Indiana's Dementia Strategic Plan An overview of Indiana's Dementia Strategic Plan. Input from participants will be collected to inform the future direction of the Plan. Shannon Effler, MSW |
Healthy Skin Healthy skin habits and warning signs for skin cancer. Brett Austin, MD, FAAD |
Elder Abuse Elder abuse is in different forms and ofter overlooked or missed due to many factors. Valerie Turpen, ACNP-BC |
Revisiting Foundational Ethical Principles for Social Service and Behavioral Health Professionals Review foundational principles of professional ethics and boundaries for professionals of various disciplines who are working in behavioral health and social service settings. John Paulson, ACSW, LCSW, MAC, LCAC, |
Aging with Grace Through Exercise Musculoskeletal changes that occur as our our body ages and measures to aid in slowing down the process through exercise. Kaytlin Smith and Sue Zapata, PT, MS |
Topics for 2024:
Effects of Hearing Loss
Depression vs. Dementia
Elder Law, Guardianship, POA
VOICES
Nutrition and Fall Prevention
Complications from Dry Mouth due to medications
Parkinson’s Disease
Indiana Pathways for Aging: Reports from the Field One Month Live
Taking Care of Your Back
The Mental Health of Healthcare Workers
Differences between Hospice and Palliative Care
New Strategies in Dementia Diagnosis
Elder Scams
Chronic Disease Self-Management