Embracing the Next Best Years of Your Life

8:30-8:45am          Registration — Exhibits Open — Continental Breakfast (Sponsored by Cornerstone Caregiving. )

9:00-9:45am             Welcome: Keynote Speaker - Larry Roberts, Commonwealth Attorney and Pickleball Player 

10:00-11:00am          Concurrent Breakout Session 1 

1. Brain Health Advocacy for Yourself & Loved Ones
   Willie F. McBride, Assistant Professor, UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging
   As older adults continue to live longer, health systems must become more Age Friendly to improve the quality of care for older adults. This talk will help learners navigate dementia care for caregivers and the patients.

2. Recycling and Waste 101
   Danny Woolums, Environmental Education Program Manager, LFUCG Depart. of Environmental Quality and Public Works
   Come and learn about how LFUCG manages our waste stream.

3. How Lexington Supports Senior Adults
   Kristy Stambaugh, Director of Aging and Disability Services, Lexington Fayette Urban County Government
   So you are 60 years or older and live in Fayette County. Learn about how the city of Lexington supports residents as they age. Take a virtual sneak peek at the New Senior and Therapeutic Recreation Center in Shillito Park.

11:15-12:15pm          Concurrent Breakout Session 2 

4. The Mindful Path to Positive Aging: Enhancing Mental Health and Resilience in Later Life
     Natese Dockery, Clinical Assistant Professor for Mental Health and Well-Being, University of Kentucky
    Discover how to utilize mindfulness for better mental health during the aging process. This sessions offers
    evidence-based, practical tools to effectively manage stress, navigate life transitions, and address cognitive  shifts.
    Cultivate greater emotional resilience, sharp focus, and a strong sense of purpose in your later years.

5. AARP Fraud Watch Network - Avoiding Frauds and Scams
    Gary Adkins, AARP Volunteer State President and Retired Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney
    Have you ever been approached with a fraudulent offer or been a victim of identity theft? The AARP Fraud Watch
    Network is working to empower you in the fight, with resources and tools to help you spot and avoid identity
    theft and fraud.

6. Growing Great Tomatoes
    Jamie Dockery, Fayette County Agent for Horticulture Education, University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension
    Service
    A whole class about everyone’s favorite summer vegetable. We will discuss techniques for growing great tomatoes
    and how to avoid common pitfalls. There will be an emphasis on disease prevention. We will also discuss some
    local volunteer opportunities for those looking to engage with others around gardening.

12:30-11:15pm          Lunch & Entertainment

1:30-2:30pm            Concurrent Breakout Session 3 

7. Recharge Your Care: Strategies to Prevent & Recover from Caregiver Burnout
    Kelly Parsons, CSW Social Worker, UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging
    This presentation connects caregivers with local and national resources, including respite care options. Learn
    practical, compassionate techniques for effectively managing challenging behaviors while prioritizing personal
    well-being.

8.  Social Security - What You Need to Know
     Russ Russell, District Manager, Social Security Administration
    Social Security Information for those near or already getting SS retirement.

9. Community Arts for You
    Treyton Blackburn, Fayette County Extension Agent for Community Arts Education, University of Kentucky
    Cooperative Extension Service  
    This presentation will introduce Fayette County’s new Community Arts Agent and the Community Arts Program
    wholistically. This presentation will include an introduction to the Arts Agent, an overview of the Fayette County
    program and future offerings that conference attendees can participate in.    

2:30pm               Coffee Break

2:45pm               Closing Remarks/Raffle/Door Prizes/Evaluation 

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