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Join us for Aging Well Together: The Next Chapter, an engaging, interdisciplinary conference exploring aging through the lenses of connection, wellness, recovery and lived experience. Designed for older adults, caregivers, healthcare and behavioral health professionals, community organizations and others interested in supporting healthy aging, the day will move from Lived Experience → Evidence → Practice → Community Action. Lived Experience The day begins with an opening peer panel, Aging, Recovery & the Next Chapter, featuring people sharing their experiences of aging, recovery and navigating life’s transitions.
Evidence Featured keynote speaker Dr. Ben Rein, along with researchers from the University at Albany, will explore what we know about aging, social connection, health, resilience and quality of life, as well as what we are still learning. Putting It Into Practice Participants will explore practical approaches to wellness and mental health through sessions on the WISE Program, mental wellness during life transitions and the intersection of recovery, medications, aging and whole-person wellness.
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Community Action The day will close with facilitated community conversations focused on moving from stigma and ageism toward connection and belonging. Participants will identify practical ideas and actions that can continue beyond the conference. Throughout the day, participants will have opportunities to connect with others, visit exhibitors and community partners, participate in brief reflection activities and engage with our Artist in Residence, Brianna Phillips of the Collective Process.
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