Conference Program

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22
WE165 Your Digital Mission: How Social Technology
Can Advance Your Organization’s Service
9:00 AM | Michigan 1 (East Tower, Bronze Level)
In today’s increasingly connected world, an organization’s digital
footprint is more critical than ever. How is your organization
using social media and web tools to advance its mission in smart
ways? In this session, Next Avenue and Diverse Elders Coalition
will share strategies, techniques and best practices to help make
your social media presence a critical part of how your organization
delivers service to its clients or members.
Presenters: Susan Donley, Publisher and Managing Director, Next
Avenue; Bryce Kirchoff, Director of Audience Engagement, Next
Avenue; Jenna McDavid, National Managing Coordinator, Diverse
Elders Coalition.
11:00 AM–Noon
General Session
WE167 Better Together:
Healthy Aging for Pets and People
11:00 AM | Grand Ballroom (East Tower, Gold Level)
Sponsored by Purina Pro Plan.
There are more than 80 million households in the U.S. with pets.
Learn about the effect pets can have on the health and wellness
of older adults, as well as parallels in aging for humans and pets.
Presenters will highlight decades-long research efforts to better
understanding aging in pets and how we can improve the quality
and longevity of pets’ lives. Specifically, this research has uncovered
nutritional innovations that have implications on cognitive
health in dogs as well as overall health and longevity in cats. Join
us to learn about the impact of these discoveries on the lives of
pets, as well as what they might teach us about human nutrition.
You will also gain a greater understanding of the influence
that pets can have, particularly on older adults, and how pets can
help them stay healthy physically, mentally and emotionally.
Presenters: Zara Boland, BVSc, BE, MRCVS, PhD, Veterinarian,
Nestlé Purina PetCare; Steve Dale, CABC, Author, Radio Host and
Certified Animal Behavior Consultant, Black Dog Radio Productions,
Inc.; Steven Hannah, Director of Molecular Nutrition, Nestlé Purina
Petcare; Matt Kaeberlein, PhD, Professor, Department of Pathology
and Director, Healthy Aging & Longevity Research Institute,
University of Washington; Gerardo Perez-Camorgo, PhD, DVM,
Global Pet Welfare and Behavior Manager, Nestlé Purina Petcare.
11:00 AM–Noon and Noon–1:30 PM
Noon–1:30 PM | Networking Event
Grab ‘n’ Go Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
Full conference registration includes a complimentary lunch.
Pre-registration is required. You must have a ticket to pick up
your lunch.
Grab a quick lunch in the Exhibit Hall and network with others
while you visit the exhibits and check out poster session
presentations. The free lunch includes a sandwich (turkey or
vegetarian), chips and bottled water.
Noon–1:30 PM | Poster Sessions
Poster sessions feature large posters highlighting aging-related
projects, research and practices. Presenters speak informally
about their work while attendees connect directly and personally
with them. The posters will be displayed downstairs in the
Riverside Center. Take the escalator down from the registration/
ballroom area. See page 177 for a diagram of the poster
placements. Please note: Poster Sessions are not approved for
continuing education credit.
Aging in Community
WE171 Aging at Home: Expanding the Caregiving
Team to Include Distant Family
Noon | Riverside Center East, Board 415
(East Tower, Purple Level)
Presenter: Elizabeth Tait, PhD, MHS, Associate Professor, Western
Carolina University.
WE173 Analysis of Word Patterns Used by Older
Adults When Talking About Diabetes
Noon | Riverside Center East, Board 409
(East Tower, Purple Level)
Presenter: Marjorie Getz, MA, MPhil, Associate Professor, Methodist
College.
WE175 CDC STEADI in Practices:
Screening and Assessment
Noon | Riverside Center East, Board 509
(East Tower, Purple Level)
Presenter: Gloria Neault, MSN, RN, Program Manager, Clinical
Services, MaineHealth.
WE177 Elder Voices on Community Issues
Noon | Riverside Center East, Board 307
(East Tower, Purple Level)
Presenter: Stephanie Herbers, MPH, MSW, Center Manager,
Friedman Center for Aging, Institute for Public Health, Washington
University in St. Louis.
WE179 How Georgia Saved Its Failing Senior Centers
Noon | Riverside Center East, Board 309
(East Tower, Purple Level)
Presenter: Allison Bernal, Chief Nutritionist, State of Georgia
Division of Aging Services.
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