The Power of Positive Aging Mini-Conference
Conference Workshops
CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS - SESSION 1
ACHIEVING WELL BEING THROUGH LEISURE
Presenters: Jennifer Livengood & Cynthia Carruthers
Organization: UNLV Recreation & Sport Management Department
Description: Will address how leisure can enhance the cognitive, psychological, physical, social, and spiritual well being of older adults. Current research, together with its practical implications will be featured.
HIGHLIGHTS ON THE TRENDS IN AGING
Presenter: Lena Gorina
Organization: National Center for Health Statistics (CDC)
Description: Provides an introduction to the data sources on aging.
MANAGING STRESS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Presenter: Laurrana Leigon
Organization: Nevada Cancer Institute
Description: Will discuss how to identify stress, good vs. bad stress, the stress response and techniques for managing stress.
SENIOR VOLUNTEERS OUTDOORS
Presenter: Mary Kirby
Description: Discussion on the benefits of senior volunteerism for the outdoors, based on scholarship research.
THE POWER OF POSITIVE BRAIN AGING
Presenter: Charles Bernick, Susan Hirsch & Donna Munic
Organization: Lou Ruvo Brain Institute
Description: Review the current understanding of how memory works and the normal (and abnormal) features of brain aging. Includes lifestyle interventions that may bolster healthy brain aging and specific activities that may reinforce cognitive function.
CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS - SESSION 2
LEADING CAUSES OF DEATH & HEART DISEASES
Presenter: Lena Gorina
Organization: National Center for Health Statistics (CDC)
Description: Explore the leading causes of death among older persons. Review the trends in the risk factors of heart disease, death rates, prevalence, and more.
MAKING CHOICES: ADVANCED DIRECTIVES
Presenter: Cassandra Cotton & Terri Gurevich
Organization: Nathan Adelson Hospice
Description: Gain a better understanding about advance directives and the importance of informed decision-making.
OPTIMIZING THE AGING EXPERIENCE
Presenter: Betty Dodson, Karen Kopera-Frye, Tara McMullen
Organization: UNR
Description: Explore how important lifestyle behaviors and mental health improve the quality of life.
SENIOR ADULT THEATRE PROGRAM
Presenter: Douglas Hill
Organization: UNLV Senior Adult Theatre Program
Description: Learn about the UNLV's Outreach Program (a performance-based class that tours throughout Las Vegas valley) and see a showcase performance of selected material.
TYPE 2 DIABETES AMONG NEVADA SENIOR CITIZENS
Presenter: Jean Benzel Lindley & Karla Dalley
Description: Workshop will present most current results of ongoing research related to type 2 diabetes among Nevada senior citizens. The workshop will included two educational sessions whereby participants will learn about food and activity levels as a key factor in diabetes control.