AVENUES TO AWESOME AGING
August 21 & 22
11 am to 1 pm
Eat Lunch while enjoying
Entertainment and Information
Coming to You VIRTUALLY In Your Living Room On Your Smart Phone, Your Computer or Laptop
Longest Running Senior Resource Fair In Colorado
Executive Director Eileen Doherty, MS
Eileen has been the Executive Director of the Colorado Gerontological Society since 1982. The Society has grown from small organization to an organization that is a leader in the field of aging, and a resource for older adults, families, and professionals. Eileen’s expertise includes administration of nonprofits, education and training related to older adults, advocacy and policy development, and clinical practice in working with seniors and families to manage their lives in the later years. She also teaches Nonprofit Management for Fort Hays State University.
Emcee Mark Koebrich
Mark Koebrich, joined Channel 9 in 1981 to reporter for the Southern Bureau in Colorado Springs. He went on to anchor the 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm news shows on a daily basis. He retired from 9News after 37 years on the air. Mark is a champion of causes that promote the health and well-being of older adults.
ENTERTAINMENT
Hazel Miller & The Collective
Hazel Miller & The Collective, Hazel and her band have toured North America, Europe, Far east, Middle East, and Central America. Always led by Hazel and her powerful voice, this audience favorite has appeared in countless festivals, concerts, and fundraisers to the delight of her loyal fans. Hazel is always backed by some of the finest musicians and vocalists in the world. Hazel and her band perform original Jazz, Blues, R&B, and Top 40 music.
The Long Run is a group of professional Colorado-based musicians dedicated to the faithful reproduction of the music of America’s most iconic band, The Eagles.
Take a visit down memory lane with Christoph Kheim to learn more about the inner workings of some awesome cars that are sure to bring back memories and wish you could “drive THAT car” just one more time.
The Forney Museum of Transportation
Awesome Cars, The Forney Museum of Transportation Auto Display The Forney Museum of Transportation is a one-of-a-kind collection of over 600 artifacts relating to historical transportation. The Mustangs and Corvettes on display will leave you in awe.
PRESENTATIONS
A New Way to Connect with Old Friends and Maintaining Relationships
Jack York, Co-Founder & President, IN2L, Denver
At its heart, a community is about the people. People seek things to do together. Whether it’s a caretaker playing a game one-on-one with a resident in memory care, or a group of residents bonding over trivia questions that make them feel young again, or a widow or widower living alone in their own home, meaningful social connections are ever more important in this pandemic time of covid-19. Use the internet and all their tools to stay connected.
Jack works with senior living communities to find ways to help older adults lead a fulfilling life. He specializes in creating personalized experiences that engage and connect older adults to their loved ones and the world at large, specifically individuals with dementia.
Keeping Your Brain Healthy and Your Mind Sharp
Joseph Brady, M.S.T.C.M.,
L.Ac., Director, Living Younger
Longer Institute, Denver
Not feeling so good! Call your doctor. Get a tele-health visit. Expect him to give you a pill. But wait, recent studies have shown that reducing stress can help you to keep your mind sharp. For many of us, there is no stress like the stress we have recently experienced with COVID-19. Common stress management techniques may serve to improve mental functions like memory and cognitive function and maybe even help prevent cognitive decline as we get older. Keep your mind active through all the stresses and distractions that come with surviving the age of “Covid-19.”
Nationally board certified practitioner of Oriental Medicine (TCM) and an internationally recognized expert on healthy aging, Joe has spent over 20 years teaching at the University of Colorado, Health Sciences Center, the University of Denver, Institute of Gerontology, and Metropolitan State University, Department of Human Performance. Former columnist on healthy aging for the Rocky Mountain News, Joe has presented at many scientific and medical conferences and twice been a featured presenter at the Oxford Roundtable at Harris Manchester College in the University of Oxford U.K. Joe currently runs his own clinic in the Denver area.
Are Smart Homes the Answer to Continuing to Live in Your Own Home?
Most homes are dumb! They require people to turn on the lights, to clean the floors, and to stock the cupboards with food. No longer a thing of the future. Smart homes are here! They can be built new or remodeled to incorporate the principles of universal design, aging-in-place, multi-generational living, wellness, and accessibility. Robots can be programmed to complete the mundane tasks of everyday living. Smart phones can give you alerts, accept commands, and let others know that you are safe or need help. Delivery services bring items to your front door. Family and friends in the next room or hundreds of miles away can help by turning off the lights, instructing the vacuum to clean up the mess on the living room floor, or sending an order for food to the grocery store. Learn more about living in your home longer with the help of 21st century technology.
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