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La Crosse County Aging Unit

 

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Hosted by:

La Crosse County Aging Unit
&
UW-La Crosse Continuing Education and Extension

Celebrate Older Americans Month at the Vital Aging Conference!

June 6, 2013
9 a.m.–3 p.m., registration at 8:30 a.m.
(8 a.m. Optional Session: "Morning Move & Groove" exercise session)
Cartwright Center, UW-La Crosse, 1725 State St. , La Crosse, Wis.
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$25, lunch and refreshments included
4.75 Contact Hours

This event recognizes the vitality and diversity of today’s older Americans who now span three generations. The workshops and activities will inspire, refresh and empower participants to find "unleash the power of age" at every life stage.

Keynote Speakers:

Brian Udermann, Associate professor, Director, Online Education, UW-La Crosse  

Tom Thibodeau, Associate professor, Religious Studies, Director of M.A. in Servant Leadership at Viterbo University

Noreen Holmes, Director, La Crosse County Aging Unit  

The workshops reflect a rich variety of topics. A lunch is included in the registration fee of $25.

Workshops include:

  • Was Mom Wrong? Health Myths That May Surprise You! (Brian Undermann, Ph. D.)
  • Senior Shape-Up (Barb Schaefer & Kylie Formanek, Fitness Directors)
  • Healthcare, Insurance, Medicare and You (Tina Johnson, Elderly Benefit Specialist)
  • Neighbor Care (Peggy Herbeck, Supervisor & Linda Hackman, Social Worker)
  • Before the After* (Sara Wrobel, Executive Director, Causeway Interfaith Caregivers)
  • Unleash Your Learning Potential! (Learning in Retirement Member Panel)
  • Shaking Free Your Inner Goddess! Belly Dance for Women over 50 (Violette Rose, BSN, RN)
  • How to Put Cheers in Your Years (Larry White, Outreach & Education Specialist)
  • The Golden Duo: Mental and Physical Exercise for a Healthier Brain (Bernice Olson-Pollack, Certified Personal Trainer and Yoga Intructor)
  • Every Flower is a Soul Blossoming in Nature (Sue Betz, La Crosse County Aging Unit)
  • The New "Caregiver Coach" Program* (Amy Brezinka, Program Coordinator)
  • The New Aging in America (Noreen Holmes, Director)
  • Celebrating Diversity in Aging (Elders Panel)
  • Outhouses the Inside Scoop (Ron & Freida Nowland)
  • Celebrating Diversity in Aging (LGBT Elders Panel)
  • Do All Seniors Fall? What Can I Do to Lower the Risk? (John Greany, Director)
  • Taking Care of You: Powerful Tools for Caregiving* (Noreen Holmes, Director)
  • Instead of Growing Old - Older and Growing (Tom Thibodeau, Associate Professor)

* Designated for Caregivers

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