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AGING for All
Dr. Aaron Suomala Folkerds
"Wellness Strategies for Living a Full Life "
This presentation will provide participants with wellness strategies to equip older adults to better manage their mental health and lives. The strategies provided are designed to help older adults navigate daily life challenges in an increasingly chaotic world. Participants will acquire ten wellness strategies for older adults that will help shield them against individual, cultural and systemic barriers as they navigate their world.
Ellen Archembeau
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
Ellen will go over different types of equipment that individuals can get, at no cost, from the State of MN phone program.
Jerry Geist
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
Jerry will provide an Overview on Services that Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Division provides; Aging Eye Incentive Program, and information on Assistive Listening Devices [Telecoil]
Heather McDougall
“Vocal Breakthrough: Embrace your Truth”
Your voice is a powerful instrument for advocacy and impact. In this session, Heather shares her favorite tools for nurturing the story inside of you, clearing the barriers of doubt, fear, and hesitation that live in your body/voice/throat, and activating the resonance that your unique vocal code/power/tone offers for the world. Using proven techniques from her experience as a classically trained singer, yoga teacher with breath work and the body, theater actor and stage speaker, you will discover a breakthrough in your ability to advocate with new levels of clarity and confidence for powerful impact.
Tracy Wicken
Adaptations and Solutions for Visual Impairment
Paul Olson
Adaptations and Solutions for Visual Impairment
A wide range of services and common adaptations that help people manage daily tasks.
Kara Welke
"Take Action Now: A Proactive Approach to Brain Health, Cognitive Impairment, and Navigating Dementia Care"
This session highlights the importance of early intervention and proactive strategies to maintain cognitive health and minimize decline following a diagnosis of cognitive impairment. We will explore practical steps to support brain wellness, manage cognitive decline, and effectively navigate the challenges of dementia care, empowering both individuals and caregivers to make informed decisions and prioritize overall well-being.
Heather McDougall
“On the Other Side of Burnout”
After burning out into deep depression in 2018 while CEO of her sustainable products company,
Heather McDougall discovered the journey to living again in purpose, joy and passion. Now,
Heather shares her knowledge through stories, interactive exercises, music, and humor that October 21-22nd, 2024
Avalon Events Center | 2525 9th Ave. S, Fargo, ND
leave you motivated and armed with actionable tools and practices for leading positive change in your life, work, and the impact you desire in the world
Jody Janati
"Balance Your Boundaries"
Choice, chance & change; the three C’s of effective communication. You must make a choice to take a chance or your communication with others will never change. Boundary setting is not about trying to change other people; it is about setting limits and deciding what you are willing to allow. It is your responsibility to communicate your boundary in a respectful manner that is firm and consistent, and be willing to enforce it when needed. Learn steps to cultivate healthy boundaries with others and stay on the “grow.” You can’t change people, but you can change your responses to them. May this process help you find your “conversation peace.”
Melissa John
"The Hospice Appropriate Patient"
Kelly LaFrambosie
"Okay, Boomer: Remembering Ageism in Our Inclusion and Belonging Initiatives”
In the evolving landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, ageism is often overlooked despite its growing impact on workplace and community dynamics. This presentation, titled "Okay, Boomer: Remembering Ageism in Our Inclusion and Belonging Initiatives," explores the subtle and explicit ways age-based biases persist in organizations and local communities. By focusing on the often-dismissed experiences of older people, particularly Baby Boomers, this session examines how generational stereotypes and biases hinder efforts toward true inclusivity. Drawing from qualitative research, the presentation will illuminate the consequences of marginalizing older colleagues and neighbors and provide actionable strategies to create spaces where people of all ages feel valued and empowered. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of how ageism intersects with other forms of bias and how addressing it is key to fostering genuine belonging for all.
Kay Miller Temple
"The Plainer the Better: Implementing Plain Language, CLAS, and Health Literacy Concepts in Health Messaging"
This presentation will address how written and verbal health messaging in all forms for all conditions and all ages can benefit from awareness of plain language and health literacy concepts along with acknowledgement of the intended audience’s culture and linguistic nuances.
Bruce Reeves
"LGBTQ+ Older Adults - Informing Cultural Competence Part II – Continuing the Conversation"
It is estimated that there are approximately 3 million LGBT adults aged 50 and older in the United States. That number is expected to grow to around 7 million by 2030. This presentation will provide an overview of older LGBTQ+ adults’ unique needs and experiences so that service providers, advocates, the aging network, and policymakers can consider these factors when serving this population. The impact of being an aging member of this community from a personal perspective will be shared with the attendees.