Thank you!

We thank all of our sponsors, speakers, convening panel, and all the participants that made this event amazing! None of this would be possible without you.

About

As we approach retirement age and beyond, new questions arise. Questions about legal matters, medicine, insurance, finances, memory loss, caregiver support, and more. Healthy Aging is a free symposium featuring one-hour sessions by experts who educate and empower you and your loved ones in this season of aging. The event will be held October 14, 2023 at the WSU Spokane Academic Center from 8:00am – 3:30pm. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. Click here to see and share more information!

Although the event is free, registration is required. You will need to provide your name, email address, phone number, and the number of people attending. To register click the “Attend” button below. You can access the handouts for this years event here.

Silver Sponsors

Speakers / Topics

• Opening Keynote: Healthy Aging Overview – Dr. Tom Schaaf, MD with Providence
• Session A
  • Medication Management – Kiersten Stintzi, PharmD with WSU
  • Goals of Care & Advance Directives – Kellie Durgan, RN, MA, BSN with Providence
  • Legal & Financial Issues – Jen Ballantyne with Estates and Elders
  • Understanding Medicare – Monica Kudrna with DSHS & Noreen Brisson with the Office of the Insurance Commissioner
  • Fall Prevention (Movement, Safety, & Frailty) – Dr. Stephanie Jamison, MD with the VA
• Session B
  • Residence Transitions & Levels of Care – Jennifer Lichorobiec & Teresa Michielli with ALTCEW
  • Dental Health – Dr. Charles (Dan) Knechtel with the VA
  • Healthy Brain – Dr. Stephanie Jamison, MD with the VA
  • Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia – Kim McKenna with the Alzheimer’s Association
  • Caregiver Support & Community Resources – Oscar Haupt, MSW (AM) with Providence
  • Navigating Stress & Change – RaMona Pinto, CBIS (PM)

Click here for the full schedule.

Exhibitors