Join us for Art of Aging Successfully: A Quarter Century of Celebrating Life:

Agenda:

8:00 am: Doors Open
9:00 am: Welcome & Keynote - Unlocking the Power of Laughter: Discover the Key to Wellness and Joy with Angela Verges, Sr. Adult Facility Coordinator, Southfield Parks & Recreation
9:40 am: Break & Visit Vendors
10:00 am: Session One Workshops
11:00 am: Walk to Session Two, Visit Vendors
11:30 am: Session Two Workshops
12:30 pm: Lunch, Raffle Baskets

Session One Choices ( 10 – 11:00 am ) Pick 1 Workshop

Let the Music Move You [Raymond DeFoe]
Detroit’s Seniors in Motion will pump that blood and move those muscles! It’s fun,
healthy and energizing. Great music and a fantastic instructor get everybody smiling and
kicking up their heels. This may not feel like exercise, but your heart will thank you.

Deliciously Nourishing: Elevate Meals without Sacrificing Flavor [Chef Paul Penney]
What’s the point of eating when you aren’t even tasting the food? Engage your mind and
your taste buds with recipes and healthy substitutions that taste great and are good for
you. Chef Paul gives practical, easy to follow cooking tips.

Where are my glasses? Keys? Phone? Memory Tips [Colleen O’Donnell MSA, OTR/L, CLVT]
Memory lapses can be frustrating and increase as we age. Learn what happens as the
brain ages and why forgetfulness can result. You’ll get simple strategies to jump-start
your memory and even recall the tips from this workshop.

Scam Savvy: Empowering Seniors to Outsmart Fraud! [Monica Beach]
Scammers often target older adults through schemes to prey on their trust, their lack of
familiarity with technology, and their desire to secure their financial future. Scammers
can be extremely convincing, using scare tactics or emotional manipulation to deceive.
Learn how to protect yourself.

Creating Social Connections as We Age [Veronica Bilicki RN, BSN]
Maintaining strong social connections, especially as we age, can combat loneliness, reduce the risk of depression and anxiety, and even improve physical health. Learn
useful strategies to make new connections as we age.

Sponsored by Henry Ford Health

Session Two Choices ( 11:30 am – 12:30 pm ) Pick 1 Workshop:

Get Dressed & Get Going: Re-energize from the Outside In [Mildred Matlock, PhD]
Retirement and aging often conspire to gradually replace dressing for success with dressing to regress. Intentional dressing energizes and empowers wearers from the outside-in
by influencing their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Have fun learning to defy ageist
dressing stereotypes without sacrificing comfort. Tips for men, women and care providers who help to dress others.

Detroit: The Arsenal of Democracy [Charlie Shelton]
Winning World War II was no easy task. After the “Day of Infamy,” the U.S. needed war
materials to fight the Axis. President Franklin D. Roosevelt named Detroit the “Arsenal of
Democracy” because of our vast production potential. Let’s talk about Rosie the Riveter
and unsung heroes!

Burn, Baby, Burn: Chair Aerobics [Kakeyta Walton]
Groove and move from the comfort of your chair. This lively workout will get your heart
pumping, build muscle and burn fat, no fancy equipment needed. Join us for laughter,
movement, and a little sweat, as we celebrate fitness and show those muscles who’s boss!

Where are my glasses? Keys? Phone? Memory Tips [Colleen O’Donnell MSA, OTR/L, CLVT]
Memory lapses can be frustrating and increase as we age. Learn what happens as the
brain ages and why forgetfulness can result. You’ll get simple strategies to jump-start
your memory and even recall the tips from this workshop.

Peaceful Pathways: How Mediators Resolve Conflicts [Barbara Johannessen, JD]
Navigating legal conflicts can be challenging but a mediator or neutral third party can
make the process smoother and calmer. Whether it’s a family disagreement or a dispute
with a caregiver, a mediator can help facilitate open communication and find common
ground. Learn how to pick the right mediator and work well with them.

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FOR GROUP REGISTRATION of 6 or more, contact Donna MacDonald 248-719-0640 or ba8841@wayne.edu