2025 Summer and Aging & Caregiver Conference
RSVP of Kay County AmeriCorps Seniors/United Way of North Central Oklahoma
Thursday, July 16 Pioneer Technology Center 2101 North Ash, Ponca City
Most people are living longer, and many will live well into their 90s and even to 100 and beyond. But will we live well? Today, you will hear uplifting perspective on aging successfully, overcoming obstacles, managing setbacks and fostering the courage to start new chapters of your life.
8:30-8:45 Registration
8:45-9:00 Opening Remarks
9:00-9:50 Keynote
Presented by: Dr. Laura Garrett, Tulsa Community Associate Professor of Psychology
10:00-11:30 Ways to Use Music to Prevent Challenging Situations
Presented by: Jacquie Cox, LPMT, MT-BC, Neurologic Music Therapist
Fanfare Music Therapy, LLC, Broken Arrow
BREAK
11:30-12:00 Senior Tappers
Instructor: Kat Long
12:00-12:30 Lunch
Provided by Community Health Foundation of Kay County
12:30-1:00 Senior Strummers
Director: Judi Page
1:00-1:30 Resources from the State of Oklahoma
Presented by: Jacob Guinan, Healthy Brain Coordinator, Oklahoma State Department
Health, Oklahoma City
1:30-3:00 Verbal Fluency—Brain Exercises
Presented by: Rachel Voelkers, Sapphire Dementia Support
Dementia Support, Counseling, and Engagement
We hope you will commit to moving forward with a fresh, positive mindset about the future and solutions to help lift depression and cultivate resilience, no matter how many bumps you encounter along the way. We are here to help you age successfully in Kay County.
For questions or additional information Call: Kay County Senior Resource Program 580-382-9099
This program is made possible through the generous support from: Clark Gerontology Fund, RSVP of Kay County AmeriCorps Seniors, United Way of North Central Oklahoma, Community Health Foundation of Kay County, and Pioneer Technology Center