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About the Optimal Aging Conference

This multi-day virtual conference is THE PREMIER aging conference that unites healthcare and social service professionals, industry members, academics, older adults, and caregivers who view aging as an opportunity. Hear from leaders in the aging field, physicians, researchers, entrepreneurs, holistic practitioners, and many more, as they share stories and ideas on how to inspire, innovate, impact, investigate, and integrate the aging experience. With outstanding keynote speakers, continuing education and networking opportunities, a resource-rich exhibit hall, and over 30 presentations, this conference is not to be missed.

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 Conference Registration and Pricing

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Whether you are able to attend both days of the virtual conference or only one, pricing is adjusted to meet you where you're at. Discounts apply for students and our guests who are 65+.  

Full Conference: Monday, April 17 & Tuesday, April 18
Early-Bird Registration (Feb 15 - Mar 20): $150

Open Registration (Mar 21 - April 14): $175

Seniors, Students, and Medical Residents: $50 (No early-bird discount)

Students may volunteer for free admission. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Continuing Education Credits: $40 /day*
*Continuing Education Pending
 
Half Conference: Either Monday, April 17 OR Tuesday, April 18
Early Bird Registration (Feb 15– Mar 20): $75

Open Registration (Mar 21 – April 14): $100

Continuing Education Credits: $40 /day*
*Continuing Education Pending

Full Pre-Conference - Virtual
Sunday, April 16,  9 a.m. – 4 p.m.: $100

Half Pre-Conference - Virtual
Sunday, April 16, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.: $50 
LeAnn Bruce, PhD, LCSW, and Melinda Collett, LCSW, BCD, CHWC- Addressing Domestic and Sexual Violence Towards Older Adults

Half Pre-Conference - Virtual
Sunday, April 16, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.: $50 
Claude Drouet MSSW, LCSW- Social Work Ethics: Addressing Complexity


Continuing Education Credits: $40 /day*
*Continuing Education Pending
For questions contact Erica Osborne or Justin Magnuson.


Program-at-a-Glance
 

Foundation Sponsors

logo that says Republic Bank Foundation and logo that says Trager Family Foundation


Annual Friend Sponsors


 Custom Sponsor


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Continuing Education Credits and Disclaimer 

CME: The Southern Kentucky Area Health Education Center is accredited by the Kentucky Medical Association (KMA) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. The Southern Kentucky Area Health Education Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 17 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner: Southern Kentucky Area Health Education Center designates this live activity for Non-Physician confirmed attendance for a maximum of 17 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™.
Social Work:Approved by the Kentucky State Board of Social Work for a maximum of 17 hours of continuing education credit. Approval # KBSW-202327
EMT/Paramedic: This program has been approved by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services. KBMS-2023-AHEC-0004
KBN Approval: Rockcastle Regional Hospital, Inc. has been approved as a provider of continuing education by the Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN). Provider #4-0059-12-24-027.Expiration Date: December 31, 2024. “Kentucky Board of Nursing approval of an individual nursing education program does not constitute endorsement of program content.” Total approved hours 20.4 

CONFLICT OF INTEREST PROGRAM DISCLOSURE STATEMENT-
2023 Optimal Aging Conference April 15-18, 2023, the following speakers had this to disclose:
  • Gregory A. Jicha, MD, PhD- Eisai, Lilly, Cyclerion, Cassava – Contract Research
  • Melinda Power- Biogen – Employee – Member of the Healthy Climate Healthy Lives Scientific Advisory Board
  • Moriah Willams- TruHap Positive Psychology Center, Southwestern College, National Empowerment Center – Presenter
All relationships have been mitigated

 None of the other planners, speakers, authors, reviewers, and staff members had anything to disclose. 

Faculty Disclosure Statement:
All planners, speakers, authors, reviewers, and staff members involved with content development for continuing education activities sponsored by the Southern Kentucky Area Health Education Center (AHEC) are expected to disclose any real or perceived conflict of interest related to the content of the activity. Detailed disclosures will be included in participant materials or given prior to the start of the activity. 

Disclaimer:
Southern Kentucky Area Health Education Center (AHEC) presents this activity for educational purposes only. Participants are expected to utilize their own expertise and judgment while engaged in the practice of medicine. The content of the presentation is provided solely by presenter(s) who have been selected for presentations because of recognized expertise in their field.


 

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