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Older, wiser, happier: K-State conference to offer tips on aging successfully"Growing older, but not old" is the theme for the 2009 "Full Circle ... An Aging Expo" scheduled Nov. 6 at the Sternberg Museum in Hays, Kan. "People are living longer, and there's much that we can do to make the added years happy, healthy, productive--and enjoyable," said Tranda Watts, Kansas State University Research and Extension conference spokesperson. The one-day regional conference on aging is being planned and organized by Northwest Area K-State Research and Extension faculty and staff at the Northwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging, Watts said. She is a multi-county K-State food, nutrition, health and safety educator. In addition to the conference keynote address, in which Dr. Tana Goering, a physician and KSN- TV personality, will speak about "Taking Charge of Your Health--and Healthcare," participants can enjoy food and fellowship during lunch (included in the conference). Attendees can choose up to three sessions of interest. Topics include: --Elder Law, which will focus on the essential documents; creating/preserving end-of-life documents, and how to find, get and pay for good care. --Vitamin D, which will focus on growing interest in this vitamin and how it contributes to health. --When a Loved One Passes will explore the grieving process and offer tips in understanding both the stages and risk factors. --Nursing Homes: The Cruise Ships of the Future, will explore pre-planning care when not wanting or able to continue living at home. --Drug Interaction will explore medications and how they interact. --Seniors as Assets will explore opportunities to build and serve community. --Mind Aerobics will offer simple tips to keep the mind sharp. --Enjoying Beautiful Sight will provide an overview on senior eye health, including cataracts, macular degeneration and diabetes. --Affordable Kansas Travel will explore nearby attractions and affordable opportunities for vacations that don't require extensive travel. --Self Defense for Seniors will explore specific laws, court orders, statistics and personal safety information. Registration will open at 9:30 a.m., with the conference beginning at 10 a.m., and ending at 4 p.m. The cost to attend the conference is $25 per person or $40 per couple, and includes conference sessions, refreshment breaks, lunch, and program materials. Conference participants also will be eligible for a discount on admission to the Sternberg Museum. The deadline for registration is Oct. 26. More information is available on the website: www.northwest.ksu.edu and click on "Full Circle Brochure" or call the K-State Research and Extension Northwest Area Office at 785-462-6281. More information about aging also is available at the Extension website: www.ksre.ksu.edu.
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