The Aging Academy Educational Series offers speakers and workshops to share a variety of topics in an engaging and interactive format with our community. Learn about healthy aging and wellness from experts at App State and in the community.
2023-2024 Aging Academy Fridays
Join us for free community events!
All events will be held in Leon Levine Hall of Health Science, Room 103, unless otherwise noted. See location information for more details. Understanding Dementia on May 20 will be live at the App State Hickory Campus.
Free parking and refreshments provided.
September 22, 2023 – Series Kick-Off
2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Kick-Off Reception: High Tea in the High County and Special Dance Demonstration
Presented by: Sandi Solomon, Ageless World of Dance
3 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Cognitive Wellness: What You Should Know
Presented by: Dr. Kim McCullough, CCC-Speech-Language Pathologist
Watch the "Cognitive Wellness" recording
October 13, 2023 at 3 p.m.
Technology Tips and Tricks
Presented by: Tony Grant, App State Technology Specialist
Watch the "Technology Tips and Tricks" recording
November 17, 2023 at 3 p.m.
Aging in Place (or a New Place)
Presented by: Dr. Jenny Womack, App State Occupational Therapy
Watch the "Aging in Place" recording
February 23, 2024 at 3 p.m.
The Importance of Balance and How to Keep It
Presented by: Dr. Jared Skinner, App State Exercise Science
March 22, 2024 at 3 p.m.
Understanding Dementia
Presented by: Dr. Heather McKay, App State Occupational Therapy
April 26, 2024 at 3 p.m.
Global Perspectives of Aging and Care Facilities
Presented by: Dr. Anastacia Schulhoff, App State Sociology
Register for the Aging Academy
Free community events for older adults, loved ones and caregivers in the High Country community.
Fill out our registration form or call 828-262-7690 to register for one or more events.
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Location Information
Boone Location
In-person presentations will be held at the App State Health Sciences building in Boone, unless otherwise noted.
Leon Levine Hall of Health Sciences
Room 103
1179 State Farm Road
Boone, NC 28607
Free parking is available!
Hickory Location
Understanding Dementia on May 20 will be live at the App State Hickory location.
App State Hickory Interprofessional Clinic
800 17th Street NW
Hickory, NC 28601
From 321 South, turn right onto 9th Ave NW at the traffic light. Turn left on 17th St NW, then turn left into first parking lot and enter through side door. There will be signage indicating Aging Academy to direct you to the appropriate room. Handicap accessible parking is plentiful!