Aging Academy Educational Series
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.
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.
2025-2026 Aging Academies
Join us for free community events! Free parking and refreshments provided.
Boone Series
- Sept. 19, 2025 at 3:00pm: Kick off to Falls Prevention Week with a presentation by Sia Beasley: “Be Where Your Feet Are: Practical Tips for Preventing Falls”
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Oct. 10, 2025: Cultural Ambassadors
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Nov. 14, 2025: “Muscle Strength: Foundation for Longevity” with Jeffrey McBride, Haley O’Donnell, and Andy Shanely
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Feb. 13, 2026: “Stronger with Age: The Power of Vaccines for Older Adults” with Melissa Viatori
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Mar. 13, 2026: Topic TBD
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Apr. 10, 2026: “Connected and Capable: Harnessing Technology for Aging Well” with Jennifer Womack
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May 14-15, 2026: Tentative- Aging Well Conference
Boone Location
Leon Levine Hall of Health Sciences
Room 103
1179 State Farm Road
Boone, NC 28607
In-person presentations will be held at the App State Health Sciences building in Boone, unless otherwise noted. Free parking is available!
Hickory Series
- Sept. 4, 2025 at 2:00pm: Samantha DuBois, PhD, “Move Your Body to Boost Your Brain – Pt 2”
- Oct. 1, 2025 at 2:00pm: Rebecca Kappus, PhD, “Practical Steps to Starting Exercise and Improve Cardio”
- Nov. 6, 2025: Andrea Lockard, RD “Nutrition for Cognition”
- Dec.: Topic TBD
Hickory Location
App State Hickory Interprofessional Clinic
Room 1113
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!