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.
2024-2025 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.
Free parking and refreshments provided.
- September 20, 2024 at 3:00pm (watch video recording)
Dr. Li Li will present on the Impact of Physical Activity on Longevity - November 15, 2024 at 3:00pm (watch video recording)
Dr. Kim McCullough presented information on Cognitive Fitness - December 6, 2024 at 3:00pm (watch video recording)
Dr. Sia Beasley will present on Engaging While Aging: The Importance of Social Connection - February 14, 2025 at 3:00pm
Dr. Jenny Womack will present on Assistive Technology (more information coming soon) - March 21, 2025 at 3:00pm
Susanna Brown will present on Medicaid and Financial Planning for Residential Changes - April 11, 2025 at 3:00pm
Chris Cardwell will present on Dementia
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!