BY KIAH MCCONNELL
Marketing & Program Coordinator
Senior Activity Centers
This event is for anyone age 55 or older, caregivers, and family members of older adults. Registration is now open. Space is limited, so sign up early. Pick up a registration form at the front desk at the Betty Ehart or White Rock Senior Activity Center or email adminasst@losalamosseniorcenter.com to receive a form.
The Summit features eleven workshops on older adult wellness, as well as two keynote speakers. Lunch and a swag bag are provided! For any questions about the Older Adult Wellness Summit, please call (505) 662-8920. View the schedule and workshop descriptions.
LARSO is also offering the option to register for a single workshop, making these presentations more accessible to those with busy schedules. Please note: Keynote presentations, lunch, and swag bags are not included in this option.
LARSO is pleased to announce two special guest speakers for the 2025 Older Adult Wellness Summit: Gail Rubin (CT, The Doyenne of Death) and Julie Rogers (Community Engagement Manager, Alzheimer’s Association NM).
Opening Keynote: Movies, Mortality, and the Aftermath (Gail Rubin)
Rubin helps get end-of-life and funeral planning conversations started with a light touch on a serious subject. As an award-winning speaker, she uses humor and funny film clips to attract people to topics many would rather avoid: taking care of advance medical directives, estate planning, and funeral planning.
Closing Keynote: Advancing the Science: Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia Today (Julie Rogers)
Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias represent a growing global health challenge, with over 7 million Americans currently affected. Get an overview of the current landscape of Alzheimer’s and dementia science, including key facts and figures. Learn about modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors, the importance of early detection and diagnosis, and the role of biomarkers in research. Promising treatments and lifestyle interventions designed to reduce risk, slow progression, and enhance overall brain health will be examined.