Keynote Speakers - University of Minnesota, Crookston

Keynote
Speakers
Cathy Breedon
Clinical Nutrition Specialist & Motivational Speaker,
Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND
Hot Topics in
Nutrition
Certain micronutrients are being shown to be
particularly important in the risk progression
of many serious health conditions including
diabetes, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis,
cancer, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, muscle
pain, muscle weakness and falls, thyroid
problems, macular degeneration, and problems
related to cognition and mood.
Part II in breakout sessions
Ann Dolence
Motivational Speaker and Trainer
(Certified Recreational Therapist), Moorhead, MN
Humor That
Stress
Ann believes that life deals equal amounts of
stress and humor. A person just needs to be
willing to take the humor and laugh with it.
This session will give you time to laugh and
reflect on not over doing stress in life by taking
the opportunity to “Humor that Stress.”
Conference Committee Members:
Jan Aamoth, RSVP
Sheri Altepeter,
Polk County Public Health
Dr. Debra Bell,
RiverView Health
Stacey Bruggeman,
RiverView Health
Craig Buness,
Polk County Commissioner
Shannon Henrickson,
Land of the Dancing Sky
Area Agency on Aging
Cindy Hulst,
Villa St. Vincent
Judy Neppel,
MN Rural Health Association
LouAnne Olson,
Polk County Social Service
Deanna Patenaude, RSVP
Sarah Reese,
Polk County Public Health
Tammy Sykes,
LSS Respite Caregiver & Support Program
Health & Wellness
Conference
for Seniors
June 30, 2011
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sahlstrom Conference Center
University of Minnesota, Crookston
Registration begins at 7:15 am
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Conference Agenda
7:15 - 8:00 a.m. Registration
8:00 Welcome
8:15 - 9:15 Keynote
9:15 - 9:45 Exhibit Hall
9:45 - 10:30 Breakout Sessions
10:45 - 11:30 Breakout Sessions
11:45 - 12:30 Lunch
12:45 - 1:30 Breakout Sessions
1:45 - 2:30 Breakout Sessions
2:30 - 3:00 Break/Exhibit Hall/
3:00 - 4:00 Closing Keynote
Breakout Sessions
Scams and Fraud
Barb Erdman, Polk County Sheriff
Scams are everywhere these days and this workshop
will alert participants what to look out for, and simple
steps that seniors can take to prevent becoming a
victim of a scam. Participants will also learn that scams come
in many forms, over the telephone, in the mail, on your computer
and also through your cell phone, targeting people of all
ages, day and night.
Strengthening & Fitness for Seniors
Jason Hogan, RiverView Health
Jennifer Tull, Villa St. Vincent
Learn about the important role fitness
and strength training play as we
age. Speakers will discuss basic balance,
strength training and cardio exercises
that will help you improve and
maintain optimal health as you age.
Hot Topics in Nutrition for the Aging
Population, Part II
Cathy Breedon, Sanford Medical Center
Several nutrients are poorly represented in the diets of many
Americans and they often are unrecognized as being inadequate.
The likelihood of inadequacy is much greater in the
aging population for many reasons. This presentation will
describe reasons for the problems associated with six of the
key micronutrients in the aging population, and focus on some
safe, easy and inexpensive nutrition adjustments with the potential
to improve the picture significantly.
Death & Mental Health
Don Christie, NW Mental Health Center
This workshop will explore the basic components of what it
means to be mentally healthy. It will examine how this concept
of mental health includes the reality of death, and indeed
demands that death be made a core component of a healthy
and vibrant life.
Aging Gracefully with Traditional
Chinese Medicine
Megan Scott, RiverView Health
Learn the basics of traditional Chinese medicine and discover
how a 3000 year old holistic form of medicine views aging and
guides individuals to age gracefully. Learn lifestyle and dietary
recommendations and self-care techniques such as acupressure.
Celebrate Your Self Esteem
Vicki Marthaler, Chaplain, Emmanuel Community,
Detroit Lakes
Every person is a person of value and worth, no matter what
their age or physical limitations or education or position or
bank account. Let’s gather together and “Celebrate You!”
Attitudes are Contagious
Ann Dolence, Moorhead, MN
The goal of “Attitudes are Contagious” is to provide an energy
filled experience of life-applicable attitude information. Simple
acts of positive attitude can increase the quality and quantity
of joy and happiness in life. Learn practical ways to create an
optimistic attitude.
Laughter Yoga
Sue Thompson & Sarah Reese, Polk County Public Health
Laughter Yoga is quickly spreading across the world. It allows
for long and hearty laughter through a series of yogic breathing
exercises and specially developed laughter exercise.
Conference
Registration Form
Please number according to interest:
Scams and Fraud
Strengthening & Fitness
Hot Topics in Nutrition
Death & Mental Health
Aging Gracefully
Celebrate Your Self Esteem
Attitudes are Contagious
Laughter Yoga
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Cost: $10.00 (remit with registration)
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Registration Deadline:
May 19, 2011
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University of Minnesota, Crookston
247 Sargeant Student Center
2900 University Avenue
Crookston, MN 56716
Questions: Call 281-8288