The 2024 Aging Well Conference is focused on healthy aging for the older adult. It is important for health professionals to meet the needs of our aging society.
This activity focuses on advancing the knowledge and skills of healthcare providers in rural western North Carolina, particularly in geriatric care, addressing the unique healthcare needs of older adults. With a blend of individual and group presentations, panel discussions, and demonstrations, the activity brings together diverse perspectives of healthcare experts, researchers, government officials, social service providers, as well as older adults and family caregivers.
Thursday, May 16th - Caregiver Conference: All community members and healthcare providers are welcome.
Friday, May 17th - Provider Conference: This day will be more focused for healthcare providers, community members are welcome.
In-person at Appalachian State University Boone Campus!
Leon Levine Hall of Health Sciences
Appalachian State University
1179 State Farm Road, Boone, NC
Co-provided by:
Appalachian State University, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina and Northwest Area Health Education Center (AHEC), a program of Wake Forest University School of Medicine and part of the NC AHEC System and The UNC Center for Aging and Health, Carolina Geriatric Education Center.
