7th Community Forum on Healthy Aging: Staying Healthy, Strong, & Resilient

Staying Healthy, Strong, and Resilient
November 13 & 14, 2023 | 5-7:00 pm
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The Community Forum on Healthy Aging, sponsored by the ICTR Community Research Advisory Council and the ICTR Community & Collaboration Core, celebrates staying strong, resilient, authentic, and inclusive as we age. We welcome all with an interest in healthy aging to attend–older adults, caregivers, community members, service providers, scientists, and clinicians.

You can choose to attend one of three breakout sessions, the Clubhouse (which welcomes the LGBTQIA communities and non-binary individuals), the Man Cave, and Sister Circle. These breakout sessions are a place where safe conversation spaces are nurtured for “real talks” and honest conversations that explore health and social topics important to our communities. 

This 2 part event will be offered via Zoom and guests may also call in.

Part 1
Monday, November 13, 2023 | 5-7:00 pm
Brain Health, Mental Wellness & Long COVID

Join hosts Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos (Dr. G) and Ms. Crystal Evans as they host “fireside chats” about how to stay healthy, strong, and resilient.

• Ms. Crystal Evans will talk to Dr. Halima Amjad about brain health and wellness as we age.

• Dr. Pamela Ouyang will introduce us to building strength and maintaining balance through Tai Chi and breathing techniques.

• Ms. Chimére L. Smith Sweeney will discuss her long COVID journey with Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos.

• Dr. Gybrilla Blakes-Ballard will discuss with Ms. Crystal Evans the power of social connection for caregivers.

• Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos will engage Ms. Cheryl Maxwell on Mental Health.

• Dr. Carrie Nieman will discuss Hearing and Aging.

• Ms. Jennifer Ayana Harrison will guide us through a mindful moment segment to ground us in gratitude.

Part 2
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 | 5-7:00 pm 
Living Well

Hosted by Ms. Crystal Evans and Ms. Barbara Bates-Hopkins, this evening will harness the power of safe spaces to promote honest conversations between experts in life and experts in science about prevention and healthy living.

• Ms. Michele Blu Co-Founder of Michele Blu Yoga and Art Studio will lead participants in a Yoga and breathing demonstration.

• Katherine “Kathy” Michalski will discuss Healthy Eating with Ms. Crystal Evans.

• Dr. Yvonne Commodore-Mensah will share the American Heart Association’s Life Essential 8: Improving Cardiovascular Health.

Please note:

The main room of the forum will be recorded. Participants may opt-out from identification in the recording by muting their audio, disabling their video, and changing their name upon entering the meeting.

The breakout sessions will NOT be recorded to allow for more honest conversations.