Seminar schedule at a glance
ICAA Conference 2015
November 19-21, 2015
Ernest Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA
#icaaneworleans
Friday November 20, 2015
6:30 a.m.–7:45 a.m.
Boot camp gold
Libby Norris, City of Mississauga & Ruth Parliament, Conestoga College
BOSU® Mobility and stability for active aging
Erika Quest, Studio Q Pilates Conditioning Bernadette O’Brien, YMCA Wayne, New Jersey
8:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
Turning music into medicine for people 55+
Andy Tubman, Musical Health Technologies
Reducing hospital readmissions - Theory into practice
Kay Van Norman, Brilliant Aging & Jim Milani, BAYADA Home Health Care
Dementia care: A holistic focus on environment, communication, activity, nutrition
Ellen Belk, Keep in Mind, Inc.
3 Rs of volunteer management: Keys to success
Tia Hovatter, Health Consultants Plus, Inc.
How to use your space creatively
Kim Eichinger, Country Meadows Retirement Communities
Stronger for longer—Seated Strengthening for the aging population
Maureen Hagan, GoodLife Fitness and canfitpro
The big balance theory and how to teach it – in class and in the classroom
Cammy Dennis & Jessica Pinkowski, On Top of the World Communities, Inc
Touching earth: Mindful walking meditation
Shirley Archer, Shirley S. Archer Associates, LLC
9:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
LET IT GO! Understanding program life-cycle
Roxy Kline, YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities
6 keys to aligning "Smarketing" for census growth
Patty Cisco, Marketing Essentials, LLC
The TRY Model: Toward renewing youthfulness
Michael Mantell, American Council on Exercise
How to give and receive feedback
Karen Woodard, Premium Performance Training
When pain gets in the way: Overcoming barriers to physical activity
Julie Keysor, Boston University and Lori Schrodt, Western Carolina University
Tai Chi for strength and balance
Troyce Thome & Faith Overton, Tai Chi for Health
Early mobility disability: Counter with a dynamic dozen approach
Patricia Van Galen, Active and Agile
Beyond a walking class: To infinity and beyond
Rotha Crump, Farmers Branch Senior Center
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Keynote Session
12:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Trade show
ICAA partners with leading conference provider Athletic Business (AB) to provide you with access to the AB Conference & Expo.
4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
A "WELL" derness Journey - Rehab for Residents and Revenue
Peggy Buchanan, Vista del Monte & Andrew Lenick, Summit Therapy
Utilization of community partnerships to enhance your wellness programs
Leslie Keen, Peoples Health
20 brain booster minute movers and minute minders
Terry Eckmann, Minot State University
Successful programs that engage older adults
Pat Ryan, International Council on Active Aging (Moderator)
Health Meets Social: A national initiative to support healthy aging
Terrance Roche, Matt Longjohn, and Bert Ruiz, YMCA of the USA
Let's talk about sex and dementia
Sharon Nichols, Atria Senior Living
Core conditioning for better backs
Maureen Hagan, GoodLife Fitness and canfitpro
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
ICAA Poster Session
Selected by a committee of peer reviewers, these posters offer visual representations of successful programs and best practices, as well as applied research, that contribute to older-adult wellness.
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
ICAA Reception
Come join your active-aging colleagues for an evening of fun and informal learning.
