Save the Date for the 32nd Annual REACH Conference

Area Agency on Aging of East Texas • April 6, 2023

October 4-5, 2023 | Longview, TX

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming REACH conference on October 4-5, 2023, at the Maude Convention Center in Longview. We cordially invite you to join us for this collaborative effort to offer educational workshops, plenary sessions, and networking opportunities for attendees.


At REACH, we have ensured that the program is inclusive and addresses a wide range of topics that may be of interest to anyone who works with older adults, their caregivers, or their families. The conference brings together local, regional, and state service providers and educators to provide you with the latest developments and advancements in the industry.


The REACH conference is an excellent opportunity for you to obtain Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) for ethics, social work, License Professional Counselors, Activity Directors, and Long Term Care Administrators.


Keynote speakers are

  • Tam Cummings, Ph.D. - Dementia expert
  • Carl V. Hill, Ph.D., MPH - Alzheimer's Association
  • Garrett Davis - Award-winning playwright


We promise to make it an exciting and informative event. There will be plenty of opportunities to network, share knowledge, and gain new perspectives.


Please save the date, and we would be honored to have you join us and be a part of this exciting event. We will send out more information as the conference draws near. We look forward to seeing you at the REACH conference!


For more information, visit the REACH website at → www.aaa-reachconference.org

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