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Save the Date for the 32nd Annual REACH Conference

Area Agency on Aging of East Texas • Apr 06, 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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Area Agency on Aging to Host Community Events Celebrating Older Americans Month in 2024

By Area Agency on Aging of East Texas • 02 Apr, 2024
Throughout May, the Area Agency on Aging of East Texas (AAA) is joining organizations across the nation to celebrate the seniors in our communities for Older Americans Month (OAM). The AAA will host and partner with organizations for six celebration events across East Texas at area senior centers and community centers focusing on connection – how communities can build relationships to maintain a healthy senior population. OAM is a national initiative led by the Administration for Community Living. This year’s theme, Powered by Connection , recognizes the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on our health and well-being. The following OAM celebration events are open to the public and will include food, fun, door prizes, and information on services available to East Texas seniors: May 8th at the Forever Young Activity Center, located at 404 S. Main St. in Quitman, from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM May 9th at the Harrison County Extension Office, located at 2005 Warren Dr. in Marshall, from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM May 14th at the Douglas Alumni Association Inc., located at 408 Terry St. in Pittsburg, from 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM May 16th at the First United Methodist Church, located at 225 Lovers Ln in Athens, from 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM May 30th at Central Baptist Church, located at 220 W. Sabine St. in Carthage, from 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM The AAA serves as the region's leader in advocating and providing various services, such as information and referral, benefits counseling, case management, health education classes, senior nutrition, housing repair, and support through the Ombudsman program for people in nursing and assisted living facilities. These services help older individuals live independent, meaningful, and dignified lives in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. Contact the AAA for questions about the events by calling (903) 218-6500.
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