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05/11/2026
We’re grateful to LeadingAge, our General Session 1 and Reception Sponsor, for supporting the Aging Well Conference 2026 and the partners who serve older adults every day.
https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/agingwell
05/06/2026
Thank you to our Day Sponsors for helping make Aging Well 2026 possible:
Amorem – Day 1 Sponsor
Every Age – Day 2 Sponsor
We’re grateful for your support of healthy aging in Western NC.
https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/agingwell
05/04/2026
A big THANK YOU to our Title Sponsor: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Medicare for supporting Aging Well Conference 2026 and age-friendly care across our region.
May 14–15 | Boone, NC
https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/agingwell
04/30/2026
Mobility is independence. Sessions include strength/balance/fall prevention, yoga and movement for aging bodies, adaptive exercise, and wearables to support safe movement.
Register: https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/agingwell
04/29/2026
Mentation matters: brain health, depression/anxiety, loneliness, and interdisciplinary approaches to cognitive care. Practical strategies for clinicians and community partners.
May 14–15 | Boone, NC
https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/agingwell
04/28/2026
Medication safety is central to aging well. This year’s Medication track includes deprescribing, polypharmacy and pain, complex medication management in primary care, and updates on new therapies in Alzheimer’s and chronic disease.
Register: https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/agingwell
04/28/2026
WHAT MATTERS MOST matters—especially in aging care. Sessions this year include planning for longevity, women’s health & intimacy, LGBTQ+ health and aging, and family/advance care planning conversations.
Join us May 14–15 in Boone! https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/agingwell
04/22/2026
Aging Well Conference 2026 is coming to App State! 📍 Boone, NC | May 14–15, 2026
Two days focused on age-friendly care across the 4Ms: What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility.
Register: https://go.northwestahec.wakehealth.edu/agingwell
04/16/2026
Join us for the 3rd Annual Aging Well Conference!
May 14–15 at Levine Hall, Appalachian State University
Learn practical, evidence-informed strategies to support healthy aging; for yourself, your family, or your community.
Topics include:
• Fall prevention & mobility
• Brain health & memory
• Medication safety
• Reducing loneliness & supporting behavioral health
• Planning for longevity
• And more!
Cost: $50 (includes daily lunch)
Register now: AppWell.appstate.edu/Outreach/AgingWell/Conference/
04/09/2026
Did you know? Camp Crinkleroot is coming up soon!
Registration is now open for an unforgettable camp experience filled with fun, friendship, hands-on activities, and meaningful connections.
Now’s the perfect time to save your child’s place. Register now! https://appwell.appstate.edu/outreach/hand/camp-crinkleroot/