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Thursday, July 2
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Oak Crossing Event Center
101 Glenda St.
Whitehouse, TX 75791
Hear evidence-based information from expert speakers about extending your healthspan — the number of years lived in good health. Browse local vendor booths and sign up online for a slot in our dementia tour (limited tours available).
The forum aims to raise awareness about the importance of proactive aging, connect individuals with health and wellness services, and foster partnerships that support health living across the lifespan.
Longevity, Healthy Aging, & Quality of Life Across the Lifespan
Dr. Katherine Brown
Cognitive Health and Brain Wellness
Dr. Katherine Brown is an assistant professor and speech-language pathologist at the UT Tyler School of Health Professions. With an advanced practice certification in neurorehabilitation, Dr. Brown specializes in how we can support cognitive-communication as we age.
Dr. Amy Rice
Preventative Medicine and Lifestyle Choices
Dr. Amy Rice is Chair of the Department of Preventive, Occupational, and Environmental Medicine at UT Tyler School of Medicine. With 12 years of experience spanning public health leadership, military service, and specialized medicine, Dr. Rice brings a unique perspective on how we can take charge of our health.
Dr. Katherine Root
Nutrition for Healthy Aging
Dr. Katherine Root is an assistant professor at the UT Tyler School of Medicine. As an expert in Internal, Obesity, and Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Root translates complex science into simple habits.
Dr. Andrew Schmitt
Building and Maintaining Social Connections
Dr. Andrew Schmitt is psychology section chief at the UT Tyler School of Medicine. As a board-certified neuropsychologist with decades of experience in memory disorders, Dr. Schmitt brings insight into how we can protect our cognitive health by staying connected.
A dementia tour is an immersive, evidence-based program that allows participants to experience first-hand the physical and cognitive challenges of living with dementia.
Participants will wear specialized devices that will temporarily alter their senses while performing everyday tasks, providing insight into the confusion, frustration and emotional challenges faced by those living with dementia. The experience is followed by a guided debrief.