Speakers & Workshops
Keynote Address
"Aging is a Family Affair"
Dr. Ruth Westheimer
Renowned Radio Personality, Sex Therapist, and Holocaust Survivor
Author of "Dr. Ruth's Guide for the Alzheimer's Caregiver"
The dynamic and inspiring octogenarian, Dr. Ruth Westheimer will be the keynote speaker. Dr. Ruth is a Holocaust Survivor who participated in the Kindertransport, had parents in Auschwitz, and was a sharp shooter in the Haganah. She survived a horrific injury that left her unable to walk, rehabbed, and went on to get a PhD in psychology and become a renowned radio sex-therapist. Dr. Ruth still teaches at Human Sexuality at Columbia University and is the author of many books including her most recent "Dr. Ruth's Guide for the Alzheimer's Caregiver."
Lunchtime Keynote Address
"Hospice and Humanity – What Hospice Teaches Us About Living"
Rabbi Barry Kinzbrunner, MD, FACP, FAAHPM
Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer
VITAS Innovative Hospice Care
Rabbi Barry Kinzbrunner, MD, FACP, FAAHPM is the Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of VITAS Innovative Hospice Care. Dr. Kinzbrunner has extensive experience developing professional performance standards, pain and symptom management guidelines, quality assurance, and hospice and palliative care education. He is a voluntary consultant in palliative and spiritual care for EDC Eshel in Jerusalem, Israel, and a voluntary assistant professor of medicine at the University of Miami and Florida International University schools of medicine. The lead author of End-of-Life Care: A Practical Guide, Dr. Kinzbrunner has published nearly 30 articles in peer-reviewed journals. He is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology, and hospice and palliative medicine, and attained Fellow status with AAHPM in 2005. He has a master's degree in Jewish studies from Barry University in Miami and was ordained a rabbi in August 2002.
Morning Sessions
Maintaining Brain Health as We Age: Learn Strategies to Keep the Brain Stronger for Longer
Tonia Vojtkowsky, Ph.D., Founder, Cognitive Care Solutions
Can Stem Cells Help? Developing New Treatments
Dr. Matthew Blurton-Jones, PhD., UCI Mind Institute
Dispelling Dementia Myths: Who Gets It, What Can We Do About It, How Do We Live With It?"
Patty Mouton, VP of Advocacy and Outreach, Alzheimers Association
How to Navigate the Medical System and Advocate for Your Loved One
Dr. Kenneth Tokita, Medical Director, Cancer Center of Irvine
Solving the Puzzle... Dementia, Depression and Delirium
Dr. Sam Elsanadi, CEO, iCare Senior Solutions
Your Medicine Cabinet: Friend or Enemy
Bill Liu, PharmD, Orange County HealthCare Agency
Everything you Ever Wanted to Know about Trusts, Wills, Powers of Attorney, and POLST
Bradley Erdosi, Esq.
From the Trenches: Caregiving Tips from Those Who Have Been There
Linda Abbit, MS, and Nadine Durbach, MSW, Jewish Federation & Family Services, Orange County
Safe and Happy Aging in Place
Leslie Gibola, President, Adapt 2 It
Crash! Bang! Boom! Keeping Seniors Safe Behind the Wheel
Debbie Ricker, OTR, Owner, The Adaptive Driving Center and Terri Moses, Director of Human Services, JFFS
Afternoon Sessions
Growing Old is Not for Sissies: Create New Ways of Growing Wiser
Mary Franz, LMFT and Andrea Deerheart, PhD.
Life of a Caregiver: Thriving vs. Surviving
Karin Little, MSW, Caregiver Resource Center
Dementia: Making Life the Best it Can Be
Jane Mahakian, Psy.D., Founder, Aging Matters, Inc.
Body Changes as We Age
Barbara White, PhD, Director, CSULB Gerontology Program
Generation Rx: Prescription Drugs and OC Seniors
Ronnie Reeves, Health Educator, OC HealthCare Agency
Over 65 Housing Options
Donna Pick, CRCFEA, President, Senior Residential Options
Loretta Modelevsky, Co-Founder, Heritage Pointe
Balance and Exercise (Balencise!) for Seniors and People with Disabilities
Elizabeth Toumajian, MS, and Stephanie Djang, PT, OC Goodwill Fitness Center
Understanding Elder Abuse: What You Need to Know
Julie Schoen, Esq., Director, Department of Elder Abuse Prevention, Council on Aging
The Healing Power of Laughter and Yoga
Pamela Leszczynski, Certified Laughter Yoga Leader
Special Issues Discussion Group for Holocaust Survivors and Second Generation
Cally Clein, LCSW, Coordinator, JFFS Holocaust Survivor Program
Hillary Moore, Second Generation Activist
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