If you're interested in aging well, or in helping others to age well, this conference is for you!

This year’s third annual Shenandoah University Symposium on Aging, "The Heart of Community," is a two-day-long event focused around providing adults, families and communities with strategies to assist in receiving quality healthcare, maintaining safety and other relevant topics. It's designed to help participants live healthy and dynamic lives.

On Friday, June 8, the focus of the symposium will be on Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Former Governor Mark Warner will be the special guest speaker on Friday from 3 to 4 p.m. Other topics on Friday include: “Therapeutic Touch,” “Who's Afraid of Dementia?,” “Alzheimer’s and Spirituality” and more.

Dr. Leo Frangipane, the guest speaker on Saturday, June 9, is a nationally known author and patient/healthcare advocate on motivational and wellness topics. He has over 25 years of experience in healthcare that he presents to organizations around the world. He is the founder of SEEK, a national support group that helps the terminally ill and their families deal with chronic illness and end-of-life issues.

“Discovering Life’s Purpose,” “Taking Calculated Risks,” “Embracing Change,” “Learning to Live, Love & Laugh,” “Creating the Spirit of Teamwork,” “Discovering Life’s Touchstones and Wellsprings” are just a few of Dr. Frangipane’s topics for this year’s symposium. Three break-out sessions provide a wealth of valuable information for adults, care givers and family members.

“Winchester in the Year 2017” - Round Table Discussion featuring James A. Davis Ph.D., Mike Foreman and Tim Coyne

Come to Shenandoah University and join friends, neighbors and the Symposium on Aging partners for an extraordinary community event.