Texas Association
of Regional Councils
of Regional Councils
2022 AiTC SESSION Slides & Materials
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Rejuvenation through Resiliency | Speaker: Senator Cesar Blanco
1:10 PM - 2:00 PM
Utilizing Community Health Workers to Serve Hispanic/Latino Older Adults and Other Vulnerable Populations through Culturally Appropriate Strategies | Speakers: Monica Garcia, Jose Luis Rucobo
Caring for Caregivers: A Collaborative Effort in El Paso Creating Bilingual Comics to Promote Stress Reduction During COVID-19 | Speakers: David Hernandez, Elvira Carrizal-Dukes, Isla Maier, Sarah Yvonne Jiminez, Jacob Martinez
Equity in Benefits: Building A Community Snapshot | Speaker: Vivian Nava-Schellinger
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
A Rural Library and Technology: Enhancing the Way People Age | Speakers: Dianne Connery
The CAPABLE Model for Aging in Community: A Texas Demonstration | Speakers: Jon Weizenbaum, Stephanie Houghton-Bowman, Patty Bordie, Andrew Levack
Ensuring Equitable Service Delivery: A Primer for Mathphobes and Data Nerds, Too! | Speaker: Tammy Mermelstein
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM
Envisioning the Future for Nutrition Services | Speakers: Linda Netterville, Keely Lee
Evidence-Based Stress Management for Caregivers and Professionals | Speaker: Jennifer Kretzschmar
We Work Better Together: Establishing a Community of Practice | Speakers: Dr. Dahlia Castillo, Dr. Emily Christenberry, Dr. Guillermina Solis, Dr. Monica Vasquez
4:10 PM - 5:00 PM
Effective Communication Strategies | Speaker: Sarah Yvonne Jimenez
Road Map to Collaboration: Meeting the Needs of the Community through Innovation | Speakers: Ryan McGuire, Patty Bordie, Enrique Guerrero
The Service, Teaching, Aging, & Research (STAR) Lab at UHD: Creating Meaningful Intergenerational Connection and Opportunities between Universities and Older Adults | Speaker: Dr. Angela Goins
Thursday, August 18, 2022
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
Empowering Vulnerable Populations: Perspectives from the Harris County Area Agency on Aging | Speakers: Keith Taylor, Paula Silva, Carmen Castro
Using Medications Safely in the Older Patient | Speaker: Mark Stratton
Road Map to Collaboration: Meeting the Needs of the Community through Innovation | Speakers: Ryan McGuire, Patty Bordie, Enrique Guerrero
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Advocacy that Works! | Speakers: Rhonda Rogers, Linda Timmerman
Congregate Meal Programs for the Future: A Texas Initiative | Speakers: Linda Netterville, Keely Lee
What is Texas Healthy at Home and What Exactly Are They Up To? | Speaker: Don Smith
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
The Power of a Simple Call: How Adopt a Grandparent Impacts Older and Younger Adults | Speaker: Tammy Mermelstein
Connectedness: Understanding The Value of Bridging the Digital Divide for Older Adults | Speakers: Natalia Villanueva Rosales, Ashley Bangert, Mary Yanez
Effectiveness of Tele-delivered Behavioral Activation Treatment by Lay Counselors for Homebound Older Adults with Depression | Speakers: Namkee Choi, Julieta Caamano, Kelly Vences, Tiffany Seto
1:30 AM - 2:20 PM
The Intersection Between Nutrition and Access to Benefits | Speakers: Randy Feliciano, Lyle Lomayma
Hospice vs Palliative Care: Which is the Right Choice? | Speaker: Monica Vasquez
Rethinking Challenges in Aging: A Multidisciplinary Approach Part 1 | Speakers: Dr. Cecilia Fierro, Dr. Anita Parada, Dr. Carolina Valencia, Dr. Alvaro Gurovich, Patricia Lara
2:30 AM - 3:20 PM
Vision, Technology, and You: Helping Aging Eyes | Speaker: Jaclyn Owusu
When Two Worlds Collide: Balancing the Roles of Aging Professionals and Caregivers | Speaker: Tammy Mermelstein
Rethinking Challenges in Aging: A Multidisciplinary Approach Part 2 | Speakers: Dr. Cecilia Fierro, Dr. Anita Parada, Dr. Carolina Valencia, Dr. Alvaro Gurovich, Patricia Lara
3:30 AM - 4:20 PM
The NAMI and NIMH Approach to Mental Health | Speaker: Alejandra Valdez
Nursing and Medical Healthcare Provider Perspective on Caring for LGBTQ+ Adult Patients: Learning From a Recent Systematic Review | Speaker: Aaron Loeb
Veterans for Dummies: Things You Need to Understand to Help Veterans and their Families | Speakers: Bobby Ehrig, George Losoya
Friday, August 19, 2022
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM
Keeping the Great Cells Working: Continuing Education Benefits | Speaker: Lynn Provenzano
Technology! A Solution to Fighting Social Isolation in Older Adults | Speaker: Dr. Anita Swanson
A Guide to Applying for Funding Opportunities to Serve Veterans | Speakers: Bobby Ehrig, George Losoya
930 AM - 11:00 AM
Healing Power of Music | Speakers: David Hernandez, Felipa Solis, Zuill Bailey