2023 TFA Conference
Taking Aging to Higher Elevations
November 27-29, 2023
Gatlinburg, TN
THANK YOU!
Words cannot express the gratitude we have to everyone who helped make this years conference such a success! The move to a new venue, bringing back the Virtual Dementia Tour and adding exciting new opportunities for attendees to engage in the conference all contributed to another successful conference! We had another year of record attendance, a merry and bright time at the Holiday Bash, recognized the co-workers and friends we have lost across the aging network during our first In Memoriam Tribute and raised nearly $3,000 for scholarships in our second Silent Auction fundraiser and so much more! We are excited to share with you our Award Winners, Conference Breakout Session materials, and photos of this years conference.
Words cannot express the gratitude we have to everyone who helped make this years conference such a success! The move to a new venue, bringing back the Virtual Dementia Tour and adding exciting new opportunities for attendees to engage in the conference all contributed to another successful conference! We had another year of record attendance, a merry and bright time at the Holiday Bash, recognized the co-workers and friends we have lost across the aging network during our first In Memoriam Tribute and raised nearly $3,000 for scholarships in our second Silent Auction fundraiser and so much more! We are excited to share with you our Award Winners, Conference Breakout Session materials, and photos of this years conference.
2023 TFA Award Winners!
Mrs. Clint (Lena Mae) Pickens Volunteer Award
Don Hubbard and Simon
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Aging Innovation - West Tennessee
Tennessee College of Applied Technology – School of Cosmetology & Newbern Police Department
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Aging Innovation - Middle Tennessee
Collaborative Response to End Self-Neglect in Tennessee (CREST)
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Aging Innovation - East Tennessee
Tech Smart Knox Seniors
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Public Safety Aging Champion- West Tennessee
Captain James R. Hatler
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Public Safety Aging Champion- Middle Tennessee
Detective Kenneth Miller
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Public Safety Aging Champion- East Tennessee
Detective Nina Hummel
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Elected Official Aging Champion - West Tennessee
Fayette County Mayor, Rhea “Skip” Taylor
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Elected Official Aging Champion - Middle Tennessee
Warren County Executive, Terry Bell
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Elected Official Aging Champion - East Tennessee
State Representative, Dennis Powers
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2023 Conference Breakout Session Presentations
| access_to_justice_and_older_tennesseans_legislative_changes_planning_and_legal_resources_-_laura_brown.pdf |
| creating_a_path_for_the_future_-_elizabeth_equi_.pdf |
| live_in_the_moment-improving_quality_of_care_of_life_for_individuals_living_with_dementia_-_lynn_drew.pdf |
| recognizing_and_reporting_crimes_against_elderly_adults_-_emily_hutchins.pdf |
| the_aging_adult_population_and_suicide_prevention_-_mary_anne_christian.pdf |
| developing_fire_safe_behaviors_in_the_home_to_mitigate_the_tragedies_of_kitchen_fires_and_burns-_larry_wilder_and_brent_seymour_.pdf |
| enabling_technology_state_governments_innovative_approach_to_aging_in_place-_milton_neuenschwander_.pdf |
| home_modification___repairs_in_your_community-_keith_branson_.pdf |
| emergency_911_…._or_maybe_not_-tim_cristol_amy_french_.pdf |
| preventing_through_future_planning_crisis_-_penny_johnson_and_sheila_moore.pdf |
| the_effects_of_substance_misuse_and_prevention_of_accidental_overdose_within_the_elder_community_-nicole_ogle_marissa_valentine_.pdf |
| the_potential_power_of_vision_rehabilitation_for_older_adults_with_vision_loss_-_pris_rogers_chasity_campbell_maria_mills_sparks.pdf |
| dementiacommunication_with_seniors_throughout_the_cognitive_spectrum_-_beth_janney.pdf |
| elder_fraud_scams_and_financial_impact_in_2022_-_sa_andy_crabtree_sa_reanna_ohare_.pdf |
| healthy_aging__an_overall_need_-_stephanie_sinclair__helen_bowden_.pdf |
| intragency_collaboration__exploring_how_local_agencies_working_together_can_benefit_victims_law_enforcement_and_prosceutors_-_kelah_guthrie.pdf |
| stronger_together_-_overcoming_generational_challenges_-_dr._macel_ely.pdf |
2023 Conference Partners
This conference would not be possible without the generosity of our amazing partners!
Diamond Partner
Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability
Platinum Partner
SMP - Senior Medicare Patrol
AARP Tennessee
Gold Partner
Buckeye Home Medical Equipment
TN Department of Human Services
TN Association of Area Agencies on Aging and Disability
Tennessee Elder Justice Conference
VRI + Guardian Medical Monitoring
Silver Partner
ADT Health
Alzheimer's Tennessee
TN Department of Commerce and Insurance
East TN State Health Insurance Assistance Program (TN SHIP)
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI)
Bronze Partners
Aveanna Hospice
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Choices in Senior Care, LLC
Cochlear
Gentiva Hospice
MedScope
Mom's Meals
My Senior Center
Senior Financial Group
Southwest TN Area Agency on Aging and Disability (AAAD)
Tech Goes Home Tennessee
Tennessee Attorney General Division of Consumer Affairs
Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network
Diamond Partner
Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability
Platinum Partner
SMP - Senior Medicare Patrol
AARP Tennessee
Gold Partner
Buckeye Home Medical Equipment
TN Department of Human Services
TN Association of Area Agencies on Aging and Disability
Tennessee Elder Justice Conference
VRI + Guardian Medical Monitoring
Silver Partner
ADT Health
Alzheimer's Tennessee
TN Department of Commerce and Insurance
East TN State Health Insurance Assistance Program (TN SHIP)
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI)
Bronze Partners
Aveanna Hospice
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Choices in Senior Care, LLC
Cochlear
Gentiva Hospice
MedScope
Mom's Meals
My Senior Center
Senior Financial Group
Southwest TN Area Agency on Aging and Disability (AAAD)
Tech Goes Home Tennessee
Tennessee Attorney General Division of Consumer Affairs
Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network