Positive Aging Consortium

04/23/2026

We had a wonderful Positive Aging Conference this year! More attendees than ever and as usual, great speakers, networking and door prizes. Special thanks to our sponsors who make the $35 registration fee possible.

04/17/2026

Thanks to everyone who attended today’s Positive Aging Conference. The presenters were top notch, and our attendees brought energy that made for an outstanding day.

04/17/2026

The Positive Aging Conference morning sessions kicked off with a keynote address by Dr. Cathy Maxwell. She introduced the notion of replacing “aging gracefully” with “aging powerfully.”

04/17/2026

We are just a few minutes away from the start of the 2026 Positive Aging Conference. It’s going to be a great day of learning, sharing, and networking.

04/14/2026

We’re looking forward to welcoming attendees to the Positive Aging Conference this Friday at MTSU's Miller Education Center, 503 East Bell Street.

This year’s event brings together experts and community members for a day focused on health, independence, and lifelong well-being.

We're full! Thank you to everyone who registered.

04/11/2026

AI is changing everyday life, but how can you use it safely?

Join us at the 2026 Positive Aging Conference on Friday, April 17, for a presentation by MTSU professor and AI expert Todd O'Neill. This session explains AI in simple terms and helps you recognize scams and risks.

Equip yourself with knowledge that matters.

View the full conference agenda and register at https://www.mtsu.edu/pac/conference/.

04/09/2026

Staying active can help protect your brain. Join a session at this year's Positive Aging Conference presented by Vanderbilt professor Dr. Jenny Kim, focused on the connection between physical activity and cognitive health.

The Positive Aging Conference is coming on Friday, April 17. See the conference agenda and register at https://www.mtsu.edu/pac/conference/.

04/03/2026

"What can I learn at the Positive Aging Conference?"

Breakout sessions held in the morning and repeated in the afternoon include:
- Making the Most of Money as You Age
- Strategies to Maintain a Healthy Brain and Body
- Artificial Intelligence (AI): What Is It, How You Can Use It, and Identifying Scams
- Empowering Communities for Longevity: Strategies from Blue Zones and Beyond
- Age-Friendly Cities and Communities - How They Promote Positive Aging

A full day of informative sessions and lunch for only $35. Register now to save your spot: https://www.mtsu.edu/pac/conference/

03/31/2026

2026 Positive Aging Conference Keynote Speaker: Dr. Cathy Maxwell

Dr. Maxwell is the Robert L. and Joyce T. Rice Presidential Endowed Chair in Healthy Aging, University of Utah

Dr. Maxwell's presentation is titled "Aging Gracefully" to "Aging Powerfully": Strategies for Healthy Aging. Her message will set the stage for a full day of strategies and practices shared by experts across fields, including health, finance, and technology.

Register today before all spots are taken. Go to https://www.mtsu.edu/pac/conference/ to see the agenda and register.

03/28/2026

th"What can I learn if I attend the Positive Aging Conference?"

This year’s conference features sessions on:
✔ Healthy brain and body strategies
✔ Financial decision-making
✔ AI and scam awareness
✔ Building age-friendly communities

Learn more about the topics that will be discussed at the 2026 Positive Aging Conference at https://www.mtsu.edu/pac/conference/

Conference registration is a great value at $35, including lunch. Door prizes will be given away throughout the day.

Register online and come ready to learn on Friday, April 17, from 9:00-3:00.

This event will sell out. Register today to reserve your spot.

03/26/2026

Who should attend the Positive Aging Conference?

• Adults planning for the future
• Caregivers and family members
• Community and healthcare professionals

If you are interested in living well and staying informed, this conference is for you.

See the conference agenda and register at https://www.mtsu.edu/pac/

Only a few spots remain. Register today!

The MTSU Positive Aging Consortium was established in April 2019 and brings together faculty from numerous programs, departments, and colleges who have expertise and research interests in the area of aging and older adults.  Community partners were added to the Consortium membership in 2020.  The ...