Nov 13, 2025 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Aging in Appalachia

Buckeye Hills Regional Council

1400 Pike Street
Marietta, OH 45750 United States

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Aging in Appalachia

November 13 @ 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Aging in Appalachia, November 13, 2025

A Summit for Practitioners and Caregivers

Aging in Appalachia brings together community leaders, home- and community-based service providers, caregivers and practitioners for in-depth discussions and presentations.

This one-day event will feature an overview of current challenges and innovative solutions while highlighting real work being accomplished on the ground to improve the lives of older adults in Southeast Ohio.

Registration is closed as of November 4. Thanks to all who registered to join us for Aging in Appalachia!

Agenda

Time Session
9:00 a.m. Registration & Networking
9:30 a.m. Welcome
9:45 – 10:30 a.m. Meeting the Moment: A Holistic Approach to Aging in Our Communities

  • Jennifer Westfall, Aging & Health Director, Buckeye Hills Regional Council
  • Dawn Weber, Home Care Director, Buckeye Hills Regional Council
10:30 – 10:45 a.m. Q&A
10:45 – 11:00 a.m. Break
11:00 – 11:45 a.m. Aging in Place, Across Borders: What Athens Learned from Slovenia

  • Amy Lipka, Age-Friendly Athens Coordinator, Athens City-County Health Department
  • Kerri Shaw, Community Health Worker Program Lead for the OHIO Alliance for Population Health
  • Chris Chmiel, Athens County Commissioner
11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Q&A
12:00 – 12:30 p.m. Lunch
12:30 – 1:15 p.m. Driven to Serve: How Mobility Managers Fuel Aging in Place

  • Julia Hinzman, Mobility Manager, Buckeye Hills Regional Council
  • Kelly Isaly, Mobility Manager, Buckeye Hills Regional Council
  • Ben Ziff, Mobility Coordinator, Hocking Athens Perry Community Action
  • Moderator: Melissa Zoller, Planning Director, Buckeye Hills Regional Council
1:15 – 1:30 p.m. Q&A
1:30 – 1:45 p.m. Break
1:45 – 2:30 p.m. The Three Threats to Your Family’s Security: Creating a Long-Term Care Strategy

  • Megan Voigt, Care Navigator, Jarvis Law Office
  • Jon Corra, Marketing Manager, Jarvis Law Office
2:30 – 2:45 p.m. Q&A
2:45 – 3:30 p.m. Closing

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Details

  • Date: November 13
  • Time:
    9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Venue

  • Buckeye Hills Regional Council
  • 1400 Pike Street
    Marietta, OH 45750 United States
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