Anita Parran

Brenda E. Ladin of St. Louis, and Dennis C. Gibbons of Battlefield, have been selected to join the AARP Missouri Executive Council (EC). Eight members comprise the EC that serves in an advisory capacity and whose primary function is to help create and monitor the progress of an effective state plan to carry out AARP’s strategic priorities.

The “Rural Health Care: It’s Effect on Rural Communities” conference will be held on September 15, 2015 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. in Columbia. The Hilton Garden Inn Conference Center, 3300 Vandiver Drive, will be the site of the meeting for health care professionals, rural health advocates, business and chamber leaders and lawmakers. There is no fee to attend, but registration is required no later than September 4 at http://mhanet.com or by calling 573.893.3700, ext. 1309.

AARP Missouri “Speak Out!” speakers bureau volunteers who reside in the Kansas City area recently participated in an in-service meeting. The purpose was to connect with the AARP Missouri state office, discuss participation and motivation, share best practices and community engagement, and deliver self-critiqued mini presentations.

AARP Missouri will have statewide visibility during August. Volunteers are geared up to participate in a number of events where they will engage with AARP members and the general public – sharing information and resources so that all can enhance their quality of life.

If you live in Kansas City and you an Rn, LPN, NP, Social Worker or other healthcare perofessional supporting elderly patients and their families, this session is for you. And you can even earn CEUs for the learning experience.

A recent brain health study found significant evidence that physical and mental exercise, as well as proper nutrition, can keep your brain sharp. Get tips and more information on maintaining a healthy brain by attending the Staying Sharp - Cognitive Fitness program on Saturday, August 8. From 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. there will be a provocative discussion and Q&A about the aging brain, memory and brain health issues.

It was nearly SRO (Standing Room Only) at the recent Staying Sharp seminar held at the Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park, KS. In collaboration with the Dana Alliance and MetLife, AARP presented a very well-attended "brain health" program. The focus was on how memory works and how to lead a brain healthy life during the aging process. A question and answer period from the audience followed the panel discussion.

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Join the free discussion and Q&A about the aging brain during this provocative session with leading experts.

Sidney McCarther of Kansas City, MO has been selected Volunteer State President for AARP Missouri. In his new volunteer position, McCarther is charged with leading the AARP Missouri Executive Council and working in collaboration with State Director Craig Eichelman. McCarther will work with staff and other volunteers to establish strategic goals and objectives on a local level that is consistent with AARP’s national strategic framework. He will also serve as the principal AARP volunteer spokesperson in the state.