CALIFORNIA ROOM
9:15 AM
Foods to Prevent Cancer & Diabetes
Melissa Currey | Cooking 4 Life, Inc.
Join Cooking Coach Melissa from Cooking 4 Life and Learn How To:
• Make proper food choices that help prevent diet related disease
• Make food choices that will increase your energy
• Lose weight and keep it off
• Decrease the amount of bad fats used in cooking
• Double the amount of nutrition in your cooked food
• Make a vegetable cake (that tastes good) & a 5-minute healthy lasagna (gluten free)
This will be a fun, interactive presentation for you and the entire family. Samples provided.
10 AM
Key Facts That You Need to Know About Medicare Part D
Jon Kaufman | Humana
Jon Kaufman, Sales Manager for Humana’s Senior Products, will be discussing Medicare Part D – the
Prescription Drug Plan (PDP). Jon will talk about ways to ensure you use your Part D plan wisely and cost
effectively. Information will be shared concerning when to enroll in PDP, things to consider when
choosing a plan, what happens if you don’t enroll in a timely manner, and ways a PDP can help you save
money. Formularies will be discussed, as well as the various payment tiers.
11 AM
Keep Traveling to Keep Young
Pat Brown | DayTripper Tours
Keep Traveling to Keep Young. Life is not a dress rehearsal. Learn how Pat’s 5 P’s can help you live life to
the fullest. Southern California is a Pandora’s Box of travel destinations. Pat will reveal the myriad of
places you can see in just one day’s drive from your doorstep enriching your life in ways you never even
knew were out there! Come along for the journey and bring your travel calendar!
NOON
Retirement, Investing & Estate Strategies You Need to Know
Jonathan Doering | Thrivent Financial
For individuals near or currently in Retirement this seminar will educate you on the many things you
need to know to help you have a successful retirement as we face big issues, such as: huge national
debt, an aging U.S. population, projected high future healthcare costs, a stock, bond, and real estate
markets at, or near, all time highs and underfunded Social Security/Medicare programs that could
severely impact your golden years. Do you know what you don’t know or your current advisor or agent
doesn’t know either?
1 PM
Courageous Aging: A Program for Living Your Life Fully
Dr. Ken Druck | Druck Enterprises Inc.
To live your best life, you must put your house in order and come of age emotionally, spiritually and in
your closest relationships. Overcoming fears about getting older, greeting your older self with
compassion, making peace with life itself and planning for your best possible future calls upon you to be
humble and brave. Taken from his Courageous Aging workshops and book, Dr. Druck will help you
awaken higher levels of awareness around age-related issues, reimagine the future, formulate an Action
Plan for living your life fully and leaving a Legacy of Love.
Dr. Ken Druck is a pioneer in successful aging and author of Courageous Aging (early 2017). His Small
Print of Life blogs, Real Rules of Life book and workshop schedule are available online at
www.kendruck.com.
2 PM
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Sullivan Solar
3 PM
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Erica Sell, ATP, CAPS | Harmony Home Medical
As more Americans age in place, there has been an increased need for home or durable medical
equipment. Learn how to maximize the assistance you receive from your insurance coverage, find other
financial assistance programs and minimize your out-of-pocket spending.
GOLDEN WEST ROOM
9:15 AM
Quizmaster Trivia: Wake Up, Refresh & Energize Your Brain
Richard Lederer, PhD | Verbivore, Inc. and The San Diego Union-Tribune
Richard Lederer, Union-Tribune history quizmaster and language columnist, will start your day with an
informative and humorous parade of quiz questions about American presidents (Who was our youngest
president?), our San Diego Zoo (When was it founded?), and the English language (What's the definition
of a pun?). Dr. Lederer will lead you in push-ups of the mind and aerobics of the brain. There's no panel,
no tests, no grades — just learning dressed up to have fun.
10 AM
Reverse Your Risk! Healthy Living for Preventing and/or Living Successfully with Diabetes
N. “Chesney” Hoagland-Fuchs | Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Centers
Nearly half of San Diego adults are on the path to diabetes; that’s more than a million people and would
fill Petco Park 23 times. Yet, simple lifestyle changes such as finding an activity to enjoy and learning
how to include favorite foods in a healthy meal plan could reverse their risk. For those who already have
diabetes, the good news is that these same good sense tips will reduce their risk for diabetes
complications and enjoy living successfully with diabetes. Sharp Rees-Stealy Diabetes Educator Chesney
Hoagland Fuchs will share these tips in an informative presentation.
11 AM
Reduce Your Risk of Developing Dementia
Dr. Diane Darby Beach, MPH, Ed.D, Gerontologist | Help Me With My Parent: Geriatric Care
Management and Training
After attending this seminar, participants will be able to identify specific brain healthy foods, understand
how physical exercise can improve brain health, learn how mentally challenging activities may
strengthen brain function, and recognize the importance of social interaction with regard to the brain.
NOON
How Exercise and Cognitive Activity Impact Alzheimer’s Disease
Amy Jak, PhD | UC San Diego Health
This seminar will provide an overview of the current scientific understanding of the relationship
between activity levels, cognition and brain changes over time. It will detail how participation in
physical and cognitive activity may contribute to successful cognitive aging and reduced risk for
dementia. The focus will be on cognitive aspects of aging and brain health.
1 PM
Enlarged Prostate: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Alternatives
Jason Phillips, MD | TriCity Medical Center; Scripps Memorial Hospital; North Coast Urology
BPH (or enlarged prostate) is a very common condition that affects over 70% of men in their 60s and can
cause aggravating urinary symptoms. BPH symptoms may lead to loss of productivity and sleep,
depression and decreased quality of life. Board Certified Urologist Dr. Jason Phillips of North Coast
Urology, Chair of Urology at Tri-City Medical Center and a Staff Urologist at Scripps Encinitas will discuss
BPH causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options ranging from medication to minimally-invasive
treatments and surgical options. As an expert in men’s health and BPH, Dr. Phillips will also discuss a
new treatment option that does not require ongoing medication or major surgery.
2 PM
Staying Young and Vibrant Starts With Your Brain
Dr. Danielle Chavalarias |InnerOptimal, Naturopathic Brain Training Center
Dr. Danielle Chavalarias will teach you how to keep your brain energized and active with sharp memory,
focus and uninterrupted sleep. If you are experiencing any anxiety, stress, depression, lack of
confidence, and want to live a happy, healthy and stress-free life, you won’t want to miss this seminar
by Dr. Danielle.
3 PM
The Amazing Power of Hormones for Healthy Aging
Matthew Cavaiola, ND | Bastyr University Clinic
Do you want to feel great as you age? In this informative seminar, you will learn about the healing
power of naturopathic medicine and how it can improve your well-being. Dr. Cavaiola will also teach
you about hormones, their roles in the human body and how they are impacted by the aging process.
You will also discover great natural strategies to balance your hormones, boost your energy and
enhance the quality of your life as you age.
SAN DIEGO ROOM
10 AM
14 Things Your Attorney Didn’t Tell You About Your Trust Documents
John M. Preston | Preston Estate Planning, A Professional Law Corporation
If you have a Trust, plan to attend Attorney John M. Preston’s presentation. During the presentation,
you will learn the most common mistakes discovered in Trust Documents. You will also receive a
certificate to have your Trust Documents reviewed, free of cost, by one of our attorneys. After your
Trust is reviewed, you will receive a complimentary 14-point written analysis, revealing those areas of
your Documents that leave you and your family vulnerable. Upon receiving your analysis, you will
receive your choice of a Kindle® or a $100 Visa Gift Card.
11 AM
Long-Term Care Planning: The Myths Surrounding Medi-Cal Benefits and How to Qualify Your Family Member
Philip P. Lindsley| San Diego Elder Law Center
There is an unfortunate amount of misinformation about how to qualify for Long Term Medi-Cal. People
incorrectly assume they could not qualify for this assistance and unnecessarily spend down their life
savings. Don’t be one of them. Know your rights. This presentation will help you understand…
• How to qualify for benefits under the Long-Term Care Medi-Cal program
• How most people can qualify for substantial aid
• Special “spousal protection” benefits
• What you can do to preserve your home and assets and still qualify
• Avoid state “recovery”
NOON
5 Expensive Medicare Mistakes
Jeffry Wetzel | Bridlewood Insurance Services
With so many choices, and all the confusion surrounding Medicare, it’s now more important than ever
to know what to do and what NOT to do. Medicare Insurance plans can seem very complicated and
intimidating, that is why you must know the 5 Expensive Medicare Mistakes many people make. Jeffry
Wetzel, President and CEO of Bridlewood Insurance, will provide you the information you need, in easy
to understand terms, so that you can feel confident when making decisions about your Medicare
coverage. Bridlewood Insurance specializes in Medicare Insurance and was the winner of San Diego’s
Best 2015 Insurance Provider, based on the Union Tribune reader’s poll.
1 PM
ABC's of Medicare
Douglas Kerr | AARP UnitedHealthcare
Medicare can be confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. Douglas Kerr, a United Healthcare Representative,
will explain in easy to understand terms how Medicare works, how the Part D drug plan works, and
when to get into Medicare, should you get Part A & Part B or just get Part A. He will talk about what to
do so you don’t miss deadlines and get a fine. When you leave the seminar, you will have a very solid
understanding of Medicare basics.
2 PM
Your Retirement Income: Making It Last & Enjoying It
Tyler Tong | Waddell & Reed Financial Advisors
As retirement moves closer, now is the time to address the important questions as you lay down your
plan for living in retirement. How do you define your retirement? How much will it cost? What sources
of income will fund it? What risks do you need to manage that could impact your retirement assets?
How do you build your withdrawal plan to ensure that your assets live as long as you do? This
presentation will give you financial confidence so that you can enjoy the retirement you envision for
yourself.
3 PM
Home Equity Conversion Mortgages aka Reverse Mortgages: New Rules & Regulations
Michael Gaddis, J.D. | Frontier Loan Group, Inc.
The FHA’s Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (“HECM”) program for seniors over the age of 62 (also
known as “Reverse Mortgage”) is one of the most flexible and versatile loan products on the market
today. New rules and regulations have recently been implemented to make the reverse mortgage
program a safe and viable option for seniors planning for retirement. The goal of this seminar is to
address the myths and misconceptions surrounding the reverse mortgage program as well as to educate
and inform seniors and their families on recent rule changes.