She Thrives: The Art of Aging Summit

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AGE of Central Texas

AGE of Central Texas will host the inaugural She Thrives: The Art of Aging (She Thrives) events on Tuesday, November 9 and Thursday, November 11.

The dual virtual and in-person event is dedicated to equipping women of all ages and backgrounds with resources, information and support on matters related to mental health and wellness, aging and caregiving, and financial and legal health.

The event will include a free half-day summit on November 9—supported by St. David’s Foundation—taking place at The Junior League of Austin with expert panels from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. along with a free Resource & Information Fair.

The She Thrives Dinner, scheduled for November 11, will be emceed by Kim and Mike Barnes and feature keynote speaker Kate Washington, the author of Already Toast: Caregiving and Burnout In America. Kate will share her observations of the role unpaid family caregivers play in a society that fails to provide them with structural support as seen through her own harrowing caregiving experience.

Attendees will enjoy Kate’s keynote address, as well as a plated dinner, followed by live entertainment by Marcia Ball. Tickets are on sale now for $150 and can be purchased here.

All funds raised by the She Thrives Dinner will go toward supporting AGE’s caregiver support services, which include emotional support groups, caregiver education classes, consultations with AGE’s expert staff, and respite so that caregivers can take needed breaks from their responsibilities.

“Data shows that women are the predominant caregivers in our society, but they remain ill equipped and underprepared for their caregiving journeys,” said Suzanne Anderson, AGE’s executive director. “This lack of preparedness can significantly impact a woman’s mental, physical, and financial health as she herself ages. AGE is proud to work with the St. David’s Foundation and H-E-B to bring all of the women in our community an event designed to offer community and support.”

Free registration for the She Thrives Summit–along with tickets for the Dinner–are available online here.

For more information, please visit here or contact AGE of Central Texas at 512.451.4611.