Corridor Conference on Aging
Corridor Conference on Aging
Aging isn't just inevitable - it's Aged to Perfection.
Join us for the Corridor Conference on Aging on May 20, 2026, a full-day event designed for adults 60 and better. Kirkwood Community College and Heritage Area Agency on Aging bring together top-notch speakers, practical resources, and trusted vendors who understand what matters most to today's seniors.
Discover the latest on healthy aging trends, dementia and brain health awareness, smart financial planning, online safety, home safety tips to help you live independently for longer, and much more. Explore our vendor tables full of products and services that enrich your next chapter, and speak with experts who are ready to answer your questions.
This event is free to seniors 60+.
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Date: May 20, 2026
Time: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fee: Free to seniors 60+
Location: Kirkwood Linn County Regional Center, 1770 Boyson Rd., Hiawatha, IA 52233
How To Register:
Or call us at 319-398-1022.
Break Out Sessions Include:
- Finances – Smart Money Moves for the Next Chapter
- Technology – Online Security and Protection from Fraud
- Mindfulness – Staying Connected, Valued, and Present
- Health – Navigating Dementia Together
- Home – The Secure Home, Living Safely and Living Well
The Kirkwood Linn County Regional Center is located at 1770 Boyson Rd., Hiawatha, IA 52233. This facility is located near I-380 taking exit 25.
Conference Schedule
Arrive at the Kirkwood Linn County Regional Center to check in for the day, and spend time perusing the vendors.
Keynote: Nourishing Health as We Age
This session will explore key factors that increase nutrition risk among older adults and highlight practical lifestyle habits that support healthy aging. Participants will learn how small, achievable changes in eating and daily routines can make a big difference in health and well-being. The session will also connect attendees with local resources to help them stay nourished, active, and engaged in their communities.
Speaker: Sarah L. Francis, PhD, MHS, RDN
Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
Iowa State University - Health and Human Services Extension and Outreach
Keynote: Nourishing Health as We Age
This session will explore key factors that increase nutrition risk among older adults and highlight practical lifestyle habits that support healthy aging. Participants will learn how small, achievable changes in eating and daily routines can make a big difference in health and well-being. The session will also connect attendees with local resources to help them stay nourished, active, and engaged in their communities.
Speaker: Sarah L. Francis, PhD, MHS, RDN
Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
Iowa State University - Health and Human Services Extension and Outreach
Join your cohort and visit one of the five topic talks - it rotates for each session:
Finances
- Smart Money Moves for the Next Chapter
- Peace of Mind Planning: Finances for Seniors
Speaker: Brian Thompson, Peritia Advisors
Home Safety
- The Secure Home: Simple Modifications for Peace of Mind
- Step by Step: Safer Living at Home
- Living Safely, Living Well: Easy Home Updates
Speaker: Erica Schroeder-Cerda, LivWell Seniors
Mindfulness & Meaning
- Staying Connected, Valued, and Present in Every Season of Life
Speaker: Megan Thole, Hello Mindful You
Health
- When Memory Fades: Navigating Dementia Together
Speakers: Abby Weirather & Becky Krapfl, DeWolf Innovation Center
Technology
- Click with Confidence: Protecting Yourself from Fraud
- Safe & Savvy: Your Guide to Online Security
Speaker: Laura Symmonds, Heritage Area Agency on Aging
Join your cohort and visit one of the five topic talks - it rotates for each session:
Finances
Speaker: Brian Thompson, Peritia Advisors
Home Safety
Speaker: Erica Schroeder-Cerda, LivWell Seniors
Mindfulness & Meaning
Speaker: Megan Thole, Hello Mindful You
Health
Speakers: Abby Weirather & Becky Krapfl, DeWolf Innovation Center
Technology
Speaker: Laura Symmonds, Heritage Area Agency on Aging
Join your cohort and visit one of the five topic talks - it rotates for each session:
Finances
Speaker: Brian Thompson, Peritia Advisors
Home Safety
Speaker: Erica Schroeder-Cerda, LivWell Seniors
Mindfulness & Meaning
Speaker: Megan Thole, Hello Mindful You
Health
Speakers: Abby Weirather & Becky Krapfl, DeWolf Innovation Center
Technology
Speaker: Laura Symmonds, Heritage Area Agency on Aging
Hear from our lunch sponsor, and then enjoy your lunch and view the vendors
Keynote: Active Minds, Active Lives: Embracing the Journey of Optimal Aging
Join Jen Jones from the Csomay Center for Gerontological Excellence as we discuss how our knowledge of aging, resources, and support systems can enhance our health and wellbeing regardless of the number of years we have lived! We will dive into the innovations in research, education, and practices that the Csomay Center supports and discuss how those promote optimal aging and quality of life for all older adults and their caregivers.
Speaker: Jennifer Jones, MSH-PH
Outreach, Education & Programming Coordinator
Csomay Center for Gerontological Excellence
Join your cohort and visit one of the five topic talks - it rotates for each session:
Finances
Speaker: Brian Thompson, Peritia Advisors
Home Safety
Speaker: Erica Schroeder-Cerda, LivWell Seniors
Mindfulness & Meaning
Speaker: Megan Thole, Hello Mindful You
Health
Speakers: Abby Weirather & Becky Krapfl, DeWolf Innovation Center
Technology
Speaker: Laura Symmonds, Heritage Area Agency on Aging
Join your cohort and visit one of the five topic talks - it rotates for each session:
Finances
Speaker: Brian Thompson, Peritia Advisors
Home Safety
Speaker: Erica Schroeder-Cerda, LivWell Seniors
Mindfulness & Meaning
Speaker: Megan Thole, Hello Mindful You
Health
Speakers: Abby Weirather & Becky Krapfl, DeWolf Innovation Center
Technology
Speaker: Laura Symmonds, Heritage Area Agency on Aging
We bring an end to the day with closing remarks and choosing the winners of fabulous door prizes!
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor: AARP Iowa
