About the event

Join The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for an informative event about aging well in Atlanta. If you have questions for yourself, a parent or a relative, this event is for you.

Hear from healthcare and wellness experts who have answers to your questions. Find ways to maximize your local pharmacy benefits. Get educated on the best ways to manage your estate and avoid costly pitfalls. Learn how to make sure your wishes on important healthcare decisions are known and easily executed by loved ones. Explore Medicare plans and learn how to avoid scams.

2025 marks the 10th anniversary of Aging in Atlanta, which hosts in-person events and is a resource all year long. We publish nine special sections throughout the year in the AJC with local stories focused on issues that the 55-plus community cares about, including inspiring profiles of seniors making a difference here in Atlanta.

We’re looking forward to seeing you at our event in April. Please keep in mind:

• Doors will open promptly at 11:00 a.m. No early seating is available.

• Parking for this event is free.

• A boxed lunch will be provided.

When

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Where

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About the Event

Join The Atlanta-Journal Constitution for a fun and informative event on aging well in Atlanta! Local experts will cover all the hot topics, from local activities to asset protection. Get the resources you will need to live your best senior life. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!

2024 marks the ninth year that we will produce content focused on subjects of specific interest to the 55+ community including healthy living, estate planning, navigating Medicare and things to do. Throughout the year, we are focused on bringing you more local stories in our special sections publishing each month.

This year, Aging in Atlanta is hitting the road and hosting quarterly events across metro Atlanta. We can't wait to see you!

Parking for this event is FREE, thanks to our generous sponsors!

Doors will open promptly at 11:00 AM. To ensure that the AJC and our partners are set up to deliver an exceptional event, we kindly ask that you refrain from arriving before 11:00 AM. Those who arrive earlier will be asked to wait until the doors open.

Speakers

Charisse Braxton, NP-C, FACHE

Sr. Director of Clinical Operations,

Kaiser Permanente Georgia Region Wellness Centers

Marcus Griffith, MD

Physician Lead, Weight Management,

The Southeast Permanente Medical Group

Deanna McEwen, Pharm.D.

Pharmacy Practice Coordinator,

Kroger Health-Atlanta Division

Shannon M. Pawley, J.D., LL.M

Chief Executive Officer,

The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm

Speaker Details

Deanna McEwen, Pharm.D.

Physician in Family Medicine, TSPMG

Shannon M. Pawley, J.D., LL.M

CEO, The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm

Schedule

11:00 am

Doors Open & Check-in

11:15 am - 11:45 am

Partners Pop-Up!: Chat 1-on-1 with our speakers and exhibitors

11:45 pm - 12:00 pm

Grab Your Lunch & Find a Seat

12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Lunch, Program & Q/A

1:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Closing & Partners Pop-Up!

Agenda

11:00 a.m.

Welcome

Venue Doors Open & Check-in

11:15 a.m.

Partners Pop-Up!

Chat 1-on-1 with our Speakers and Exhibitors

11:45 a.m.

Ballroom doors open

Grab Your Lunch and Find a Seat

12:00 p.m.

Panel Discussion

Health, Staying active, Financial planning, and Q&A

1:15 p.m.

Closing

Closing & Partners Pop-Up!

Schedule

11 am EST

Doors Open & Check-in

11:15 am - 11:45 am EST

Partners Pop-Up!: Chat 1-on-1 with our speakers and exhibitors

11:45 pm - 12:00 pm

Grab Your Lunch & Find a Seat

12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Lunch, Program & Q/A

1:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Closing & Partners Pop-Up!

Speakers

Deanna McEwen

Pharmacy Practice Coordinator, Kroger Health-Atlanta Division

Shannon M. Pawley, J.D., LL.M

CEO, The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm

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Frequently Asked Questions

What to expect at the event

Q: Will you be serving food?

A: Yes! We’ll send all attendees more details about snacks and meals before the event.

Q: What if I can no longer attend?

A: Not a problem. Click the “Cancel Registration” button in your registration confirmation email.

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Q: How can I contact The Atlanta Journal-Constitution?

A: Our mission is to press on. We investigate and report what’s really going on in your community. Our journalists follow the facts wherever they may lead, and uncover the truth, protect the public’s right to know and document our region’s moments, milestones and people. Every day, we work to do something remarkable: inform and empower readers with real, rigorous, in-depth journalism. By providing this fundamental public service, we ultimately help build a better metro-Atlanta and Georgia for this generation and the next. Your support of local journalism really matters. Our journalists can keep you informed with real, fact-based news because of subscribers. Learn more at ajc.com/presson.

Q: What can i do to prepare for the event?

A: If you would like to prepare by reviewing our website, check it out right here. No need to bring your computer or other work necessities -- sit back, relax, and enjoy the presentations.