Click Play Above to Hear Podcast: In this 12-minute episode of WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker talks with Dr. Deborah Lee, professor and director of the Positive Aging Consortium at MTSU, along with Mimi Thomas from the College of Basic and Applied Sciences. The conversation focuses on the upcoming 2026 Positive Aging Conference, scheduled for April 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Miller Education Center in Murfreesboro.

The guests explain how the conference is designed to help individuals and families prepare for healthy and productive aging. Attendees will hear from keynote speaker Dr. Cathy Maxwell of the University of Utah, who will present strategies for transitioning from “aging gracefully” to “aging powerfully.”

Dr. Lee and Thomas outline several breakout sessions covering practical topics such as financial planning in later years, maintaining brain and physical health, understanding artificial intelligence and avoiding scams, and how communities can become more age-friendly. The conference will also include regional healthcare experts, exhibitors, and door prizes, giving participants access to valuable resources on aging and wellness.

Listeners learn how to register, what to expect from the sessions, and why the event is relevant not only for seniors but also for caregivers and anyone planning for the future. Click HERE to be a part of the upcoming event at MTSU.