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“Aging in Place” Event Draws Huge Crowd

Seated crowd at the Aging in Place event.

“Aging in Place” Event Draws Huge Crowd


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February 24, 2020

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Over 90 people came to hear Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Aging in Place on Thursday, February 20th, at OU-Tulsa’s Founders Hall.

Dave Boeck speaking at Aging in Place event.

Dave Boeck speaking.

Social workers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and architects were among the audience that heard from faculty and practitioners on how to understand the needs of people wishing to remain in their homes as they age.

Speaker panel at Aging in Place event.

Speaker panel.

Architecture faculty member Dave Boeck spoke with Occupational Therapist Kendra Orcutt about their partnership renovating existing houses and building new dwellings for Aging in Place clients.


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