2012 Texas Conference on Aging

May 7-10, 2012
Hilton Garden Inn, South Padre Island
The Texas Conference on Aging (TCoA) is designed for professionals with administrative and direct service responsibilities who work in community-based settings. TCoA brings together professionals who work with seniors or who want to provide services to seniors.

This annual conference promotes excellence in service delivery through the sharing of technical assistance, best practices and management tools.

In 2012 — Active Aging

The focus for the 2012 TCoA builds on the momentum created at the 2011 "Mission: Active Aging" conference. As professionals in the aging service industry, we know the importance of staying active, healthy and socially and spiritually engaged as we age.

TCoA supports professionals in the field of aging with the most current research, unparalleled training, and the tools and resources to create excellence in service delivery. It is through an educated workforce that we can support older Texans and boomers as they live and age well.

The TCoA is hosted by the

Attending TCoA is a cost-effective way to get timely, practical information that will help you enhance your services and connect you with other providers throughout Texas to get motivated, get excited and get informed.

From the chair

I want to personally invite you to attend the Texas Conference on Aging in beautiful South Padre in early May. Come and you will be blessed beyond belief. We have an exciting and informative conference planned just for you. TCOA 2012 will provide insightful information by professionals in the aging field who will help each of us rekindle our enthusiasm to go back home and serve our seniors in new and creative ways.

What better place and time is there to regain the “spark” than beautiful South Padre with the waves splashing up on the beaches in early May? Yes, Mildred, there is a spot waiting just for you.

Join in the fun and the excitement of “Active Aging”… there is so much more to life than growing old the old fashioned way. Come learn, enjoy and share the excitement of TCOA 2012.

Gary W. Luft
2012 TCoA Chair

Conference focus areas

The 2012 conference features a variety of workshops and education sessions, organized into the following focus areas:

Lifestyles: possible sessions include mental health, physical health, social engagement, spirituality
Services: possible sessions include program planning, aging/disability network services
Communities: possible sessions include partnerships, living/home, senior centers, faith based
Innovations: possible sessions include media and technology, research, data
Enrichments : possible sessions include trainings, protections

Note: The focus areas are not limited to these suggested topics.

Meet the sponsors

2012 TCOA sponsors
Tarpon Sponsors

Marlin Sponsor

Dolphin Sponsor

Stingray Sponsors


Kingfish Sponosrs
Mom's Meals	Healthways SilverSneakers Fitness Program

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Updated: April 17, 2012