Age Better 2025 was a huge success! SeaStar brought together community members from across Portland and SW Washington for a day filled with learning, connection, and fun, all centered around living and aging better. We can’t wait for next year at Age Better 2026!
Event Recap:
This year we will be at the DoubleTree Hilton by the Lloyd Center. There will be vendors, live music, speakers, vaccination clinic, photo booth, prizes, and more! Save the date now and we'll see you at the DoubleTree!
Featured Speakers:
12:15pm
Judy Schiller - Purple Nest
"So You Don't Want to be a Burden? How to Prepare Your Finances, Documents and 'Stuff.'"
Judy Schiller is a Daily Money Manager and financial trainer with 30+ years of experience in adult education, personal and professional organization, and client service. A retired professional organizer, Judy specializes in empowering others, eliminating financial and organizational shame, managing life transitions, and creating practical, personalized solutions.
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1:30pm
Toshio Nagamoto, MD
"Tired Legs, Swollen Ankles, and Skin That Won’t Heal: Understanding Varicose Veins, Venous Disease and Lymphedema in Seniors"
Toshio Nagamoto, MD is a board-certified general surgeon and experienced vein specialist with expertise in venous insufficiency, varicose veins, spider veins, DVT and venous ulcers. Over the span of 30 plus years, Dr. Nagamoto has developed extensive expertise in general surgery, trauma, vascular surgery, and robotic surgery. He was also heavily involved in the training of young surgeons and became the first program director in general surgery in the Mid Valley.
Dr. Andrea Holzner is a Gerontologist and certified in clinical psychology with a global mission to improve geriatric patient care through education, research, and advocacy. She is the founder of Advanced Geriatric Educational Solutions (AGES INTL), a leading organization providing training and consulting for healthcare professionals worldwide. Her work spans Alzheimer’s care, neuropsychology, and rural aging initiatives in the U.S., Ghana, and Nepal. A published author and frequent speaker, Dr. Holzner is dedicated to promoting person-centered, ethical dementia care across settings.
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Featured Activities:
Music Therapy Music Demonstration - 1:30pm Brought to you by Upbeat Music Therapy
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Featured Raffles:
Grand Drawing: Win a grand prize of a two night stay at Inn at Seaside, dinner at Mo's for two, and a $200 gift card!
Prize Rules: To be entered into this raffle you must attend the Age Better Event and visit 15 vendor booths
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Early Registration Raffle
$500 Visa Card Drawing
Register now to be entered in the drawing.
Must be present at 2:30 to win!
Gold Sponsors:
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LogoXing, a full-service branded apparel and products company known for its sustainable, high-quality custom designs, is proud to be a Gold Sponsor of the Age Better Event. They’ll be bringing smiles to attendees with on-site printing of funny tees, adding a fun and memorable touch to the day.
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