No longer young, but not yet “old”, middle aged adults face enormous responsibility and pressures. Some of us are coping with aging parents and the seemingly impossible task of saving for a child’s college tuition. Others are going through a divorce or wondering how to sustain a long-term partnership. Nearly all of us are asking ourselves existential questions like, “Will I ever achieve my dreams?” or “Is it too late to start over?” 

It’s fair to say that life satisfaction is a wobbly notion for many middle agers. But, does it have to be this way? What if we could be more open, honest, and vulnerable about the common challenges inherent in midlife? What value could the knowledge of shared experience do for you as you consider current and future challenges? Could we instead shift to celebrating these middle years in a richer community of our peers? 

This conference aims to ground us in an understanding of how to navigate relationships, finances, physical and mental health, and career throughout midlife. Over the course of 2.5 days, experts and practitioners will offer insights that can support our efforts to harness the hardships of getting older to shape a midlife that feels more meaningful and connected to your community. 

For a second year Annemarie Ahearn, Nathan Perkins and Erin Cochran will host the Midlife Conference at Pascal Hall. Tickets can be purchased here.