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UK Human Resources to Host Retirement Planning Conference

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 22, 2015) — University of Kentucky Human Resources will present the 6th annual UK Retirement Conference from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, at the Embassy Suites in Lexington.

This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. John Patterson, who will present “Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction.” Patterson will also conduct a stress-reduction workshop that afternoon. Dr. Patterson is on faculty at UK’s College of Medicine and teaches Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) for UK Health & Wellness. He also operates the Mind Body Studio in Lexington.

The robust agenda includes useful information for those who are interested in exploring considerations to take before retirement.

 

Making the Most of Your Retirement

Friday, Oct. 9

Embassy Suites, 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington Ky. 40511

 

8:30-9 a.m. Check-In and Continental Breakfast       

9-10:15 a.m. Facts about Your Social Security

10:30-11:30 a.m. Breakout Sessions:   

·      TIAA-CREF

·      Fidelity

11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Lunch Keynote: Benefits of Living Mindfully Before and After Retirement

1:15-2 p.m. Breakout Sessions:      

·      UK Retirement Procedures

·      Mindfulness Tools for Managing Stress and Cultivating Happiness 

 

2:15-3 p.m. Breakout Sessions:  

·      Financial Wellness

·      Getting the Most out of Your Pharmacy Benefits

For more information about the conference or to register visit http://www.uky.edu/hr/work-life/uk-retirement-planning-conference.

MEDIA CONTACT: Blair Hoover, (859) 257-6398; blair.hoover@uky.edu