Below are the workshop handouts/presentations from the 2025 Florida Conference on Aging:
MONDAY, AUGUST 4
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Opening Plenary Session - Ben Rein, PhD.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Concurrent Workshops
Inclusion Starts at the Table: The Purple Dining Model for Age and Cognitive Inclusive Communities
From Message to Momentum: Strategic Communications That Drive Results
The Collaboration Advantage: Enhancing Supports for Older Adults Together
Strategic Management Capacity Building for Nonprofits in Florida's Aging Network
Meet the Village People Contributing to Livable Communities in Florida
Top 10 Traits of THE BEST Senior Center Directors
What Popped in Tallahassee???? 2026 Legislative Highlights
Hospice 101: Compassionate Care at Life's Most Important Moment
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM Concurrent Workshops
Redefine Aging: Thrive at Any Age!
From Model to Measurable Impact: A Collaborative Approach to Dementia and Caregiver Counseling
Advancing End-of-Life Care in Skilled Nursing: Hospice Integration and Physician Engagement
Using Your Resources: An Analytics-based Approach to life Enrichment in Senior Living
Serving a growing and Diverse Older Adult Population: Lessons from Florida Nutrition Programs
Smart Home Innovations for Independent Living
Target Zero - Reducing Fatalities and Serious Injuries for Aging Road Users
Message Mapping for Aging Advocacy: Crafting Clear, Consistent Messages That Move Polic and Public Opinion
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Concurrent Workshops
How Seniors Can Avoid Becoming Victims of Investment Fraud
Exploring Advance Care Planning (ACP)
From Seat-Fillers to Strategic Partners: Building Boards That Advance Your Mission
Beyond Absorbency: Incontinence Products Impact on Health Outcomes and Dignity
Act Up! Health, Safety & Connection Through Theater
Your Home, Your Choice: A Framework for Housing Decisions
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Plenary Session
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Concurrent Workshops
Happy Brains Need Conversation
Sustaining Family Caregivers: A Data-Driven Approach to Reducing Burnout and Preserving Care at Home
New & Engaging Program Ideas for Senior Centers That Maximize Impact While Minimizing Costs
Responding with Compassion: Ocala/Marion Mobile Integrated Health Team
Invisible Until It's Too Late: How Aging Services Can Effectively Serve Deaf Older Adults
What's Next in Aging: Early-Career Perspectives on a Changing Field
From Participants to Partners: The Blueprint for Creating Vibrant Senior Living Communities
Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM QSLA Luncheon - Jeremy Bloom
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM Concurrent Workshops
Demand for EMS Service Among Older Adults: Coming Challenged and Community-based Solutions
From Spinning to Winning: How We Saved Social Services
Know Us Before You Need Us: Full Life Care for Earlier Access and Better Organization
Survey's on the Cheap
Treating the Symptoms of Dementia Non-Pharmacologically: Lifestyle Medicine, Environment, and Evidence-Informed Care
Aging in Place Without Crisis: A Team-Based Approach to Safety, Care, Legal Planning, and Funding
Bringing Nutrition to Life: Mobile Cooking Demonstrations & Interactive Education/Fitness for Healthy Aging
4:15 PM – 5:15 PM Concurrent Workshops
Creating Partnerships to Improve Transportation Safety in Your Community
Building an Intergenerational Dementia-Friendly Florida: Supporting Families Through Education, Advocacy, and Connection
How AAA Southwest Florida Uses AI to Improve Client Access and Reduces Staff Burden
Independence Through Home Modifications
Exploring that State of Senior Emotional Health in Florida: Data Trends and Best Practices
The Conversations That Matter Most: Communicating with Older Adults at End of Life
Toxic Worksite: Virtual Resilience Development for Healthcare Workers
Bridging Care and Compliance: Innovative Budgeting Tools for the AAA Provider Network
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM Micro Presentations - AI/Tech & Aging
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Concurrent Workshops
AI: Impact on Aging and Fraud
Family Communication Excellence Infrastructure Through the BEACON Framework
Protecting Key Family Information from AI-Driven Fraud
The Evolution of Age Tech: What's Next for Safe, Independent Living?
Leveraging Community Care for the Elderly (CCE) program to Expand technology Access for Older Adults
6 Years of Supporting Florida's Seniors in Their Own Homes
11:45 AM – 1:30 PM Closing Lunch & Plenary Session - Bryan Reimer, MIT AgeLab
