Conference Presentations

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 - Julia Hotz

1:00 - 2:00 PM Concurrent Workshops

SMARTER Focused Goals in Project Planning

Live Longer at Home: The Power of Smart Home Technology

Empowering Seniors Through Assistive Technology: A Program for Enhanced Engagement and Independence

Empowering Older Adults: The Power of Varied Programming in Senior Centers

Understanding Anticipatory Grief

Shaping Your Future in Aging: Conversations with Leaders

2:30 - 3:30 PM Concurrent Workshops

Calm Under Pressure: Strategies for Building Resilience and Stress Management for Senior Services Heroes

Ethics in Dementia Care

Building Community Partnerships for Aging Advocacy

An Overview of Trauma-Informed Care When Working with Older Adults

Thrive Together: An Integrated Adult Day Program for Growth & Inclusion

Bridging the Communicaton Gap with PERS: Effective Strategies for Senior Outreach

Field of Themes: A Four-Hour Respite Program for Older Adults with Dementia

Senior Fraud Prevention

3:45 - 4:45 PM Concurrent Workshops

Connect with the Care Team: Many Know OF Parkinson's Disease but not ABOUT, Let's Change That!

Increasing Our Flock: How the Tallahassee Senior Center increased Participation in Six Rural Communities

What an Accessible Home Looks Like. Nobody likes to live in a Hospital

Education Caregivers on End-of-Life Options and Hospice

Filling the GaP: The Grandparents as Parents Program

The Aging Workforce - Why Does Everyone Question My Ability

 TUESDAY, AUGUST 5

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Plenary Session - Robert Blancato

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Concurrent Workshops

Bridging Gaps: Social Determinants of Health and Self-Direction

The Development of a University-based Program to Communicate Relevant Research on Aging to Older Adults.

Fueling Healthy Aging with Medically Tailored Meals and the Longevity Diet

Guardianship - Our Ethical Dilemmas and Quest for Quality of Life

Falls, Funding, and the Future: Enhancing Home Safety and Accessibility in Florida

Harnessing the Power of Technology: Artificial Intelligence

Caring for Caregivers

Ripple Effects: Small-Scale Innovations Making Big Waves for Age-Friendly Florida

 12:15 PM – 2:00 PM QSLA Luncheon - Loretta Veney

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM Concurrent Workshops

LEGO Brick Memories - LEGO Serious Play

Telling the Story of Care: Leveraging Communication to Build and Enhance Senior and Aging Services

Managing Stress While Aging: Practical Techniques for Well-Being

Health Buddies

How To Work With Community Partners

Maximizing Retirement Security: Social Security's Role in Financial Planning

AI for Aging Services: transforming Senior-Focused Organizations Through AI-Powered Workflow and Innovation

4:15 PM – 5:15 PM Concurrent Workshops

Navigating the Complexities of Aging: Strategies for Cognitive Well-Being

Thriving or Just Surviving? Building the Senior Center of the Future with Smart leadership & Data-Driven Strategy

Beyond the Capital: The 2025 Legislative Scoop!

Is Your Ankle Bone Connected to Your Head Bone?

Empowering older Adults Through AI-Digital Literacy: A Partnership between SoFIA and Apo AI

Opening the Door to Advance Care Planning and Dignity

  WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5

  8:30 AM - 9:45 AM General Session I - Jan Masaoka

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Concurrent Workshops

The Power of Giving Service: Volunteers as Leaders of Change

Beyond the Whistle: Turning Passion into Partnership - Leading Volunteers Who Serve by Choice

Retention Begins at Recruitment - Why Storytelling Matters

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM General Session II & Closing Brunch - Jan Masaoka