Schedule at a Glance!

Please note that schedule is subject to change based on availability of space.

Sunday, August 2, 2026

 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM         TOTE STUFFING (email [email protected] to volunteer!)

  1:00 PM - 3:00 PM          FASP Board Meeting

  3:30 PM - 5:30 PM          FCOA Board Meeting

  3:00 PM - 6:00 PM          Registration Desk Open

  7:00 PM - 8:45 PM          Silver Screamers Film Screening

Monday, August 3, 2026

  7:30 AM -   5:30 PM     Registration Desk Open

  8:00 AM -  11:30 AM     Exhibit Hall Set-Up 

  8:30 AM - 10:00 AM     Intensive - FASC (Additional fee required for this session)

The AI-Enhanced Senior Center: Strategic Implementation of Generative AI for Organizational Growth - Generative AI is transforming the landscape of public and nonprofit administration. This intensive, led by Dr. Angela White-Jones and experts from the UCF School of Public Administration, provides a high-level roadmap for Florida’s senior center professionals to modernize their operations. The session moves beyond the "hype" to explore practical applications: from automating complex administrative reporting and marketing to enhancing program design and grant-seeking narratives.  Attendees will learn how to integrate these tools into their specific organizational structures—whether municipal or nonprofit—to increase efficiency, rebrand their centers for a new generation, and remain competitive in a digital-first world.

   9:00 AM - 10:00 AM      Caseworthy Intensive

   9:00 AM - 5:30 PM        Networking Nook/Connections Corner

  10:30 AM - 12:30 PM     Opening Session (Speaker: Dr. Ben Rein - Why Your Brain Needs Friends)

  10:00 AM - 2:00 PM       Walgreens Vaccination Station 

  12:30 PM  -  1:30 PM     Exhibit Hall Sneak Peak - Networking Lunch Concessions

   1:30 PM  -   2:30 PM     Concurrent Workshops

  • Strategic Management Capacity Building for Nonprofits in Florida’s Aging Network
  • The Collaboration Advantage: Enhancing Supports for Older Adults Together
  • Meet the Village People Contributing to Livable Communities in Florida
  • Top 10 Traits of THE BEST Senior Center Directors
  • Inclusion Starts at the Table: The Purple Dining Model for Age and Cognitive Inclusive Communities
  • What Popped in Tallahassee???? 2026 Legislative Highlights
  • From Message to Momentum: Strategic Communications That Drive Results
  • Hospice 101: Compassionate Care at Life's Most Important Moment

 

  2:30 PM -   2:45 PM     Break 

  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 Policy and Public Opinion

 

  3:45 PM -   4:00 PM     Break

  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
  • Developing Effective Caregiver Support Services: A Look at What Works

 

  5:00 PM -   7:00 PM     Grand Reception in Exhibitor Hall

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

  7:30 AM -   5:30 PM      Registration Desk Open

  7:45 AM -   9:00 AM      Continental Breakfast

  9:00 AM - 10:30 AM      General Session and FASP Award Presentation (Speakers: Judith Kozlowski and Robert Blancato)

  10:00 AM - 2:00 PM      Walgreens Vaccination Station

  10:30 AM - 11:15 AM     Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

  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 (Speaker: 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

  3:15 PM -   4:15 PM     Exhibitor Networking & Closing Reception

  4:15 PM                        Exhibitor Tear Down/Move Out

  4:15 PM -  5:30 PM      Aging Tech Show Set Up

  4:15 PM -   5:15 PM     Concurrent Workshops

  • 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 the 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
  • Creating Partnerships to Improve Transportation Safety in Your Community
  • Bridging Care and Compliance: Innovative Budgeting Tools for the AAA Provider Network

  5:30 PM - 6:30 PM        Young Professionals Networking

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

  7:30 AM - 12:00 PM    Registration Desk Open

  8:15 AM - 9:15 AM      Tech and the Future of Aging Networking Breakfast & Expo

  9:15 AM – 10:15 AM   General Session Technology Showcase (Pecha Kucha Style up to 10 short presentations)

  10:15 AM - 10:45 AM    Break, Check Out and Luggage Storage Available at FCOA Registration

  10:45 AM - 11:45 AM    Workshops - Technology, AI and Aging

  • 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

11:45 PM -  1:30 PM    Closing Lunch - Technology, Transportation and Aging

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