Connections Between the Built Environment and Transportation

How we build and connect communities impacts how people live and connect with each other. Inclusive planning for age friendly communities is key to keeping older adults engaged in civic life. Zachary Benedict, MKM architecture and design, will share how communities can strengthen the connection between placemaking and well-being.

Inclusive Placemaking Presentation

The Role of Mobility Management

Arizona’s regional planning agencies create Coordinated Transportation Plans for their communities. Learn how Mobility Managers develop strategies and build partnerships to overcome the unique transportation challenges across Arizona. Tod Morris, Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG); Genine Sullivan, Pima Association of Governments (PAG); Chris Vertrees, SouthEastern Government Organization (SEAGO), will present.

Role of Mobility Management Presentation

Neighbors Care Alliance, a Neighbors Helping Neighbors Program of Pima Council on Aging

Neighbors helping neighbors is a vital component to supporting older adults to live independently. The Alliance is an innovative model to assist neighborhoods and faith communities in creating and sustaining their own volunteer efforts. Mary O’Donoghue, Pima Council on Aging; and Lori Sherman, Tucson Estates Neighbors Helping Neighbors, will present.

Neighbors Care Alliance Presentation

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Dementia Capable Southern Arizona Initiative

Dementia Capable Southern Arizona increases understanding of Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias and improves the effectiveness of services. This includes outreach, awareness, screening efforts, training for businesses, and Memory Cafés. We are creating a dementia-friendly community in southern Arizona. Rebekah McGee and Harbhajan Khalsa, Pima Council on Aging, will present.

Dementia Capable Initiatives Presentation

Dementia Friends Information Session

Dementia Friends is changing the way people think, act and talk about dementia. Learn the most common dementia types, communication tips and ways to build empathy. Everyone can make a difference in addressing dementia! Janice Greeno, Banner, and Courtney Allen, Benevilla and Surprise Dementia Friendly Action Team, will present.

Dementia Friends Presentation

Affordable Housing Action Plan for Older Adults

Learn about challenges and innovations in providing, funding, and developing policies to make affordable housing available for older adults. Elizabeth Cozzi, United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona; Ann Chanecka, City of Tucson; and Jim Murphy, Tucson Elder Alliance will present the Affordable Housing Action Plan for Older Adults.

Affordable Housing Initiative Presentation

Connecting in the Time of COVID

The pandemic exacerbated the isolation faced by many older adults, particularly in marginalized and underserved populations. Aaron Guest, Center for Innovation in Healthy and Resilient Aging, Arizona State University, will share his expertise on the latest research, policies and programs to engage older adults.

Connecting in the Time of COVID Presentation

Technology for Better Rural Ridership

Learn how technology assists transportation organizations to better serve rural riders. Luis Pedroza, City of Douglas, will present the ridership app created to assist Douglas Rides & Cochise Connection. Kim Gill, VICaP, will present a web-based model used by volunteer-driver programs.

Ridership Tracking App Presentation

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How Volunteering Keeps Our Later Years Golden

Opportunities to connect with others makes our lives richer. Find opportunities to use your time and talents can improve your community and give new meaning to your days. Kent Ellsworth with Verde Valley Caregivers Coalition, Ellie Hutchison with Arizona Faith Network, and Ruth Pagán with JustServe.org will present.

Verde Valley Caregivers Presentation

JustServe Presentation

Solutions for Staffing Challenges

Businesses nationwide are faced with new challenges as we face a “Tight Labor Market”. There seems to be a labor shortage as businesses work to fill vacant positions and meet the challenges of supply shortages and higher demands. How does business cope and survive? Eric Grisham, [email protected] Arizona, will present.

Solutions for Staffing Challenges Presentation

End of Life Planning and Approaches

The Arizona End of Life Care Partnership creates an ecosystem of person-centered care for our community to enhance the way we talk about death. Sarah Super Ascher, United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona, will present on the partnership as a model for collaboration and impact. Vicki Buchda, Arizona Healthcare and Hospital Association, will present on the organization’s work to reduce health disparities through accessibility and availability of Advance Care Planning documents.

End of Life Care Partnership Presentation

Advance Care Planning Presentation

Older Adults in Crisis

When older adults are in crisis, they often suffer alone. Learn what is working to serve older adults experiencing domestic violence and older adult refugees. Alice Ghareib with the DOVES Program, Area Agency on Aging Region One; and Fadi Iskandar with International Rescue Committee in Arizona, will present.

Older Adults in Crisis Presentation