More than 350 professionals from across southwestern Ohio attended Council on Aging’s 2024 Forum on Aging presented by Global Meals.
This event, held at the Sharonville Convention Center, brought together social workers, nurses, nursing home administrators and other professionals to learn from esteemed keynote speakers, workshop leaders and panelists. Attendees had the opportunity to earn up to 12 continuing education credit hours at the two-day conference. Thanks to the generous support of more than 35 sponsors, the conference continues to be a great value for participants.
Workshops featured topics relevant to professionals who work with older adults and people with disabilities, including:
- Caring for the Aging Brain
- Ethical Issues in End-of-Life Care
- Raising Awareness and Implementing Changes to Combat Ageism
- Protecting Older Adults from Scams and Fraud
- Grief and Mental Health
Sponsors Support Forum
Council on Aging and the Forum on Aging Planning Committee would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the sponsors of this year’s conference. Through their generous support, the conference hosts nationally recognized keynote speakers and offers beneficial workshops for attendees, all while delivering exceptional value for professionals seeking continuing education credits and networking prospects.
Presenting Sponsor: Global Meals
Corporate Sponsor: Guardian Medical Monitoring
Customized Sponsor: Elder Care Connections
Lunch Sponsors: Aetna and Metro
Gold Sponsors: Barnes Dennig, Bricker Graydon LLP, CarePatrol, Huntington, Meals on Wheels Southwest OH & Northern KY, Oasis Senior Advisors Cincinnati and Retired Med
Silver Sponsor: 101 Mobility, ADT Health , Ahlers Meals, Alert Medical Alarms, Alzheimer’s Association, Arcadia Home Care and Staffing, Arlington Pointe, Clossman Catering, Connect America, Foundation Risk Partners, Homestyle Direct, Humana, Mimi’s House Assisted Living, LLC, Mom’s Meals, Mullaney’s a Janz Medical Supply Company, National Fall Prevention Center, Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program, Ohio Senior Medicare Patrol/ProSeniors, People Working Cooperatively, QMedic, Right at Home, RIGHT NOW MOBILITY, Social Security Administration, The Law Office of Dennison Keller and Wellcare
Planning Committee Shapes Conference with Today’s Professionals in Mind
The Forum on Aging planning committee develops and recommends keynote presenters and workshop topics. Their input in planning the conference is essential and appreciated. Thank you to the members of the planning committee for their support in planning the 2024 Forum on Aging:
- Ann Sutton Burke, Jewish Family Services
- Lisa Dalga and Cathy Rafales, Pro Seniors
- Katie Furniss, LifeSpan
- Robert Graham, Miami University
- Konnie Hansen, Warren County Community Services, Inc.
- Candy Hart, Good Samaritan
- John Hoenemeyer, Capital Senior Living
- Sandy McCabe, Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio
- Margo McMurray, Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio
- Irene Moore, Professor Emeritus, UC College of Medicine
- David Walsh, Hospice of Southwest Ohio
- Christina Whittaker, Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio
Planning Committee members play an important role in shaping the format and content of the conference. The planning committee meets three to four times from July-October. Meetings typically last about two hours and are held at Council on Aging’s offices in Blue Ash. If you would like to help plan the 2025 Forum on Aging, please submit your resume and a brief statement of interest to Amy Leonhardt at aleonhardt@help4seniors.org.
2025 Conference Save the Date
Forum on Aging will be back in 2025 – mark your calendars for March 4-5, 2025, at Sharonville Convention Center.