American Society on Aging

Creating Local Multisector Plans for Aging in Rural Communities
2025-07-09 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Register Now
Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Start time: 9 AM Pacific | 12 PM Eastern
End time: 10 AM Pacific | 1 PM Eastern
Join this interactive session focused on developing local Multisector Plans for Aging (MPAs) in rural communities. Insights from The SCAN Foundation’s Rural MPA Initiative will be shared, highlighting successful strategies for engaging diverse stakeholders, creating a shared learning community, soliciting diverse community input, and forming effective workgroups. Learn about developing inclusive policies, cross-sector partnerships, and the “Rural MPA Toolkit,” designed to guide rural leaders nationwide. Participants will discuss practical steps for creating actionable MPAs, and will have the opportunity to brainstorm, network, and collaborate with peers to enhance the quality of life for older adults in their communities.
Presenters:
Megan R. Burke, LCSW, is a director for California Health and Aging Policy at The SCAN Foundation. In this role, she executes the Foundation’s public policy strategies and grantmaking to advance state and federal solutions that improve the lives of older adults, people with complex care needs, and their family caregivers. Burke has extensive experience in policy analysis, communications, and coalition building, as well as direct service in aging, family caregiving, health, and long-term services and supports. Previously, she served as senior analyst for The SCAN Foundation, prior to which she was a policy analyst for Paraquad (a Center for Independent Living in Missouri), and for the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council.
Pauline DeLange Martinez, PhD, is a researcher and community-engagement expert specializing in program and policy evaluation, cross-sector partnerships, and capacity-building to enhance the quality of life for older adults and caregivers. She leads evaluation projects at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing’s Family Caregiving Institute. In this role, she consults with the California Department of Aging on the Local Aging and Disability Action Planning grant program, providing evaluation and technical assistance to 20 counties and 12 cities statewide. Supported by The SCAN Foundation, she is developing a toolkit to help rural leaders create local MPAs, building on her previous work (2022–2023) aiding seven rural counties in California with their MPA development.
Register Now

Wisdom of the Ages: Lessons from 20 Years of Intergenerational Programming
2025-07-14 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Register Now
Date: Monday, July 14, 2025
Start time: 9 AM Pacific | 12 PM Eastern
End time: 10 AM Pacific | 1 PM Eastern
The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, Aging & Independence Services, has been implementing intergenerational programs for 20 years. Join our session to learn from our successes and mistakes. Gain awareness of tools, strategies and pitfalls, laying a foundation from which you can plan your own intergenerational programs, including activity selection, recruitment strategies, and ways to select partner sites. Learn how to leverage the talents of younger and older community members to improve connectedness and achieve a variety of desired outcomes.
Presenters:
Rachel Lehnert is an Aging Program Specialist II on the Health Promotion Team at Aging & Independence Services, a division of the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency. She brings extensive experience in the field of aging, including older adult transportation, senior centers, care management, elder and dependent adult abuse investigations, and programming for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. In her current role, Lehnert oversees initiatives focused on dementia, brain health, and fall prevention. She is pursuing a Master of Science in Dementia and Aging Studies at Texas State University.
Pam Plimpton, MSW, has worked in older adult services for more than 25 years. Since 2014, she has served as an intergenerational coordinator for the County of San Diego’s Health and Human Services Agency, specifically in the Department of Aging & Independence Services, the County’s Area Agency on Aging. In this role, she facilitates efforts to bring people of all ages together with the aim of enhancing the lives of those involved and addressing critical community challenges through intergenerational strategies.
Register Now

AI Essentials for Aging Service Organizations
2025-07-15 - 2026-07-14
Available On Demand July 17, 2025–July 14, 2026
Price:
ASA Member Rate: $35*
Non-member Rate: $45*
Certificates & Credits:
Continuing Education credits are not available for this course. We will offer a Certificate of Attendance.
A yearly ASA membership is $275 for individuals and $100 for retired professionals & students. ASA also offers Organizational Membership. Learn more about membership here.
*This course is non-refundable.
Register Now
Description:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the landscape of aging services, offering new ways to personalize care, improve operational efficiency, and support older adults. This course equips professionals with a practical, mission-aligned understanding of how AI can be used ethically and effectively in nonprofit and community-based settings. Participants will explore real-world applications of AI, strategies for workforce development, and inclusive approaches to introducing AI tools to clients. The course emphasizes organizational capacity-building, responsible innovation, and practical implementation.
Learning Objectives:

Understand the role of AI in transforming aging services
Identify use cases for AI in attendees’ organizations
Navigate practical challenges of AI integration
Build digital literacy across teams to support innovation

On Aging Institute Faculty:
Andrew Broderick co-directs the San Francisco Tech Council, a national multisector collaborative dedicated to bridging the digital divide for older adults and people with disabilities, where he has supported pilot tech implementations to reduce social isolation and loneliness, developed programming to improve digital literacy, and coordinated community tech support pop-ups to meet the needs of diverse populations for immediate and individualized tech support and advice in culturally and linguistically competent settings.
Karla Suomala co-directs the San Francisco Tech Council. A life-long educator with a master’s in Digital Technologies in Teaching and Learning from the University of San Francisco, Suomala specializes in digital literacy training for older adults and tech capacity-building for the nonprofits that serve them. Most recently, Suomala and Andrew Broderick co-authored the Digital Equity Plan for Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities in San Francisco.
Who should attend this session:

Executive directors and program managers of aging services organizations
Technology and innovation officers in nonprofit aging sectors
Social service professionals supporting older adults
Policy advocates and planners in community-based eldercare
Workforce development coordinators
Funders and stakeholders focused on aging and tech equity
Educators and consultants in gerontology or health innovation

Register Now

This course is made possible in part by the generous support of Next50.

Palliative Care: Communicating Effectively to Promote Patient and Caregiver Well-Being
2025-07-16 - 2025-09-14
Register Now
Includes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit.
Continuing Education Credits:

California Board of Registered Nursing
National Academy of Certified Care Managers
National Commission for Health Education Credentialing
National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners
New York State Education Department
Society of Certified Senior Advisors

Palliative care is a highly beneficial yet often overlooked aspect of managing chronic and end-stage diseases. This session will define palliative care and related terminology, highlighting its critical role in enhancing quality of life for patients and their caregivers. The discussion will clarify how and when to address end-of-life care and provide practical resources for these important conversations. Whether you’re a healthcare professional or a caregiver, this webinar will equip you with the tools to enhance patient and caregiver well-being through effective communication.

Participants in this webinar will be able to:

Define palliative care and related terminology.
Identify when palliative care is appropriate.
Clarify how and when to discuss end-of-life care.
Review practical resources for palliative care conversations.

Presenter:
David Hage, PhD, is a gerontologist and licensed clinical social worker. He serves as a member of the faculty at Florida Gulf Coast University’s Social Work Department and Affiliate Faculty at Shady Rest Institute on Positive Aging. Dr. Hage is a 2024 Jewish Healthcare Foundation Feinstein Death & Dying Fellow and has a sustained record of commitment to collaborating with older adults and their caregivers since 2010. He was recognized as the 2025 recipient of the Southern Gerontological Society’s Applied Gerontologist Award.

Accessibility:
Closed captions are available for live and on-demand courses within specific browsers. Click here to see how to access and turn on the browser setting. If you still need to request speech-to-text captioning during this event, please contact us at least 5 business days prior to the live webinar so we may accommodate your needs.
Register Now

A New Canvas: Partnering with the Arts for Stronger Aging Communities
2025-07-16 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Register Now
Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Start time: 9 AM Pacific | 12 PM Eastern
End time: 10 AM Pacific | 1 PM Eastern
The arts are a proven yet underused strategy for improving health, reducing social isolation, and enhancing well-being among older adults. This interactive session will inspire aging services professionals to rethink traditional approaches and explore how partnerships with the arts sector can expand and enrich their work. Participants will examine case studies of successful arts-aging collaborations, participate in a short creative engagement demo, and discuss opportunities for embedding creativity into older adult programming, services, and care in ways that will add life to years. Presenters also will share preliminary findings from Lifetime Arts’ policy landscape analysis, highlighting emerging opportunities to integrate the arts into broader aging initiatives and state plans. Whether you’re a service provider, funder or community partner, this session will spark new ideas for leveraging the power of the arts to build healthier, more connected communities for older adults.
Presenters:
Liza Cucco, MFA, driven by a lifelong belief in the power of art to connect people and inspire change, Liza Cucco is dedicated to reshaping narratives about aging and shifting our approach to later life. A dynamic leader in social impact and creative aging advocacy, she drives initiatives that elevate public awareness, expand partnerships, and amplify impact. With more than a decade’s experience in communications, media arts and organizational development, Cucco blends creativity with strategy to champion the creative rights of older adults.
Heather Ikemire, PhD, has been a champion of creative aging since 2007, the year she first read Dr. Gene Cohen’s “Creativity and Aging Study” and helped launch the National Guild for Community Arts Education’s seminal guide, “Creativity Matters: The Arts and Aging Toolkit.” Following the Toolkit’s launch, Ikemire spent more than a decade catalyzing creative aging nationally in her role as the Guild’s chief program officer. She now serves as executive director of Lifetime Arts, a leading creative aging training and advocacy organization.
Julie Kline as director of program strategy, Julie Kline plays a central leadership role in driving the vision, strategy and execution of Lifetime Arts’ large-scale programmatic initiatives and offerings. Kline oversees Lifetime Arts’ program design, implementation, and evaluation while cultivating partnerships, developing strategic initiatives, and leading a team of creative aging experts, trainers and guest artists. Klein also presents nationally on creative aging and its impacts. Klein previously worked with Elders Share the Arts, the intergenerational ensemble Roots & Branches Theater, and was a multiple grantee of SPARC/SU-CASA, funded by NYC’s Department of Cultural Affairs and the Department of the Aging.
Register Now

Storytelling to Bridge Generations and Cultivate Cultural Awareness
2025-07-17 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Register Now
Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025
Start time: 10 AM Pacific | 1 PM Eastern
End time: 11 AM Pacific | 2 PM Eastern
Join us for a screening and discussion of “Enduring Voices: Supporting Intersectional Aging,” a project by UCSF’s Training and Health Equity Collaborative. This initiative highlights diverse elders and their experiences with ageism, caregiving, and managing chronic HIV. Discover how storytelling enhances training for service providers and drives improvements in aging services by using innovative qualitative data.
Presenters:
JB Del Rosario, MPH, is a training manager at the Training and Health Equity Collaborative (THE Collaborative), where he uplifts voices from fellow communities impacted by health disparities and believes in building a more just world through community care and collective action. He has dedicated his growing career to community-driven health equity work, beginning his advocacy through the California Planning Group and later as an HIV test counselor and researcher focused on under-resourced populations. While earning his graduate degree at UC Berkeley, he deepened his expertise in program design and implementation research.
JaDawn Wright-Morgan, MA, brings more than 20 years’ experience in HIV healthcare, with a focus on technical assistance, training, project management, and quality improvement. Her work is rooted in health equity and culturally affirming practices, centering the voices of communities most impacted by HIV/AIDS. As deputy director of the Training and Health Equity Collaborative (THE Collaborative), she supports initiatives across multiple programs including Pacific AETC and the HIV Age Positively West Region Care & Wellbeing Center. She leads program implementation and evaluation teams with a deep commitment to advancing equitable care.
Register Now

Creative Sustainability: Strategic Routes for Sustaining Health-Related Social Needs Programs
2025-07-22 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Register Now
Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Start time: 9 AM Pacific | 12 PM Eastern
End time: 10 AM Pacific | 1 PM Eastern
Long-term program sustainability is key for organizations serving older adults, particularly when there are not clear financial reimbursement mechanisms. While many organizations address health-related social needs, there is currently no single clear path to sustainability – yet such programs have unique value in knowing community needs and developing trust with older adults. Come learn how to apply a creative and strategic mindset for identifying potential pathways that leverage your unique organizational resources, operations, and priorities. Hear how several rural aging programs applied this mindset to pursue sustainability pathways including cross-sector partnerships, auxiliary staffing strategies, in-home use of technology, and more.
Presenters:
Gwen Beckler, MSSL, began her career in 2015 in elder care, focusing on sales and marketing, and later grew into a role as the executive director for an assisted living community. With more than 20 years’ experience in fundraising, marketing, and development, she joined Missouri Slope in 2022 to lead the launch and development of Missouri Slope at Home.
Regan McManus, MHA, is director of Aging Initiatives at Lutheran Services in America. Previously she directed INCOG Area Agency on Aging in Tulsa, Okla., where she oversaw the day-to-day operations of administering federal, state and philanthropic funding, direct services, and planning for older Oklahomans. McManus also was president of the Oklahoma Association of Area Agencies on Aging, a member of USAging’s national board, and an aging advocate at local, state and national levels. Prior to working in public service, McManus was a recreation therapist for a large nonprofit health system’s physical rehabilitation unit, where she assisted patients with adapting their leisure interests and regaining access to the community after a life-changing medical event.
Kimberly Smathers, MBA, as principal and owner of Flourishing Spark, Kimberly Smathers partners with organizations working to shape systems and environments to support the flourishing of humans, particularly those disproportionally vulnerable to diminished health and well-being due to sociodemographic factors, age, trauma background, or behavioral or physical health conditions. Smather’s work draws on her more than 20 years’ multisector experience in strategy, business development, research, human-centered design, aging and disability, trauma-informed care, Medicare-Medicaid integration, behavioral health, and health-related social needs.
Register Now

The Role of the Black Church in Mental Health for Older Black Seniors
2025-07-23 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Register Now
Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Start time: 9 AM Pacific | 12 PM Eastern
End time: 10 AM Pacific | 1 PM Eastern
According to Nguyen (2018), historically, Black congregants’ relationships with the Black church are an informal counseling resource for coping with racial discrimination and the daily stressors of living in America. The lack of utilization of clinical services for mental health symptoms within the Black church underscores the need for accessible interventions and mental health education for this population and the Black community in general (Hankerson et al., 2018). Community partners learning the problem and how to partner with Black churches can help older Black adults who are experiencing social isolation and physical or mental challenges. The participants will take a deep dive into the historical trauma of older Black adults and fear.
Presenter:
Johnola Morales, DSW, serves as chief of staff at the Council on Aging, where her primary responsibility is to provide support and guidance to the agency’s programs, which assist clients with their individual or family needs. She has an extensive background as a social worker, with more than three decades’ experience in various areas such as foster care, preventive services, Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, long term care case management, and other community-based programs in the New York City government and nonprofit organizations.
Register Now

Adverse Effects of Ageism on Physical and Mental Health
2025-07-24 06:00 - 07:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Register Now
Date:
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Start time: 6 AM Pacific | 9 AM Eastern
End time: 7 AM Pacific | 10 AM Eastern
Ageism and racism adversely affect health in multiple ways beyond socioeconomic factors. Internalizing ageist or racist beliefs impairs our immune system and reduces self-efficacy. In addition, many health conditions attributed to aging—such as memory loss, hearing decline and cardiovascular disease—are influenced more strongly by negative ageist stereotypes than by family history, genetics or chronological age. Fortunately, we can dismantle ageist and racist beliefs to profoundly benefit our mental and physical health. This presentation examines how beliefs, expectations and stereotypes influence epigenetic mechanisms, neural activity and immune function, and how we can change our thinking to grow bolder rather than older.
Presenter:
Dr. Helena Popovic, MBBS, is a medical doctor, international speaker, best-selling author, and leading authority on improving brain function. A graduate of the University of Sydney, she empowers people to take charge of their physical and mental health with the philosophy that decisions are more powerful than DNA and education is more powerful than medication.
Drawing on more than 30 years of clinical and personal experience, Dr. Popovic presents a groundbreaking approach to boosting brain performance, managing weight, and achieving lifelong vitality.
Register Now

How Men Can Thrive as They Age: Lessons from the Life Transition Group
2025-07-28 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Register Now
Date: Monday, July 28, 2025
Start time: 9 AM Pacific | 12 PM Eastern
End time: 10 AM Pacific | 1 PM Eastern
Many older men today are struggling—with loneliness, declining happiness, and alarming suicide rates among those ages 75 and older. Yet promising new paths are emerging, offering ways for men to age with purpose, health, and connection. At the heart of these approaches is a reimagining of masculinity—expanding the notion of “provider,” embracing emotional openness, and intentionally building strong relationships. A compelling example of this evolution is the Life Transition Group (LTG), a Southern California–based circle of older men who have supported one another for more than 16 years.
This interactive session will be led by Ed Frauenheim, an expert on masculinity and co-author of “Reinventing Masculinity,” and Ron Dresher, co-founder of LTG. Frauenheim’s 2024 Psychology Today article, “Older Men Are Hurting—Here’s How They Can Thrive Instead,” highlighted LTG as a model for male well-being in later life. The session will draw on that article and a workshop Frauenheim facilitated for LTG on “Reinventing Masculinity as We Age,” offering practical insights and inspiration.
Together, Frauenheim and Dresher will explore what it means for men to age well—focusing on community, purpose and redefined masculinity—and how these lessons can be applied more broadly.
Presenters:
Ron Dresher is a semi-retired judge and co-founder of the Life Transition Group. With a legal career rooted in public service, he now focuses on helping older men navigate retirement with intention and vitality. His leadership in LTG reflects a commitment to fostering community, supporting personal growth, and redefining success in later life.
Ed Frauenheim is a writer, speaker and consultant with more than 25 years’ experience dedicated to reinventing masculinity, workplaces, and society for a more connected and compassionate world. He has contributed to outlets such as USA Today, Harvard Business Review, and Fortune. Previously he served as director of content at Great Place to Work, the consultancy behind the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list.
Register Now

Bringing Research Interventions to Protect the Most Vulnerable
2025-07-29 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Register Now
Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Start time: 9 AM Pacific | 12 PM Eastern
End time: 10 AM Pacific | 1 PM Eastern
This session will explore how research with community populations can inform the diagnosis and treatment of mental health concerns among older adults. We will detail three underserved mental health needs: depression among homebound older adults; suicidality among victims of elder abuse; and trauma among diverse community-dwelling older adults. We will examine how academic-practice partnerships can help identify needs, design, and deliver psychotherapy interventions tailored to clients’ needs and sustainable in community settings. Recent findings on the effectiveness of community-delivered psychotherapy and exploring the impact of academic-practice partnerships in supporting the mental well-being of vulnerable older adults will be discussed.
Presenters:
Clare Culver is a clinical research assistant at Weill Cornell Medicine, where she contributes to research on depression interventions for individuals affected by elder abuse and crime. Her research interests focus on community-based interventions, trauma-informed care, and improving treatment access, engagement, and retention. Culver is committed to advancing intervention efficacy and implementation research for trauma-exposed populations.
Isabel Rollandi, PhD, is committed to advancing the understanding of mental health through rigorous scientific research, with a focus on depression and anxiety in adults. As research manager and team leader at Weill Cornell Medicine, she has built and led a robust team to execute federally funded studies and coordinate multisite clinical trials. Her expertise includes grant writing, which has successfully secured funding for critical research initiatives, and advanced quantitative data analysis using statistical software. This work has contributed to the production of high-impact manuscripts and presentations that are helping to shape the field of mental health research.
Jo Anne Sirey, PhD, is a professor of Psychology in Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine and an Attending Psychologist at New York–Presbyterian Hospital. Her work focuses on developing community-based mental health interventions for older adults, with an emphasis on improving treatment access and reducing stigma. She leads the NIMH-funded Weill Cornell ALACRITY Center and directs the TRIO program, which delivers mental health services to multilingual older adults across New York City. Sirey has developed and led initiatives such as the PROTECT program for elder abuse victims and SMART-MH for post-disaster mental health care. Her work is widely recognized for its impact on underserved and trauma-exposed populations.
Kathleen Zuke, MPH, is director of the Center for Healthy Aging at the National Council on Aging, where she collaborates with community-based partners nationwide to identify, implement, and sustain evidence-based programs that support older adults in managing chronic conditions, preventing falls, and addressing behavioral health needs. Her work focuses on empowering individuals and communities to better manage chronic conditions. Zuke’s passion for aging services was inspired by her upbringing with eight loving grandparents and her experience as a caregiver for her grandfather.
Register Now

Preventing Fraud and Scams: Safeguarding Older Adults
2025-08-06 - 2025-10-07
Register Now
Includes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit.
Continuing Education Credits:

California Board of Registered Nursing
California Department of Consumer Affairs Professional Fiduciaries Bureau
National Academy of Certified Care Managers
National Commission for Health Education Credentialing
National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners
Society of Certified Senior Advisors

Today, scammers are more sophisticated than ever, and older adults are a common target of their deception. Consequently, older adults’ financial security and livelihood could be compromised. It also can take an emotional toll, causing distress, embarrassment and mistrust. Understanding the factors that put older adults at risk for fraud and scams can help loved ones to recognize vulnerabilities and identify resources to support and protect older adults against fraud. Join this webinar to learn more about common scams that target older adults and ways to safeguard them from falling victim to these predators.

Participants in this webinar will be able to:

Define the scope of the problem and its financial and emotional impact.
Understand the psychology of how scammers target and deceive their victims.
Summarize the most common scams impacting older adults.
Recognize signs that an older adult may have been victimized by a scam and learn how to support them to reduce their future risk.

Presenter:
Lakelyn Eichenberger, PhD, is a gerontologist and caregiving advocate for Honor and Home Instead, the world’s largest provider of home care. She began her career in a local Home Instead, working one-on-one with older adults. Today she works to educate professionals, families and communities on the unique challenges older adults face and the resources available to help them thrive. Eichenberger earned a doctorate in Gerontology from the University of Nebraska. She has spoken nationally and internationally on the topic of caregiving and aging and serves as a resource to major media.

Accessibility:
Closed captions are available for live and on-demand courses within specific browsers. Click here to see how to access and turn on the browser setting. If you still need to request speech-to-text captioning during this event, please contact us at least 5 business days prior to the live webinar so we may accommodate your needs.
Register Now

Learning Lab: Get It Proclaimed! A Hands-On Workshop for Ageism Awareness Day
2025-08-07 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Date:
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Start time: 10 AM Pacific | 1 PM Eastern
End time: 11 AM Pacific | 2 PM Eastern
Register Now
Join us for an interactive online event that will help you take action in your community against ageism! Together, we’ll work toward getting Ageism Awareness Day designated as an official day in your town, city, county or state. Whether you’re new to the process or have worked through it previously, this session will give you the tools, inspiration and peer support to make it happen.
Hear directly from advocates who have successfully secured such proclamations in their communities, learn the steps involved, and access ready-to-use resources to support your effort. We’ll also discuss how government proclamations can be powerful tools for raising awareness and influencing policy change.
By the end of this workshop, you’ll have a clear roadmap—and renewed motivation—to help put ageism on the public agenda where you live. Let’s get it proclaimed!
Presenters:
ASA Public Policy Committee and Ageism & Culture Advisory Council

This event is made possible in part by the generous support of Next50.

Learning Lab: Challenging Ableism in Ageism Work
2025-08-12 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Date:Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Start time: 10 AM Pacific | 1 PM EasternEnd time: 11 AM Pacific | 2 PM Eastern
American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters will be available for this virtual event.
Register Now
As we work to dismantle ageism, are we unintentionally reinforcing ableism? In this interactive Learning Lab, we’ll explore how the aging services field often promotes an ideal of “healthy,” “active,” and “independent” aging—narratives that can marginalize older adults who have disabilities and reinforce ableist norms. In this interactive and guided conversation, we’ll examine the complex intersection of ageism and ableism, uncover the ways these biases show up in policies, language, media, and even well-meaning campaigns, and reflect on how to shift our advocacy to be more inclusive of all older adults—especially those living with disabilities. Let’s rethink what it means to age well—and who is included in that vision.
Participants will:

Hear from thought leaders and peers working at the intersection of ageism and ableism
Reflect on common assumptions about aging and ability
Engage in dialogue and practice reframing narratives toward interdependence and equityPresenters:

Colleen Arnold, CEO, Marin Aging and Disability Institute
Alison Barkoff, associate professor and program director at the Hirsh Health Law and Policy Program, Milken Institute School of Public Health, George Washington University
Eli Gelardin, director, San Francisco Office on Disability and Accessibility
Tracey Gendron, executive director, Virginia Center on Aging

This event is made possible in part by the generous support of Next50.

Better Med Visit: Patient Training
2025-08-14 - 2026-08-13
Available On Demand August 16, 2025–August 13, 2026
Price:
ASA Member Rate: $35*
Non-member Rate: $45*
Certificates & Credits:
Continuing Education credits are not available for this course. We will offer a Certificate of Attendance.
A yearly ASA membership is $275 for individuals and $100 for retired professionals & students. ASA also offers Organizational Membership. Learn more about membership here.
*This course is non-refundable.
Register Now
Description:
Navigating healthcare visits can be challenging for older adults due to complex medical conditions, communication barriers, and the fast-paced nature of medical environments. For more than a decade, Gabby Ceccolini has trained doctors how to talk—and listen—to patients. And she has developed a simple educational method to teach patients how to talk—and listen—to doctors. This course provides insight into understanding common biases toward older patients. Ceccolini presents an evidence-based strategy that empowers elders to improve patient communication, confidence, and engagement during medical visits. From preparing for appointments to advocating effectively, the presentation equips attendees with practical strategies to improve medical visits and the overall experience of seeking medical care. The strategies are so simple they are easily transferable to advising clients on how to prepare and effectively engage in doctors’ visits.
Learning Objectives:

Attendees will understand the common barriers patients face when communicating with healthcare providers and how to address them.
Attendees will recognize the framework of a medical visit in a simple three-part timeline.
Attendees will be able to develop a checklist of essential information to communicate with healthcare providers at the beginning, middle and end of their visits.
Attendees will develop skills in educating clients on how to prepare and effectively engage in doctors’ visits.

On Aging Institute Faculty:
Gabbriel Ceccolini is a seasoned healthcare communication specialist with more than a decade of experience in medical education. She has dedicated her career to teaching future healthcare professionals the critical skills of patient-centered communication, focusing on how to effectively engage with patients. Ceccolini empowers patients with practical strategies and solutions to navigate medical visits with confidence, aiming to enhance the patient-provider relationship and experience. Ceccolini directs the Standardized Patient & Assessment Center at the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University.
Who should attend this session:

Older Adults and Care Partners
Geriatric care managers
Social workers
Healthcare advocates
Case managers
Senior living staff
Aging services professionals
Patient navigators

Register Now

This course is made possible in part by the generous support of Next50.

External Relations as an Advocacy Strategy
2025-08-19 - 2026-08-19
Available On Demand August 21, 2025–August 19, 2026
Price:
ASA Member Rate: $35*
Non-member Rate: $45*
Certificates & Credits:
Continuing Education credits are not available for this course. We will offer a Certificate of Attendance.
A yearly ASA membership is $275 for individuals and $100 for retired professionals & students. ASA also offers Organizational Membership. Learn more about membership here.
*This course is non-refundable.
Register Now
Description:
Effective advocacy starts with the belief that meaningful change happens when institutions build informed, strategic relationships with those in power. To do this well, advocates must first understand the structures and processes that shape public policy—how decisions are made at the local, state and federal levels, and who holds the authority to act. This civic grounding empowers organizations to navigate complex systems and identify the right moments for engagement. From there, power mapping becomes an essential tool: by analyzing networks of influence, understanding stakeholders’ motivations, and pinpointing leverage points, advocates can align their efforts with the priorities of elected officials and community leaders. This strategic approach transforms external relations into a powerful force for advancing mission-driven goals and creating lasting impact in the communities we serve.
Learning Objectives:

Attendees will learn to explain the structures and decision-making processes of local, state, and federal government systems to identify where and how public policy is shaped.
Attendees will learn to apply power-mapping techniques to analyze networks of influence, stakeholder motivations, and leverage points relevant to an organization’s advocacy goals.
Attendees will develop a strategic external relations plan that aligns institutional priorities with the interests of policymakers and community leaders to advance mission-driven change.

On Aging Institute Faculty:
Holly M. Davis is a nonprofit and public policy leader with extensive experience in advocacy, strategic program development, and philanthropic leadership. With a strong background in civic engagement and coalition-building, she has guided organizations in crafting effective programs, advancing policy initiatives, and fostering leadership in diverse sectors. As vice president of External Relations at Indiana Philanthropy Alliance, Davis designed and facilitated the Mutz Philanthropic Leadership Institute, a premier leadership development program engaging cross-sector speakers and policy experts. She directed programming for CASE@Campus, tailoring professional development training for higher education institutions, led the PAC and government affairs for homebuilders associations in Seattle and Austin, and has served as the executive director of the nonprofits Center for Women and Democracy, Indiana Leadership Forum, and Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series.
Who should attend this session:

Mid- to senior-level nonprofit professionals responsible for advocacy, policy, communications or external affairs.
Mission-driven organizations that want to integrate advocacy more strategically into their work.
Government affairs or public policy staff at aging service organizations, health nonprofits, and human service agencies.
Program managers or community organizers seeking to strengthen their understanding of policy influence and external stakeholder engagement.
Emerging leaders in advocacy roles who are building a civic and systems knowledge base.
Professionals working in sectors like aging services, healthcare, housing, or social justice—where policy and systems change are essential to achieving mission impact.

Register Now

This course is made possible in part by the generous support of Next50.

Aging and Brain Health
2025-08-20 - 2025-10-19
Available on demand Aug. 22 – Oct. 19, 2025
Register Now
Includes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit.
Continuing Education Credits:

California Board of Registered Nursing
California Professional Fiduciaries Bureau
National Academy of Certified Care Managers
National Commission for Health Education Credentialing
National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners
New York State Education Department
Society of Certified Senior Advisors

Discover how to support lifelong brain health in this engaging webinar. Participants will learn to distinguish normal cognitive changes from those linked to Alzheimer’s and vascular disease, explore practical frameworks for understanding dementia-related behaviors, and gain communication strategies that foster connection. Plus, walk away with actionable tips to help maintain cognitive function and reduce dementia risk—insights you can apply in both personal and professional settings.

Participants in this webinar will be able to:

Differentiate normal memory changes with age from memory changes due to Alzheimer’s disease.
Define dementia and mild cognitive impairment.
Recognize multiple viewpoints for managing dementia-related behaviors.
Overcome barriers to discussing cognitive change with older adults.

Presenter:
Suzanne Musil, PhD, ABPP, is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist working in the Memory Care Clinic at MyMichigan Health in Midland, Mich. She has a strong background in neuroscience and has worked as a clinician, researcher and educator. She has specific expertise in cognitive aging and the differential diagnosis of dementia.

Accessibility:
Closed captions are available for live and on-demand courses within specific browsers. Click here to see how to access and turn on the browser setting. If you still need to request speech-to-text captioning during this event, please contact us at least 5 business days prior to the live webinar so we may accommodate your needs.
Register Now

Digital Literacy in Aging Services: Building Confidence and Capacity in a Connected World
2025-08-26 - 2026-08-25
Available On Demand August 28, 2025–August 25, 2026
Price:
ASA Member Rate: $35*
Non-member Rate: $45*
Certificates & Credits:
Continuing Education credits are not available for this course. We will offer a Certificate of Attendance.
A yearly ASA membership is $275 for individuals and $100 for retired professionals & students. ASA also offers Organizational Membership. Learn more about membership here.
*This course is non-refundable.
Register Now
Description:
In today’s digital world, access to technology—and the confidence to use it—is a vital component of aging well. This course provides aging services professionals with a foundational understanding of digital literacy: what it means, why it matters, and how to promote it effectively among older adults. Participants will explore common digital barriers, inclusive engagement strategies, and successful examples of digital inclusion. The course also highlights how digital literacy enhances access to healthcare, benefits, and social connection, especially for underserved populations.
Learning Objectives:

Define digital literacy and its role in the lives of older adults
Identify barriers to technology use and how to address them
Deliver or support accessible, inclusive digital literacy efforts
Connect older adults with tools for online safety, healthcare access, and social engagement

On Aging Institute Faculty:
Andrew Broderick co-directs the San Francisco Tech Council, a national multisector collaborative dedicated to bridging the digital divide for older adults and people with disabilities, where he has supported pilot tech implementations to reduce social isolation and loneliness, developed programming to improve digital literacy, and coordinated community tech support pop-ups to meet the needs of diverse populations for immediate and individualized tech support and advice in culturally and linguistically competent settings.
Karla Suomala co-directs the San Francisco Tech Council. A life-long educator with a master’s in Digital Technologies in Teaching and Learning from the University of San Francisco, Suomala specializes in digital literacy training for older adults and tech capacity-building for the nonprofits that serve them. Most recently, Suomala and Andrew Broderick co-authored the Digital Equity Plan for Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities in San Francisco.
Who should attend this session:

Staff of Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs)
Senior center and community program coordinators
Social workers and case managers serving older adults
Digital navigators and technology trainers in community settings
Healthcare outreach workers promoting telehealth access
Library staff or nonprofit tech educators working with older populations
Grant writers or program developers designing digital inclusion initiatives

Register Now

This course is made possible in part by the generous support of Next50.

Strategic Partnerships for Growth, Impact and Resiliency
2025-09-04 - 2026-09-04
Available On Demand Sept. 6, 2025–Sept. 4, 2026
Price:
ASA Member Rate: $35*
Non-member Rate: $45*
Certificates & Credits:
Continuing Education credits are not available for this course. We will offer a Certificate of Attendance.
A yearly ASA membership is $275 for individuals and $100 for retired professionals & students. ASA also offers Organizational Membership. Learn more about membership here.
*This course is non-refundable.
Register Now
Description:
This workshop equips individuals and organizations with the tools to build and leverage strategic partnerships for growth, impact, and resilience. Participants will learn how to expand networks, access valuable resources, and collaborate with like-minded organizations to achieve greater efficiency. The session emphasizes partnership-building, resource optimization, and organizational resilience, ensuring attendees can achieve more without overextending resources.
Learning Objectives:

Understand the principles of strategic partnerships and their role in driving growth, resilience, and impact.
Identify potential partners to expand local and national networks while enhancing organizational visibility.
Develop strategies to create mutually beneficial collaborations that improve effectiveness and access to key resources.
Learn how to research, establish, and maintain strategic partnerships for long-term success.

On Aging Institute Faculty:
Cliff Gates is a nationally recognized speaker, trauma-informed trainer, and co-founder of Map to HOPE, a social enterprise delivering equity-focused leadership training, anti-abuse education, and community empowerment initiatives across the U.S. and internationally. With more than two decades’ experience mobilizing communities and equipping leaders, Gates has trained thousands of individuals across sectors—including corporations, nonprofits, government agencies and educational institutions.
He is uniquely positioned to lead this session on Strategic Partnerships for Growth, Impact and Resiliency, drawing from more than 20 years as a trusted connector across sectors. His extensive background in forging and sustaining partnerships spans corporate clients, civic governments, major metropolitan law enforcement agencies, NGOs, and professional sports teams. As a practitioner and consultant, Gates has helped diverse and sometimes disparate organizations align goals, deepen collaboration, and build sustainable relationships that drive long-term impact.
Who should attend this session:

Nonprofit executive directors and program managers
Development and fundraising professionals
Community outreach and engagement coordinators
Coalition builders and network facilitators
Public agency staff seeking cross-sector collaboration
Social enterprise and grassroots organization leaders

Register Now

This course is made possible in part by the generous support of Next50.

Strategies for Improving Quality of Life for Individuals Living with Dementia
2025-09-10 - 2025-11-09
Available on demand Sept. 13 – Nov. 9, 2025
Register Now
Includes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit.
Continuing Education Credits:

California Board of Registered Nursing
California Department of Consumer Affairs Professional Fiduciaries Bureau
National Academy of Certified Care Managers
National Commission for Health Education Credentialing
National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners
Society of Certified Senior Advisors

Enhancing the quality of life for individuals living with dementia begins with a person-centered approach to care. This webinar will explore strategies for tailoring care to meet the unique needs of people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, focusing on preserving dignity and enhancing quality of life. Participants will gain insights into effectively managing dementia-related behaviors, engaging individuals meaningfully, and creating an environment that supports well-being. Join us to learn how person-centered care can positively impact the quality of life for those living with dementia.

Participants in this webinar will be able to:

Review the basics of dementia and the different types.
Learn the person-centered approach to care and support.
Understand common dementia-related behaviors and tips to address them.
Discover helpful strategies and resources for improving quality of life.

Presenter:
Diana Shulla Cose, founding executive director at Lorenzo’s House, a virtual nonprofit social impact organization designed to empower children and younger families dealing with early onset dementia. After her husband Lorenzo was diagnosed with the condition, Shulla Cose had recognized a gap in connections and resources for affected families and founded Lorenzo’s House, leveraging her past career as an educator, school leader, and for 25 years, founder and president of a network of public schools in Chicago with more than 250 staff and 2,300 students across 5 campuses.

Lakelyn Eichenberger, PhD, is a gerontologist and caregiving advocate for Honor and Home Instead, the world’s largest provider of home care. She began her career in a local Home Instead, working one-on-one with older adults. Today she works to educate professionals, families and communities on the unique challenges older adults face and the resources available to help them thrive. Eichenberger earned a doctorate in Gerontology from the University of Nebraska. She has spoken nationally and internationally on the topic of caregiving and aging and serves as a resource to major media.

Stephanie Fitzgerald, Lorenzo’s House impact & operations lead, for more than 30 years, has founded and led social impact organizations—schools, a statewide strategic philanthropy, and a leadership development organization. She brings to this role strategic thinking; facilitative leadership; operations and process improvement; diversity, equity, and inclusion; people development; and experience as a mother of four and as a carer to family members with Alzheimer’s.

Patti LaFleur, Lorenzo’s House Programs lead, is a former care partner to her mom, who had early onset dementia—and an elementary educator for more than 10 years. Her capacity to connect with family members through lived experience and profound generosity of spirit sets the tone for how Lorenzo’s House shows up for families. A certified dementia practitioner, LaFleur has spent countless hours volunteering with people living with neurocognitive disorders, and as a community educator for the Alzheimer’s Association.

Accessibility:
Closed captions are available for live and on-demand courses within specific browsers. Click here to see how to access and turn on the browser setting. If you still need to request speech-to-text captioning during this event, please contact us at least 5 business days prior to the live webinar so we may accommodate your needs.
Register Now

Finance for Non-Finance People
2025-09-15 - 2025-09-16
Date & Time:
Monday, September 15 & Tuesday, September 16, 2025
1–2:30 PM Eastern I 10–11:30 AM Pacific each day
Format:
Live Workshop Only
Price:
ASA Member Rate: $70*
Non-member Rate: $90*
Certificates & Credits:
Continuing Education credits are not available for this course. We will offer a Certificate of Attendance.
A yearly ASA membership is $275 for individuals and $100 for retired professionals & students. ASA also offers Organizational Membership. Learn more about membership here.
*This course is non-refundable.
Register Now
Description:
Without sound financial management, a nonprofit will not be able to effectively serve its community. Yet most nonprofit leaders have little or no formal training in this area, creating a constant source of stress and crises. This class is designed for nonprofit managers and board members who want to strengthen their financial management skills. We will break down the key components of nonprofit finance and teach practical steps to improve your organization’s approach to financial management.
Learning Objectives:

Become familiar with standard financial reports and how to read them
Understand the difference between accrual and cash basis accounting
Design reports that facilitate good decisions

On Aging Institute Faculty:
Leon Seemann, CFRE, is a management consultant with more than 25 years’ experience helping nonprofits and family businesses grow and thrive financially and organizationally by ensuring they are well-funded, well-managed and well-respected. Seemann works with teams of all types—intergenerational, inter-faith and cross-disciplinary—to identify and resolve the challenges that often prevent them from achieving success. His consulting philosophy is based on respect, and he believes organizations thrive when they are rooted in respect—for their colleagues and the people they serve.
Who should attend this session:

Executive directors and program managers
Board members and treasurers
Finance or operations staff in small to mid-sized nonprofits
Founders of new nonprofit organizations
Development professionals seeking to better understand budgeting and financial planning
Anyone in a leadership role aiming to build financial literacy and sustainability

Register Now

This course is made possible in part by the generous support of Next50.

Pressure Points for Dementia Caregiving: Behavior, Driving, and Firearms
2025-09-17 - 2025-11-16
Available on demand Sept. 19 – Nov. 16, 2025
Register Now
Includes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit.
Continuing Education Credits:

California Board of Registered Nursing
California Professional Fiduciaries Bureau
National Academy of Certified Care Managers
National Commission for Health Education Credentialing
National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners
New York State Education Department
Society of Certified Senior Advisors

Caring for someone with dementia brings unique challenges, especially when disruptive behaviors, driving safety, or firearms in the home are involved. This webinar will explore how to identify behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), offer practical guidance for caregivers navigating driving concerns, and examine the legal implications of firearm possession under cognitive disability, with summaries of relevant laws from multiple states.

Participants in this webinar will be able to:

Identify evidence-based medications for BPSD.
Deliver recommendations to caregivers regarding driving concerns.
List common disabilities that prohibit a person from legally possessing a firearm.

Presenter:
Barbara Messinger-Rapport, MD, is the owner/founder of SAVVE (Special Assessment of Very Vulnerable Elders) in Cleveland, Ohio, where she assesses safety concerns regarding financial exploitation, driving, firearms and other triggers of difficult behavior in older adults. She is also a medical director for Oak Street Health, and prior to that was the medical director of Vinney Palliative and Hospice Care of Menorah Park Senior Living and director of Geriatric Medicine at Cleveland Clinic.

Accessibility:
Closed captions are available for live and on-demand courses within specific browsers. Click here to see how to access and turn on the browser setting. If you still need to request speech-to-text captioning during this event, please contact us at least 5 business days prior to the live webinar so we may accommodate your needs.
Register Now

Advocacy vs. Lobbying vs. Electioneering
2025-09-23 - 2026-09-23
Available On Demand (September 25, 2025–September 23, 2026)
Price:
ASA Member Rate: $35*
Non-member Rate: $45*
Certificates & Credits:
Continuing Education credits are not available for this course. We will offer a Certificate of Attendance.
A yearly ASA membership is $275 for individuals and $100 for retired professionals & students. ASA also offers Organizational Membership. Learn more about membership here.
*This course is non-refundable.
Register Now
Description:
Advocacy is essential to organizational impact—but not all forms are created equal in the eyes of the law. This session will demystify the distinctions between education, lobbying, and electioneering, helping participants navigate the legal, strategic, and ethical boundaries that govern each. Using real-world case studies, it will explore how organizations have successfully engaged in a range of advocacy efforts, while avoiding compliance pitfalls and protecting credibility. Participants will gain tools to frame messaging for diverse audiences, align strategies with institutional values, and engage donors and stakeholders without jeopardizing legal standing. From legislative fly-ins and statehouse visits to policy roundtables and public education campaigns, this session highlights proven tactics that strengthen civic engagement—and empower advocates to advance their mission with clarity, confidence and integrity.
Learning Objectives:

Attendees will learn to differentiate between advocacy, lobbying, and electioneering based on legal definitions and compliance requirements for nonprofit organizations.
Attendees will learn to analyze real-world scenarios to identify compliance risks and best practices for engaging in legally sound and ethically responsible advocacy activities.
Attendees will learn to develop effective advocacy messaging and engagement strategies that align with organizational values, target appropriate audiences, and maintain the organization’s nonpartisan credibility.

On Aging Institute Faculty:
Holly M. Davis is a nonprofit and public policy leader with extensive experience in advocacy, strategic program development, and philanthropic leadership. With a strong background in civic engagement and coalition-building, she has guided organizations in crafting effective programs, advancing policy initiatives, and fostering leadership in diverse sectors. As vice president of External Relations at Indiana Philanthropy Alliance, Davis designed and facilitated the Mutz Philanthropic Leadership Institute, a premier leadership development program engaging cross-sector speakers and policy experts. She directed programming for CASE@Campus, tailoring professional development training for higher education institutions, led the PAC and government affairs for homebuilders associations in Seattle and Austin, and has served as the executive director of the nonprofits Center for Women and Democracy, Indiana Leadership Forum, and Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series.
Who should attend this session:

Program managers or community engagement staff involved in coalition-building, grassroots outreach, or civic education efforts.
Nonprofit executives and senior leaders who oversee or approve advocacy and public policy strategies.
Policy and government relations staff responsible for engaging with legislators, organizing campaigns, or tracking legislation.
Communications and development professionals who craft public messaging and interact with donors or stakeholders.
Board members and organizational spokespeople who need to understand the legal boundaries when representing the organization publicly.
Legal or compliance staff in nonprofits seeking to ensure organizational activities stay within IRS and state lobbying limits.

Register Now

This course is made possible in part by the generous support of Next50.

The Cost of Care: Funding Options for Long-Term Care Needs
2025-10-01 - 2025-11-30
Available on demand Oct. 4 – Nov. 30, 2025
Register Now
Includes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit.
Continuing Education Credits:

California Board of Registered Nursing
California Department of Consumer Affairs Professional Fiduciaries Bureau
National Academy of Certified Care Managers
National Commission for Health Education Credentialing
National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners
Society of Certified Senior Advisors

Many people underestimate the costs associated with long-term care as they age, often assuming that Medicare will cover all their needs—a common misconception. This webinar emphasizes the importance of planning to manage care expenses effectively. Participants will explore various payment options, learn how to piece together multiple funding sources and gain insights into resources that can help ensure the needs of older individuals are met. While every financial situation and care need is unique, this session will provide valuable considerations and tools to help you plan for long-term care needs.

Participants in this webinar will be able to:

Review the average costs of long-term care.
Learn about options available to pay for long-term care.
Explore several non-traditional funding options.
Discover tips and resources for planning for future care needs.

Presenters:
Kristin Dahlquist, DSW, MPH, owns Home Instead offices in Denver and Fort Collins, where she leads teams that provide personalized home care to more than 250 older adults and their families across Colorado. Under her leadership, Home Instead Denver was recognized for innovation in dementia respite care through partnerships with the CMS GUIDE Program and Alzheimer’s grant funding. Dahlquist also serves on the executive committee of the Parkinson Association of the Rockies, helping to improve resources and support for families impacted by Parkinson’s disease.

Lakelyn Eichenberger, PhD, is a gerontologist and caregiving advocate for Honor and Home Instead, the world’s largest provider of home care. She began her career in a local Home Instead, working one-on-one with older adults. Today she works to educate professionals, families and communities on the unique challenges older adults face and the resources available to help them thrive. Eichenberger earned a doctorate in Gerontology from the University of Nebraska. She has spoken nationally and internationally on the topic of caregiving and aging and serves as a resource to major media.

Accessibility:
Closed captions are available for live and on-demand courses within specific browsers. Click here to see how to access and turn on the browser setting. If you still need to request speech-to-text captioning during this event, please contact us at least 5 business days prior to the live webinar so we may accommodate your needs.
Register Now

Keys to Age-Inclusion: Collaboration & Belonging
2025-10-09 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Register Now
Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
Start time: 12 PM Pacific | 3 PM Eastern
End time: 1 PM Pacific | 4 PM Eastern
How we view aging affects how we invest in our communities and make policy, which means we need to hold a more realistic view of what aging looks like across varied life experiences. In this practical discussion about solutions to ageism, we highlight how we need to collaborate across sectors and broaden our understanding of aging to encompass the diverse realities of growing older in America.
Age-inclusion is the best way forward, and the best way to move beyond ageism is via belonging and collaboration. In an era of rapidly shifting resources and changing demographics, we must forge new partnerships and widen our networks. We have to build something better. Join our panelists to learn how we might build age-friendly systems through their experiences collaborating and building services that work for all.
Participants will:

Hear from thought leaders working on cross-sector collaboration and implementing inclusion initiatives
Reflect on the possibilities for age-inclusive systems
Learn about resources and tips for addressing ageism
Join the conversation about where the age-friendly movement is heading

Presenters:

Megan Wolfe, JD,Senior Policy Development Manager, Trust for America’s Health
Jess Maurer,Executive Director, Maine Council on Aging
Laura Poskin,Executive Director, Age-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh
Fayron Epps, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN, Professor | Karen & Ronald Herrmann Distinguished Chair in Caregiving Research & Fellow, Betty Irene Moore Fellowship Program for Nurse Leaders and Innovators, UT Austin
Emily Greenfield, PhD, GSA, Professor | Director of the Hub for Aging Collaboration, Rutgers School of Social Work

Moderated by Patrice L. Dickerson, ASA Senior Equity Strategy Director
Register Now

Integrating Advocacy into Executive Leadership
2025-10-14 - 2026-10-14
Available On Demand (October 16, 2025–October 14, 2026)
Price:
ASA Member Rate: $35*
Non-member Rate: $45*
Certificates & Credits:
Continuing Education credits are not available for this course. We will offer a Certificate of Attendance.
A yearly ASA membership is $275 for individuals and $100 for retired professionals & students. ASA also offers Organizational Membership. Learn more about membership here.
*This course is non-refundable.
Register Now
Description:
Advocacy isn’t a side project—it’s a leadership strategy. This session is designed for executive leaders looking to embed advocacy into the core of their nonprofit’s mission and operations. Participants will learn how to frame advocacy messaging that aligns with organizational values, resonates with stakeholders, and drives impact. The session also will explore practical models for structuring internal advocacy capacity—whether through dedicated staff, cross-functional teams, or strategic partnerships—that mobilize networks, engage policymakers, and remain compliant with legal guidelines. Real-world case studies from aging services organizations will demonstrate how effective advocacy can elevate visibility, influence policy, and strengthen mission outcomes.
Learning Objectives:

Attendees will learn to articulate the strategic value of advocacy as a core leadership function that advances a company’s mission, strengthens impact, and positions the organization as a policy influencer.
Attendees will learn to design messaging frameworks and engagement strategies that align advocacy efforts with organizational values, resonate with stakeholders, and maintain legal compliance.
Attendees will learn to evaluate and apply organizational models for building advocacy capacity, including staffing structures, cross-functional collaboration, and partnerships that support sustained policy engagement.

On Aging Institute Faculty:
Holly M. Davis is a nonprofit and public policy leader with extensive experience in advocacy, strategic program development, and philanthropic leadership. With a strong background in civic engagement and coalition-building, she has guided organizations in crafting effective programs, advancing policy initiatives, and fostering leadership in diverse sectors. As vice president of External Relations at Indiana Philanthropy Alliance, Davis designed and facilitated the Mutz Philanthropic Leadership Institute, a premier leadership development program engaging cross-sector speakers and policy experts. She directed programming for CASE@Campus, tailoring professional development training for higher education institutions, led the PAC and government affairs for homebuilders associations in Seattle and Austin, and has served as the executive director of the nonprofits Center for Women and Democracy, Indiana Leadership Forum, and Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series.
Who should attend this session:

Leaders in aging services and health-related nonprofits where public policy significantly impacts mission outcomes.
Senior leadership teams responsible for aligning programs, communications, and policy efforts with organizational goals.
Board members and trustees who play a role in shaping the organization’s strategic direction and public voice.
Emerging executive leaders preparing to take on C-suite or board-level roles and expand their understanding of advocacy as a leadership tool.

Register Now

This course is made possible in part by the generous support of Next50.

My Health Priorities: Provider Training
2025-10-16 - 2026-10-15
Available On Demand (October 18, 2025–October 15, 2026)
Price:
ASA Member Rate: $35*
Non-member Rate: $45*
Certificates & Credits:
Continuing Education credits are not available for this course. We will offer a Certificate of Attendance.
A yearly ASA membership is $275 for individuals and $100 for retired professionals & students. ASA also offers Organizational Membership. Learn more about membership here.
*This course is non-refundable.
Register Now
Description:
Do the older adults you support need help identifying what matters most to them? Do they need assistance communicating their needs and concerns to healthcare providers? This course will introduce an online resource called My Health Priorities (MyHP), which helps older adults identify what matters most to them regarding health, life goals and care preferences.
MyHP supports the nationwide effort of Age-Friendly Health Systems and the 4 Ms (what matters most, mentation, medications, mobility) to ensure care is more responsive to older adult needs. This course will demonstrate the value MyHP offers to elders, review questions asked in MyHP, and discuss ways in which it can be used by healthcare providers, social workers, service coordinators, and others who touch the lives of older adults. Case studies will be used to highlight how MyHP can improve healthcare and social services delivery, as well as older adult physical and mental health and quality of life.
Learning Objectives:

Attendees will understand the common barriers patients face when communicating with healthcare providers and how to address them.
Attendees will develop skills to better assess patient needs and wishes.
Attendees will be equipped to incorporate the MyHP program into their services.

On Aging Institute Faculty:
Claire Davenport, MD, is a geriatrician and internist with national leadership experience in Patient Priorities Care (PPC) implementation. She has led PPC training and integration efforts in value-based primary care and PACE, supporting interdisciplinary teams in aligning care with what matters most. Her work focuses on practical tools, mentorship, and system redesign to make person-driven care sustainable and measurable.
Who should attend this session:

Older Adults and Care Partners
Geriatric care managers
Social workers
Healthcare advocates
Healthcare providers
Case managers
Senior living staff
Homecare organizations
Aging services professionals
Patient navigators

Register Now

This course is made possible in part by the generous support of Next50.

Fueling Strength: The Role of Nutrition in Cancer Support and Survivorship
2025-10-22 - 2025-12-21
Available on demand Oct. 24 – Dec. 21, 2025
Register Now
Includes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit.
Continuing Education Credits:

California Board of Registered Nursing
California Professional Fiduciaries Bureau
National Academy of Certified Care Managers
National Commission for Health Education Credentialing
National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners
New York State Education Department
Society of Certified Senior Advisors

Nutrition plays a vital role throughout the cancer continuum—from diagnosis and treatment to recovery and survivorship. This session equips caregivers and professionals in aging with practical, evidence-based strategies to support nutritional well-being in individuals facing cancer. It will explore common challenges such as appetite changes, treatment side effects, and popular topics on social media, while highlighting the importance of culturally sensitive and patient-centered approaches. Attendees will gain tools to empower patients and families, promote resilience, and collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary care teams.

Participants in this webinar will be able to:

Describe the key nutritional challenges commonly faced by individuals during cancer treatment and survivorship.
Identify practical, evidence-based strategies caregivers and social workers can use to support nutrition and overall well-being in patients with cancer.
Recognize the importance of a culturally sensitive, patient-centered approach to addressing nutrition-related concerns in cancer care.
Collaborate more effectively with interdisciplinary care teams to advocate for and implement appropriate nutrition resources and referrals.

Presenter:
Stacy Kennedy, MPH, RD, LDN, CPT, is vice president of Synergy Private Health, and a registered dietitian, licensed nutritionist, board-certified specialist in oncology nutrition, American College of Sports Medicine Certified Fitness Specialist, and adjunct faculty member at Simmons University, teaching entrepreneurship. For 19 years, she practiced as a Senior Clinical Nutritionist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Accessibility:
Closed captions are available for live and on-demand courses within specific browsers. Click here to see how to access and turn on the browser setting. If you still need to request speech-to-text captioning during this event, please contact us at least 5 business days prior to the live webinar so we may accommodate your needs.
Register Now

Building a Culture of Inclusion and Care: From Digital Accessibility to Organizational Change
2025-10-23 - 2026-10-23
Available On Demand (October 25, 2025–October 23, 2026)
Price:
ASA Member Rate: $35*
Non-member Rate: $45*
Certificates & Credits:
Continuing Education credits are not available for this course. We will offer a Certificate of Attendance.
A yearly ASA membership is $275 for individuals and $100 for retired professionals & students. ASA also offers Organizational Membership. Learn more about membership here.
*This course is non-refundable.
Register Now
Description:
This course invites nonprofit and aging services professionals to rethink digital accessibility, not as a checklist, but as a reflection of values. The presentation explores how accessibility intersects with organizational culture, leadership and justice—and offers clear, actionable strategies for integrating accessibility into everyday workflows, budgets and team roles.

Key Takeaways:

Understand digital accessibility as a form of inclusion, not just compliance
Learn how aging and disability inform design and engagement practices
Explore how leadership and culture shape access outcomes
Discover small, meaningful shifts that build long-term accessibility capacity

Learning Objectives:

Identify common barriers that make websites and online content inaccessible to older adults and people with disabilities.
Apply practical strategies to improve digital accessibility in your organization’s online spaces.
Understand how accessibility intersects with leadership, organizational culture, and social justice. .

On Aging Institute Faculty:
Betsy Dorsett (she/they) is a nonprofit communications consultant and digital accessibility educator and advocate. A DHS Certified Trusted Tester, Betsy has experience supporting organizations focused on disability and aging. She leads accessibility workshops and consults on inclusive digital strategy, and organizes digital accessibility and inclusive design meetups in Western North Carolina.

Who should attend this session:

Nonprofit professionals working with older adults or people with disabilities
Aging services providers and administrators
Communications and digital content managers
Organizational leaders and decision-makers committed to advancing equity and inclusion

Accessibility:

An American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter will be provided for this course.
A full transcript will be available after the live event.
ASA will share a handout of key takeaways and other materials related to this course after the live event.
Please reach out to institute@asaging.org to share how ASA can support your accessibility needs.

Register Now

This course is made possible in part by the generous support of Next50.

On Aging Institute Summit
2025-10-28 08:30 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | Anschutz Health Sciences Building, Elliman Conference Center, 1890 N. Revere Ct., Aurora, CO, 80045, United States
Colorado’s population is changing faster than its systems. Are we building the infrastructure everyone needs—or just hoping it works out?
Healthcare systems, energy grids, financial services, technology platforms, workforce pipelines—they’re all being reshaped by demographic change. But right now, they’re being reshaped in silos.
What if they weren’t?
The On Aging Institute Summit brings together leaders from across sectors who recognize that how we age isn’t someone else’s problem to solve. It’s the shared context in which every industry will operate for the next three decades.

This Isn’t Another Aging Event
If you work in aging services, you know the current system is fragmented and under-resourced. This summit is your chance to connect with decision-makers from healthcare, tech, finance, and energy who need to understand what you’ve learned about designing for all ages.
If you work outside traditional aging services, your industry is already being disrupted by demographic change—whether you see it yet or not. This summit connects you with the people who understand the infrastructure, policy, and lived experience challenges your customers and employees are navigating.
Either way, you’ll leave with:

Strategic relationships across sectors that typically don’t talk to each other
Insights on applying Colorado’s Multisector Plan on Aging to your work
Concrete partnership opportunities identified during structured networking
A clear understanding of where your organization fits in Colorado’s changing landscape
Direct engagement with policy leaders shaping the state’s response to demographic change

Who Should Attend
This summit is designed for executives, directors, and senior strategists from:
Healthcare & Bioscience – designing prevention, access, and care delivery models
Information Technology – building platforms people across generations actually use
Energy & Infrastructure – ensuring affordability and climate resilience
Financial Services – protecting retirement security and preventing fraud
Aerospace & Manufacturing – adapting workforce and product strategies
Tourism & Hospitality – capturing Colorado’s multigenerational travel market
Policy & Advocacy – coordinating across jurisdictions and sectors
Community Organizations – delivering services in the real world

What Makes This Different
Most aging events talk about cross-sector collaboration. This summit is structured to create it.
Throughout the day, you’ll engage in facilitated dialogue designed to surface partnership opportunities, identify shared challenges, and build the relationships that make coordination possible. The Colorado Multisector Plan on Aging provides a framework for these discussions, helping guide participants toward actionable strategies for cross-sector alignment and long-term impact.
Following lunch, the afternoon focuses on collective advocacy and systems change. You’ll hear from state policymakers and leaders and explore how collaborative networks can serve as a unified voice in advancing policies that address structural inequities and improve how all Coloradans experience aging.
This is your chance to be in the room when those partnerships form.

The Opportunity Cost of Not Attending
Colorado is at an inflection point. The Multisector Plan on Aging has been released. Policy windows are opening. Funding is being allocated.
The question isn’t whether your industry will be affected by aging. It already is.
The question is whether you’ll help shape the response—or react to what others build.
Right now, decisions are being made about healthcare access, technology adoption, infrastructure investment, workforce development, and consumer engagement. Those decisions will either create an integrated system that works—or perpetuate the fragmentation that’s failing everyone.
The leaders who show up to this summit will be the ones forming the partnerships, influencing the policy, and building the solutions.

Event Details
Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM MDT
Location: CU Anschutz Elliman Conference Center, 1890 N. Revere Ct., Aurora, CO 80045
Registration includes:

Full-day access to all sessions
Structured networking with curated cross-sector introductions
Lunch and refreshments
Facilitated discussion on Colorado Multisector Plan on Aging
Follow-up connection to On Aging Institute programming

Questions?
Contact Julia Burrowes, Associate Director, On Aging Institute at institute@asaging.org

Thank You to Our Sponsors
