2023 Conference Schedule

Bradley Schurman is an expert on demographic change and population aging and how these forces disrupt social, cultural, political, and economic norms across the United States and around the world. His deep understanding of these shifts, when coupled with his grasp of emerging tastes and trends, makes him an authoritative voice into the future of everything.

He’s the author of The Super Age: Decoding our Demographic Destiny and the founder and CEO of the global strategic foresight and inclusive design firm, The Super Age. He’s written for Newsweek, been quoted by The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and USAToday, and regularly appears as a guest on podcast, radio, and television shows around the world.

Stay tuned for more information about his keynote session and other exciting announcements about our partnership! 

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BREAKOUT SESSIONS

 

At Risk: Caregiving Youth 

• Dr. Richard Lindsay, The Lindsay Institute for Innovations in Caregiving

• Dr. Rhonda Zingraff, James Madison University

• Charlie Poole, Caregiver, Student, Christopher Newport University 

 

Partnerships with Community-Based Organizations 

• Dr. Barry Gross, Bay Aging

• Fran Anderson, Bay Aging

 

Manifesting our Future: A Collaborative Approach to Developing a New Generation of LTC Administrators 

• Corie Tillman-Wolf, Virginia Department of Health Professions

• Dana Parsons, LeadingAge Virginia

• Jenny Inker, Virginia Commonwealth University

• Jennifer Pryor, Virginia Commonwealth University

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Virginia LTC Pilot Projects for Pandemics & Disasters 

• Dr. Paul F. Aravich, Eastern Virginia Medical School

• Sarah Lineberger, Virginia Department of Health

• Jessica Caggiano, Virginia Department of Health

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Caregiver Support: Meeting the Diverse Needs of Family Caregivers

• Joyce Nussbaum, Valley Program for Aging Services

• Kathy Guisewite, Valley Program for Aging Services 

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Setting the PACE for Aging in Virginia 

• Brian Beck, Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens

• Wayne Damron, Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens

• Dana Collins, Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens

• Andy Altizer, Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens

Aging Strong

• Missi Boyer, The Capital Area Agency on Aging

• William Thornton, YMCA of Greater Richmond

 

How Genworth is Paving the Way for Employee Caregivers & Older Adults in Virginia

• Lynn White, Genworth Financial 

• Mel Smith, Genworth Financial 

• Colleen Dennis, Genworth Financial 

 

The Current Trends Impacting the Care of Older Adults 

• Denise Scruggs, Beard Center on Aging 

• Annette Clark, Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services  

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Sustaining Virtual Programming in an In-Person World

• Tara Turner, Fairfax Area Agency on Aging

• Keesha Gill, Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services

• Kristin Roman, ServiceSource Inc.

• Anouphone Anita Chinyavong, ServiceSource Inc.

 

Solutions-Focused Partnerships and Technology: Virginia is HEAR for Elder Justice 

• Dr. Sarah Marrs, Virginia Commonwealth University 

• Courtney O'Hara, Virginia Commonwealth University 

• Catherine MacDonald, Virginia Commonwealth University 

 

Valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion with elders "Dreaming Home!" 

• Melissa Andrews, LeadingAge Virginia

• Gayle Haglund, Westminster Canterbury Richmond

• Delores Kimbrough, Kimbrough Consulting

 

Does your address influence the care you receive for dementia in the Virginia?

• Pavel Chernyavskiy, University of Virginia School of Medicine

• Anelyssa D' Abreu, University of Virginia School of Medicine

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Home Health Interdisciplinary Approach to Collaborative Care for those with Dementia 

• Lisa Hebert Meritt, Carilion Clinic Home Care 

• Dr. Brian Unwin, Carilion Clinic Center for Healthy Aging

• Shannon Radmacher, Carilion Clinic Home Care

 

Who You Gonna Call? Informing & Educating Virginians

• Carol Cooper Driskill, disAbility Law Center of Virginia 

• Tamar Goodale, Jefferson Area Board for Aging

• Linda J. Hamrick, Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services 

• Cindy Smith, Wise County Department of Social Services

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Disrupting Ageism and Ableism in the Aging Network: A Free Online Toolkit

• Jenny Inker, Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Gerontology 

• Tracey Gendron, Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Gerontology

 

Empowering Seniors Against Healthcare Fraud

•  Shawn Smith, Virginia Area Agencies on Aging/Senior Medicare Patrol 

 

Stronger Memory: An Innovative & Accessible Solution to Improve Brain Health

• Jessica Fredericksen, Goodwin Living

• Theresa Mandela, StrongerMemory

• Sheila McLean, Health Quality Innovators

 

Growing Capacity through Volunteerism: Meet the Boom of Older Adults

• Winter Broadhurst, Jefferson Area Board for Aging 

• Teresa Cooper, Jefferson Area Board for Aging 

 

Partnerships to Increase Access to Supportive Services for Homeless Older Adults: A Blueprint for Action

• Rebecca Brown, Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia

• Fatima Tomlin, Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia

 

What's Hot in Virginia Guardianship? 

• Paul DeLosh, Supreme Court of Virginia

• Sally Hurme, Elder Law Attorney

• Pamela Teaster, Virginia Tech Center for Gerontology/Department of Human Development and Family Science

 

Veteran Directed Care - A Collaboration of Community Care

• Melissa Blake, Bay Aging 

• Marcus Brooks, Virginia Department of Veterans Services

• Stephanie Alexis Rummel, Hunter Holmes McGuire VAMC

 

How Virginia's Technology Assistance Program (TAP) Can Help Seniors with Hearing Loss

• Felecia Smith, Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

• Brittany Howard, Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

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Becoming a Caring Neighbor- Community Initiative

• Diane Hartley, Peninsula Agency On Aging 

• Randi Keesee, Peninsula Agency On Aging

• Kerry Greenhill, Peninsula Agency On Aging

 

Effectively Supporting the Aging and Care Needs of LGBTQ + Older Adults 

• Karen Mcphail, Eldementals/Aging Rainbows

 

Be Stroke Smart, Stay Stroke Smart

• Margaret Probst, Northern Virginia EMS Council

 

Creating an Intention Community for Low-Income Older Adults

• Gregory Ford, Beacon Communities LLC

 

Closing the Gap - No Wrong Door

• Sara Link, Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services

• Hollie Lutz, Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services

• Sarah Henry, Prince William Area Agency on Aging

• Ray Parks, Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services

 

Leveraging Data to Identify Needs and Drive Innovation

• Charlotte Arbogast, Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services

• Qian Cai, Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service

• Tracey Gendron, Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Gerontology/Virginia Center on Aging

 

From Plan to Reality: Improving Dementia Supports in Virginia

• George Worthington, Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services 

• Lana Sargent, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing 

 

Volunteer Rides: Engaging Bilingual and Veteran Drivers to Serve Unique Populations of Seniors 

• Emily Braley, Pozez JCC

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National Trends in Aging Policy and Programs

• Sandy Markwood, USAging

• Amy Gotwals, USAging

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