Age-Friendly Symposium

Mission

The Age-Friendly Communities Symposium brought together individuals from the Intermountain West to identify innovations and opportunities that will transform how neighborhoods, campuses, and health environments foster the independence, productivity, and wellbeing of older adults.

Age Friendly Communities as Platforms for Equity, Health & Wellness - September 22-23, 2022

Symposium Recap

Thank you for joining us for the Age-Friendly Communities Symposium. Below are the recordings, and graphic recordings (done by Alece Birnbach), of each day and their segments.

These key ideas were presented by Dr. Michael Good, CEO University of Utah Health, in Opening Remarks on Thursday, 22 September | View Dr. Good's Opening Remarks Here

These key ideas were presented by Dr. Terry Fulmer, President of the John A. Hartford Foundation, in the Keynote on Thursday, 22 September | View Dr. Fulmer's Presentation Here | Download the Age Friendly Ecosystems Slides

Discussion question “What Age-Friendly Issues Face your Community?” on Thursday, 22 September

These key ideas were presented by Dr. Keith Diaz Moore, Dean, College of Architecure & Planning at the University of Utah, in Opening Remarks on Friday, 23 September | View Dr. Ketih Diaz Moore's Opening Remarks Here

These key ideas were presented by Mike Watson, Director of AARP Livable Communities, in panel presentations on Friday, 23 September. Regional experts on the panel include Rob Ence, Executive Director of the Utah Commission on Aging, and D . Keith Diaz Moore, Dean, College of Architecture & Planning at the University of Utah | View the Age Friendly Neighborhoods Presentation Here | Download the Age Friendly Neighborhood Slides

These key ideas were presented by Dr. Joann Montepare, Professor at Lasell University, in panel presentations on Friday, 23 September. Regional experts on the panel include Dr. Beth Fauth, Professor at Utah State University, and Dr. Katarina Felsted, Professor at the University of Utah | View the Age Friendly Campuses Presentation Here | Download the Age Friendly Campuses Slides

These key ideas were presented by Patricia D’Antonio, Vice President of Policy and Professional Affairs at the Gerontological Society of America, in Opening Remarks on Friday, 23 September. Regional experts on the panel include Dr. Tim Farrell, University of Utah, and Nels Holmgren, Division Director of Utah Adult & Aging Services | View the Age Friendly Health Presentation Here | Download the Age Friendly Health Slides

These key ideas were presented by symposium participants at the World Cafe, hosted by Dr. Sarah Canham, Associate Professor in the College of Social Work and the College of Architecture & Planning, on Friday, 23 September