“Aging with Dignity & Public Policy,” co-hosted by United Way Miami and AARP Florida and the Older Adult Advocacy Taskforce, will bring together Miami-Dade County’s experts in aging and elected officials to learn about issues older adults face and how laws, regulations and public policies can help our community age gracefully and with respect.
Emcee: Zayne Smith, AARP Florida, Director of Advocacy
Panels
Healthy Aging: The Correct Care for the Correct Patient
Ensuring older adults get the right care, in the right place, at the right time is complicated, especially when one factors in cost-effectiveness. In this session we’ll review various healthcare delivery models and insurance coverage options, including home- and community-based services, long-term care and congregate living, guardianship, Medicaid and more.
Participants:
Moderator: Jeff Johnson, AARP Florida, State Director
Florida State Representative David Borrero, District 111
Gabriel Parra, The Arc of South Florida, Executive Director/CEO
Yolanda Herrera, The Arc of South Florida, Parent & Advocate
Financial Stability & Consumer Protection
A lifetime of employment doesn’t protect individuals from the uncertainties of Inflation, health- and housing-related stresses, family dynamics and more as they age. In addition, older adults tend to be particularly vulnerable to fraud and abuse by powers of attorney and family members, as well as other financial risks and financial exploitation.
Participants:
Moderator: Latasha Moore, United Way Miami, Director of Center for Financial Stability
Florida State Senator Ileana Garcia, District 36
Deanza Valencia, AARP, Government Affairs Director
No cost to attend. Breakfast provided.
Additional Details
Event tags - public policy, older adult issues, AARP, healthy aging, financial stability
Organizer
United Way Miami is a driving force in the community, successfully responding to emerging needs and transforming people’s lives. Since 1924, we have worked together with our network of donors, volunteers, and partners, to generate and amplify resources, and advocate for policies that improve the quality of life for all. We leverage our unique role as convener, strategic funder, service provider, awareness builder, and influencer so that everyone in Miami-Dade has access to quality education and the opportunity to lead healthy and financially secure lives — the building blocks of a thriving community.
Venue
Miami Dade College North Campus, 11380 NW 27th Ave, Miami, FL 33167 (Building 3, Floor 2)