As you consider the future of your organization, come dive into the trends that will shape that future. What are the lessons to learned from the past four years? How has COVID changed how we must engage with our staff? How will our new customer be different from the previous generation and why does that matter? How does the new understanding of what drives health outcomes and the movement of healthcare to the home create opportunities? Why will data and customization be essential to serving our customers? Come learn about the answers to these critical questions as your organization makes decisions for its future in aging services.

The world in which we live and work has shifted on its axis, and the tilt is still being felt. What are the ways leaders can approach the work landscape where online replaces in-person, personal preference replaces forbearance, and the unknown is the primary thing that is known? What do we do when everything we try feels like we are building the plane while we, and it, are in mid-air? Join the Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque for a conversation about the power of praxis as an approach to the world beyond today.

As aging services organizations across the country emerge from the pandemic fog, we are starting to grapple more thoughtfully with what this has meant, where we are going, and what we need to be doing to remain viable and relevant into the future. Strategy is once again on our minds, but how to adapt and respond may be different – and more crucial – this time around. This session will explore the “perfect storm” that has expanded as a result of the pandemic, the essentials for moving into uncertainty in the near and long-term, and guidance around how to think strategically about your organization’s future and the options available to you.

People in Maryland are living longer than ever before, with Marylanders age 60+ expected to represent more than a quarter of the population by 2030. Older adults offer tremendous value to the Maryland landscape, fueling local economies, providing support for families, and contributing to society in many ways. To maximize the economic and social benefits of a rapidly aging society, the Maryland Department of Aging and Governor Wes Moore recognize the need to update policies, systems, and services that address the challenges and opportunities ahead. Our state's multisector plan for aging - known as Longevity Ready Maryland, or LRM - is being developed as a roadmap to coordinate services, increase collaborations, and encourage partnerships among aging organizations that will ultimately lead to healthier and more purposeful longevity for all.