The 2024 OPEN MINDS Aging In Place Summit
This all-day event covers innovative strategies for healthy aging and caregiver support for a fast-growing segment of our population.
Older adults are emerging as the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population. Every day, 10,000 baby boomers reach the age of 65—contributing to a total of more than 55.8 million adults aged 65 and older, comprising nearly 17% of the population in America. By 2040 this proportion will rise to 22%.
Held on November 14, the 2024 OPEN MINDS Aging In Place Summit is designed to help health and human services organizations fill the gap in care to help support healthy aging and longevity among older adults and their caregivers. The summit is a key event bringing together leaders, innovators and stakeholders in the aging services sector to explore the latest strategies and solutions for supporting aging populations. It aims to provide a comprehensive look into how health equity, person-centered care and innovative service models are transforming the way we approach aging in place.
Key Themes and Objectives
The all-day summit emphasizes a person-centered approach to care delivery, highlighting how these models can improve outcomes for aging adults, especially those with complex medical needs. Sessions at the event focus on integrating health equity into service delivery, understanding the barriers that prevent older adults from accessing care and exploring practical, evidence-based solutions that can be scaled across different care settings.
Featured Speakers and Sessions
Prominent speakers include Julia Alexis from the AARP Public Policy Institute—who shares insights on strategic initiatives aimed at optimizing service delivery for older adults—and Najja Orr from the Philadelphia Corporation For Aging—who discusses the importance of community-based care programs. The SCAN Foundation’s Rigo Saborio also addresses health inequities and the critical role of targeted interventions to support underserved aging populations.
Connecting to Broader Conversations
The summit builds on ongoing discussions about aging in place, reflecting a broader movement to enhance the quality of life for seniors. For additional context, explore other Prognosis:Innovation articles on aging, where we dive into related topics like health management, home safety innovations and policy trends that are reshaping the landscape of senior care.
For more information about the 2024 OPEN MINDS Aging in Place Summit, visit the official summit page.
