Session Details

Bridging Gaps in Aging Care: Interprofessional Approaches to Aging in Place and Community Well-Being

Health Care & Home Care

Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
Time: 4:40 pm

Successful aging and safe transitions home requires a collaborative, interprofessional approach integrating healthcare, home accessibility, and social support. With nearly 90% of older adults wanting to age in place and over 70% needing long-term care, this session explores how aging-in-place experts, healthcare providers, and technology innovators can improve outcomes and reduce hospital readmissions. Family history, the second most popular hobby in America, fosters cognitive engagement and emotional well-being. Photo Reminiscence Therapy (pRT) helps combat loneliness, isolation, and depression, improving quality of life. This session introduces Family Matters, a National Genealogical Society, and Vivid-Pix partnership providing tools for memory sharing and connection.

Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths for adults 65+, emphasizing the need for universal design, home modifications, and fall prevention strategies that protect both older adults and caregivers. Attendees will explore remote monitoring, communication tools, and safety technology to improve care coordination and empower independence. By fostering thought leadership and collaboration, Certified Senior Advisors (CSAs) will emerge as key advocates for aging-in-place solutions. Through research, case studies, and actionable insights, attendees will gain tools to enhance patient experiences, prevent complications, and strengthen community networks for aging well.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the Interprofessional Approach to Aging in Place – Identify the key roles of healthcare providers, home accessibility experts, community leaders, and technology innovators in supporting older adults’ physical, emotional, and social well-being.
Utilize Family History and Photo Reminiscence Therapy (pRT) for Cognitive and Emotional Health – Explain how reminiscence therapy, including Family Matters (a partnership between the National Genealogical Society and Vivid-Pix), enhances memory, reduces anxiety, and fosters social engagement for older adults.
Implement Home Accessibility and Fall Prevention Strategies – Recognize the impact of falls as the leading cause of injury-related deaths in adults 65+ and apply evidence-based home modifications, universal design principles, and fall prevention solutions that benefit both older adults and caregivers.
Leverage Technology for Safer Aging and Improved Care Coordination – Explore how remote monitoring, smart home technology, and communication tools can reduce hospital readmissions, enhance patient education, and support independent living.
Develop Thought Leadership and Collaborative Aging-in-Place Solutions – Learn how Certified Senior Advisors (CSAs) and other professionals can lead initiatives to integrate aging-in-place solutions, bridge gaps in care, and strengthen community support networks.
Apply Evidence-Based Strategies to Improve Aging Outcomes – Use real-world case studies and research-backed approaches to enhance patient experiences, prevent medical complications, and create a more holistic model of care for older adults.