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    Conference Agenda

    Schedule at a Glance!

    Please note that schedule is subject to change based on availability of space.

    Sunday, August 3, 2025

    10:30 - 12:30 PM         TOTE STUFFING

    12:00 - 2:00 PM           FASP Board Meeting

    2:30 PM - 4:30 PM       FCOA Board Meeting

    3:00 PM - 6:00 PM       Registration Desk Open

           

    Monday, August 4, 2025

      7:30 AM -   5:30 PM     Registration Desk Open

      8:00 AM -   4:00 PM     Exhibit Hall Set-Up 

      8:30 AM - 10:00 AM     Intensive - FASC (Additional fee required for this session)

                                           

                   Panel Discussion: Integrating Data, Volunteers, and Partnerships for Maximum Impact - This interactive panel will dive deep into how senior centers can leverage program data, build strong                                 volunteer programs, and foster partnerships with local governments to create sustainable and impactful programs. Each panelist will share their expertise on a specific topic and how these elements can be                   integrated for maximum success.

      9:00 AM -   5:30 PM     Networking Nook

    10:30 AM - 12:30 PM     Opening Session (Speaker: Julia Hotz)

    12:45 PM -   1:45 PM     Concurrent Workshops

    • SMARTER Focused Goals in Project Planning
    • Solutions and Strategies for Professionals and Families in High-Conflict Caregiving
    • Live Longer at Home: The Power of Smart Home Technology
    • Aging with Dignity: Empowering Health and Wellness for Seniors with HIV
    • Empowering Seniors through Assistive Technology: A Program for Enhanced Engagement and Independence
    • Long Term Care the Right Services, Right Time
    • Empowering Older Adults: The Power of Varied Programming in Senior Centers
    • AARP Florida Session

      1:45 PM -   2:15 PM     Break 

      2:30 PM -   3:30 PM     Concurrent Workshops

    • Building Community Partnerships for Aging Advocacy
    • An Overview of Trauma-Informed Care When Working with Older Adults
    • Thrive Together: An Integrated Adult Day Program for Growth & Inclusion
    • Creating a New Narrative: Culturally Responsive, Strength-Based Strategies for Connection and Self-Discovery
    • Bridging the Communication Gap with PERS: Effective Strategies for Senior Outreach
    • Field of Themes: A Four-Hour Respite Program for Older Adults with Dementia
    • Calm Under Pressure: Strategies for Building Resilience and Stress Management
    • AARP Florida Session

     

      3:45 PM -   4:45 PM     Concurrent Workshops

    • The Aging Work-force. Why Does Everyone Question My Ability?
    • Filling the GaP: The Grandparents as Parents Program
    • Connect with the Care Team: Many know OF Parkinson`s Disease but not ABOUT, Let`s Change That!
    • How to Improve Medication & Poison Safety for Older Adults
    • What an Accessible Home looks like.  Nobody likes to live in a Hospital
    • Connecting The Arts To Better Health

     

      5:00 PM -   7:00 PM     Grand Reception in Exhibitor Hall

    Tuesday, August 5, 2025

      7:30 AM -   5:00 PM      Registration Desk Open

      8:00 AM -   9:00 AM      Continental Breakfast

      8:00 AM -   5:00 PM      Networking Nook

      9:00 AM - 10:30 AM      General Session and FASP Award Presentation (Speaker: Robert Blancato)

    10:30 AM - 11:15 AM      Break in Exhibit Hall

    11:15 AM - 12:15 PM      Concurrent Workshops

    • The Development of a University-based Program to Communicate Relevant Research on Aging to Older Adults
    • Bridging Gaps: Social Determinants of Health and Self-Direction
    • Guardianship- Our Ethical Dilemmas and Quest for Quality of Life
    • Food-As-Medicine Breakthrough in Healthy Aging and Longevity
    • Falls, Funding, and the Future: Enhancing Home Safety and Accessibility in Florida
    • Harnessing the Power of Technology: Artificial Intelligence
    • Caring for Caregivers
    • AARP Florida Session

    12:15 PM -   2:00 PM     QSLA Luncheon (Speaker: Loretta Veney)

      2:15 PM   - 3:15 PM     Concurrent Workshops

    • Telling the Story of Care:  Leveraging Communication to Build and Enhance Senior and Aging Services
    • Managing Stress While Aging: Practical Techniques for Well-Being
    • Health Buddies
    • AI for Aging Services: Transforming Senior-Focused Organizations Through AI-Powered Workflow and Innovation
    • How To Work With Community Partners
    • Increasing Our Flock: How the Tallahassee Senior Center increased participation in six rural communities
    • AARP Florida Session

      3:15 PM -   4:15 PM     Exhibitor Networking & Closing Reception

      4:15 PM                        Exhibitor Tear Down/Move Out

      4:15 PM -   5:15 PM     Concurrent Workshops

    • Beyond the Capitol: The 2025 Legislative Scoop!
    • Is Your Ankle Bone Connected to Your Head Bone?
    • Navigating the Complexities of Aging: Strategies for Cognitive Well-Being
    • Awkward to Awesome: Unlock Your Team’s Superpower
    • Empowering Older Adults Through AI-Driven Digital Literacy: A Partnership Between SoFIA and Apo AI
    • Building Community Partnerships for Aging Advocacy
    • Adult Protective Services Overview for Professionals
    • Thriving or Just Surviving? Building the Senior Center of the Future with Smart Leadership & Data-Driven Strategy

     

    Wednesday, August 6, 2025

      7:30 AM - 12:00 PM    Registration Desk Open

      7:30 AM -   8:30 AM    Coffee Break

      8:00 AM - 10:00 AM    Networking Nook

      8:30 AM –  9:45 AM    General Session (Speaker: Jan Masaoka)

    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Breakouts -  Leadership, Volunteer Recruitment/Retention and Development

    11:00 PM - 12:30 PM   Closing Brunch (Speaker: Jan Masaoka)

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