APRIL
BUILDING BRIDGES:
MGS 48th ANNUAL CONFERENCE
DATE
April 18-19, 2024
TIME
See website for conference details
LOCATION
April 18 - Virtual
April 19 - McNamara Alumni Center, University of Minnesota - Minneapolis
COST
See website for details
HOSTS
MN Gerontological Society, MN Leadership Council on Aging, and the University of Minnesota Center for Healthy Aging and Innovation
SUMMARY
Each year, the Minnesota Gerontological Society (MGS) welcomes an unparalleled gathering of people interested in the field of aging. Over the course of a two-day conference, spanning both virtual and in-person learning and networking opportunities, participants will enjoy world class keynote presentations, awards, expo booths, and breakout sessions.
AUDIENCE
All are welcome!
CONTACT
"RETURNSHIPS": A TOOL TO BUILD A MULTIGENERATIONAL WORKFORCE
DATE
April 25, 2024
TIME
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
LOCATION
Virtual
COST
FREE
HOST
Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging
SUMMARY
Research shows 59% of retirees and pre-retirees would like to work in some form, and people 65+ represent the fastest growing segment of the labor force. According to an AARP survey, 83% of business leaders say multigenerational workforce is a key to the growth and long-term success. Despite decades of ageism in the workplace, the number of workers 65 and older has grown by 117 percent in a span of 20 years, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Consider Returnships: paid internships for adults who have left the workforce or individuals seeking a career shift
- Learn about changing demographics
- Understand the benefits of a multigenerational workforce
- Review a comprehensive toolkit to help employers
Attendees will receive a Returnships Toolkit to help employers widen applicant pools, follow fair hiring practices, and reduce ageism in the workplace.
AUDIENCE
Employers, retirees, pre-retirees, aging services, general public
CONTACT
AGE-FRIENDLY: STRATEGIES FOR THRIVING TOGETHER
DATE
April 30, 2024
TIME
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
LOCATION
Virtual
COST
FREE
HOST
Central Minnesota Council on Aging
SUMMARY
Join in this free interactive virtual event to learn about the demographic shift in our aging population. Explore AARP Minnesota’s Age-Friendly process to create a more inclusive and supportive community for people of all ages to thrive.
AUDIENCE
Community Leaders, Elected Officials, City Council Members, City Administrators, County Commissioners, County/City Planners, and all others interested are welcome.
CONTACT
MAY
GENERATIONS WORK:
AN INTRODUCTION TO REFRAME AGING
DATE
May 22, 2024
TIME
11:00 - 12:00 a.m.
LOCATION
Virtual
COST
FREE
HOSTS
MN Leadership Council on Aging and the University of Minnesota Center for Healthy Aging and Innovation
SUMMARY
Minnesotans are living longer and healthier lives, but the way we think about aging has not changed, rather ageism and implicit bias toward age continues to impact our society. The National Center to Reframe Aging, the trusted source for proven communication strategies and tools to effectively frame aging issues, is dedicated to ending ageism by advancing an equitable story about aging in America. Join us for a special presentation to learn more about the power of research-based framing strategies.
AUDIENCE
All are welcome!
CONTACT
POWERED BY CONNECTIONS
DATE
May 30, 2024
TIME
10:00 - 2:30 p.m.
LOCATION
Resource Training & Solutions
137 23rd Street South, #201
Sartell, MN 56377
COST
FREE + Box lunch will be provided
HOST
Central Minnesota Council on Aging
SUMMARY
- Explore the interconnections between the Age-Friendly domains.
- Discover projects happening in local communities.
- Learn about Social Connections and Social Isolation & Loneliness.
- Build supportive networks.
AUDIENCE
Individuals, agencies, community collaboratives working on or interested in learning more about Age-Friendly and Dementia Friendly initiatives, programs, and projects.
CONTACT
JUNE
REFRAME AGING:
FUNDAMENTALS WORKSHOP
DATE
June 5, 2024
TIME
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION
University of Minnesota - Minneapolis
COST
$50/person
HOSTS
MN Leadership Council on Aging and the University of Minnesota Center for Healthy Aging and Innovation
SUMMARY
As part of the Reframe Aging Minnesota effort, this four-hour workshop is designed to help you garner an understanding for the need to change, explore the way society currently communicates about aging, and get tools and strategies that you can immediately begin practicing for more effective framing of your messages in an applied and supportive environment.
AUDIENCE
This program is limited to 100-people. Individuals who regularly communicate about aging, such as communications staff across aging sector organization, foundations, state agencies, government, sales and marketing, policymakers, etc.
CONTACT
GENERATIONS WORK:
AN INTRODUCTION TO REFRAME AGING
DATE
June 25, 2024
TIME
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
LOCATION
Virtual
COST
FREE
HOSTS
MN Geriatrics ECHO, MN Leadership Council on Aging and the University of Minnesota Center for Healthy Aging and Innovation
SUMMARY
Minnesotans are living longer and healthier lives, but the way we think about aging has not changed, rather ageism and implicit bias toward age continues to impact our society. The National Center to Reframe Aging, the trusted source for proven communication strategies and tools to effectively frame aging issues, is dedicated to ending ageism by advancing an equitable story about aging in America. Join us for a special presentation to learn more about the power of research-based framing strategies.
AUDIENCE
All are welcome!
CONTACT
AGE-FRIENDLY: STRATEGIES FOR THRIVING TOGETHER
DATE
June 25, 2024
TIME
2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION
Virtual
COST
FREE
HOST
Central Minnesota Council on Aging
SUMMARY
Join in this free interactive virtual event to learn about the demographic shift in our aging population. Explore AARP Minnesota’s Age-Friendly process to create a more inclusive and supportive community for people of all ages to thrive.
AUDIENCE
Community Leaders, Elected Officials, City Council Members, City Administrators, County Commissioners, County/City Planners, and all others interested are welcome.
CONTACT
Do you have an Age-Friendly event to add to the calendar? Share the details in our event submission form and we'll post it!
Do you have questions about Age-Friendly technical assistance events? Contact our team coordinator, Lydia Morken.
To learn more about the Age-Friendly Minnesota Council's work, including our grants and priorities, visit our full website.
ABOUT
Starting in 2023, the Age-Friendly Minnesota Council asked the MN Leadership Council on Aging to create and maintain this website to promote events, resources, news and stories from Age-Friendly Minnesota technical assistance providers and community grantees.
