Program
The Annual CEAL Spring Symposium exemplifies the power of interdisciplinary collaboration. By bringing together community members, service providers, government leaders, and experts, the symposium creates a dynamic space to discuss pressing issues, share solutions, and shape the future of healthy aging.
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Day 1 Flyer
8:30 AM – Check-in and Light Refreshments
9:00 AM – Opening Remarks by Jocelyn Protopappas, SDSU CEAL
9:10 AM – Movie Screening: Town Square: Recreate the Past to Reclaim the Present
9:40 AM – Remarks by Scott Tarde, George C. Glenner Alzheimer’s Family Centers, Inc.
10:00 AM – Break
10:15 AM – Movie Introduction by Jocelyn Protopappas, SDSU CEAL
10:20 AM – Movie Screening: Join or Die
11:55 AM – Closing Remarks by Steve Hornberger, SDSU CEAL
12:00 – 1:00 PM – Networking & Resource Fair
Day 2 Flyer
8:30 – 9:00 AM – Check-in, Light Refreshments, and Resource Fair
9:00 AM – Welcome Remarks by Jocelyn Protopappas, SDSU CEAL, and Amy Abrams, Grossmont Healthcare District
9:15 – 9:45 AM – Keynote Speaker: Sarah Steenhausen, California Department of Aging
9:45 – 9:55 AM – Break, Resource Fair & Coffee
9:55 AM –Panel Introduction
10:00 – 10:45 AM – Panel Discussion: Leveraging Social Capital for Improved Quality of Life
This panel will explore the role of social capital in enhancing the quality of life for older adults. Focusing on community-driven initiatives, panelists will discuss the importance of age-friendly communities and the benefits of fostering intergenerational connections to reduce isolation and promote well-being. The conversation will also highlight how these initiatives can be integrated into broader community strategies to build resilience, strengthen support networks, and ensure equity in aging, offering a holistic approach to improving the lives of older adults in diverse communities.
10:45 – 10:55 AM – Break & Resource Fair
10:55 – 11:00 AM – Panel Introduction
11:00 – 11:40 AM – Panel Discussion: Advancing Technology for Better Care
As technology continues to transform healthcare, this panel will focus on how innovative tools and solutions can enhance care for older adults. The discussion will explore emerging technologies, best practices for integrating these solutions into existing care models, and strategies to ensure accessibility for under-resourced communities. Panelists will discuss how technology must be responsive to the needs and input of caregivers and community organizations to drive meaningful change and improve outcomes in aging services.
11:40 – 11:45 AM – Closing Remarks by Dr. Amy Bonomi, Dean of the SDSU College of Health and Human Services