
Events

Living with Disabilities, Creating Person-Centered Care
Learn from our featured speaker, Mary Junnila with the Lighthouse Center for Vital Living, to expand our perspective on older adults with disabilities seeking to find self-reliance, technological resources, and social-emotional support in their lives. View event

Supporting Caregivers in the Workforce
Caregiving affects employees mental and physical health, productivity, absenteeism, financial situation, and desire to remain in the workforce. At this free event, you will learn about how employers can better support their caregiver employees and why it matters. View event

Intergenerational Community Building
Bringing generations together is one of the best ways to build community. A growing body of research demonstrates that intergenerational programs promote health, well-being, and meaningful relationships that enhance participants’ lives. View event

Dementia from Different Perspectives
With our rapidly aging population, the number of people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia is increasing. In 2020, the number of Americans living with dementia was approximately 7 million, and in 2040, the projected number is 12 million. And certain groups of people are disproportionately impacted by dementia. View event

Rural Aging & Caregiving
Out of the many beautiful intersectionalities that diverse aging adults live out, aging and caregiving in a rural community has its own unique needs and life experiences. In many rural counties in the Northland one in three people are over the age of 65. Accessible health care, positive social connections and a healthy aging experience can be challenging with systems that are under resourced. View event

Caregiver Experiences
This event showcased the strengths, challenges, and diversity of caregivers in the Northland. Two Northland community members, Janet Kennedy and Dawn LaPrairie, spoke to how diversity has played a role in their caregiving experience. Rajean Moone, provided the keynote address on why diversity matters in the caregiving realm. View event