Monday, October 6, 2025 (In Person pre-workshop begins at 9 am with opening keynote in evening with dinner)
Begins with a full day in person pre-workshop session focused on "Implementation Science Scholars in Aging and Geriatrics Research Intensive" for invited early career scholars to provide implementation science mentorship and training at the beginner and intermediate levels for research aimed to address any/all component(s) of age friendly health systems in any setting.
Interested Applicants can check the box below for the Pre-Workshop session.
Expectations of all selected scholars attending pre-workshop to share:
- a challenge or dilemma that you’d like to discuss with the expert attendees
- a question/questions related to implementation that is driving you to attend
Monday, October 6, 2025 (In person Keynote Speakers & Dinner)
Formal start to the workshop includes Dinner with Keynote Speakers to discuss Age Friendly Initiatives progress through 2025 & 2026 and beyond.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 (In person full day - virtual option available)
A full day of case examples, panel presentations and interactive sessions on topics including:
(1) Age Friendly Health Systems including the science, implementation and business of AFHS
(2) Opportunities for embedded research
(3) Perspectives on National implementation of CMS requirements
(4) AI & Age Friendly Health Systems
(5) Field trip to the Healthy Home Lab with food, beverage and networking!
(Details here: HHL Reception Oct. 7 Full Size.pdf)
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 (In person morning session)
Two breakout sessions: One focused on the Evidence, Implementation and Practice of the "M's" of age friendly care, and a second on different healthcare settings (Hospitals, Outpatient/Ambulatory clinics, Nursing Homes and LT HCBS).
Also includes a presentation by the NIH on funding opportunities in age-friendly research and implementation and a closing session with Implementation Science viewpoint and Health Systems viewpoint.