Collaboration In Aging

Senior living owners, operators, and acute care providers don’t have time for fluff. The challenges they face are real, and the solutions aren’t always obvious—there’s no magic bullet. But they’ll make time for a room full of people who get it and innovators tackling age-old problems with fresh thinking. That’s what the November 13 Innovation Workshop Showcase is all about. In this episode, we feature three leaders driving real change and speaking at the workshop: Elizabeth Cramer, Senior Care Strategist at CDW; Scott Collins, CEO of Link-age; and Jeff Gray, Founder of AgeTech Atlanta and creator of the Showcase and Workshop. On November 13 at Atlanta Tech Village, you’ll work alongside others facing the same challenges and leave with actionable plans and real solutions to implement immediately. If you’re ready to get things done, this is your event. Get your pass here: https://lnkd.in/gVbPZfrC

This episode delves into the shifting landscape of senior living and aging conferences. Are the days of sprawling events with 10,000 attendees and little tangible outcomes behind us? We explore the emerging trend toward more intimate, coordinated gatherings that truly highlight the rapid changes in senior living and aging. Join us as we discuss how smaller, focused conferences are fostering deeper connections, encouraging innovation, and effectively addressing the evolving needs of the industry. Is this the future of professional networking and knowledge sharing in senior care? Tune in to find out and learn about the impact AgeTech Atlanta is having with the launch of the Innovation Showcase.

🚨 Tune in today @ 2 PM MT for the Collaboration in Aging Mavericks Podcast! 🚨 We're diving into "Death of Senior Living and Aging Conferences – Fact or Fiction?" and the launch of the AgeTech Atlanta Innovation Workshop & Showcase! 🎙️ Join us as we explore the shift to smaller, focused gatherings that drive innovation, build deeper connections and result in meaningful outcomes. Plus, hear from upcoming Innovation Showcase speakers: Sheri Rose, CEO of Thrive Innovation Center Ernie Ianace, President North America, AMBA HEALTH 🎧 Don’t miss it! 🔗 Request your Innovation Showcase & Workshop Guest Pass: https://lnkd.in/gVbPZfrC

Let's keep the incredible momentum from #AgeismAwarenessDay going strong! It's time to root our awareness in action and drive real outcomes. Janine Vanderburg, Changing the Narrative, a leading anti-ageism initiative, is leading by example. Please share your ideas, and let’s commit to making an impact before the year ends. What will YOU do to continue addressing ageism? Let’s take action together! AgeTech Colorado Bloomers Network Guardian Pharmacy - Heartland of the West Assured Senior Living AgeWise Colorado Serenity Advocord University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Knoebel Institute for Healthy Aging at the University of Denver Metropolitan State University of Denver University of Colorado Boulder Colorado State University College of Business Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Clear Path Home Care Jared Polis Rocky Mountain PBS DaVita Kidney Care American Society on Aging

Today, on Ageism Awareness Day, it’s time to confront the age bias ingrained in our society, businesses, and even ourselves. Ageism isn’t abstract—it’s personal. It shapes how we design customer experiences, build company cultures, and innovate. Are we actively including older adults, or are we still stuck reinforcing outdated stereotypes? We need to get real. Look at your own biases and business practices. Are you creating a future that values all ages, or are you sidelining an entire generation’s wisdom, experience, and economic power? The moment we start talking about ageism openly, we strip away the taboo and pave the way for real change. Let’s commit to doing better—starting now. The American Society on Aging asks a crucial question: What does ageism look like in everyday life? Share what you’ve witnessed, and let’s push for change. Get Curious. Get Smart. Get Involved. #AgeismAwarenessDay AgeTech Colorado AgeTech Atlanta AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP Aging2.0 AgeWise Colorado Clear Path Home Care Advocord Guardian Pharmacy - Heartland of the West Serenity Assured Senior Living AgeTech Los Angeles AgeTech Chicago AgeTech Washington DC AgeTech NYC AgeTech Toronto Age-Friendly Institute Society of Certified Senior Advisors #reframeaging #livewell #seniorLIVING #longevityeconomy #AgeTech #HumanExperience

Monday Motivation & PSA "Advice is a form of nostalgia. Dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts, and recycling it for more than it's worth." Life is a journey, and aging is the one experience every human will share. So why do so many of us fear, deflect, or avoid even talking about it? We continue to flip the script—embracing, honoring, and creating a more inclusive world that sees aging for what it truly is: not something to fear, but something to respect, honor, and celebrate. Everybody’s Free (To Wear Sunscreen) from the ’90s hits harder with time. At 25, I thought I got it - I did not. If you haven’t heard this in a while, listen again. If it’s new to you, really pay attention. These words matter more than you think. What line hit you the hardest today? How is this different from the first time you heard it? If this is your first listen...what do ya think? THIS IS THE ORIGINAL MUSIC VIDEO Enjoy the wisdom and nostalgia. Let’s honor this journey together. together.https://https://lnkd.in/dHssvV8 Clear Path Home Care AgeWise Colorado Guardian Pharmacy - Heartland of the West Serenity Pacific Retirement Services Equitage Ventures AgeTech Colorado Assured Senior Living Colorado Assisted Living Association Colorado Placement and Referral Alliance University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Colorado Center for Aging National Institute on Aging (NIA) #HumanExperienceinAging #ReframeAging

Yes we did! 🚀 Thank you to the Collab in Aging and AgeTech community for elevating the journey from bridging gaps and breaking down silos at the (un)Conference to launching AgeTech Colorado , an AgeTech Atlanta community and Colorado’s new hub for innovation, education, and networking in the aging space. Big shoutout to all the changemakers, innovators, and advocates who’ve been with us from the start and are charging forward with us. 🙌 The future of aging is brighter because of you! Here’s to more milestones as we push boundaries and make real impact. Let’s go! 💥 #AgeTechCO #Innovation #FutureOfAging #TechForGood Denver Startup Week Barbara Brooks 🎤 Katherine Wells Next50 Denver Startup Week Ziah Orion #radicallyreframingaging 💡

We’re excited to welcome Nancy Meyers, founder and CEO of Advocord, to AgeTech Colorado CO tomorrow. Advocord is transforming guardianship oversight and transparency. The current system lacks accountability, and lifelong guardianships deserve the same legal scrutiny as criminal cases. Advocord’s platform empowers guardians, conservators, and POAs to manage every detail of their dependents' lives—from tracking expenses, legal documents, and medical records to collaborating with caregivers and meeting legal requirements. We’re connecting Nancy and other CO AgeTech entrepreneurs and legal leaders this week. Know someone passionate about guardianship reform? Let’s meet tomorrow or Wednesday! Comment or tag below.

The RSVP list is packed, and we’re putting the final touches on tomorrow’s event. Looking forward to bringing the AgeTech Colorado CO changemakers and innovators together at 7:30 AM at Venture X North. Can’t wait to see you there! https://lnkd.in/eHv4Y_hj AgeTech Colorado Bloomers Network Denver Startup Week Venture X Denver North Serenity Assured Senior Living Clear Path Home Care ScaleHealth Assured Senior Living AgeWise Colorado University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus HealthHive, PBC finish'd Emily Fera Guardian Pharmacy - Heartland of the West

💪✨ Resilience. 🔄 Growth. 🌟 The Many Faces of Living. We’ve been sharing some of the heartache, joys, and lessons that come with living with Vascular Dementia, but that’s just one story in a family of eight grandparents. While two are navigating cognitive challenges, the other six are walking daily, taking road trips, restoring vintage motorcycles, working full-time, and actively managing their health. They’re adapting, learning, and making this chapter one of growth and purpose. That’s not to say this stage of life isn’t without its challenges—financial security, joint replacements, wound care, PET scans, new medications with difficult side effects, rehab, and the frustration of not being able to do things with the same speed and energy as before. But just like every stage of life, they’re learning, adjusting, and rising to meet new challenges. Aging in the fourth quarter isn’t one-size-fits-all. Some of us will need more care, but all of us should have the option to keep pushing forward—living fully, embracing new challenges, and evolving. This is what it means to live. This is what it means to age. And all of it is true at the same time. #LivingIsAging #AllCanBeTrue #RadicallyReframingAging #ShowUp #AgeFriendly #AgeInclusive #AgeConcious #Respect #OlderAdults #SharedHumanExperience AgeFriendly.com Age Inclusive Ltd Age Well Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus CU Boulder Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative Changing the Narrative, a leading anti-ageism initiative American Society on Aging Barbara Brooks Second Act Maria Shriver Melinda French Gates Oprah Winfrey