More than 360 professionals from across southwestern Ohio attended Council on Aging’s 2025 Forum on Aging presented by Global Meals.
The Forum on Aging gathered social workers, nurses, nursing home administrators, and various other professionals to gain insights from distinguished keynote speakers, workshop leaders, and panelists. Taking place at the Sharonville Convention Center, participants had the chance to earn up to 12 continuing education credit hours over the course of the two-day conference. This event remains highly beneficial for attendees, thanks to the generous backing of over 45 sponsors.
Workshops featured topics relevant to professionals who work with older adults and people with disabilities, including:
- Understanding Trauma and Implementing Trauma-Responsive Care
- VA Panel: Understanding benefits and services for veterans
- How Lifelong Personality Traits Impact Dementia Care
- Resilience in Care: Understanding Mental Health and Practicing Self-Care
- The Typical Progression of Dementia and How to Help
Sponsors Support Forum
Council on Aging and the Forum on Aging Planning Committee wish to express their sincere gratitude to the sponsors of this year’s conference. Thanks to their generous support, the conference features nationally recognized keynote speakers and provides valuable workshops for attendees, all while offering exceptional opportunities for professionals pursuing continuing education credits and networking.
Presenting Sponsor: Global Meals
Keynote Sponsor: Duke Energy
Corporate Sponsor: Guardian Medical Monitoring
Lunch Sponsors: Careforth and Devoted Health
Gold Sponsors: AddnAide, Alzheimer’s Association, Arcadia, Bricker Graydon LLP, CarePatrol of Gr Cincinnati, SW Ohio and Dayton, Huntington, Meals on Wheels Southwest OH & Northern KY, Metro, Oasis Senior Advisors Cincinnati, Serene Suites
Silver Sponsor: 101 Mobility, Ahlers Meals, Alert Medical Alarms, Amazing Grace Home Care, Arden Courts Memory Care, CleanCut Bath, Collins Learning, Cottingham Retirement Community, Eldercare Connections, Epilepsy Alliance Ohio, Foundation Risk, Health Care Management Group, Home Instead 274,526, Homestyle Direct, Hospice of Cincinnati, Intuition Robotics, Lifeline Systems. & Connect America, Margaret’s Heart Senior Day Center, Mimi’s House Assisted Living LLC, Mom’s Meal, Ohio Department of Insurance OSHIIP Division, People Working Cooperatively, Pro Seniors / Ohio Senior Medicare Patrol, QMedic, RetireMed, Right at Home, RIGHT NOW MOBILITY, LLC.
Planning Committee Shapes Conference with Today’s Professionals in Mind
The Forum on Aging planning committee develops and recommends keynote presenters and workshop topics. Their input in planning the conference is essential and appreciated. Thank you to the members of the planning committee for their support in planning the 2025 Forum on Aging:
- Ann Sutton Burke, Jewish Family Services
- Katie Furniss, LifeSpan
- Robert Graham, Miami University
- Konnie Hansen, Warren County Community Services, Inc.
- Candy Hart, Good Samaritan
- Sandy McCabe, Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio
- Sophia McDermott, Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio
- Irene Moore, Professor Emeritus, UC College of Medicine
- Cathy Rafales, Pro Seniors
- Anne Sells, Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio
- Christina Whittaker, Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio
Planning Committee members play an important role in shaping the format and content of the conference. The planning committee meets two to three times from July-October. Meetings typically last about two hours and are held at Council on Aging’s offices in Blue Ash or online. If you would like to help plan the 2026 Forum on Aging, please submit your resume and a brief statement of interest to Amy Leonhardt aleonhardt@help4seniors.org.
2026 Conference Save the Date
Forum on Aging will be back in 2026 – mark your calendars for March 3-4, 2026, at Sharonville Convention Center.