ST. MARY PRESENTS THE 5TH ANNUAL BUSINESS OF AGING: HOUSING, HEALTHCARE, AND TECHNOLOGY
St. Mary's annual Business of Aging event is a free, virutal, panel-style discussion where leaders from around the country come together to explore the most pressing issues facing America's aging population and the organizations and people who serve them.
This year’s theme will center around mental health issues faced by America’s aging population. Older adults around the country are battling rises in substance abuse, increased isolation, and other personal and emotional challenges.
More than 20% of adults aged 60 and over suffer from a mental or neurological disorder. The most common mental and neurological disorders in this age group are dementia and depression, which affect approximately 5% and 7% of the world's older adults, respectively. Anxiety disorders affect 3.8% of the older population, substance use problems affect almost 1%, and around a quarter of deaths resulting from self-harm are among people aged 60 or above. Unfortunately, substance abuse problems among older people are often overlooked or misdiagnosed. (Source: World Health Organization).
St. Mary Development sees similar statistics with its older residents, 20% of whom self-report mental health or substance abuse struggles. Over the past three years, St. Mary has worked with the Montgomery County Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health Services, Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and other partners to help residents address mental health issues. The Business of Aging event will include local, state, and national speakers sharing insights on older people and mental health, including trends and strategies. The event is virtual and free but registration is required.
Become a 2023 Business of Aging Sponsor
We're thrilled you're interested in learning more about becoming a Business of aging sponsor! This opportunity puts your brand in front of hundreds of leaders in housing, healthcare, and technology. A recording of the event will also be published on YouTube for you to share with others. (Scroll down to view videos from past Business of Aging events.) Learn about our sponsorship packages and get in touch with our team below, too.
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"The Business of Aging is definitely worth being an annual event."
"Very impressed by the level of knowledge of the panel!"
"Very informative and insightful. It increased by awareness of societal trends."
"The panel was excellent. Worth getting up early to attend!'
Browse recordings of previous events to explore other housing, healthcare, and technology topics.
Watch the 2022 Business of Aging
Theme: Navigating staffing shortages facing industries serving the aging population
Our 2022 event focused on talent shortages around the nation. As America's aging population continues to increase, many in the field were (and still are) concerned about how they will continue to serve those in need while navigating staffing scarcities. Our three speakers discussed the problem and possible solutions to improve our work and positively impact the lives of those we serve.
Watch the 2021 Business of Aging
Theme: How Housing Impacts Quality of Life for Older Adults
The 2021 event features keynote speaker Alan Mallach, senior fellow with the Center for Community Progress in Washington, D.C., who shares a presentation on housing affordability and the future of housing for America's aging population. An esteemed panel then discusses the intersection of housing and quality of life.
Watch the 2020 Business of Aging
Theme: Technology and Older People
This virtual event kicks off with a keynote address by venture capitalist Dominic Endicott who discusses how changing cities and towns will impact older people, and how we need to begin planning today for the "future old." Later, a panel discusses technology trends and how they’re impacting older people.
Watch the 2019 Business of Aging
Theme: Social Determinants and Older People
Positive social determinants of health are the social, economic, and environmental conditions that help older adults maintain their health and well-being. Watch as our panelists discuss impact of social determinants as well as the opportunities to improve them.
Watch the 2018 Business of Aging
Theme: The Changing Landscape of Aging
During this event, a Business Journal editor moderates a panel of experts on senior trends in housing, technology, healthcare and other topics, as we explore the Business of Aging in the Miami Valley. During the summit, attendees hear directly from the people who are change leaders in the senior sector.
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