The rapid change in our older adult population will change the demographics and make-up of Miami-Dade County in the coming years. How well we prepare our communities for this aging phenomenon will determine the quality of life for the residents of our community as it ages. It is imperative that Miami-Dade takes significant steps today towards addressing this challenge and implementing strategies to make our community more age-friendly for older adults.
The Miami-Dade Age-Friendly Summit took place on May 16, 2019 and was an an engaging discussion with local movers-and-shakers aimed at making Greater Miami better ““ more convenient, more integrated, more accessible, and more enjoyable for older adults and for our citizens of all ages. Strategies aimed at implementation and change from national and community leaders with a focus on actionable steps, particularly focused on our health system, housing, and planning were provided.
Please use the links below to access the proceedings.
Venue: Miami Dadeland Marriott, 9090 S Dadeland Blvd, Miami, FL 33156
Date: Thursday, May 16, 2015, 8:30 am ““ 2:00 pm
Lead Agencies: AARP Florida, Alliance for Aging, Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade, Health Foundation of South Florida, Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization, United Way of Miami-Dade, Urban Health Partnerships
Goal: Foster commitment toward and create a shared vision for an Age-Friendly Miami-Dade
Objectives:
Registration, Networking, Continental Breakfast and Coffee
Join us for a light refreshments and networking as you check-in to our summit.
Interactive Portion: What is being done in each Age-Friendly Domain?
Breakfast tables: Attendees participated in more in-depth discussions about particular topics, focused on domains of livability.
Thank you to the organizations and individuals that helped lead these discussions!
Outdoor Spaces & Buildings, Parks Recreation & Open Spaces Department, Miami-Dade County, Hannah Kling
Transportation, Miami-Dade TPO, Lisa Colmenares
Housing, Health Foundation of South Florida, Natalie Castellanos
Social Participation, Miami-Dade County Public Library System, Louise Gestwicki
Respect & Social Inclusion, AARP Florida, Yvette Martinez
Civic Participation, United Way of Miami-Dade, Linda Schotthoefer
Employment, ReServe Miami, Doreen LoCicero
Communication & Information, Alliance for Aging, Martine Charles
Community & Health System, Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade, Mayra Dominguez
Welcoming Remarks
The summit kicked off the summit with a welcome by the Honorable Sue Loyzelle, Vice Mayor of the first Age-Friendly City in Miami-Dade County and remarks by the Miami-Dade Deputy Mayor Maurice Kemp. Senior Advocate for Mayor Gimenez’s office, Teri Bussee-Arvesu helped us recognize the Miami-Dade Age-Friendly Communities, Mini-Grantees, and Summit Sponsors.
Welcome
Welcome Remarks
Recognitions & Thank you’s
Age-Friendly Communities & Miami-Dade Age-Friendly Initiative: An Introduction
Speakers shared information on the world and national networks of Age-Friendly Communities. News about an Age-Friendly Florida, and background information on the Age-Friendly Network, goals, survey results, progress to date, and recognition of the Age-Friendly municipalities.
Introduction to Age-Friendly Network
Age-Friendly Florida
Elder Affairs Representatives
What’s Happening in Miami-Dade?
Age-Friendly Transportation System
Learn about how access can affect healthy aging and about the work the Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) is doing as a lead agency of the Miami-Dade Age-Friendly Initiative toward making streets safer and more connected for all ages and abilities.
Introduction
Presenter
Q & A
Age-Friendly Public Health System
In 2018, 37 Counties across Florida participated in a pilot funded by the John Harford and Trust for America’s Health aimed at making Age-Friendly Public Health systems. The goal was to identify and enhance the role of public health in improving the health and well-being of older adults in our community. Learn more about the work, data, and resources available and its connection to Age-Friendly communities.
Introduction & Age-Friendly Public Health System in Miami-Dade
Age-Friendly Public Health System in Florida
US Census – How Data Will Influence Future Decision Making
Q & A
LUNCH WITH KEYNOTE: Land Use, Affordable Housing, Smart Growth and Planning for Resilient Aging
Join us for lunch and a keynote presentation with Danielle Arigoni, AARP Director of Livable Communities. A planner by trade, Danielle has been a leader in national-level efforts to expand the investment in sustainability and livability for over two decades. With experience working with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development and US Environmental Protection Agency, Danielle brings a unique view to resilient aging and opportunities for aging in place. Today, she leads efforts supporting AARP states to achieve local policy change to create more sustainable and resilient communities for all ages. Learn how you can support or implement strategies and change here in Miami-Dade.
Introduction
Keynote
Q & A
Age-Friendly Housing in Miami-Dade: Identifying & Addressing Age-Friendly & Affordable Housing Strategies in South Florida
Learn about recent research on age-friendly housing policies in Miami-Dade as well as the need for a focus on age-friendly housing throughout the County. Hear from local leaders and organizations focused on improving housing opportunities for all ages.
Introduction
Age-Friendly Housing Scan
Miami-Dade Affordable Housing Blueprint & Affordable Housing Preservation
Home Sharing & SilverNest
Q & A
Closing & Challenge
The Miami-Dade Age-Friendly Summit will conclude with a Challenge to attendees, leaders of municipalities, communities, and local businesses and departments.
Will you pledge to make your community more age-friendly?
Thank You & Wrap-Up
Workshop: Age-Friendly Toolbox for Municipalities
Over 30 participants joined us for an optional breakout workshop for municipalities involved in age-friendly communities! Both municipalities that had joined the network or were interested in joining, had the opportunity to lear about resources and staff available to help in the process toward creating a livable community for all ages.
Schedule
Introductions by Speakers & Participant Cities
Steps to Joining the Age-Friendly Network – AARP Tools & Support
AARP Florida – Local Support from an Age-Friendly Florida
National Resource – Reframing Aging Toolkit
Local Data Resource – Miami Matters
Local Action Plan Sample – Cutler Bay
Miami-Dade Age-Friendly Resources
Q & A
Our partners include the following lead agencies: AARP Florida, Alliance for Aging, Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County, Health Foundation of South Florida, Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization, United Way of Miami-Dade, and Urban Health Partnerships.