11:00 a.m-12:15 p.m

17-D. Redefining Wellness as Longevity for All

A growing number of longevity experts view wellness not as a program but as a lifestyle focused on extending the healthspan—the number of years individuals can live with physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being. This is a welcome shift. However, providers of aging services must be careful to embrace the value of a long healthspan without reinforcing ageism or ableism. This session will explore how your organization can prioritize purpose, engagement, and belonging for all ages and abilities. You’ll learn to integrate wellness and longevity into organization-wide planning, respond to evolving wellness trends, and work with residents to co-create communities that help people thrive, not just age. Join thought leaders and innovators as they reimagine a future where every individual is represented and valued along the path to wellness.

• Emily Pierson-Brown, Practice Area Leader - Senior Living, Perkins Eastman
• Melissa DeStout, Associate Principal, Perkins Eastman
• Caroline Edasis, Assistant Vice President of Resident Engagement, Mather