AARP Florida Hosts Housing Summit: Aging with Dignity and Public Policy
Join AARP Florida, United Way, and experts in aging from Miami-Dade County, along with stakeholders and elected officials, to explore the housing challenges confronting older adults. Discover how laws, regulations, and public policies can foster an environment where our community can age with dignity and respect.
The event, which will take place on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Miami Dade College North Campus, will be conducted in English, with simultaneous translation available in Spanish.
Admission: Free! Enjoy a complimentary box lunch.
Registration is required, so please REGISTER HERE and spread the word!
Discussion Panels:
Alex R. Ballina
Director, Miami Dade Public Housing & Community Development (PHCD)
Rodney Harrell
VP, Family, Home & Community PRI-PPI SVP AARP
Jeffrey M. Hearne
Chief Advocacy Officer at Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc.,
Vicki Lopez
Florida State Representative District 113
Raquel Regalado
Miami-Dade County Commissioner District 7
Ana Maria Rodriguez
Florida State Senator District 40
Maintaining Independence as We Age
Some adults struggle to live independently as the ever-escalating costs of housing and other basic needs in Miami-Dade County threaten to derail the lives they’ve worked so hard for and the retirement they dreamed of enjoying. South Florida’s peninsula caps the amount of available land, so creative solutions are needed to enhance the supply of affordable housing for older adults who want to maintain their freedom while on a fixed income. Can policies and laws be applied to create communities inclusive of appropriate homes for residents across the age and socioeconomic spectrums?
The Future of Housing: Solutions for an Aging America
Multiple studies have shown that avoiding loneliness and isolation are cornerstones of healthy aging, or to at least slow the aging process. For many older adults, congregate living may strike the perfect balance to help them manage health issues, make friends and stay active, and ensure they consistently eat nutritious meals. But in Miami-Dade County, the demand outweighs the supply for age-friendly, safe, and affordable congregate housing options that enable our residents to remain in their own communities. This need will only increase as today’s population ages. How can residents of Miami-Dade County collectively address this issue for our parents, grandparents, and ourselves?
Together, let's work towards a more supportive environment for aging in Miami-Dade County.
