Florida faces a growing demand for long-term care services as its aging population expands. This panel will explore innovative strategies to strengthen the state’s caregiving workforce, expand long-term care capacity, and increase access to high-quality, home- and community-based care options. Experts from healthcare, policy, and workforce development sectors will discuss challenges such as recruitment and retention of direct care workers, funding and infrastructure needs, and the role of Medicaid, family caregivers, and technology in meeting future care demands. Join us for a forward-looking conversation on building a sustainable and equitable long-term care system for Florida's seniors and people with disabilities.

As Florida’s population ages, ensuring that older adults can remain safely and independently in their
homes and communities is a growing priority. This panel will examine the critical role of housing,
accessible transportation, digital connectivity, and social support in enabling older adults to age in place.
Panelists will share promising practices, policy solutions, and cross-sector partnerships that are helping to remove barriers and promote equity in community-based aging. Learn how Florida can invest in the infrastructure and systems needed to foster age-friendly communities where older adults can thrive.