๐ 2026 MCOA Spring Symposium Agenda
Get ready for a full day of learning\, connection\, and inspiration!
โ๏ธ 9:00 &ndash\; 9:30 AM
Check-In &\; Continental Breakfast โ๐ฅ
Start your day by connecting with colleagues and grabbing a bite!
๐ค 9:30 &ndash\; 10:15 AM
Welcome &\; Introductions
Kick off the day with opening remarks and a look ahead at what&rsquo\;s in store.
โธ 10:15 &ndash\; 10:30 AM
Break
๐ค Visit our sponsors!
๐ก 10:30 &ndash\; 11:30 AM | Workshop Session 1
Choose from these engaging sessions:
&bull\; ๐จ Programming &\; Activities Panel
Fresh ideas and peer-driven inspiration
&bull\; ๐จ&zwj\;๐ฉ&zwj\;๐ง Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren / Relative Caregivers
Resources and strategies to support families in your community
&bull\; ๐ก Home Modification: The Key to Aging in Place
Practical solutions to help older adults stay safely at home
โธ 11:30 &ndash\; 11:45 AM
Break
๐ค Visit our sponsors!
๐ฝ 11:45 AM &ndash\; 1:15 PM
Lunch &\; Keynote
Enjoy lunch while hearing from our keynote speaker:
๐ญ Robert Rivest
"\;How to Lighten Up in Heavy Times"\;
An uplifting\, interactive experience you won&rsquo\;t want to miss!
โธ 1:15 &ndash\; 1:30 PM
Break
๐ค Visit our sponsors!
๐ 1:30 &ndash\; 2:30 PM | Workshop Session 2
Choose your next session:
&bull\; ๐ฑ Lights\, Camera\, Community!
Reels &\; Stories that actually work for COAs
&bull\; โ๏ธ Beyond the Nursing Home
Legal &\; community strategies to age in place under the OBBBA
&bull\; ๐ Fit to Drive!
Supporting safe driving and mobility for older adults
โธ 2:30 &ndash\; 3:00 PM
Break
๐ค Visit our sponsors!
๐ 3:00 &ndash\; 4:00 PM | Workshop Session 3
Wrap up your day with one final session:
&bull\; ๐ฝ Models\, Meals &\; Meaningful Impact
Exploring innovative dining program options
&bull\; ๐ถ Aging Without Limits
Overcoming barriers to older adult mobility
&bull\; ๐ป Digital Literacy Panel
Helping older adults build confidence with technology
โจ A full day of ideas\, connection\, and inspiration&mdash\;don&rsquo\;t miss it!