“Reimagine Aging Conference: Aging in a Digital World” aims to address the digital divide for older adults
Senior Community Services (SCS) and presenting sponsor Allianz Life announce the 9th Annual Reimagine Aging Conference, “Aging in a Digital World”, being held Friday, September 27 from 7:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center.
“Allianz Life has been sponsoring the Reimagine Aging Conference for many years and is a dedicated supporter of SCS, providing material and financial support, while also actively participating in volunteer opportunities,” says Dr. Jean-Roch Sibille, Senior Vice President, Chief Investment Officer, Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America and Chief Executive Officer, Allianz Investment Management U.S.
Sibille adds, “SCS truly exemplifies the values that Allianz holds dear, such as caring for the community, promoting inclusivity, and showing compassion. Allianz is fully committed to securing a bright future for seniors, and SCS goes above and beyond to provide heartfelt support and innovative solutions for older adults.”
The event will host keynote speaker Stephanie Devitt, founder and principal consultant of SDK Communications + Consulting. Devitt will be presenting “Lessons from Minnesota Voices on Telehealth Access and Digital Equity”, combining learnings from Connectivity Blueprint and a telehealth study conducted by the Minnesota Department of Health.
“Through this keynote address, Senior Community Services is putting a valuable spotlight on digital equity for seniors,” said JoAnn Birkholz, Executive Director of the Medica Foundation the returning keynote sponsor for the event. “It aligns with the Medica Foundation’s goal of ensuring seniors have access to technologies that improve their health and wellbeing. We are pleased to support it.”
The breakout speaker lineup includes representatives from Metropolitan State University, East Side Neighborhood Services, the MN STAR Program, and Tech for Seniors. Topics include the basics of technology vocabulary and taking control of online privacy to aging in place with assistive technology and a case study of a program that provides secure, limited function tablets to isolated older adults.
For full event details including the day’s agenda, presentation descriptions, speaker bios, and a list of exhibitors, visit seniorcommunity.org/2024RAC. Tickets for guests aged 60 and older are $10; general admission tickets are $35.
About the Organizers
Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America, one of the Ethisphere World’s Most Ethical Companies®, has been trusted since 1896 to help millions of Americans prepare for financial uncertainties and retirement with a variety of innovative risk management solutions. In 2023, Allianz Life provided additional value to its policyholders via distributions of more than $13.73 billion. As a leading provider of fixed index annuities, registered index-linked annuities, and fixed index universal life insurance, Allianz Life is part of Allianz SE, a global leader in the financial services industry with approximately 157,000 employees in more than 70 countries. Allianz Life is a proud sponsor of Allianz Field® in St. Paul, Minnesota, home of Major League Soccer’s Minnesota United.
