What:
Utah leaders from government, business and academia will gather at the O.C. Tanner building for a symposium focused on the challenges and opportunities facing the state’s aging population. The event, featuring Gov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson along with industry leaders, healthcare professionals and policy experts will explore critical issues related to health, wealth, independence, security and social connections for seniors.
When:
- Tuesday, January 14, 2025
- Registration: 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
- Program: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where:
O.C. Tanner, 1944 State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Who:
- Gov. Cox
- Lt. Gov. Henderson
- Mayor Wilson
- Rob Allen, CEO and President of Intermountain Health
- Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Professor, Social Connections and Health Research Lab, Brigham Young University
- Casey Cameron, Director of the Department of Workforce Services
- Beth Fauth, Director of the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research Center at Utah State University
- Matt Hansen, Executive Director of the Homecare & Hospice Association of Utah
- Robert Spendlove, Senior Economist at Zions Bank
- Kyle Case, CEO of Huntsman World Senior Games
Symposium Schedule:
- 10:00 – 10:05 a.m. — Introduction by Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson and Governor Spencer Cox, including remarks on the purpose of the symposium.
- 10:05 – 10:35 a.m. — Keynote: A conversation with Gov. Spencer Cox, Rob Allen, CEO of Intermountain Health, and Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad, BYU’s Social Connections and Health Research Lab.
- 10:40 – 11:25 a.m. — Panel #1: Wealth: Retaining Income
Moderator: Casey Cameron, Utah Department of Workforce Services
Panelists include experts from Zions Bank, Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, and Utah State Legislators. - 11:30 – 12:15 p.m. — Panel #2: Independence: Aging in Place
Moderator: Nels Holmgren, Division of Aging and Adult Services
Panelists include experts from the Homecare & Hospice Association of Utah, the University of Utah, and Salt Lake County Aging Services. - 12:15 – 12:30 p.m. — Lunch and Media Availability
- 12:35 – 1:10 p.m. — Panel #3: Security: Preventing Predatory Practices
Moderator: Melanie Hall
Panelists include experts from the Attorney General’s Office, AARP Utah, and the Department of Commerce. - 1:15 – 2:00 p.m. — Panel #4: Engagement: Wellness and Connectedness
Moderator: Rob Ence
Panelists include leaders from the Huntsman World Senior Games, Utah Creative Aging Coalition, and the University of Utah. - 2:00 – 2:05 p.m. — Concluding Remarks by Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson.
