Invitation – Aging in Place Event on April 30, 2025 | FREE | Happening in less than a week

[Ron Beleno]

I chatted with @Alies-Maybee about an upcoming event that I'm having quite soon in the downtown Toronto area. She suggested I post on PAN forum.
I think this is the best spot to post this

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Dear Friends and Colleagues,

In just a few days, I’ll be hosting a special in-person event that I’d love for you to attend—and help spread the word about.

Join us on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, for an engaging and practical event focused on Aging in Place in the Community, bringing together lived experience, expert speakers, and innovative solutions for aging well at home.

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Aging in Place with Home Care, Innovation, Research, and Home Modification
Date & Time: April 30, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: UHN Auditorium (2nd Floor), 550 University Ave, Toronto, ON M5G 2A2
️ RSVP Here: https://aging-in-place-april302025.eventbrite.ca
Flyer Attached

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Featured Speakers and Panelists
Dani DePetrillo, Chief Operating Officer – Right at Home Canada
Jordan D’Souza, Head of Innovation – VHA Home HealthCare
John Groe, Managing Partner & Accessibility Consultant – Accessible Daily Living (ADL)

Hosted by: Ron Beleno, Family/Friend Caregiver
Co-Chair, AGE-WELL Older Adults & Caregiver Advisory Committee
Caregiver Advisor, CIHR – Institute of Aging
2025 Inaugural Recipient – Janet Beed Caregiver Impact Award

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🧠 Who Should Attend?
This event is for:
Older Adults
Family and Friend Caregivers
Healthcare and Community Workers
Innovators and Researchers
Students in Health, Tech, Design, or Aging-related Fields
Anyone interested in tools and ideas for aging in place

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What You’ll Experience:

Real insights from caregiving and aging experts
Home care services and how they work
Innovations in caregiving, research, and AgeTech
Home modifications to stay safe and independent

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FREE Admission + Special Conference Discounts
This event takes place the day before the International Conference on Aging, Innovation and Rehabilitation (ICAIR) on May 1–2, 2025.

In its third year, this event has grown with over 800+ international attendees last year. In the first year of the conference, I was invited to be a guest judge for their Power Play innovation pitch competition. They continue to have many young startups and innovators compete again this year with prizes totaling $50,000.

Thanks to our event partner Right at Home Canada, we’re offering exclusive ICAIR discount codes to attendees of this April 30 event:

Free ICAIR registration for a limited number of Older Adults & Family/Friend Caregivers

$25 discounted rate for additional Older Adults & Family/Friend Caregivers once the free spots are filled

$125 professional rate for innovators, researchers, students, and healthcare/community professionals

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To receive the discount code, register for our Aging in Place event using the link here:

️ RSVP Here: https://aging-in-place-april302025.eventbrite.ca

Looking forward to seeing many of you there!

Warmly,

Ron Beleno

Family/Friend Caregiver | Advisor | Advocate
Co-Chair, AGE-WELL Older Adults & Caregiver Advisory Committee
Caregiver Advisor, CIHR Institute of Aging
2025 Inaugural Recipient – Janet Beed Caregiver Impact Award
ron.icair2025@gmail.com
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