The rapid aging of Maine's population and workforce has significant implications for Maine's economic growth and is challenging state leaders to find innovative ways to attract and retain workers, create new housing and transportation opportunities for older adults, and deliver supports and services to keep people healthy and thriving in their homes and communities. Participating in Lifelong Learning, attending Senior College, and engaging in creative pursuits are important components of thriving in Maine. 

Our state has the opportunity to be a national leader in developing strategies to solve these challenges.  This Summit on Aging will build on the vision and ideas generated by business, higher education, philanthropic and policy leaders at the Speaker's Round Table Discussions on Aging held this fall.  Ideas generated at both events will be used to create a short-range plan to be implemented in the coming months and years. 

Click here to see the agenda for the day.  Senator Angus King and Maine Speaker of the House Mark Eves will speak, and there will be sessions during which you can share your own perceptions and ideas about the opportunities and challenges ahead for Maine.  We need your bright ideas to create an aging-friendly Maine!

Open to the public.  Registration fee is $20.00; scholarships available.  Anyone who is interested in the future of Maine's economy should attend.
To register go to summit registration.  For more information contact Jessica Maurer .