Aging in Place: Innovative Strategies to Support Adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities

JESPY House is an organization dedicated to serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. JESPY House has announced their inaugural symposium on aging in place with I/DD. Individuals with I/DD are living longer than ever before, and the number of adults with I/DD will double by 2030. The symposium will bring together experts to share the latest information on health trends, policy, research, employment, community-based supports, and more. Presentations will cover topics including:

• Identifying age-related health changes
• “Fatal Five” physical conditions
• Techniques to screen and assess for dementia
• Options for employment and volunteerism
• Creating a comprehensive future plan
• Building age-friendly communities to combat social isolation
• Ways to work across aging and disability fields to better support individuals with I/DD