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Sit back in the comfort of your office and enjoy ICAA educational programs delivered to you via webinar. These broadcasts are specifically created for active-aging professionals – business owners, managers, suppliers, wellness and activities personnel. Through interviews or individual-speaker sessions, you will be exposed to the opinions of top experts from a variety of subject areas designed to help you and your staff stay on top of trends, meet new challenges and serve your customers better.

Maximize your Active Aging Week initiatives: Amplification tools & strategies
Earning a Plate of Distinction: Lessons from Platinum Plate Recipient The Mather

Maximize your Active Aging Week initiatives: Amplification tools & strategies

Presenter: Kate Elliott, Kelli LeGaspi, Sarah Clevenger
Date: June 24, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM EDT, 11:00 AM CDT, 9:00 AM PDT
Length: 60 minutes
Fee: Complimentary

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Active Aging Week celebrates the contributions and spirit of older adults and shines a spotlight on your organization’s wellness initiatives —but are you maximizing your reach and impact? Join moderator Colin Milner, CEO of the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA), and Kate Elliott, Brand Experiential Associate at Humana, to kick off your planning. Alongside Humana's Communications experts, Kelli LeGaspi and Sarah Clevenger, they’ll share strategies to amplify your efforts across media and social channels. Learn how to craft a compelling story, reach the right audience, and sustain momentum before, during, and after the campaign. It’s never too late to expand your visibility and make a meaningful impact.

Learning objectives:

Craft and communicate their story – Define key messages, target audiences, and the most effective methods to share their story
Plan for maximum exposure – Leverage media and social platforms before, during, and after Active Aging Week
Measure and sustain impact – Extend the reach and influence of AAW initiatives beyond the week to ensure lasting engagement

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Earning a Plate of Distinction: Lessons from Platinum Plate Recipient The Mather

Presenter: Thad Parton, Al Frankey, Chef Matthew Thompson
Date: June 30, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM EDT, 1:00 PM CDT, 11:00 AM PDT
Length: 60 minutes
Fee: Complimentary

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The ICAA Plate of Distinction is quickly emerging as the new benchmark for culinary, nutrition, hospitality, and dining excellence in senior living. As more communities pursue recognition, earning a Plate of Distinction is becoming a powerful way to differentiate your community, build team pride, and demonstrate a commitment to exceptional resident experiences.

Join us for an inside look at the process from the leaders who helped create the Standards and the first community in North America to achieve the ICAA Platinum Plate of Distinction.

Attendees will hear firsthand from Thad Parton, Assistant Vice President of Food & Beverage at The Mather, about what it took to earn Platinum recognition, how the community leveraged the Standards and self-assessment tools, what the Platinum designation meant to team members and residents, and how recognition has helped reinforce The Mather's reputation for excellence.

You'll also hear from Chef Matthew Thompson, WCMC, co-author of the ICAA Culinary, Nutrition & Hospitality Standards of Excellence, and Al Frankey, Senior Director of CrossCheck Quality Assurance and lead evaluator for the Plate of Distinction validation process, who will provide practical guidance on preparing for an evaluation and understanding what to expect during an on-site review. Colin Milner, ICAA Founder/CEO, and architect of the Plate of Distinction program, will moderate the panel.

Learning objectives:

An inside look at The Mather's culture of excellence, including the leadership practices and operational disciplines that helped drive Platinum-level performance
How to use the self-assessment tool to evaluate your current performance
What to expect during an independent CrossCheck on-site validation
How organizations like The Mather and others are leveraging Plate of Distinction recognition to strengthen culture, recruitment, marketing, and resident satisfaction

If you're considering a Plate of Distinction assessment, this session will provide a clear roadmap for success.