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NIC Premier Session—Portraits of Aging that Start to Get It Right
Tuesday, September 09, 2025 | 8:30 am – 9:30 am
Speaker
Monica Moreno
Senior Director, Dementia Care Navigation
Alzheimer’s Association
Alzheimer’s Association
Moderator
Sean Kelly
Chief Executive Officer
Front Porch Communities and Services
Front Porch Communities and Services
Panelist
Kris Engskov
Co-Founder & CEO
Rippl
Rippl
Panelist
Sarah Friedland
Writer, Director
Familiar Touch
Familiar Touch
For far too long, the media and entertainment industry have missed the mark on how they portray older adults and aging with their focus on deficits, decline and dependency. There are hopeful signs that’s finally beginning to change. This session spotlights groundbreaking portrayals of older adults in mainstream media that suggest a long overdue shift in the narrative. Join us for a panel discussion following a special screening of Familiar Touch.
