{"id":208,"date":"2025-10-11T09:50:07","date_gmt":"2025-10-11T15:50:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/latinxvoces.org\/summit\/?p=208"},"modified":"2025-10-28T10:35:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T16:35:12","slug":"healthy-aging-future-planning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/latinxvoces.org\/summit\/schedule\/panels\/healthy-aging-future-planning\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Aging & Future Planning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Healthy aging goes beyond living longer\u2014it includes ensuring access to services, supporting caregivers, and addressing conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer\u2019s that impact Latino families and communities. At the same time, preparing for the future includes conversations about end-of-life planning, which, while not limited to older adults, is essential for dignity, equity, and family well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This panel will bring together clinical, community, and advocacy perspectives to explore the intersections of aging, caregiving, and planning for the future. Panelists will discuss barriers to accessing care, the role of culturally competent support systems, and strategies to engage families in conversations about both healthy aging and end-of-life planning. Participants will leave with practical insights, culturally responsive strategies, and tools to support older adults and families across the life course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Learning Objectives<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Define \u201chealthy aging\u201d within a culturally relevant framework.
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  2. Recognize the role of social, cultural, and linguistic factors in supporting older adults.
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  3. Identify at least two challenges faced by Latino communities in healthy aging, including caregiving and dementia support.
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  4. Describe strategies that improve caregiving and support systems for older adults.
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  5. Explain the importance of early and culturally sensitive end-of-life planning in promoting dignity and equity.
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  6. Identify at least one community resource or approach (e.g., Compassion & Choices) to support families in future and end-of-life planning.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Luis Aceves \u2013 Emmy Award-winning Director of Marketing & Business Development at R.E.A.C.H., bridging health, media, and mindfulness to advance equity and well-being in Latino communities.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Luis Aceves<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Director of Development
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    Luis Aceves<\/strong>, a proud native of Jalisco, Mexico and proud American citizen, is an Emmy Award-winning professional<\/strong> with a strong background in communications, public health, and community engagement. He holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in Communications from Universidad Panamericana in Guadalajara and a Master of Arts in TV & Public Speaking from CEA Televisa in Mexico City, along with certifications in Public Health and Research. Since 2017, Luis has served as Director of Marketing & Business Development for R.E.A.C.H.<\/strong>, leading programs such as Ventanilla de Salud<\/em> and Salvando tu Salud<\/em>, reaching over 100,000 individuals and advancing health equity across Nevada.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Panelists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    Shiann Moraida, MPH – Healthy Brain & Aging Program Director, Cameron County Public Health<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Shiann Moraida<\/strong>, DrPH, MPH<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Healthy Brain and Aging Program Director
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    Shiann Moraida currently serves as Cameron County Public Health’s – Healthy Brain and Aging Program Director and brings several years of public health experience supported by a Master of Public Health degree and a background in biomedical science, patient care, health education and community health. Shiann has both lead and assisted in the planning and implementation of healthy aging related initiatives that target reduction of chronic conditions and development of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias in Cameron County. With the help of her team and community partners, she plans to continue improving the availability and access of community services, education and resource connection for better quality of life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Rose Timmer – Executive Director, Healthy Communities of Brownsville, Inc.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Rosario (Rose) Timmer<\/strong>, DrPH, MPH<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Executive Director
    Healthy Communities of Brownsville, Inc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Rose Timmer is a respected community health and environmental advocate with over 20 years of leadership in nonprofit management and public service. Since 1999, she has served as Executive Director of Healthy Communities of Brownsville, partnering with schools, local organizations, and city institutions to improve quality of life for all residents. She advances senior wellness, environmental sustainability, and health education through community-driven programs and public-private partnerships. A champion for older adults, she founded and chairs the Senior Advocacy Coalition, serves on the Area Agency on Aging board, and represented the region in the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature from 2017\u20132021.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Leslie Mart\u00ednez Ram\u00edrez \u2013 Health Content Expert and Latino Engagement Manager at Compassion & Choices, empowering Latino communities nationwide through health education, end-of-life planning, and equitable access to care.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Leslie Mart\u00ednez Ramirez<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Latino Engagement Manager
    Compassion & Choices<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Leslie Mart\u00ednez Ram\u00edrez, MA<\/strong> is the Latino Engagement Manager at Compassion & Choices<\/strong>, where she leads national outreach to expand awareness of end-of-life planning and equitable access to care in Latino communities. With over 25 years of experience in public health and community advocacy, she previously served as National Coordinator of Ventanillas de Salud<\/strong> for the Government of Mexico, strengthening a network of 51 health centers across the U.S. Leslie is a recognized Health Content Expert<\/strong> who has partnered with major health organizations to train Community Health Workers and advance culturally responsive health education nationwide.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Mar\u00eda D. Ulloa-Otero is a nationally recognized leader in public health equity, best known for co-creating the award-winning DEJELO YA campaign and empowering underserved Latino communities through culturally grounded advocacy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Mar\u00eda D. Ulloa-Otero<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Director of Priority Populations
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    Mar\u00eda D. Ulloa-Otero<\/strong> is a nationally recognized public health educator, grassroots activist, and immigrant leader advancing health equity. She serves as National Director of Priority Populations at Compassion & Choices<\/strong> and Executive Director of the New Mexico Community Health Worker Association<\/strong>. She co-developed DEJELO YA<\/em>, the first Spanish-language, community-led tobacco cessation campaign in the U.S., recognized by the CDC and adopted nationally. A pioneer of Photovoice, she uses storytelling to uplift Hispanic families. Maria is a founding member of several national coalitions, a self-taught artist, and a proud mother and grandmother who centers resilience in both life and leadership.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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