MPA Newsletter - Podcasts, Events (Oct 2025)

New Resource: American Society on Aging LeverAGE Podcasts

West Health is excited to partner with the American Society on Aging (ASA) to launch a new podcast series exploring Multisector Plans for Aging (MPAs). Each episode dives into key topics on how states are planning for an age-friendly future. 
Now Streaming:
Episode 1: Top 5 Things to Know About Multisector Plans for Aging (MPAs)
Listen Here!

Episode 2: Informed Aging: How Data Drives Better State Planning
Listen Here!

Coming Soon:
Episode 3: State of Mind: How Aging Plans are Tackling Mental Health
Episode 4: Designing for Dementia: Integrating Care into MPAs

Find these anywhere you get your podcasts!

Upcoming Events 

Grantmakers in Aging Annual Conference: October 21-24, 2025 (Long Beach, CA)
Register here
As our nation grows older and more diverse, the future of aging demands fresh thinking, deeper collaboration, and bold philanthropic leadership. The 2025 GIA Annual Conference brings together funders, changemakers, and innovators committed to creating a better future for older adults.

Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Annual Scientific Meeting: November 12-15, 2025 (Boston, MA)
Register here
Hosted by the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) the meeting offers unparalleled opportunities to learn, network, and engage with cutting-edge scholarship, top-rated speakers, and innovative exhibitors. As a forward-thinking, multidisciplinary conference, GSA 2025 is your opportunity to connect with thought leaders and shape the future of aging research.

Help shape the scientific dialogue by submitting an abstract before the deadline! This is your opportunity to share your research, insights, and innovations with a global community of aging scholars and professionals.

Engaging with Aging: December 9-10, 2025 (Las Vegas, NV)
Register here
The Engaging with Aging Conference is the premier Western U.S. gathering on aging, bringing together regional and national leaders to explore innovative solutions for evolving aging services and systems. Attendees will bring home practical solutions  that can be applied in their communities, helping them meet the moment we are in and prepare for the challenges ahead.

Contact us

For questions, comments, or suggestions related to MPAs or the newsletter, please do not hesitate to contact us at MPA@westhealth.org.