The 2021 SilverSource Film and Awards event, “Coming of Age in Aging America: Challenges and Solutions,” will be held online Wednesday, April 21 at 6 p.m. The program features a panel discussion about the film “Coming of Age in Aging America” led by Roni Lang, LCSW, of the Department of Psychiatry, Greenwich Hospital.
In addition to Lang, filmmaker Christine Herbes-Sommers and several local experts will serve on the panel to discuss issues critical to aging. The panelists include Marie Allen, executive director, Southwestern Connecticut Agency on Aging; Ellen Bromley, director of social services, city of Stamford; and Ralph Blessing, land use bureau chief and planning director, city of Stamford.
“As we consider the challenges and benefits of an aging society, we look forward to bringing the community together to explore ideas and celebrate longevity at our film and awards event,” said Kathleen Bordelon, CEO, SilverSource.
The virtual event will also include presentation of the 2021 SilverSource Awards, which celebrate the exceptional contributions made to improve and enrich the lives of older adults in Fairfield County by individuals, organizations and volunteers, particularly during the pandemic.
Admission is free, but registration is required (https://silversource.org). Registrants will be sent a link to view the film, “Coming of Age in Aging America,” in advance of the event, as well as a Zoom invitation to the discussion and awards. This program has been approved for Continuing Education Credit Hours by the National Association of Social Workers, Connecticut and meets the continuing education criteria for Connecticut Social Work Licensure renewal. Approval also meets the continuing education criteria for CT LMFTs, LPCs and licensed psychologists.
SilverSource, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, located at Summer St., Stamford, provides a safety net to seniors in need.
