2026 MSU AgeAlive Education & Research Forum

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2026 Forum Program (Session Details) – East Lansing
2026 Forum Program (Session Details) – Ishpeming
2026 AgeAlive Forum Presenter and Awardee Bios

Join us for the 2026 MSU AgeAlive Education & Research Forum and Awards Ceremony on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The event will run from 9 am – 2 pm at the MSU Federal Credit Union Headquarters #1 (new location – 3777 West Rd) in East Lansing, Ishpeming Multi-Purpose Senior Center (121 Greenwood St) in Ishpeming (U.P. Remote View: In-person activities and presenters remote from East Lansing), and virtually on Zoom.

Each year, this event brings together the public, direct care workers, family caregivers, MSU researchers, faculty, and students along with community partners for discussion on aging issues. The theme for our 2026 session is “Advancing Mobility Across Settings As We Age.” This year, we will be hosting the AgeAlive Awards Ceremony as part of the Forum at 1 pm recognizing leadership in aging-related research, intergenerational programming and community impact.

The event is free with registration. A light breakfast and lunch are included upon request. A select number of vendors and resource tables will be on-site to learn more about services available in your community.

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East Lansing Parking
Parking at the MSU Federal Credit Union Headquarters #1 – East Lansing site is available to the right of the building in the lots identified below. Ishpeming Multi-purpose Senior Center Parking is available in the main lot next to the senior center.

 

Special Direct Care Worker Mobile Training Unit (MTU)
The Mobile Training Unit (MTU) is a 45.5 ft-long RV that has been retrofitted to provide an accessible, homelike environment for training direct care workers and family caregivers in basic skills such as body mechanics and home safety. The demand for long-term supports and services (LTSS) for older adults and individuals with disabilities is growing, especially in home and community-based settings where most people want to live. Unlike other mobile units, the MTU is designed specifically for the direct care and caregiver workforce and increases access to training, even in the most rural and remote areas of Michigan. It is ideal for interdisciplinary training, high school career days, and raising awareness of the value of caregivers, making it a wonderful fit for employers and educators alike. For more information about the MTU, please email impart@msu.edu. This project has been made possible through a grant awarded to IMPART Alliance by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

 

Sponsorship & Vendor Opportunities
A select number of sponsorship and vendor opportunities are available this year to help ensure the continued offering of quality programming. All sponsorships and vendors must be approved by the Education & Research Forum Committee and meet MSU sponsorship guidelines. Explore: Sponsorship & Vendor Opportunities