Training: Ride & Thrive - The Power of Meaningful Connections

This event is part of "Ride & Thrive 2026" an event coordinated by Senior Transportation Connection. Legal Aid is a partner and Managing Attorney Barbara Barreno-Paschall is part of the panel discussion.

Preregistration is required:  Ride & Thrive: Power of Meaningful Connections

Ride & Thrive: The Power of Meaningful Connections

Strong connections help older adults thrive. During this Ride & Thrive event we’ll shine a spotlight on the partnerships and community support that make independence possible. Hear from New York Times bestselling author Regina Brett, followed by an engaging panel discussion on how trusted community services reduce isolation and empower older adults to live safely, confidently, and on their own terms. Join us to connect, be inspired, and help strengthen a community where everyone can thrive.

8:00 AM Registration & Breakfast

8:30 AM Senior Transportation Connection / Celebration of Connections

• Lois K Goodman Service Award - James W. Campbell. M.D.
• The Power of Meaningful Connections - Regina Brett

Book Signing & Intermission

10:00 AM - 12 PM Training (Approved for 2.0 hours of CLE credit)

• Alone On a Desert Island - Consequences of Loneliness and Isolation - Ronan Factora, M.D.
  This presentation will give the audience a glimpse of the scientific data showing how social isolation and loneliness can impact the health of those experiencing both. It will also pave the way for discussions on how to mitigate isolation and loneliness and will address competency concerns in older adults.
• Panel Discussion: Transforming Connections, Building Bridges - Moderated by Hon. Benjamin Holbert III
  This discussion features a panel of leaders from across Northeast Ohio focusing on how local networks of support interact with one another. The panelists will explore how various community and legal resources work together to reduce loneliness and empower older adults to promote healthy living and positive outcomes.

Panelists:

• Barbara Barreno-Paschall, Economic Justice, Managing Attorney, The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
• Dabney Conwell, Vice President of Health and Wellness, Benjamin Rose
• Sheryl Harris, Director, Cuyahoga County Department of Consumer Affairs
• Laura Kleinman, Executive Director, Senior Transportation Connection

*IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT PROFESSIONAL CREDITS

The program has been approved for 2.0 hours of CLE credit.

For CEU please note that if you registered for Social work or Counseling credits, please be aware that the Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board (CSWMFTB) has made a rule change that it now accepts programs approved by other entities, such as the Ohio Supreme Court.

Preregistration is required:  Ride & Thrive: Power of Meaningful Connections