Changing the narrative: Maria Shriver asks residents to rethink what it means to grow older

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Jim Dirkes, a Pompano resident, attended the event.

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Monica McAfee, JKV chief marketing and innovation officer, was an emcee for the event.

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Tom McDowell participated in the conference.

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Monica McAfee, JKV chief marketing and innovation officer, is shown interviewing Maria Shriver via live video during the conference.

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Mark Dobosz, executive director of JKV Foundation

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Dr. Alice Bonner, director of strategic partnerships CAPABLE at Johns Hopkins University, spoke to the audience virtually about improving the experience of aging better in their communities.

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The daylong "Aging Greatly" symposium at John Knox Village in Pompano Beach featured a virtual visit by keynote speaker Maria Shriver. She spoke both to and with the audience at the conference via live video.

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Tom McDowell, left, and Terry Colli listen to Maria Shriver speak via live video during the conference.

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Dr. Jean Accius, SVP Global Thought Leadership AARP on The Future of Aging, spoke about demographic trends at the event.