Our Initiatives
Compassion by Design offers a growing series of signature initiatives designed to support family caregivers, older adults, healthcare professionals, and the communities that surround them. Through practical education, trusted resources, emergency preparedness, and meaningful connection, our programs help people navigate caregiving and aging with greater knowledge, confidence, and compassion.
Together, these programs aim not only to support caregivers in their day-to-day roles, but also to advocate for them—helping to shift culture, elevate caregiving as essential work, and foster a more compassionate approach to elder care across systems and communities.
Designed to Support. Built to Connect.
Each Compassion by Design initiative addresses a different part of the caregiving and aging experience while contributing to one shared vision: stronger caregivers, healthier aging, informed communities, and a more compassionate culture of care.
Initiative 01
New Resources Added RegularlyThe Golden Circle of Care Hub
Explore today—and check back often as we continue to add new resources, tools, and educational content to support healthier individuals, stronger families, and more connected communities.
Initiative 02
The Golden Years Summit
A premier conference on healthy aging, caregiving, and community wellness, bringing together nationally recognized experts, healthcare professionals, caregivers, community leaders, policymakers, researchers, and advocates to explore innovative solutions, share best practices, and inspire meaningful action.
Through dynamic keynote presentations, educational sessions, networking opportunities, and community partnerships, the Summit advances healthier, more connected, and age-friendly communities.
Initiative 03
The Legacy Forum™ Series
Compassion by Design's signature educational series bringing together healthcare professionals, caregivers, community leaders, researchers, and advocates for expert-led conversations on healthy aging, caregiving, wellness, health equity, and compassionate care.
Through engaging presentations, practical learning, and meaningful dialogue, the Legacy Forum Series inspires collaboration and equips participants to create healthier, more connected communities.
A Featured Component of the Legacy Forum™ Series
Prepared Caregiver Corner™
Prepared Caregiver Corner™ is a recurring educational and preparedness segment of the Legacy Forum™ Series designed to equip family caregivers with practical tools, trusted resources, and guidance for navigating emergencies, unexpected situations, planning, and the everyday realities of caregiving with greater confidence and preparedness.
Initiative 04
Coming SoonHeroes Behind the Scenes
Coming soon from Compassion by Design, Heroes Behind the Scenes is a storytelling and recognition initiative that will celebrate the caregivers, healthcare professionals, volunteers, advocates, and community champions whose compassion and dedication transform lives every day.
Through inspiring stories and community spotlights, we'll honor the people whose quiet acts of service create lasting impact.
Initiative 05
Coming SoonConnected Hearts
Coming soon from Compassion by Design, Connected Hearts is a community-building initiative that brings caregivers, older adults, families, and supporters together through meaningful conversations, shared experiences, and compassionate connection.
The program helps reduce isolation, strengthen relationships, and remind participants that no one should navigate caregiving or aging alone.
Woven Through Everything We Do
Advocacy & Culture Change
Across all initiatives, Compassion by Design is embedding advocacy and culture change as foundational priorities. Through awareness-building, partnerships, and collaboration with stakeholders and policymakers, the organization is working to advance a care culture where compassion, dignity, and respect are the standard—for both elders and those who care for them.
One Mission. Many Ways to Make a Difference.
Whether through education, practical resources, community connection, recognition, preparedness, or advocacy, Compassion by Design is creating spaces where people can find information, support, and one another.
Designing Care with Heart. Creating Change with Purpose.
