10 CREDITS  |  2 DAYS

2024 FALL
CONFERENCE

2024 FALL
CONFERENCE

OUR NAB-CERTIFIED EVENTS OFFER:

  • A variety of Continuing Education Credits

  • Updates and best practices for Virginia’s long-term care industry

  • Unique networking opportunities for long-term care professionals, administrators, caregivers, nurses, and care staff throughout Virginia.

This program has been approved for Continuing Education for 10 total participant hours by NAB/NCERS—Approval #20251127-10-A107712-IN

ALL OF OUR COURSES ARE NAB CERTIFIED

Courses

This presentation will discuss a brief historical overview of the nursing home culture. Present Person Directed Living and Wellbeing.

This presentation will provide the framework and disease process for dementia and Alzheimer’s. Including physiological changes that affect how the individual sees their world and how this changes the way they process their environment.

This presentation will look at ways of communicating with the Dementia/Alzheimer’s individual. What is the behavior really telling us? What are they trying to communicate? This session also looks at the stages of Dementia and how this affects the individual

This presentation looks at new tools available to Care Givers that the participants may not be familiar with such as: the Blue Hug, themed kits, signage, etc and how to utilize them in memory care.

This presentation introduces recreational activities that will offer individuals with dementia an opportunity to engage in a meaningful way.

This presentation will introduce the Positive Physical Approach to Care using underhand approaches.

This presentation offers skills demonstrations that can be used to improve individuals’ stress levels associated with the provision of care such as bathing, dressing, and mealtimes.
Meet Our Speakers

Sue Ellen is the Community Care Wellness Manager for Sisters of Mercy of the Americans in Rochester, NY. Mrs. Clark has 16 years of experience providing Therapeutic Recreation for Assisted Living and Long-Term Care facilities before transitioning to a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator. Mrs. Clark holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Therapeutic Recreation and is certified in Gerontology. Mrs. Clark is a nationally recognized speaker for Leading Age, The American Therapeutic Recreation Association and the Pioneer Network.

Karen is the founder of Sapphire Dementia Partners providing educational and consulting services for people living with dementia and for those who care for them. She works with healthcare organizations, businesses, universities, and with families to increase awareness, develop knowledge and competent skill sets for caregivers to create a better quality of life for people living with dementia. Karen Ellexson earned her Master of Science in Physical Therapy; a Consultant and Trainer for Positive Approach to Care® (PAC), and a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP). She is a certified support group facilitator through the Alzheimer’s Association, a member of the Alzheimer’s Association political action group (AIM) Alzheimer’s Impact Movement, and a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) geriatric section.

Cost: $450 for both days

7 courses for 10 NAB certified CEU credits
Includes lunch and snack

DAY ONE | DECEMBER 2nd

9:00AM-10:00AM: Creation of Culture

10:00AM-11:00AM: Dementia Framework Part 1

11:00AM-11:15AM: Break

11:15AM-12:15PM: Dementia Framework Part 2

12:15PM–1:15PM: Lunch
Lunch will be provided by Bella Vista
1:15PM-3:15PM: Behaviors Versus Unmet Goals and Dementia Staging

3:15PM-3:30PM: Break

3:30PM-4:30PM: Empowering Tools for Caregivers

DAY TWO | December 3rd

8:30AM-9:00AM: Breakfast
9:00AM-10:00AM: Meaningful Life Engagement with Individuals Living with Dementia
10:00AM-11:00AM: Positive Physical Approach to Care
11:00AM-11:15AM Break
11:15AM-1:15PM: Creating Positive Environments

Special room rates are available at Bella Vista Hotel & Suites, Lynchburg.

PHONE: (434) 237-6333
EMAIL: [email protected]

REGISTRATION

To register for our 2024 Fall Conference please fill out the form below. The deadline to register is November 25th, 2024. For questions, please contact Joyce Wade at 434-237-8498.

Please note the facility will not get credit for the exercise if only the administrator attends the classes on day one.

Cancellations received by the registration deadline will receive a full refund. No refunds for cancellations received after the deadline. All cancellations will be charged a 10% fee.

By filling out this registration form you agree to our right to use, reproduce, distribute, and publicly display any photographs and/or videos taken at this event in any media or format for the purposes specified, including but not limited to marketing, advertising, and editorial content without compensation.