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28th Annual Arkansas Aging Conference
October
29-31, 2008
Hot Springs Civic and Convention Center
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Sponsored
by
Arkansas Association
of Area Agencies on Aging
and
Department
of Human Services
Division of Aging and Adult
Services
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Schedule
of Events
Wednesday, October 29th
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Registration Opens
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Exhibits Open
9:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Opening Session
11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Keynote Luncheon
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. General Session
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Breakout Workshops
5:00 p.m. – Reception
Thursday, October 30th
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Registration Open
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Exhibits Open
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Breakout Workshops
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. GACA Quarterly Meeting
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Breakout Workshops
11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Awards Luncheon
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Breakout Workshops
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Breakout Workshops
Friday, October 31st
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Registration Open
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Breakout Workshops
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Closing Session
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Door Prize Drawings
Please Note: Breakout Workshop schedules are tentative and subject to change. The Final Schedule will be printed in the Conference Brochure available at registration.
Extra: Watch for special attractions: Bookstore and Video Showings!
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Wednesday
October 29th |
Registration
Time to pick up packets and presenter’s credentials and also to meet, mix, and mingle
with fellow conferees. Remember to visit the Exhibit Area! |
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
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| Opening Session |
9:45 – 11:30 AM |
Martha Roherty
Executive Director
National Association of State Units on Aging
Project 2020
The session will provide attendees with the outline of the three major components which are as follows: Person Centered access to Information; Evidence Based Disease Management and Health Promotion; Enhanced Nursing Home Diversion Services.
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| Keynote Luncheon |
11:30 AM-1:15 PM |
Keynote Speaker
Dr. William H. Thomas
Eldertopia “Working together to create well being for people of all ages”
Dr. William H. Thomas is an international authority on geriatric medicine and eldercare. He is dedicated to promoting and developing constructive, holistic approaches to aging and the care of our elders. He is the founder of The Eden Alternative, and also the Green House. Dr. Thomas graduated from Harvard Medical School. He presently holds the position of Professor of Aging Studies and Distinguished Fellow at UMBC’s Erickson School in Baltimore, Maryland.
He is the recipient of a three-year fellowship from the global nonprofit organization Ashoka. He won the America's Award, established by Norman Vincent Peale and sometimes called "The Nobel Prize for Goodness" in 1997. Dr. Thomas has also been honored by the Giraffe Project, which gives awards to people who “stick their neck out” to advance the common good. Most recently, he has been honored with the Heinz Award for the Human Condition.
His books include What Are Old People For?; How Elders Will Save the World; Learning from Hannah; and Life Worth Living, which explores the concept of the Eden Alternative and its impact on long-term care. |
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| General Session: A New Old Age |
1:30 - 2:30 PM |
William H. Thomas, MD
Professor of Aging Studies Erickson School UMBC,
Founder of Green House Project and The Eden Alternative
This seminar addresses the development of a new perspective on age and aging as both necessary and possible. Given the importance of aging in our lives, and the impact of aging on our families and society, a new openness and even a curiosity about human aging would seem more than warranted. The time has come for our wondrous longevity to emerge from the long shadow cast by the vigor and virtues of youth. The presenter will discuss freeing ourselves from traditional expectations, understanding the declinism philosophy on old age, and constructing a new old age. |
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Wednesday
October 29th
Afternoon Sessions
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Breakout Workshops |
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Health Literacy for Older Adults
Presenters: Jennifer Dillaha, MD, Director of the Center for Health Advancement,
Arkansas Health Department; and Laura Frankenstein, MD, Health Literacy Coordinator, Literacy Action of Central Arkansas
Just Sit Back and Relax
Presenters: Cyndie Lyon, LCSW, Social Services Director and Admissions Coordinator, Windcrest Health and Rehabilitation; and Carolyn Wheeler, BA, SW, LSW, CMC, Coordinator of Community Services, The Schmieding Center for Senior Health and Education
Mattering: What really matters? Why?
Presenter: Priscilla Pittman, MSW, MA, Program Coordinator, Alzheimer's Arkansas Programs and Services
Sleep is Important in Healthy Lifestyles of Older Adults
Presenter: Melodee Harris, PhD(c), APN, GNP-BC, Clinical Instructor, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Nursing
You, Me, and Wii
Presenters: Nicole Heaps, BS, Director of Senior Services for the City of Maumelle; Sherry Tidwell, Senior Programs Director for Friendship Community Care; and Sandra Radford, Site Coordinator, Pope County Senior Activity Center |
| Exhibitors Reception |
5:00 PM — |
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Thursday
October 30th
Morning Sessions |
Breakout Workshops |
8:30 - 9:30 AM |
Choices in Living – Your Valuable Link to Long Term Living Services and Supports
Presenter: Kris Baldwin, Assistant Chief Program Administrator, Division of Aging & Adult Services, Arkansas Department of Human Services
Financial Exploitation of the Elderly
Presenter: Cynthia Orlicek Jones, Esq., Attorney at Law, Partner, Elder Law Practice of
Douglas R. Jones & Cynthia Orlicek Jones
Nutrition Policy
Presenter: Katie Tumlison, MS, RD, Registered Dietitian
Tai Chi for Health
Presenter: Joanne Zeitler, Certified Instructor & Senior Trainer for Tai Chi for Health Programs
Transformational Change in Healthcare
Presenters: Sally Johnson, Manager Provider/Recipient Relations, Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care (AFMC); and Paula Dyer, RN, Manager of Quality Programs, Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care (AFMC) |
| GACA Meeting: |
8:30 - 10:00 AM |
The Quarterly Meeting of the Governor’s Advisory Council on Aging
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10:00 - 11:30 AM |
Transforming Volunteer Programs to Meet New Expectations
Presenter: Christine Beatty, Director of the Madison (WI) Senior Center
Controlling Caregiver Frustration
Presenters: Jean Cosgrove, PhD, Caregiver Specialist, Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas; and Sandra Warmack, LALII Administrator, BS, Rev., State Director for the Alzheimer's Association
Employment: The Next Step for AAPD and IC Consumers
Presenters: Scott Holladay, MPA, Project Director, National Academy for State Health Policy; Lori Gentry, Counseling Support Manager, Alternatives for Adults with Physical Disabilities (AAPD), White River Area Agency on Aging; and Bernie Quell, Med, CRC, LPC, Program Manager, Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Aging and Adult Services
Managing Secondary Conditions of Spinal Cord Injury
Presenter: Thomas S. Kiser, MD, MPH, Associate Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)
Sales & Marketing of Medicare & Annuities Products – Things You Need to Know to Detect & Report Suspected Misconduct
Presenters: Mark Lippiatt, Investigator, Arkansas Insurance Department; Jay Morgan, BSBA, JD, General Counsel of the Arkansas Insurance Department; and Melissa Simpson, BA, MBA, Senior Health Insurance Information Program Director
Awards Luncheon 11:45 AM – 1:15 PM
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Thursday
October 30th
Afternoon Sessions
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| Breakout Workshops |
1:30 - 2:30 PM |
Capacity and Authority Documents Necessary Along the Eldercare Continuum
Presenter: Douglas R. Jones, Esq., Partner, Elder Law Practice of Douglas R. Jones & Cynthia Orlicek Jones
Lifelong Learning through The Osher Institute at the University of Arkansas
Presenter: Kathleen Dorn, M.Ed., Adult Education Coordinator, Osher Institute, University of Arkansas
Nursing Assessment of Clients with Dementias of Late Life: Screening, Diagnosis, and Communication
Presenter: Susan C. Ball, PhD(c), RN, GNP-BC, CLNC, Clinical Instructor, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Our Future, Ourselves
Presenter: Carolyn Harwell, CLTC, Long Term Care Planning Specialist, Genworth Financial
Rheumatoid Arthritis is Not a Football Injury: Successful Aging with RA
Presenter: Robyn Stallings, RN, BSN, Nurse Liaison, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Jonesboro |
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| Breakout Workshops |
3:00 - 4:30 PM |
Avoiding Conflict with Seniors
Presenters: Jean Cosgrove, PhD, Caregiver Specialist, Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas; and Brandy J. Wooden, BS, Case Manager with the Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas
Healthcare Fraud: Who Ya' Gonna Call?
Presenters: John Pollett, Arkansas SMP Project Administrator, Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Aging and Adult Services; and Jimmie Lou Fisher, Office of the Arkansas Attorney General
Maintain Your Brain
Presenter: Sandra Warmack – LALII Administrator, BS, Rev., State Director for the Alzheimer's Association
Making Informed Decisions: What are Medicare Advantage Plans, Who Do They Cover, and How Do They Work
Presenter: Melissa Simpson, BA, MBA, Senior Health Insurance Information Program Director
My Generation, Your Generation, Their Generation: Whose Generation is it really? A journey down memory lane for a better understanding of Generational Styles
Presenter: Lee Ann Danner, MA, RN, New Nurse Internship Coordinator, Baptist Health
The Limbo or the High Jump — What's Your Choice?
Presenter: Beverly Dunlap, BS, Program Supervisor, Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Aging and Adult Services
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Friday
October 31st
Morning Session |
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8:30 - 9:30 AM
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Activities for Individuals with Alzheimer's
Presenters: Benna Underwood, BS, Education & Family Care Coordinator, Alzheimer's Association; and Marisha DiCarlo, BA, Assistant Director, Alzheimer's Association
Back to Basics Reprise--Essential Estate Planning for Seniors; Documents that Every Senior Needs
Presenter: Karen Baim Reagler, JD, MA, BA, Attorney at Law, Managing Attorney, Hot Springs Office of Baim, Gunti, Mouser, Havner, Boyd & Worsham, PLC
End of Life Issues and the “5 Wishes”
Presenters: Janice Rogers, RN, Clinical Practice Specialist in Palliative Care, Baptist Home Health Network; and Judy Hoelzeman, MA, BSE, Certified Eden At Home Family Caregiver Trainer
TAP: A Resource for Seniors Facing Telecommunication Barriers
Presenter: Lynn Vigneault, BSE, TAP Program Director with Arkansas Rehabilitation Services
Traumatic Brain Injury: Impact and Implications
Presenter: Loretta Alexander, MHSA, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Coordinator, Arkansas Department of Health
Please Note: Breakout Workshop schedules are tentative and subject to change.
Final schedule will be printed in the Conference Brochure available at registration.
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Closing Session |
10:00 - 11:30 AM |
Special Presenter:
Scott Friedman, CSP
“The Best Way to Predict the Future is to Create It”
Scott Friedman, CSP (Certified Speaking Professional), is author of Using Humor for a Change and Punchlines, Pitfalls and Powerful Programs. He is one of the most well-received motivational humorists on the platform today. Scott uses humor to remove negative, non-productive feelings and instill a positive, fresh approach toward work, relationships, and life! Scott served as the 2004-2005 President of the National Speakers Association. In his 23-year speaking career, Scott has spoken to more than 2,500 groups around the globe on sales, connecting with customers, and humor. He also has served on the national board of directors for Camp To Belong, a non-profit organization dedicated to reuniting siblings in foster care.
Door Prize Drawings
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11:15 AM - Noon
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Wednesday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday - No Exhibits
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Recognition
of
Accomplishment & Achievement
The
Year 2008 inductees into the Senior Arkansans Hall of Fame and others will be honored at the Awards Luncheon on Thursday,
October 30, 2008. |
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Governor's
Advisory Council on Aging
This
Quarter's meeting of the Governor's Advisory Council on Aging will take place on Thursday,
October 30, 2008 from 8:30 to 10:00 AM. |
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Embassy Suites (Tel: 501-624-9200) offers a conference rate of $119 per night. Reservations must be made by September 28, 2008.
Alternate hotel is The Austin (877-623-6697) with the following conference rates: $62 (single); $70 (double); $75 (triple); $82 (quad). Reservation must be made by September 28, 2008. |
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Registration
brochures have been mailed.
To get your Registration
Form in Adobe .PDF format, click HERE.
This version of the form has been created so that you may fill it in using your computer. You may also save and print the form.
For an updated version of the entire brochure that was mailed out earlier in August, please click HERE. This PDF file contains the information reproduced on this website.
For more information, call DAAS at 501-682-2441.
On-site Registration during the Conference
Monday 8:00 AM
- 4:30 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Conference
Fees
Early Registration
(before September 22 )
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Registration |
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| Retirees age
60+
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$ 75
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| Students |
$ 75
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| One-Day Only |
$ 65 |
Fees
include Keynote and Awards luncheons, two Continental Breakfasts, and all events.
Every
effort will be made to accommodate requests for special assistance. |
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Continuing
Education
Contact hours for nurses, nursing home administrators, social workers, and other health professionals will be available for complete attendance of selected seminars and workshops (which will be identified in the Conference Brochure). Nurses and nursing home administrators will be able to receive credit for up to 11.5 hours by attending all approved sessions.
Regarding CLE hours for attorneys, the State Board of Law Examiners has stated that the 2008 Arkansas Aging Conference is approved for 11.5 general hours.
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Conference Site
Hot Springs Civic and Convention Center
134 Convention Blvd
Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas 71901
Phone: (501) 321-1705
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Questions?
Call or email Connie
Parker
Division of Aging and Adult Services
501-682-2441
TDD: 501-682-2443
Fax: 501-682-8155
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