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SUMMARY:Care Area Assessment Review
DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with LeadingAge Oregon \nOverview\nWe are partnering with LeadingAge Oregon to offer this opportunity. New and veteran nursing home staff have indicated they need more opportunity to examine best practices for improving assessments and developing comprehensive care planning that ensures the health and well-being of their residents. This workshop\, designed for the entire interdisciplinary team\, will provide a comprehensive review for each of the 20 Care Area Assessments (CAAs)\, which establish the framework for developing\, reviewing and revising residents’ comprehensive plans of care. \nWho Should Attend\nAny staff member responsible for completion of any part of the MDS\, including nursing\, dietary\, activities\, social services\, and medical records. Administrators will find the information provided in this class useful for understanding the impact of the MDS on facility systems and processes and well as impact on quality measures and star ratings. \nCEUs pending. \nDate\nOctober 8\,  2026 \nTime\n11:00 am-3:00 pm CST \nLocation\nOnline. \nVirtual Link: Class Material and Zoom link will be sent two days prior by LeadingAge Oregon \nFaculty\nDemi Haffenreffer\, RN\, MBA\, President\, Demi Haffenreffer\, LLC. Demi has made long-term care her profession since 1973\, first as a Director of Nursing and 40 years as a consultant. She has taught workshops nationally and internationally on a variety of subjects pertinent to Long-term and Community based Care and is highly sought after for her consulting expertise by nursing homes\, assisted living and residential care communities in Oregon and around the country. Contact Demi with questions about this course: demipersonal@consultdemi.net \nFees\nProvider and Business Members: $140 per person\nNon-members: $140 per person \nThis program is Hosted by LeadingAge Oregon \nWhat will be provided?\nParticipants will receive several handouts that will aide in the learning process\, including worksheets and Care Area Assessment examples.
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/care-area-assessment-review/
CATEGORIES:Activity Professionals,Caregivers,Management
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SUMMARY:Every Resident Has a Story: Using Life Histories to Create Meaningful Care
DESCRIPTION:A patient’s chart tells you the facts—but it doesn’t tell you the person. Learn how uncovering each patient’s life story can lead to more meaningful engagement\, individualized support\, and better outcomes\, especially for those living with dementia. This virtual session explores practical strategies for recognizing preferences\, interpreting behavioral cues\, and developing activity programming that reflects each person’s unique history\, interests\, and goals while supporting CMS expectations for individualized care. \nUpon completion of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe how understanding a patient’s life story supports individualized care and meaningful engagement\, particularly for individuals living with dementia.\nIdentify strategies for recognizing verbal and nonverbal cues that reveal patient preferences\, interests\, and unmet needs.\nApply practical approaches to designing activities and daily interactions that align with each patient’s personal history\, values\, and CMS expectations for individualized care.\n\nDate and Time\nAttendees will meet virtually via Zoom with 2 sessions: \nNovember 10\, 2026 \nSession 1: 9:30 – 10:30 am\nBreak: 10:30 – 10:45 am\nSession 2: 10:45 – 11:45 am \nIntended Audience\nAdministration\, Nursing\, CNAs\, Social Workers/Designees\, Activity/Recreation Professionals\, Long-Term Care Facilities and Assisted Living Centers. \nContinuing Education Hours\nCEUs are pending. \nWhat’s Included\nRegistration fee includes digital handouts\, one connection to the live webinar and instructions for receiving CEU credit/attendance certificate for one person.
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/every-resident-has-a-story-using-life-histories-to-create-meaningful-care/
CATEGORIES:Activity Professionals,Caregivers,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T101500
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SUMMARY:Dementia Leadership Course
DESCRIPTION:For over 20 years\, LeadingAge Illinois and Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center have offered the Dementia Leadership Course\, a comprehensive educational series intended to provide Dementia Leaders with information they need to develop their skills and grow in their roles. \nDementia experts have recently re-designed this interactive program and added an ongoing networking component. The course provides a framework to teach the specialized skills and competencies needed to provide exceptional dementia services. \nUpon completion of the course\, participants will join the Dementia Leadership Network. Through a private forum\, the Network will offer resources and training material to use for staff education\, and allow participants to continue to interact\, connect\, share ideas\, and ask questions. \nTopics Include:\nLeadership and Dementia Care\nUpdate on Dementia\nAbility Centered Care\nRecognizing the Whole Person\nBeing an Expert in the Larger Community\nLiving with Dementia \nDate & Time\nAttendees will meet 4 times virtually via Zoom:\nNovember 18 & 20 and December 2 & 4\, 2026\n10:15 am – 2:15 pm each day \nWho Should Attend?\nDirectors of Alzheimer’s Special Care Units and Memory Care Programs\, Staff Educators\, Nurse Managers\, Therapists\, Social Workers\, Life Enrichments Directors\, Chaplains\, CNAs\, Home Care\, Adult Day Care\, Memory Care staff\, Dietary personnel\, and Administrators. Appropriate for skilled nursing\, assisted living\, and home and community-based services. \nCourse Requirements\nEach attendee must be logged into his/her own computer that has sound and video camera capabilities. \nFees\n$259 per person for all 4 sessions
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/dementia-leadership-course/2026-11-18/
CATEGORIES:Activity Professionals,Caregivers,Management
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SUMMARY:Dementia Leadership Course
DESCRIPTION:For over 20 years\, LeadingAge Illinois and Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center have offered the Dementia Leadership Course\, a comprehensive educational series intended to provide Dementia Leaders with information they need to develop their skills and grow in their roles. \nDementia experts have recently re-designed this interactive program and added an ongoing networking component. The course provides a framework to teach the specialized skills and competencies needed to provide exceptional dementia services. \nUpon completion of the course\, participants will join the Dementia Leadership Network. Through a private forum\, the Network will offer resources and training material to use for staff education\, and allow participants to continue to interact\, connect\, share ideas\, and ask questions. \nTopics Include:\nLeadership and Dementia Care\nUpdate on Dementia\nAbility Centered Care\nRecognizing the Whole Person\nBeing an Expert in the Larger Community\nLiving with Dementia \nDate & Time\nAttendees will meet 4 times virtually via Zoom:\nNovember 18 & 20 and December 2 & 4\, 2026\n10:15 am – 2:15 pm each day \nWho Should Attend?\nDirectors of Alzheimer’s Special Care Units and Memory Care Programs\, Staff Educators\, Nurse Managers\, Therapists\, Social Workers\, Life Enrichments Directors\, Chaplains\, CNAs\, Home Care\, Adult Day Care\, Memory Care staff\, Dietary personnel\, and Administrators. Appropriate for skilled nursing\, assisted living\, and home and community-based services. \nCourse Requirements\nEach attendee must be logged into his/her own computer that has sound and video camera capabilities. \nFees\n$259 per person for all 4 sessions
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/dementia-leadership-course/2026-11-20/
CATEGORIES:Activity Professionals,Caregivers,Management
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SUMMARY:Ethics in Aging Services: Navigating Complex Decisions with Compassion and Care
DESCRIPTION:Date\nDecember 1\, 2026 \n**Note each day has 2 sessions\, schedule below for each day \nTime\n9:30 – 10:30 Session 1 \nBreak \n10:45 – 11:45 Session 2  \nFormat\nVirtual \nDescription\nSession 1: Ethical Considerations: Sexuality in Nursing Homes/Assisted Living Centers\nSexuality and sexual expression among older adults are often overlooked in long-term care settings. Providers must balance autonomy\, safety\, dignity\, and person-centered care while navigating complex situations involving intimacy and sexual activity. \nThis session will explore CMS expectations related to protecting residents while supporting their rights and autonomy. Participants will learn effective communication strategies\, considerations for assessing sexual decision-making capacity\, and guidance for supporting residents with dementia or diminished capacity. \nLearning Objectives \n\nIdentify ethical considerations related to sexuality and sexual expression among older adults in nursing homes and assisted living settings.\nDescribe approaches for assessing an older adult’s capacity to make decisions regarding sexual activity\, including considerations for individuals living with dementia.\nDiscuss strategies to balance autonomy\, safety\, dignity\, and person-centered care when responding to sexual expression.\n\nSession 2: Ethics in Action: Navigating Dilemmas in Long-Term Care & Assisted Living\nEthical dilemmas are a daily reality in aging services\, especially when resident preferences\, family expectations\, professional standards\, and personal values collide. This session explores practical approaches to ethical decision-making that balance compassion\, resident rights\, and professional responsibilities. Through real-world scenarios\, participants will gain greater confidence in navigating difficult situations with clarity\, integrity\, and a person-centered focus. \nLearning Objectives \n\nIdentify common ethical dilemmas in long-term care and assisted living and the competing values or perspectives involved.\nApply ethical decision-making frameworks to evaluate challenging situations and develop appropriate\, person-centered responses.\nDemonstrate strategies for balancing resident preferences\, family concerns\, professional responsibilities\, and organizational policies when making difficult decisions.\n\nFee\nMembers: $99 per person \nNon-Members: $198 per person \n2 CEUs are pending. \nFaculty\nCat Selman  \nCatherine “Cat” Selman is an educator\, consultant\, author\, and nationally recognized speaker with more than 30 years of experience in healthcare\, social work\, activities\, education\, management\, and regulatory compliance. \nAs a speaker in all 50 states\, Cat brings practical experience and an engaging\, energetic approach to topics affecting today’s long-term care professionals. Her expertise includes person-centered care\, regulatory and compliance requirements\, care planning\, documentation\, dementia care\, and quality of life. \nCat is President and Co-Founder of The Cat Selman Company/The Healthcare Communicators\, Inc. and Co-Founding Director of the Quality of Life Alliance. Her career has also included leadership roles in social services\, activities\, marketing\, and corporate consulting within senior living and healthcare organizations.
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/ethics-in-aging-services-navigating-complex-decisions-with-compassion-and-care/
CATEGORIES:Activity Professionals,Caregivers,Leadership,Management
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SUMMARY:Dementia Leadership Course
DESCRIPTION:For over 20 years\, LeadingAge Illinois and Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center have offered the Dementia Leadership Course\, a comprehensive educational series intended to provide Dementia Leaders with information they need to develop their skills and grow in their roles. \nDementia experts have recently re-designed this interactive program and added an ongoing networking component. The course provides a framework to teach the specialized skills and competencies needed to provide exceptional dementia services. \nUpon completion of the course\, participants will join the Dementia Leadership Network. Through a private forum\, the Network will offer resources and training material to use for staff education\, and allow participants to continue to interact\, connect\, share ideas\, and ask questions. \nTopics Include:\nLeadership and Dementia Care\nUpdate on Dementia\nAbility Centered Care\nRecognizing the Whole Person\nBeing an Expert in the Larger Community\nLiving with Dementia \nDate & Time\nAttendees will meet 4 times virtually via Zoom:\nNovember 18 & 20 and December 2 & 4\, 2026\n10:15 am – 2:15 pm each day \nWho Should Attend?\nDirectors of Alzheimer’s Special Care Units and Memory Care Programs\, Staff Educators\, Nurse Managers\, Therapists\, Social Workers\, Life Enrichments Directors\, Chaplains\, CNAs\, Home Care\, Adult Day Care\, Memory Care staff\, Dietary personnel\, and Administrators. Appropriate for skilled nursing\, assisted living\, and home and community-based services. \nCourse Requirements\nEach attendee must be logged into his/her own computer that has sound and video camera capabilities. \nFees\n$259 per person for all 4 sessions
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/dementia-leadership-course/2026-12-02/
CATEGORIES:Activity Professionals,Caregivers,Management
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SUMMARY:Dementia Leadership Course
DESCRIPTION:For over 20 years\, LeadingAge Illinois and Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center have offered the Dementia Leadership Course\, a comprehensive educational series intended to provide Dementia Leaders with information they need to develop their skills and grow in their roles. \nDementia experts have recently re-designed this interactive program and added an ongoing networking component. The course provides a framework to teach the specialized skills and competencies needed to provide exceptional dementia services. \nUpon completion of the course\, participants will join the Dementia Leadership Network. Through a private forum\, the Network will offer resources and training material to use for staff education\, and allow participants to continue to interact\, connect\, share ideas\, and ask questions. \nTopics Include:\nLeadership and Dementia Care\nUpdate on Dementia\nAbility Centered Care\nRecognizing the Whole Person\nBeing an Expert in the Larger Community\nLiving with Dementia \nDate & Time\nAttendees will meet 4 times virtually via Zoom:\nNovember 18 & 20 and December 2 & 4\, 2026\n10:15 am – 2:15 pm each day \nWho Should Attend?\nDirectors of Alzheimer’s Special Care Units and Memory Care Programs\, Staff Educators\, Nurse Managers\, Therapists\, Social Workers\, Life Enrichments Directors\, Chaplains\, CNAs\, Home Care\, Adult Day Care\, Memory Care staff\, Dietary personnel\, and Administrators. Appropriate for skilled nursing\, assisted living\, and home and community-based services. \nCourse Requirements\nEach attendee must be logged into his/her own computer that has sound and video camera capabilities. \nFees\n$259 per person for all 4 sessions
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/dementia-leadership-course/2026-12-04/
CATEGORIES:Activity Professionals,Caregivers,Management
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