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SUMMARY:Management Strategies for Workers Compensation in Today’s Long-Term Care Environment - August 13-14\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Seminar is Free for Leading Age and HCFM members. Cost is $75 for non-members. \nProgram Objective: Learn the elements of Total Safety Management\, a comprehensive behavior- based safety program\, to reduce employee injury and minimize workers compensation expense. Learn about claims management and the HCFM workers compensation insurance trust. \nRegister Here! August 13-14\nAug 13 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrcO-sqj0sGdOJ3NzOeXmbqj44JTvfNo9I\nAug 14 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqfu2oqTMvH9UoBFQ6pIx8yCuKGybrRCjn \nDay 1 Agenda\n9:00-9:30 Background and Overview of HCFM Anthony Ross\, Carpenter and Company\n9:30-10:15 Total Safey Management Jake Woolfenden/Jill Burford\, Summit Safety\n10:15-10:30 Break\n10:30-11:45 Total Safety Management (cont.) Jake Woolfenden/Jill Burford\, Summit Safety \nDay 2 Agenda\n9:00-10:15 Claims Management Lucille DiMaria/Michael Moll\, Corvel\n10:15-10:30 Break\n10:30-11:30 Drug Testing Angela Garrison\, Tomo Drug Testing\n11:30-11:45 Wrap up Jill Burford\, Summit Safety \nContinuing Education Credits: Approved for 5.0 Administrator Clock Hours by the Missouri Board of Nursing Home Administrators. (TA# 015-32-26)
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/management-strategies-for-workers-compensation-in-todays-long-term-care-environment-august-13-14-2025-2/
CATEGORIES:Human Resources,Leadership,Management,Operations
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SUMMARY:Management Strategies for Workers Compensation in Today’s Long-Term Care Environment - August 13-14\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Seminar is Free for Leading Age and HCFM members. Cost is $75 for non-members. \nProgram Objective: Learn the elements of Total Safety Management\, a comprehensive behavior- based safety program\, to reduce employee injury and minimize workers compensation expense. Learn about claims management and the HCFM workers compensation insurance trust. \nRegister Here! August 13-14\nAug 13 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrcO-sqj0sGdOJ3NzOeXmbqj44JTvfNo9I\nAug 14 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqfu2oqTMvH9UoBFQ6pIx8yCuKGybrRCjn \nDay 1 Agenda\n9:00-9:30 Background and Overview of HCFM Anthony Ross\, Carpenter and Company\n9:30-10:15 Total Safey Management Jake Woolfenden/Jill Burford\, Summit Safety\n10:15-10:30 Break\n10:30-11:45 Total Safety Management (cont.) Jake Woolfenden/Jill Burford\, Summit Safety \nDay 2 Agenda\n9:00-10:15 Claims Management Lucille DiMaria/Michael Moll\, Corvel\n10:15-10:30 Break\n10:30-11:30 Drug Testing Angela Garrison\, Tomo Drug Testing\n11:30-11:45 Wrap up Jill Burford\, Summit Safety \nContinuing Education Credits: Approved for 5.0 Administrator Clock Hours by the Missouri Board of Nursing Home Administrators. (TA# 015-32-26)
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/management-strategies-for-workers-compensation-in-todays-long-term-care-environment-august-13-14-2025-3/
CATEGORIES:Human Resources,Leadership,Management,Operations
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250820T140000
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SUMMARY:Free Learning Webinar - Bespoke Psychiatry presents: Challenging the Stigma: How Nursing Home Staff Can Advocate for Mental Health Care
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Wednesday\, August 20th at 1pm for a webinar facilitated by Dr. Krushen Pillay\, DO\, Board Certified Adult and Geriatric Psychiatrist and Chief Medical Officer at Bespoke Psychiatry. He will be presenting on how to advocate for long term care residents to engage mental health and psychiatric services. \nJoin us each 3rd Wednesday of the month for our monthly webinar series: \nVideo call link: https://meet.google.com/qbz-wabi-ibf \nOr dial: ‪(US) +1 754-702-3137 PIN: ‪501 812 005# \n\n\n\nJoin Here\n\n\n\nMore phone numbers: https://tel.meet/qbz-wabi-ibf?pin=7778447725451
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/free-learning-webinar-bespoke-psychiatry-presents-challenging-the-stigma-how-nursing-home-staff-can-advocate-for-mental-health-care/
CATEGORIES:Activity Professionals,Caregivers,Governance,Human Resources,Leadership,Management,Operations
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SUMMARY:2025 LeadingAge Collaborative Healthcare in Aging Services Webinar Series
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URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/2025-leadingage-collaborative-healthcare-in-aging-services-webinar-series/2025-08-26/
CATEGORIES:Human Resources,Leadership,Management,Operations
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SUMMARY:Webinar: DEMENTIA CARE 101: Delusions\, Hallucinations and Hoarding: When is it Time to Engage?
DESCRIPTION:Join Carrie Chiusano as she shares her expertise from working at a Dementia Care Center of Excellence\, focusing on how to effectively assist individuals living with dementia who experience delusions and hallucinations. Learn the importance of balancing your own reality and entering into theirs to provide compassionate and effective care. \nLearning Objectives:\n1. Understand the diverse spectrum of dementia and cognitive decline to enhance diagnostic awareness and intervention planning.\n2. Examine the symptoms\, progression patterns\, and underlying causes of various dementia types\, distinguishing normal aging processes from the early signs of Alzheimer’s and related conditions.\n3. Discover evidence-based strategies for common challenges faced by individuals and caregivers in effectively supporting residents experiencing cognitive decline. \nAbout the Presenter:\nCarrie has 30 plus years of long-term care experience with Presbyterian SeniorCare Network\, most of which have been dedicated to creating and evolving the Woodside Place Philosophy of specialty care for persons living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Prior to being appointed Executive Director for the Presbyterian SeniorCare Network Dementia Care Center of Excellence in January 2016\, Carrie served as the Administrator for Woodside Place of Oakmont\, which opened in 1991 and was one of the nation’s first dementia-specific residential care communities specifically designed to meet the holistic needs of older adults living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. She was instrumental in championing the Culture Change initiative for the Network\, which led to us becoming CARF accredited in 2011 (ongoing accreditation through 2024) in Person Centered Care.\nAs Executive Director\, Carrie is responsible for the integration of dementia care services across the care and service continuum which comprise the Network. In this role\, Carrie:\n•  Champions dementia care program development to offer a uniquely innovative and meaningful compendium of options for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. The result is a vibrant and fluid interactions which are both personalized by for the individuals while assuring consistent quality across the continuum.\n• Plans and implements ongoing educational sessions which ensure every team member\, at every level of the organization has the deep and rich knowledge and competencies to meet the holistic needs of individuals living with Alzheimer’s and related dementia.\n• Builds and maintains strategic partnerships to support the Network in our goal of enhancing the quality of life both for the individuals impacted by the disease as well as family caregivers supporting those living with the disease.\nCarrie is the Champion for: the Network’s Dementia Care Integration team\, CARF accreditation in Dementia Care and the creation of the Dementia Care Center of Excellence: Expanding our Reach through the Center for Innovation and Care Transformation. In addition to her service on numerous industry association boards\, Carrie is a certified trainer for the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners in dementia care. \nApproved for 1 PC CEU: TA-015-42-26DL
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/webinar-dementia-care-101-delusions-hallucinations-and-hoarding-when-is-it-time-to-engage/
CATEGORIES:Activity Professionals,Human Resources,Leadership,Management
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SUMMARY:Webinar: DEMENTIA CARE 101: Strategies to Assist the Aging Adult with Sensory Changes
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, Carrie Chiusano will leverage her expertise from Dementia Care Centers of Excellence to help caregivers distinguish between normal aging and aging with a dementia diagnosis to apply best practices navigating the environment. Those with Alzheimer’s Disease or related dementias often experience sensory stimuli differently or more intensely as their condition progresses\, and may not be able to identify or communicate needs effectively. Understanding these differences is crucial for providing appropriate care and support to aging individuals in memory care. \nLearning Objectives:\n1. Understand the diverse spectrum of dementia and cognitive decline to enhance diagnostic awareness and intervention planning.\n2. Examine the symptoms\, progression patterns\, and underlying causes of various dementia types\, distinguishing normal aging processes from the early signs of Alzheimer’s and related conditions.\n3. Discover evidence-based strategies for common challenges faced by individuals and caregivers in effectively supporting residents experiencing cognitive decline. \nAbout the Presenter:\nCarrie has 30 plus years of long-term care experience with Presbyterian SeniorCare Network\, most of which have been dedicated to creating and evolving the Woodside Place Philosophy of specialty care for persons living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Prior to being appointed Executive Director for the Presbyterian SeniorCare Network Dementia Care Center of Excellence in January 2016\, Carrie served as the Administrator for Woodside Place of Oakmont\, which opened in 1991 and was one of the nation’s first dementia-specific residential care communities specifically designed to meet the holistic needs of older adults living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. She was instrumental in championing the Culture Change initiative for the Network\, which led to us becoming CARF accredited in 2011 (ongoing accreditation through 2024) in Person Centered Care.\nAs Executive Director\, Carrie is responsible for the integration of dementia care services across the care and service continuum which comprise the Network. In this role\, Carrie:\n• Champions dementia care program development to offer a uniquely innovative and meaningful compendium of options for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. The result is a vibrant and fluid interactions which are both personalized by for the individuals while assuring consistent quality across the continuum.\n• Plans and implements ongoing educational sessions which ensure every team member\, at every level of the organization has the deep and rich knowledge and competencies to meet the holistic needs of individuals living with Alzheimer’s and related dementia.\n• Builds and maintains strategic partnerships to support the Network in our goal of enhancing the quality of life both for the individuals impacted by the disease as well as family caregivers supporting those living with the disease.\nCarrie is the Champion for: the Network’s Dementia Care Integration team\, CARF accreditation in Dementia Care and the creation of the Dementia Care Center of Excellence: Expanding our Reach through the Center for Innovation and Care Transformation. In addition to her service on numerous industry association boards\, Carrie is a certified trainer for the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners in dementia care. \nApproved for 1 PC CEU: TA-015-42-26DL
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/webinar-dementia-care-101-strategies-to-assist-the-aging-adult-with-sensory-changes/
CATEGORIES:Activity Professionals,Human Resources,Leadership,Management
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SUMMARY:Navigating OBBBA: What Senior Living Providers Need to Know - Free Member Virtual Learning Event
DESCRIPTION:Navigating OBBBA: What Senior Living Providers Need to Know\nShared in conjunction with LeadingAge IL \nOVERVIEW\nThe budget reconciliation bill—dubbed OBBBA—introduces sweeping healthcare funding and policy reforms that will directly shape the future of senior living and aging services. In this session\, members from CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) will break down the bill’s most significant provisions\, highlighting how they will uniquely affect providers across the senior care continuum—from independent and assisted living to skilled nursing\, life plan communities\, home health\, and community-based services. \nWe will examine unprecedented Medicaid funding reductions—the largest in decades—and explore how these reductions\, along with other OBBBA provisions\, will impact states differently\, creating varying operational and financial pressures for providers. Beyond Medicaid\, we will address ripple effects on reimbursement\, care delivery models\, and market access\, as well as opportunities for organizations to adapt and thrive. \nAdditionally\, CLA  will outline high-priority tax planning strategies that may effect you as an individual as well as your non-profit Organizations.  There may also be some changes related to energy credits under the Inflation Reduction Act of interest. \nLearning Objectives\nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nAnalyze the OBBBA’s major Medicaid policy changes and funding reductions and assess their operational and financial implications for different senior living and service models while also highlighting funding available to states through the rural transformation fund\nEvaluate how state-level variations in policy implementation will create unique challenges and opportunities for providers in long-term care\, home- and community-based services\, and post-acute care.\nIdentify specific tax provisions that were extended or enhanced and determine how these changes can be leveraged or addressed for senior living organizations.\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nProviders across the senior care continuum—from independent and assisted living to skilled nursing\, life plan communities\, home health\, and community-based services \nVirtual Link: Class Material and Zoom link will be sent two days prior \nPresenters:\nJennifer Boese\, MS\, Director\, Health Care and Life Sciences\nCLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP) \nChad Kunze\, Principal\, Health Care and Life Sciences\nCLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP) \nFEES\nProvider and Business Members: Free
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/navigating-obbba-what-senior-living-providers-need-to-know-free-member-virtual-learning-event/
CATEGORIES:Governance,Leadership,Management,Operations
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SUMMARY:Free Learning event: AI and Tech Trends in Senior Living @ John Knox Village
DESCRIPTION:AI and Tech Trends in Senior Living \nSummary  \nAI is reshaping senior living by automating tasks\, improving resident engagement\, and enhancing predictive care. This session provides expert insights into AI trends\, governance\, and ethical considerations to help leaders make informed decisions. Participants will learn how AI can optimize operations\, personalize resident experiences\, and maintain data security and compliance. By embracing AI and technology strategically\, senior living communities can drive efficiency while ensuring ethical and responsible implementation. \nLearning Objectives \n\nAnalyze current AI and emerging tech trends including falls prevention\, robotics\, and resident monitoring and their impact on senior living operations and care delivery.\nEvaluate governance and ethical considerations to ensure responsible tech adoption and compliance.\nDevelop strategies for implementing AI solutions that enhance efficiency while maintaining human oversight and trust.\n\nSponsored by Value 1st!  \nJoin us for a fellowship event after the education from 5pm-6:30pm @ John Knox Village \n   Sponsored by: Symbria and U.S. Foods           Hosted by: John Knox Village \n                    
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/free-learning-event-ai-and-tech-trends-in-senior-living/
LOCATION:Meadows at John Knox Village\, 1800 NW O'Brien Road\, Lees Summit\, MO\, 64081\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity Professionals,Governance,Human Resources,Leadership,Management,Operations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T130000
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SUMMARY:2025 LeadingAge Collaborative Healthcare in Aging Services Webinar Series
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URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/2025-leadingage-collaborative-healthcare-in-aging-services-webinar-series/2025-09-23/
CATEGORIES:Human Resources,Leadership,Management,Operations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T080000
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SUMMARY:Lead with Curiosity: Coaching Practices to Unlock Potential in Clinical and Employee Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:LeadingAge Missouri/MC5 Roadshow \nLead with Curiosity: Coaching Practices to Unlock Potential in Clinical and Employee Outcomes \nThe challenges facing the long-term care workforce demand more than management\, they call for leadership that inspires\, supports\, and centers care on the people we serve. \nThis interactive MC5 Roadshow session equips leaders and managers with the coaching skillset\, mindset\, and strategies needed to foster a collaborative coaching culture that enhances engagement\, strengthens retention\, and builds resilience across care teams. \nParticipants will explore practical coaching techniques such as active listening\, paraphrasing\, and open-ended questioning\, while applying a coaching mindset to real-world supervisory challenges that directly impact resident outcomes. Through experiential exercises\, guided reflection\, and hands-on practice\, attendees will gain the confidence to integrate coaching into daily leadership — unlocking potential\, improving relationships\, and creating stronger\, more responsive care environments where both staff and residents thrive. \nObjectives: \n\nDemonstrate key coaching communication techniques including active listening\, paraphrasing\, and open-ended questioning to enhance staff engagement and strengthen team relationships in long-term care settings to better know and provide individualized care and services.\nApply a coaching mindset to real-world supervisory challenges by identifying opportunities for collaborative problem-solving and empowerment across diverse roles and departments to meet resident needs in a timely and effective manner.\nDevelop an individualized action plan to integrate coaching strategies into daily leadership practice resulting in more effective and enhanced communication and teamwork as staff work to meet residents needs improving resident and staff satisfaction\, retention\, and resilience.\n\nAbout the Presenters: \n \nJoan Devine\, a registered nurse and former activity professional\, has over 40 years of experience in healthcare\, having served in leadership positions in long-term and acute care settings since 1990. Before retiring\, she served as Director of Education with Pioneer Network where she led the development and implementation of educational programs. She continues to advocate for changing the culture of aging through work as an Eden Educator and Mentor as well as private consultation. Joan currently serves on the Board of the Ontario Association of Resident Councils\, The National Association of Long-Term Care Volunteers and Missouri Coalition for Care Continuum Change.   Joan is a Certified Eden Educator and Mentor and CDP. As an advocate for the LTC culture change movement\, Joan has presented for state\, national and international organizations including Pioneer Network\, American Association of Medical Directors\, LeadingAge\, AHCA\, and The Eden Alternative.  She has been published in a variety of long-term care trade magazines\, including Caring for the Ages and McKnight’s Long-Term Care and she was named a 2022 Woman of Distinction by McKnight’s Long-Term Care.  Joan holds a B.A. in Music Education/Music Therapy\, a B.S. in Nursing and an MBA in management. \n \nMary Hopfner-Thomas brings more than two decades of professional experience in education\, leadership development\, and communications to her role as Education Coach with AgingIN ℠\, supporting The Green House Project ™\, Pioneer Network\, and EmpowerED. Since 2013\, she has been instrumental in delivering Collaborative Coaching Cultures and other coaching-based programs that have equipped hundreds of leaders and team members nationwide with the skills to build stronger teams\, foster resilience\, and sustain meaningful culture change. Mary works with Green House Educators across the country and supports the AGingIN ℠ peer network\, helping organizations embed person-directed practices that improve quality of life for both staff and elders. \nBefore joining AgingIN ℠\, Mary spent eight years with the Erickson Retirement Communities and more than 15 years in video production\, marketing\, and television news—experience that informs her dynamic and engaging facilitation style. She holds a Master of Arts in Management of Aging Services from the University of Maryland\, Baltimore County\, and a Bachelor of Arts in Radio and Television from St. Cloud State University. \nCEU’s being offered to Administrators (Approved for 6 PC hours TA-015-44-26)\, Social Workers\, Activities\, and CDP’s
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/lead-with-curiosity-coaching-practices-to-unlock-potential-in-clinical-and-employee-outcomes/
LOCATION:John Knox Village Pavillion\, 520 NW Murray Road\, Lee's Summit\, MO\, 64081\, United States
CATEGORIES:Caregivers,Human Resources,Leadership,Management,Operations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T160000
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SUMMARY:Lead with Curiosity: Coaching Practices to Unlock Potential in Clinical and Employee Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:LeadingAge Missouri/MC5 Roadshow \nLead with Curiosity: Coaching Practices to Unlock Potential in Clinical and Employee Outcomes \nThe challenges facing the long-term care workforce demand more than management\, they call for leadership that inspires\, supports\, and centers care on the people we serve. \nThis interactive MC5 Roadshow session equips leaders and managers with the coaching skillset\, mindset\, and strategies needed to foster a collaborative coaching culture that enhances engagement\, strengthens retention\, and builds resilience across care teams. \nParticipants will explore practical coaching techniques such as active listening\, paraphrasing\, and open-ended questioning\, while applying a coaching mindset to real-world supervisory challenges that directly impact resident outcomes. Through experiential exercises\, guided reflection\, and hands-on practice\, attendees will gain the confidence to integrate coaching into daily leadership — unlocking potential\, improving relationships\, and creating stronger\, more responsive care environments where both staff and residents thrive. \n  \nObjectives: \n\nDemonstrate key coaching communication techniques including active listening\, paraphrasing\, and open-ended questioning to enhance staff engagement and strengthen team relationships in long-term care settings to better know and provide individualized care and services.\nApply a coaching mindset to real-world supervisory challenges by identifying opportunities for collaborative problem-solving and empowerment across diverse roles and departments to meet resident needs in a timely and effective manner.\nDevelop an individualized action plan to integrate coaching strategies into daily leadership practice resulting in more effective and enhanced communication and teamwork as staff work to meet residents needs improving resident and staff satisfaction\, retention\, and resilience.\n\nAbout the Presenters: \n \nJoan Devine\, a registered nurse and former activity professional\, has over 40 years of experience in healthcare\, having served in leadership positions in long-term and acute care settings since 1990. Before retiring\, she served as Director of Education with Pioneer Network where she led the development and implementation of educational programs. She continues to advocate for changing the culture of aging through work as an Eden Educator and Mentor as well as private consultation. Joan currently serves on the Board of the Ontario Association of Resident Councils\, The National Association of Long-Term Care Volunteers and Missouri Coalition for Care Continuum Change.   Joan is a Certified Eden Educator and Mentor and CDP. As an advocate for the LTC culture change movement\, Joan has presented for state\, national and international organizations including Pioneer Network\, American Association of Medical Directors\, LeadingAge\, AHCA\, and The Eden Alternative.  She has been published in a variety of long-term care trade magazines\, including Caring for the Ages and McKnight’s Long-Term Care and she was named a 2022 Woman of Distinction by McKnight’s Long-Term Care.  Joan holds a B.A. in Music Education/Music Therapy\, a B.S. in Nursing and an MBA in Management. \n \nMary Hopfner-Thomas brings more than two decades of professional experience in education\, leadership development\, and communications to her role as Education Coach with AgingIN ℠\, supporting The Green House Project ™\, Pioneer Network\, and EmpowerED. Since 2013\, she has been instrumental in delivering Collaborative Coaching Cultures and other coaching-based programs that have equipped hundreds of leaders and team members nationwide with the skills to build stronger teams\, foster resilience\, and sustain meaningful culture change. Mary works with Green House Educators across the country and supports the AGingIN ℠ peer network\, helping organizations embed person-directed practices that improve quality of life for both staff and elders. \nBefore joining AgingIN ℠\, Mary spent eight years with the Erickson Retirement Communities and more than 15 years in video production\, marketing\, and television news—experience that informs her dynamic and engaging facilitation style. She holds a Master of Arts in Management of Aging Services from the University of Maryland\, Baltimore County\, and a Bachelor of Arts in Radio and Television from St. Cloud State University. \nCEU’s being offered to Administrators (Approved for 6 PC hours TA-015-44-26)\, Social Workers\, Activities\, and CDP’s
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/lead-with-curiosity-coaching-practices-to-unlock-potential-in-clinical-and-employee-outcomes-2/
LOCATION:Baptist Homes and Healthcare Ministries Convention\, 400 E High Street\, Jefferson City\, MO\, 65109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Caregivers,Human Resources,Leadership,Management,Operations
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104529
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SUMMARY:Lead with Curiosity: Coaching Practices to Unlock Potential in Clinical and Employee Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:LeadingAge Missouri/MC5 Roadshow \nLead with Curiosity: Coaching Practices to Unlock Potential in Clinical and Employee Outcomes \nThe challenges facing the long-term care workforce demand more than management\, they call for leadership that inspires\, supports\, and centers care on the people we serve. \nThis interactive MC5 Roadshow session equips leaders and managers with the coaching skillset\, mindset\, and strategies needed to foster a collaborative coaching culture that enhances engagement\, strengthens retention\, and builds resilience across care teams. \nParticipants will explore practical coaching techniques such as active listening\, paraphrasing\, and open-ended questioning\, while applying a coaching mindset to real-world supervisory challenges that directly impact resident outcomes. Through experiential exercises\, guided reflection\, and hands-on practice\, attendees will gain the confidence to integrate coaching into daily leadership — unlocking potential\, improving relationships\, and creating stronger\, more responsive care environments where both staff and residents thrive. \n  \nObjectives: \n\nDemonstrate key coaching communication techniques including active listening\, paraphrasing\, and open-ended questioning to enhance staff engagement and strengthen team relationships in long-term care settings to better know and provide individualized care and services.\nApply a coaching mindset to real-world supervisory challenges by identifying opportunities for collaborative problem-solving and empowerment across diverse roles and departments to meet resident needs in a timely and effective manner.\nDevelop an individualized action plan to integrate coaching strategies into daily leadership practice resulting in more effective and enhanced communication and teamwork as staff work to meet residents needs improving resident and staff satisfaction\, retention\, and resilience.\n\nAbout the Presenters: \n \nJoan Devine\, a registered nurse and former activity professional\, has over 40 years of experience in healthcare\, having served in leadership positions in long-term and acute care settings since 1990. Before retiring\, she served as Director of Education with Pioneer Network where she led the development and implementation of educational programs. She continues to advocate for changing the culture of aging through work as an Eden Educator and Mentor as well as private consultation. Joan currently serves on the Board of the Ontario Association of Resident Councils\, The National Association of Long-Term Care Volunteers and Missouri Coalition for Care Continuum Change.   Joan is a Certified Eden Educator and Mentor and CDP. As an advocate for the LTC culture change movement\, Joan has presented for state\, national and international organizations including Pioneer Network\, American Association of Medical Directors\, LeadingAge\, AHCA\, and The Eden Alternative.  She has been published in a variety of long-term care trade magazines\, including Caring for the Ages and McKnight’s Long-Term Care and she was named a 2022 Woman of Distinction by McKnight’s Long-Term Care.  Joan holds a B.A. in Music Education/Music Therapy\, a B.S. in Nursing and an MBA in Management. \n \nMary Hopfner-Thomas brings more than two decades of professional experience in education\, leadership development\, and communications to her role as Education Coach with AgingIN ℠\, supporting The Green House Project ™\, Pioneer Network\, and EmpowerED. Since 2013\, she has been instrumental in delivering Collaborative Coaching Cultures and other coaching-based programs that have equipped hundreds of leaders and team members nationwide with the skills to build stronger teams\, foster resilience\, and sustain meaningful culture change. Mary works with Green House Educators across the country and supports the AGingIN ℠ peer network\, helping organizations embed person-directed practices that improve quality of life for both staff and elders. \nBefore joining AgingIN ℠\, Mary spent eight years with the Erickson Retirement Communities and more than 15 years in video production\, marketing\, and television news—experience that informs her dynamic and engaging facilitation style. She holds a Master of Arts in Management of Aging Services from the University of Maryland\, Baltimore County\, and a Bachelor of Arts in Radio and Television from St. Cloud State University. \n  \nCEU’s being offered to Administrators (Approved for 6 PC hours TA-015-44-26)\, Social Workers\, Activities\, and CDP’s
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/lead-with-curiosity-coaching-practices-to-unlock-potential-in-clinical-and-employee-outcomes-3/
LOCATION:Friendship Village Chesterfield\, 15201 Olive Blvd\, Chesterfield\, MO\, 63017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Caregivers,Human Resources,Leadership,Management,Operations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104529
CREATED:20250721T152545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T150227Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: DEMENTIA CARE 101: The Emotional Needs of Persons Living with Dementia (& Tips for a Successful Holiday Season!)
DESCRIPTION:Join Carrie Chiusano as she draws on her extensive experience as a Dementia Care Specialist to explore the critical aspects of communication and the environment influencing the behavioral symptoms of dementia\, especially around holidays and special events. Discover how meaningful engagement not only enhances the lives of individuals living with dementia but also benefits their caregivers. Learn practical strategies for creating positive interactions and improving overall well-being as you prepare for the holiday season festivities with memory care residents. \nLearning Objectives:\n1. Understand the diverse spectrum of dementia and cognitive decline to enhance diagnostic awareness and intervention planning.\n2. Examine the symptoms\, progression patterns\, and underlying causes of various dementia types\, distinguishing normal aging processes from the early signs of Alzheimer’s and related conditions.\n3. Discover evidence-based strategies for common challenges faced by individuals and caregivers in effectively supporting residents experiencing cognitive decline. \nAbout the Presenter:\nCarrie has 30 plus years of long-term care experience with Presbyterian SeniorCare Network\, most of which have been dedicated to creating and evolving the Woodside Place Philosophy of specialty care for persons living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Prior to being appointed Executive Director for the Presbyterian SeniorCare Network Dementia Care Center of Excellence in January 2016\, Carrie served as the Administrator for Woodside Place of Oakmont\, which opened in 1991 and was one of the nation’s first dementia-specific residential care communities specifically designed to meet the holistic needs of older adults living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. She was instrumental in championing the Culture Change initiative for the Network\, which led to us becoming CARF accredited in 2011 (ongoing accreditation through 2024) in Person Centered Care.\nAs Executive Director\, Carrie is responsible for the integration of dementia care services across the care and service continuum which comprise the Network. In this role\, Carrie:\n• Champions dementia care program development to offer a uniquely innovative and meaningful compendium of options for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. The result is a vibrant and fluid interactions which are both personalized by for the individuals while assuring consistent quality across the continuum.\n• Plans and implements ongoing educational sessions which ensure every team member\, at every level of the organization has the deep and rich knowledge and competencies to meet the holistic needs of individuals living with Alzheimer’s and related dementia.\n• Builds and maintains strategic partnerships to support the Network in our goal of enhancing the quality of life both for the individuals impacted by the disease as well as family caregivers supporting those living with the disease.\nCarrie is the Champion for: the Network’s Dementia Care Integration team\, CARF accreditation in Dementia Care and the creation of the Dementia Care Center of Excellence: Expanding our Reach through the Center for Innovation and Care Transformation. In addition to her service on numerous industry association boards\, Carrie is a certified trainer for the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners in dementia care. \nApproved for 1 PC CEU: TA-015-42-26DL
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/webinar-dementia-care-101-the-emotional-needs-of-persons-living-with-dementia-tips-for-a-successful-holiday-season/
CATEGORIES:Activity Professionals,Governance,Human Resources,Leadership,Management,Operations
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LOCATION:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/webinar-dementia-care-101-the-emotional-needs-of-persons-living-with-dementia-tips-for-a-successful-holiday-season/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104529
CREATED:20250221T031358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T043445Z
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SUMMARY:2025 LeadingAge Collaborative Healthcare in Aging Services Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:2025-Healthcare-in-Aging-Services-Webinar-Series-
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/2025-leadingage-collaborative-healthcare-in-aging-services-webinar-series/2025-10-28/
CATEGORIES:Human Resources,Leadership,Management,Operations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104529
CREATED:20250811T211543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T162634Z
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SUMMARY:Midwest State Night Out @ LeadingAge National Conference
DESCRIPTION:Midwest State Night: An Exclusive Networking Reception for LeadingAge Attendees \nAs you navigate the bustling LeadingAge National Conference in Boston\, we invite you to take a break and join us for a special evening of connection and camaraderie at the Midwest State Night. This exclusive reception\, hosted on Sunday\, November 2nd from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at the iconic Cheers Bar\, is a unique opportunity to network with your peers from LeadingAge Nebraska\, Iowa\, Illinois\, Missouri\, and Kansas. \nThis event is so much more than just a social gathering. It’s an opportunity to connect with your Midwest colleagues on a deeper level\, to share your experiences\, and to gain valuable insights that you can bring back to your own organizations. Indulge in delectable appetizers and drinks as you engage in thoughtful discussions and lighthearted conversations\, all while surrounded by the charm and ambiance of one of Boston’s most celebrated watering holes. Plus\, let’s be real\, who doesn’t love a good laugh and a chance to let loose after a long day of sessions? \nDon’t miss this opportunity to forge lasting connections and create unforgettable memories. Get your ticket now and get ready to immerse yourself in the warm\, inviting spirit of the Midwest\, right in the heart of Boston. We look forward to welcoming you to the Midwest State Night Out! \n \nIf you’d like to be a Sponsor or Co-host Midwest State Night Out- Please visit the links below \nCo-Host Sponsor Link- https://leadingageil.org/product/state-night-co-host-sponsorship/ \nEvent Sponsor Link- https://leadingageil.org/product/midwest-state-night-event-sponsorship/
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/midwest-state-night-out-leadingage-national-conference/
LOCATION:Cheers Boston\, 84 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Governance,Human Resources,Leadership,Management,Operations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104529
CREATED:20251021T162229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T162229Z
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SUMMARY:Tipping Point: Exploring the Risks of Benefits Cliffs Among Direct Care Workers - Free Learning Event
DESCRIPTION:About the session: \nWage increases should move workers forward\, but for many in the direct care workforce\, they can instead trigger sudden losses in public benefits\, leaving them financially worse off. This phenomenon\, known as the benefits cliff\, poses a serious challenge to recruitment\, retention\, and advancement in long-term care. \nIn this webinar\, PositiveAge Executive Director Betsy Archer and Randi Hamill\, MSW\, Director of Workforce Development Initiatives for LeadingAge Ohio will share findings from a groundbreaking study examining how benefits cliffs affect direct care workers and what these results reveal about broader workforce and policy implications. You will gain insight into the financial realities facing direct care workers\, learn how benefits cliffs can undermine wage growth\, and explore strategies and policy approaches that can help create a more stable and sustainable care workforce. \nRegister here: LeadingAge Virginia \nFollowing this session\, you will be able to: \n\nDefine the concept of a benefits cliff and explain how it impacts the financial stability of direct care workers.\nInterpret key findings from the recent study conducted by LeadingAge Virginia\, PositiveAge\, a LeadingAge Virginia Foundation\, and PHI\, including examples of how small wage increases can result in disproportionate losses of public benefits.\nAnalyze the broader implications of benefits cliffs on workforce recruitment\, retention\, and advancement within aging services.\nIdentify potential strategies and policy approaches to mitigate the efforts of benefits cliffs and support a more stable direct care workforce.\n\nAbout the presenters:\nBetsy Archer\nExecutive Director \nPositiveAge\, a LeadingAge Virginia Foundation \nLearn more about Betsy and connect with her on LinkedIn. \n  \nRandi Hamill\, MSW\nDirector of Workforce Development Initiatives \nLeadingAge Ohio \nLearn more about Randi and connect with her on LinkedIn. \nThere are NO Ceu’s for this event
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/tipping-point-exploring-the-risks-of-benefits-cliffs-among-direct-care-workers-free-learning-event/
CATEGORIES:Human Resources,Leadership,Management,Operations
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LOCATION:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/tipping-point-exploring-the-risks-of-benefits-cliffs-among-direct-care-workers-free-learning-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104529
CREATED:20251106T151909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T151909Z
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SUMMARY:PTSD and Behavioral Dysregulation: From Hyperarousal to Shutdown - Free Learning Webinar
DESCRIPTION:From our Business Member: Bespoke Psychiatry \n\n\n\nIn long-term care\, up to one in five residents show trauma-related symptoms\, yet these signs are often misread as dementia or resistance. \nJoin us for our upcoming webinar\, PTSD and Behavioral Dysregulation: From Hyperarousal to Shutdown\, to learn how you can improve care. \nDate: November 19\, 2025 \nTime: 1:00 pm \nSpeaker: Dr. Ahmed Maki\, DO\, Medical Director of Post-Acute Care and Inpatient Divisions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n  Video call link: https://meet.google.com/qbz-wabi-ibf\nOr dial: ‪(US) +1 754-702-3137 PIN: ‪501 812 005#\nMore phone numbers: https://tel.meet/qbz-wabi-ibf?pin=7778447725451.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/ptsd-and-behavioral-dysregulation-from-hyperarousal-to-shutdown-free-learning-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Activity Professionals,Caregivers,Leadership,Management,Operations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251125T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251125T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104529
CREATED:20250221T031358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T043445Z
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SUMMARY:2025 LeadingAge Collaborative Healthcare in Aging Services Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:2025-Healthcare-in-Aging-Services-Webinar-Series-
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/2025-leadingage-collaborative-healthcare-in-aging-services-webinar-series/2025-11-25/
CATEGORIES:Human Resources,Leadership,Management,Operations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104529
CREATED:20250924T171437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T191510Z
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SUMMARY:Debunking Digital Marketing Myths: Navigating the Buzz Around Traffic\, Leads\, and Automation - Free Learning Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Are you navigating the buzz around all things digital traffic\, leads\, automation\, AI\, and analytics in digital marketing? \nJoin this interactive webinar where we’ll tackle common misconceptions head-on! You’ll uncover truths\, debunk myths\, and gain actionable insights to elevate your marketing strategy. Don’t miss this engaging session\, designed to help you separate fact from fiction and make smarter decisions in the ever-evolving digital landscape. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n➢ Spotting the Myths That Stall Growth: Learn how to identify common misconceptions about traffic\, leads\, and automation that can waste budget\, overwhelm teams\, or block occupancy growth. \n➢ Separating Fact from Fiction in Strategy: Hear expert perspectives on hot takes like pricing transparency\, lead aggregators\, and automation—so you know what actually drives conversions in senior living marketing. \n➢ Building Smarter Digital Playbooks: Walk away with practical insights and next steps to strengthen your traffic strategies\, follow-up process\, and automation tactics in 2026 and beyond. \nSpeaker: Sarah Sheridan \nAbout Sarah Sheridan\nFueled by purpose\, powered by pixels\, Sarah brings 15+ years of marketing experience and a decade deep in senior living. She’s served marketing leadership roles on the operator side\, worked on the vendor side at Sherpa CRM\, and now leads agency-side at Smart Girl Digital with heart and strategy. Sarah makes complex marketing challenges feel downright simple and seriously effective. \nLink to register: https://tinyurl.com/debunkingdigitalmyths \nApproved for 1 Admin CEU TA-015-45-26
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/debunking-digital-marketing-myths-navigating-the-buzz-around-traffic-leads-and-automation-free-learning-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Human Resources,Leadership,Management,Marketing/Sales
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LOCATION:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/debunking-digital-marketing-myths-navigating-the-buzz-around-traffic-leads-and-automation-free-learning-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104529
CREATED:20251030T152440Z
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SUMMARY:LeadingAge Missouri Holiday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an evening of celebration\, food\, drinks\, fellowship and auction! \nThis event happens because of our great supporters! \nA special thank you to Tyler Milner at EverTrue Meramec Bluffs for your coordination! \n              
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/leadingage-missouri-holiday-celebration/
LOCATION:Evertrue Meramec Bluffs\, 50 Meramec Bluffs Drive\, Ballwin\, MO\, 63021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity Professionals,Caregivers,Governance,Human Resources,Leadership,Management,Marketing/Sales,Operations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104529
CREATED:20251212T164357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T180142Z
UID:10000099-1771410600-1771434000@leadingagemissouri.org
SUMMARY:LeadingAge Missouri's 2026 Advocacy Day - Free Member Event
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our Annual Advocacy Day with LeadingAge Missouri. \n10am-11:30am – Advocacy 101 (Approved for 1 Admin CEU TA#015-48-26) \n11:30am-12:30pm – Lunch with Legislator (provided) \n12:30pm-5:00pm – Capitol Visits (Transportation Provided) (Approved for 2 Admin CEU (TA# 015-48-26) \n  \nThank you to our sponsors! \n               \n 
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/leadingage-missouris-2026-advocacy-day-free-member-event/
LOCATION:Millbottom Event Center\, 400 W Main Street\, Jefferson City\, MO\, 65101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity Professionals,Caregivers,Governance,Human Resources,Leadership,Management,Marketing/Sales,Operations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T143000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104529
CREATED:20251212T173315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T173627Z
UID:10000100-1771419600-1771425000@leadingagemissouri.org
SUMMARY:Making Sense of the Budget - Skills for Leaders at Every Level
DESCRIPTION:This program has been approved for Continuing Education for 4.5 total participant hours by NAB/NCERS—Approval #20270217-3-A117586-DL.\n1.5 NAB credits will be awarded per full session attended. \n About the Series: \nBudgeting is part of leadership\, and we know it can feel intimidating.  But it doesn’t have to. \nIf you want a clearer understanding of how decisions are made\, how budgets are built\, and how to use your numbers to lead more confidently\, this series is for you. \nAcross three virtual sessions\, we’ll guide you through understanding your organization’s business model\, creating a budget grounded in real goals\, and managing that budget throughout the year. You’ll walk away with practical tools\, clearer expectations\, and the confidence to participate fully in conversations that shape your organization’s future. \nFollowing this series\, you will be able to: \n\nUnderstand how your organization’s business model shapes decisions and expectations\, and see clearly how your role fits into that larger picture.\nTranslate organizational goals into practical budget needs for your department or area of responsibility.\nParticipate confidently in the annual budget process\, knowing what’s expected at each step and how leaders contribute.\nUse your budget as a year-round leadership tool to monitor performance\, understand variances\, and make informed decisions.\nCommunicate budget needs and results clearly\, including when making the case for new resources or changes.\n\nSESSION 1:\nFebruary 18\, 2026 | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm CST | 1.5 NAB Credits\nUnderstanding Business Models and Your Role in Budgeting \nBefore you try to build or manage a budget\, you need to understand the business objectives of your organization.  In fact\, you need to understand the business goals of the organization and how they impact what you as a leader need to do over the upcoming year.  In this session\, we will talk about the concept of a business model\, how it applies to organizations\, and how organizations can run multiple business models that have unique goals and objectives.  We will also look at the business models of departments\, and how that impacts the budget planning for a leader’s area of responsibility.  Finally\, we will look at the role of the leader in the annual budget process. \nSESSION 2: \nMarch 4\, 2026 | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm CST | 1.5 NAB Credits\nCreating a Budget: It’s a Team Sport \nOnce you understand the goals of the organization\, this understanding needs to be translated into the budget needs for the year.  We will discuss the budget process\, how it is run\, and what the expectations of different levels of leadership are in the process.  We will also talk about different types of budgets such as operating and capital budgets\, and the differences between a budget and a forecast.  We will also look at the concept of a business case to help leaders explain the need for funding for new initiatives or budget needs. \nSESSION 3:\nMarch 25\, 2026 | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm CST | 1.5 NAB Credits\nManaging the Budget: It’s a Year-Round Process \nOnce the budget is built\, it should be used to monitor performance.  What does that mean\, and how should leaders look at their budgets?  We will talk about the role of the leader in understanding and reporting on budget variances\, discuss some of the tools that will help in monitoring the budget\, and discuss how changes or unexpected results in one part of an organization can influence what is expected from other departments or from other leaders.  We will conclude this session with a final summary of the annual budgeting process.
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/7995/2026-02-18/
CATEGORIES:Governance,Leadership,Management,Operations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T130000
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CREATED:20251212T173315Z
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SUMMARY:Making Sense of the Budget - Skills for Leaders at Every Level
DESCRIPTION:This program has been approved for Continuing Education for 4.5 total participant hours by NAB/NCERS—Approval #20270217-3-A117586-DL.\n1.5 NAB credits will be awarded per full session attended. \n About the Series: \nBudgeting is part of leadership\, and we know it can feel intimidating.  But it doesn’t have to. \nIf you want a clearer understanding of how decisions are made\, how budgets are built\, and how to use your numbers to lead more confidently\, this series is for you. \nAcross three virtual sessions\, we’ll guide you through understanding your organization’s business model\, creating a budget grounded in real goals\, and managing that budget throughout the year. You’ll walk away with practical tools\, clearer expectations\, and the confidence to participate fully in conversations that shape your organization’s future. \nFollowing this series\, you will be able to: \n\nUnderstand how your organization’s business model shapes decisions and expectations\, and see clearly how your role fits into that larger picture.\nTranslate organizational goals into practical budget needs for your department or area of responsibility.\nParticipate confidently in the annual budget process\, knowing what’s expected at each step and how leaders contribute.\nUse your budget as a year-round leadership tool to monitor performance\, understand variances\, and make informed decisions.\nCommunicate budget needs and results clearly\, including when making the case for new resources or changes.\n\nSESSION 1:\nFebruary 18\, 2026 | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm CST | 1.5 NAB Credits\nUnderstanding Business Models and Your Role in Budgeting \nBefore you try to build or manage a budget\, you need to understand the business objectives of your organization.  In fact\, you need to understand the business goals of the organization and how they impact what you as a leader need to do over the upcoming year.  In this session\, we will talk about the concept of a business model\, how it applies to organizations\, and how organizations can run multiple business models that have unique goals and objectives.  We will also look at the business models of departments\, and how that impacts the budget planning for a leader’s area of responsibility.  Finally\, we will look at the role of the leader in the annual budget process. \nSESSION 2: \nMarch 4\, 2026 | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm CST | 1.5 NAB Credits\nCreating a Budget: It’s a Team Sport \nOnce you understand the goals of the organization\, this understanding needs to be translated into the budget needs for the year.  We will discuss the budget process\, how it is run\, and what the expectations of different levels of leadership are in the process.  We will also talk about different types of budgets such as operating and capital budgets\, and the differences between a budget and a forecast.  We will also look at the concept of a business case to help leaders explain the need for funding for new initiatives or budget needs. \nSESSION 3:\nMarch 25\, 2026 | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm CST | 1.5 NAB Credits\nManaging the Budget: It’s a Year-Round Process \nOnce the budget is built\, it should be used to monitor performance.  What does that mean\, and how should leaders look at their budgets?  We will talk about the role of the leader in understanding and reporting on budget variances\, discuss some of the tools that will help in monitoring the budget\, and discuss how changes or unexpected results in one part of an organization can influence what is expected from other departments or from other leaders.  We will conclude this session with a final summary of the annual budgeting process.
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/7995/2026-03-04/
CATEGORIES:Governance,Leadership,Management,Operations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T143000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104529
CREATED:20251212T173315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T173627Z
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SUMMARY:Making Sense of the Budget - Skills for Leaders at Every Level
DESCRIPTION:This program has been approved for Continuing Education for 4.5 total participant hours by NAB/NCERS—Approval #20270217-3-A117586-DL.\n1.5 NAB credits will be awarded per full session attended. \n About the Series: \nBudgeting is part of leadership\, and we know it can feel intimidating.  But it doesn’t have to. \nIf you want a clearer understanding of how decisions are made\, how budgets are built\, and how to use your numbers to lead more confidently\, this series is for you. \nAcross three virtual sessions\, we’ll guide you through understanding your organization’s business model\, creating a budget grounded in real goals\, and managing that budget throughout the year. You’ll walk away with practical tools\, clearer expectations\, and the confidence to participate fully in conversations that shape your organization’s future. \nFollowing this series\, you will be able to: \n\nUnderstand how your organization’s business model shapes decisions and expectations\, and see clearly how your role fits into that larger picture.\nTranslate organizational goals into practical budget needs for your department or area of responsibility.\nParticipate confidently in the annual budget process\, knowing what’s expected at each step and how leaders contribute.\nUse your budget as a year-round leadership tool to monitor performance\, understand variances\, and make informed decisions.\nCommunicate budget needs and results clearly\, including when making the case for new resources or changes.\n\nSESSION 1:\nFebruary 18\, 2026 | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm CST | 1.5 NAB Credits\nUnderstanding Business Models and Your Role in Budgeting \nBefore you try to build or manage a budget\, you need to understand the business objectives of your organization.  In fact\, you need to understand the business goals of the organization and how they impact what you as a leader need to do over the upcoming year.  In this session\, we will talk about the concept of a business model\, how it applies to organizations\, and how organizations can run multiple business models that have unique goals and objectives.  We will also look at the business models of departments\, and how that impacts the budget planning for a leader’s area of responsibility.  Finally\, we will look at the role of the leader in the annual budget process. \nSESSION 2: \nMarch 4\, 2026 | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm CST | 1.5 NAB Credits\nCreating a Budget: It’s a Team Sport \nOnce you understand the goals of the organization\, this understanding needs to be translated into the budget needs for the year.  We will discuss the budget process\, how it is run\, and what the expectations of different levels of leadership are in the process.  We will also talk about different types of budgets such as operating and capital budgets\, and the differences between a budget and a forecast.  We will also look at the concept of a business case to help leaders explain the need for funding for new initiatives or budget needs. \nSESSION 3:\nMarch 25\, 2026 | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm CST | 1.5 NAB Credits\nManaging the Budget: It’s a Year-Round Process \nOnce the budget is built\, it should be used to monitor performance.  What does that mean\, and how should leaders look at their budgets?  We will talk about the role of the leader in understanding and reporting on budget variances\, discuss some of the tools that will help in monitoring the budget\, and discuss how changes or unexpected results in one part of an organization can influence what is expected from other departments or from other leaders.  We will conclude this session with a final summary of the annual budgeting process.
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/7995/2026-03-25/
CATEGORIES:Governance,Leadership,Management,Operations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104529
CREATED:20260226T220819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T220819Z
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SUMMARY:Management Strategies for Workers Compensation in Today’s Long Term Care Environment - Free Member Education
DESCRIPTION:Seminar is Free for Leading Age and HCFM members. Cost is $75 for non-members.\nProgram Objective: Learn the elements of Total Safety Management\, a comprehensive behavior- based\nsafety program\, to reduce employee injury and minimize workers compensation expense. Learn about\nclaims management and the HCFM workers compensation insurance trust.\nContinuing Education Credits: Approved for 5.0 Administrator Clock Hours by the Missouri Board of\nNursing Home Administrators.\nDay 1 Agenda\n9:00-9:30 Background and Overview of HCFM Anthony Ross\, Carpenter and Company\n9:30-10:15 Total Safey Management Jill Burford\, Summit Safety\n10:15-10:30 Break\n10:30-11:45 Total Safety Management (cont.) Jill Burford\, Summit Safety\nDay 2 Agenda\n9:00-10:00 Claims Management Lucille DiMaria/Michael Moll\, Corvel\n10:00-10:15 Break\n10:15-11:15 Drug Testing Angela Garrison\, Tomo Drug Testing\n11:15-11:45 Wrap up Jill Burford\, Summit Safety \nApril 8th Zoom Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81499855490 \nApril 9th Zoom Registration:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83546190685
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/management-strategies-for-workers-compensation-in-todays-long-term-care-environment-free-member-education/
CATEGORIES:Governance,Human Resources,Leadership,Management,Operations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104529
CREATED:20260316T145040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T154756Z
UID:10000112-1776171600-1776175200@leadingagemissouri.org
SUMMARY:Cutting Through the Noise: Making Sense of EDR\, XDR\, MDR & Modern Security Controls
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with LeadingAge Georgia\, LeadingAge Missouri presents: \nCutting Through the Noise: Making Sense of EDR\, XDR\, MDR & Modern Security Controls \nPatrick H. Whelan helps senior-care and healthcare leaders focus on the security controls that truly matter. Learn how to reduce risk\, choose the right solutions\, and build a clear\, confidence-boosting framework for smarter cybersecurity decisions. \nPresenter: Patrick Whelan\, Vice President\, Fortuna Cysec\, Inc. \nApproved for 1 LNHA/RCAL Administrator CEU (TA-015-02-28DL)
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/cutting-through-the-noise-making-sense-of-edr-xdr-mdr-modern-security-controls/
CATEGORIES:Governance,Human Resources,Leadership,Management,Operations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104529
CREATED:20260303T194646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T194646Z
UID:10000111-1779091200-1779278400@leadingagemissouri.org
SUMMARY:2026 LeadingAge Missouri Annual Conference + Expo
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/conference/
LOCATION:Margaritaville Lake Ozark\, 494 Tan Tar A Dr\, Osage Beach\, MO\, 65065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity Professionals,Caregivers,Governance,Human Resources,Leadership,Management,Marketing/Sales,Operations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104529
CREATED:20260226T221226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T221226Z
UID:10000109-1786525200-1786622400@leadingagemissouri.org
SUMMARY:Management Strategies for Workers Compensation in Today’s Long Term Care Environment - Free Member Education
DESCRIPTION:Seminar is Free for Leading Age and HCFM members. Cost is $75 for non-members.\nProgram Objective: Learn the elements of Total Safety Management\, a comprehensive behavior- based\nsafety program\, to reduce employee injury and minimize workers compensation expense. Learn about\nclaims management and the HCFM workers compensation insurance trust.\nContinuing Education Credits: Approved for 5.0 Administrator Clock Hours by the Missouri Board of\nNursing Home Administrators.\nDay 1 Agenda\n9:00-9:30 Background and Overview of HCFM Anthony Ross\, Carpenter and Company\n9:30-10:15 Total Safey Management Jill Burford\, Summit Safety\n10:15-10:30 Break\n10:30-11:45 Total Safety Management (cont.) Jill Burford\, Summit Safety\nDay 2 Agenda\n9:00-10:00 Claims Management Lucille DiMaria/Michael Moll\, Corvel\n10:00-10:15 Break\n10:15-11:15 Drug Testing Angela Garrison\, Tomo Drug Testing\n11:15-11:45 Wrap up Jill Burford\, Summit Safety \n  \nAug 12 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81077239732 9:00-11:45 am\nAug 13 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84780122435 9:00-11:45 am
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/management-strategies-for-workers-compensation-in-todays-long-term-care-environment-free-member-education-2/
CATEGORIES:Governance,Human Resources,Leadership,Management,Operations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104529
CREATED:20260226T221508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T221508Z
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SUMMARY:Management Strategies for Workers Compensation in Today’s Long Term Care Environment - Free Member Education
DESCRIPTION:Seminar is Free for Leading Age and HCFM members. Cost is $75 for non-members.\nProgram Objective: Learn the elements of Total Safety Management\, a comprehensive behavior- based\nsafety program\, to reduce employee injury and minimize workers compensation expense. Learn about\nclaims management and the HCFM workers compensation insurance trust.\nContinuing Education Credits: Approved for 5.0 Administrator Clock Hours by the Missouri Board of\nNursing Home Administrators.\nDay 1 Agenda\n9:00-9:30 Background and Overview of HCFM Anthony Ross\, Carpenter and Company\n9:30-10:15 Total Safey Management Jill Burford\, Summit Safety\n10:15-10:30 Break\n10:30-11:45 Total Safety Management (cont.) Jill Burford\, Summit Safety\nDay 2 Agenda\n9:00-10:00 Claims Management Lucille DiMaria/Michael Moll\, Corvel\n10:00-10:15 Break\n10:15-11:15 Drug Testing Angela Garrison\, Tomo Drug Testing\n11:15-11:45 Wrap up Jill Burford\, Summit Safety \n  \nOct 7 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89464782807 9:00-11:45 am\nOct 8 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82063991263 9:00-11:45 am
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/management-strategies-for-workers-compensation-in-todays-long-term-care-environment-free-member-education-3/
CATEGORIES:Governance,Human Resources,Leadership,Management,Operations
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