LeadingAge Missouri

Dementia II: From Medications to Meaningful Interventions - Free Learning Webinar
2025-05-21 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Please join us for us for the next webinar in the series on Dementia presented by Dr. Ahmed Maki, DO board certified adult and geriatric psychiatrist and Medical Director of Post-Acute and Inpatient Hospital Divisions at Bespoke Psychiatry.
Dr. Maki will be continuing the discussion from his talk in February entitled Dementia: Understanding the Different Types and Stages.
Please join us to discuss transitioning Dementia treatment from Medications to Meaningful Interventions on:
Wednesday, May 21st 1pm (CST)
meeting link: meet.google.com/qbz-wabi-ibf.
Join us each month for Bespoke’s Webinar series–coming up on June 18th: Dr. Jacob Fyda presents on How to safely de-prescribe medications in the Long Term Care setting.

NISAR: Measuring Earth’s Changing Ecosystems - Free Activity Webinar
2025-05-22 18:00 - 19:00
Please join us for our next learning series from NASA outreach:
Topic: NISAR: Measuring Earth’s Changing Ecosystems
Speaker: Dr. Erika Podest (NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory)
WebEx Connection Info:
Join from the webinar link: https://nasaenterprise.webex.com/nasaenterprise/j.php?MTID=m2dbadae9496b6ea39ca8293832351f78
You may need to select the “join from your browser” option
Webinar number (access code): 2832 378 3625
Webinar password: [REDACTED] (65947788 when dialing from a phone or video system)
Join by phone:
+1-929-251-9612 United States Toll (New York City)
+1-415-527-5035 United States Toll

2025 LeadingAge Collaborative Healthcare in Aging Services Webinar Series
2025-05-27 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-24 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-26 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-23 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-28 12:00 - 13:00
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Management Strategies for Workers Compensation in Today’s Long-Term Care Environment - June 11-12, 2025
2025-06-11 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-12 09:00 - 12:00
Seminar is Free for Leading Age and HCFM members. Cost is $75 for non-members.
Program 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.
Register Here! June 11-12
June 11 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqf-ygpjwtGtWHawXNAuTNd50TElIwnDt5
June 12 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAod–upzwiE9SsUap-tIzi4QSY_Ex1x3BZ
Day 1 Agenda
9:00-9:30 Background and Overview of HCFM Anthony Ross, Carpenter and Company
9:30-10:15 Total Safey Management Jake Woolfenden/Jill Burford, Summit Safety
10:15-10:30 Break
10:30-11:45 Total Safety Management (cont.) Jake Woolfenden/Jill Burford, Summit Safety
Day 2 Agenda
9:00-10:15 Claims Management Lucille DiMaria/Michael Moll, Corvel
10:15-10:30 Break
10:30-11:30 Drug Testing Angela Garrison, Tomo Drug Testing
11:30-11:45 Wrap up Jill Burford, Summit Safety
Continuing Education Credits: Approved for 5.0 Administrator Clock Hours by the Missouri Board of Nursing Home Administrators. (TA# 015-31-26)

OSHA Approved Active Shooter Training
2025-06-18 08:30 - 12:00, 2025-06-18 13:00 - 16:30, 2025-07-01 13:00 - 16:30
Active Shooter Prevention and Response Training for Long-Term Care — NO AVAILABILITY REMAINS
Description:
An active shooter in the long-term setting is something no one wants to think about but preparation for this type of emergency is a must. With the additional challenges for preparation and response in this environment, the Active Shooter Prevention and Response for Long-Term Care training will explore pre-incident prevention and preparation, during incident response and post incident planning and response specifically for long-term care settings. The training will provide tools and strategies from the individual employee and organizational levels. The interactive training will include discussion of policy and procedure, situational awareness, communication of concerns, Run/Hide/Fight alone and with residents, working with law enforcement and preparedness requirements. Engaging learning exercises and a multiple part tabletop exercise will provide opportunities to apply what they learn.
Objectives:
After the training, participants will be able to:

Describe their role in prevention and active shooter response.
Describe actions to take when confronted with an active shooter.
Identify strategies for interacting with law enforcement who are responding to an active shooter.
Describe how to manage the consequences of an active shooter event.

Trainers:

Bill Cochran – Custom Training Specialist at the Washburn Institute of Technology’s Public Safety Institute and Retired Chief of Police – Topeka, Kansas
Stephanie Gfeller, LACHA, MS and Director of Professional Development and Leadership LeadingAge Kansas/OSHA Grant Project Coordinator
Travis Bennett – Loss Control Consultant with Thomas McGee, a division of Risk Strategies.

Who should attend?
The virtual training is designed to provide all long-term care employees, regardless of role, knowledge and skills related to active shooter incidents.
To maximize the impact of the training and application in organizations, we recommend attending as a group of at least four. This might include safety committee members, staff from various departments/roles/shifts and leadership.
All attendees will receive a personalized certificate of completion. Administrators, operators and nurses licensed in Kansas will receive CE credit. Missouri Administrators will receive 3.5 Administrators CEU’s (TA# 015-37-26)
Organizations that have five or more attending the training session will also be provided with an after action report documenting the completion of the active shooter tabletop exercise.

Management Strategies for Workers Compensation in Today’s Long-Term Care Environment - August 13-14, 2025
2025-08-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-14 09:00 - 12:00
Seminar is Free for Leading Age and HCFM members. Cost is $75 for non-members.
Program 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.
Register Here! August 13-14
Aug 13 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrcO-sqj0sGdOJ3NzOeXmbqj44JTvfNo9I
Aug 14 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqfu2oqTMvH9UoBFQ6pIx8yCuKGybrRCjn
Day 1 Agenda
9:00-9:30 Background and Overview of HCFM Anthony Ross, Carpenter and Company
9:30-10:15 Total Safey Management Jake Woolfenden/Jill Burford, Summit Safety
10:15-10:30 Break
10:30-11:45 Total Safety Management (cont.) Jake Woolfenden/Jill Burford, Summit Safety
Day 2 Agenda
9:00-10:15 Claims Management Lucille DiMaria/Michael Moll, Corvel
10:15-10:30 Break
10:30-11:30 Drug Testing Angela Garrison, Tomo Drug Testing
11:30-11:45 Wrap up Jill Burford, Summit Safety
Continuing Education Credits: Approved for 5.0 Administrator Clock Hours by the Missouri Board of Nursing Home Administrators. (TA# 015-32-26)

Free Learning Webinar - Bespoke Psychiatry presents: Challenging the Stigma: How Nursing Home Staff Can Advocate for Mental Health Care
2025-08-20 13:00 - 14:00 | https://meet.google.com/qbz-wabi-ibf
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.
Join us each 3rd Wednesday of the month for our monthly webinar series:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/qbz-wabi-ibf
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 754-702-3137 PIN: ‪501 812 005#

Join Here

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/qbz-wabi-ibf?pin=7778447725451

Webinar: DEMENTIA CARE 101: Delusions, Hallucinations and Hoarding: When is it Time to Engage?
2025-08-29 09:00 - 10:00 | https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/webinar-dementia-care-101-delusions-hallucinations-and-hoarding-when-is-it-time-to-engage/
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.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the diverse spectrum of dementia and cognitive decline to enhance diagnostic awareness and intervention planning.
2. 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.
3. Discover evidence-based strategies for common challenges faced by individuals and caregivers in effectively supporting residents experiencing cognitive decline.
About the Presenter:
Carrie 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.
As 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:
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
Carrie 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.
Approved for 1 PC CEU: TA-015-42-26DL

Webinar: DEMENTIA CARE 101: Strategies to Assist the Aging Adult with Sensory Changes
2025-09-09 09:00 - 10:00 | https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/webinar-dementia-care-101-strategies-to-assist-the-aging-adult-with-sensory-changes/
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.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the diverse spectrum of dementia and cognitive decline to enhance diagnostic awareness and intervention planning.
2. 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.
3. Discover evidence-based strategies for common challenges faced by individuals and caregivers in effectively supporting residents experiencing cognitive decline.
About the Presenter:
Carrie 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.
As 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:
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
Carrie 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.
Approved for 1 PC CEU: TA-015-42-26DL

Navigating OBBBA: What Senior Living Providers Need to Know - Free Member Virtual Learning Event
2025-09-09 10:00 - 23:00
Navigating OBBBA: What Senior Living Providers Need to Know
Shared in conjunction with LeadingAge IL
OVERVIEW
The 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.
We 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.
Additionally, 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.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Analyze 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
Evaluate 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.
Identify specific tax provisions that were extended or enhanced and determine how these changes can be leveraged or addressed for senior living organizations.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Providers across the senior care continuum—from independent and assisted living to skilled nursing, life plan communities, home health, and community-based services
Virtual Link: Class Material and Zoom link will be sent two days prior
Presenters:
Jennifer Boese, MS, Director, Health Care and Life Sciences
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP)
Chad Kunze, Principal, Health Care and Life Sciences
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP)
FEES
Provider and Business Members: Free

Free Learning event: AI and Tech Trends in Senior Living @ John Knox Village
2025-09-16 15:00 - 18:30 | Meadows at John Knox Village, 1800 NW O'Brien Road, Lees Summit, MO, 64081, United States
AI and Tech Trends in Senior Living
Summary
AI 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.
Learning Objectives

Analyze current AI and emerging tech trends including falls prevention, robotics, and resident monitoring and their impact on senior living operations and care delivery.
Evaluate governance and ethical considerations to ensure responsible tech adoption and compliance.
Develop strategies for implementing AI solutions that enhance efficiency while maintaining human oversight and trust.

Sponsored by Value 1st!
Join us for a fellowship event after the education from 5pm-6:30pm @ John Knox Village
Sponsored by: Symbria and U.S. Foods Hosted by: John Knox Village

LeadingAge Missouri Annual Business Meeting & Expert Trends from NIC
2025-10-07 15:00 - 16:00 | https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/leadingage-missouri-annual-business-meeting-expert-trends-from-nic/
Beyond the Boom: Supply, Demand, and Changing Sector Dynamics
Presenter: Lisa McCracken, Head of Research and Analytics, NIC
We are in the midst of historical times in our sector with compelling demographics and the increasing need for housing and support services among older adults. Will those tailwinds cushion us from potential threats to what we currently offer today’s customers? How is our sector changing and how will we need to pivot to remain viable? This session will cover an overview of the key supply and demand trends in the sector and an outlook for what lies ahead.
Demand Trends in Senior Living

Demographic trends

National, Missouri, select MO markets

Consumer Characteristics (Boomers, Gen X)

Solo agers, Net worth/income, Preferences

Workforce

Existing Market Fundamentals & Growth

2Q25 Market Fundamentals (Occupancy, record-level absorption, unit growth, construction starts at record lows, etc.)

National, Missouri, select MO markets

Growth (affiliations/acquisitions, expansions, new developments, emerging models)
Insights into NFP vs FP growth
“Attainable housing” – affordability
Supply & demand dynamics – future supply shortage?

Outlook for Senior Living Sector:

Opportunities
Threats

Discussion, Q&A
Approved for 1 Administrator CEU (TA-015-43-26DL)

Management Strategies for Workers Compensation in Today’s Long-Term Care Environment - October 8-9, 2025
2025-10-08 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-09 09:00 - 12:00
Seminar is Free for Leading Age and HCFM members. Cost is $75 for non-members.
Program 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.
Register HERE! October 8-9
Oct 8 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwudO-oqz4rHNanU7r1u4ZtnytX9NN35e9H
Oct 9 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqdu-upzorEtUGHILCpzFvP4DVum7rPMS8
Day 1 Agenda
9:00-9:30 Background and Overview of HCFM Anthony Ross, Carpenter and Company
9:30-10:15 Total Safey Management Jake Woolfenden/Jill Burford, Summit Safety
10:15-10:30 Break
10:30-11:45 Total Safety Management (cont.) Jake Woolfenden/Jill Burford, Summit Safety
Day 2 Agenda
9:00-10:15 Claims Management Lucille DiMaria/Michael Moll, Corvel
10:15-10:30 Break
10:30-11:30 Drug Testing Angela Garrison, Tomo Drug Testing
11:30-11:45 Wrap up Jill Burford, Summit Safety
Continuing Education Credits: Approved for 5.0 Administrator Clock Hours by the Missouri Board of Nursing Home Administrators. (TA# 015-33-26)

Lead with Curiosity: Coaching Practices to Unlock Potential in Clinical and Employee Outcomes
2025-10-15 08:00 - 16:00 | John Knox Village Pavillion, 520 NW Murray Road, Lee's Summit, MO, 64081, United States
LeadingAge Missouri/MC5 Roadshow
Lead with Curiosity: Coaching Practices to Unlock Potential in Clinical and Employee Outcomes
The 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.
This 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.
Participants 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.
Objectives:

Demonstrate 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.
Apply 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.
Develop 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.

About the Presenters:

Joan 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.

Mary 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.
Before 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.
CEU’s being offered to Administrators (Approved for 6 PC hours TA-015-44-26), Social Workers, Activities, and CDP’s

Lead with Curiosity: Coaching Practices to Unlock Potential in Clinical and Employee Outcomes
2025-10-16 08:00 - 16:00 | Baptist Homes and Healthcare Ministries Convention, 400 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65109, United States

Lead with Curiosity: Coaching Practices to Unlock Potential in Clinical and Employee Outcomes
2025-10-17 08:00 - 16:00 | Friendship Village Chesterfield, 15201 Olive Blvd, Chesterfield, MO, 63017, United States

Webinar: DEMENTIA CARE 101: The Emotional Needs of Persons Living with Dementia (& Tips for a Successful Holiday Season!)
2025-10-23 09:00 - 10:00 | https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/webinar-dementia-care-101-the-emotional-needs-of-persons-living-with-dementia-tips-for-a-successful-holiday-season/
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.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the diverse spectrum of dementia and cognitive decline to enhance diagnostic awareness and intervention planning.
2. 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.
3. Discover evidence-based strategies for common challenges faced by individuals and caregivers in effectively supporting residents experiencing cognitive decline.
About the Presenter:
Carrie 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.
As 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:
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
Carrie 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.
Approved for 1 PC CEU: TA-015-42-26DL

Midwest State Night Out @ LeadingAge National Conference
2025-11-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Cheers Boston, 84 Beacon Street, Boston, MA, 02108, United States
Midwest State Night: An Exclusive Networking Reception for LeadingAge Attendees
As 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.
This 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?
Don’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!

If you’d like to be a Sponsor or Co-host Midwest State Night Out- Please visit the links below
Co-Host Sponsor Link- https://leadingageil.org/product/state-night-co-host-sponsorship/
Event Sponsor Link- https://leadingageil.org/product/midwest-state-night-event-sponsorship/

Tipping Point: Exploring the Risks of Benefits Cliffs Among Direct Care Workers - Free Learning Event
2025-11-12 11:00 - 12:00 | https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/tipping-point-exploring-the-risks-of-benefits-cliffs-among-direct-care-workers-free-learning-event/
About the session:
Wage 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.
In 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.
Register here: LeadingAge Virginia
Following this session, you will be able to:

Define the concept of a benefits cliff and explain how it impacts the financial stability of direct care workers.
Interpret 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.
Analyze the broader implications of benefits cliffs on workforce recruitment, retention, and advancement within aging services.
Identify potential strategies and policy approaches to mitigate the efforts of benefits cliffs and support a more stable direct care workforce.

About the presenters:
Betsy Archer
Executive Director
PositiveAge, a LeadingAge Virginia Foundation
Learn more about Betsy and connect with her on LinkedIn.

Randi Hamill, MSW
Director of Workforce Development Initiatives
LeadingAge Ohio
Learn more about Randi and connect with her on LinkedIn.
There are NO Ceu’s for this event

PTSD and Behavioral Dysregulation: From Hyperarousal to Shutdown - Free Learning Webinar
2025-11-19 13:00 - 14:00
From our Business Member: Bespoke Psychiatry

In long-term care, up to one in five residents show trauma-related symptoms, yet these signs are often misread as dementia or resistance.
Join us for our upcoming webinar, PTSD and Behavioral Dysregulation: From Hyperarousal to Shutdown, to learn how you can improve care.
Date: November 19, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm
Speaker: Dr. Ahmed Maki, DO, Medical Director of Post-Acute Care and Inpatient Divisions

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Video call link: https://meet.google.com/qbz-wabi-ibf
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 754-702-3137 PIN: ‪501 812 005#
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