LeadingAge Missouri

2025 LeadingAge Collaborative Healthcare in Aging Services Webinar Series
2025-06-24 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-27 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-25 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-02-25 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
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OSHA Approved Active Shooter Training
2025-06-18 13:00 - 16:30, 2025-06-18 08:30 - 12:00, 2025-03-27 08:30 - 12:00
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 - June 11-12, 2025
2025-06-12 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-11 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)

2025 LeadingAge Missouri Annual Conference + EXPO
2025-05-28 11:00 - 2025-05-30 13:00 | The Lodge of Four Seasons, 315 Four Seasons Dr, Lake Ozark, MO, 65049, United States
LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE.
LeadingAge Missouri is proud to announce outstanding education, information, fellowship, and partnership opportunities for aging services providers at our 2025 Annual Conference+ EXPO! This year, we offer timely learning tracks in leadership, finance, compliance, clinical education, and workforce. These broad topical tracks support all senior living and healthcare settings – you will benefit from meaningful education and experiences regardless of position or the aging services sector.
We invite you to join dedicated colleagues and peers at our new location this year, The Lodge of Four Seasons, Lake Ozark!
The 2025 Ripples of Impact Conference offers something for everyone! On Day 1, we will hear from keynote speaker Fr. Greg Boyle, an American Catholic priest of the Jesuit order. He is the founder and director of Homeboy Industries, the world's most significant gang intervention and rehabilitation program, and former pastor of Dolores Mission Church in Los Angeles. He and his successful programs were profiled on CBS 60 Minutes. He will focus on the impact an idea put to fruition can have on a community. Also on Day 1, industry expert Andy Edeburn will conduct an educational session on thoughtful strategic planning and a workshop that will benefit any size group or organization. In addition, participants will balance the practical with the theoretical by attending educational sessions on Missouri regulatory updates, National policy perspectives, and loads of practical, helpful techniques, tactics, and programs that will advance their senior living and healthcare missions. Do not miss a minute! Register today!

NISAR: Measuring Earth’s Changing Ecosystems - Free Activity Webinar
2025-05-22 18:00 - 19:00 | MO
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)
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Webinar number (access code): 2832 378 3625
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Dementia II: From Medications to Meaningful Interventions - Free Learning Webinar
2025-05-21 13:00 - 14:00 | MO
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.

NASA's Lucy Mission Update
2025-05-01 18:00 - 19:00 | MO
Please join us for an informational free activity!
Our event will be on

*New Date*: Thursday, May 1 at 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT. The WebEx connection info is below, and I’ll send along additional details once I receive them.

Speaker: Dr. Keith Noll (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center)
Topic: NASA’s Lucy Mission Updates
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Webinar number (access code): 2834 496 7973
Webinar password: [REDACTED] (94322737 when dialing from a phone or video system)
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Medical Conditions that Mimic Psychiatric Disorders - Free Learning Webinar
2025-04-23 13:00 - 14:00 | MO
Join us for April’s webinar:

Medical Conditions that Mimic Psychiatric Disorders

Please join us on Wednesday, April 23rd at 1pm for a webinar presentation from Dr. Jacob Fyda, MD board certified adult and geriatric psychiatrist and CEO at Bespoke Psychiatry.
Dr. Fyda will be presenting on common presentations that are related to medical conditions yet are often difficult to distinguish from psychiatric disorders.
Please join us each month for a webinar presentation:
3rd Wednesday of each month
1pm CST
video link: https://meet.google.com/qbz-wabi-ibf
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 754-702-3137 PIN: ‪501 812 005#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/qbz-wabi-ibf?pin=7778447725451

2025 State of the Industry
2025-04-03 15:00 - 18:30 | Friendship Village Chesterfield, 15201 Olive Blvd, Chesterfield, MO, 63017, United States
2025 State of the Industry
Please join us as we discuss the 2025 State of the Industry. This will be a deep dive into the trends of the healthcare industry. This is a LeadingAge Missouri free member event.
This session presented by KD Weitzel of the Advisory Board will cover the following topics:

Participants will have a good understanding of current state of the healthcare industry, with appropriate focus on both temporary and more structural trends.
Participants will have a good understanding of key decision guideposts to figure into their upcoming year strategic planning exercises.
Participants will be aware of otherwise undiscovered blind spots affecting their particular business lines.
Participants will be more discerning consumers of news and information regarding the healthcare industry

Approved for 1.5 Admin CEU’s (TA# 015-38-26)

Staff Burnout
2025-03-19 13:00 - 14:00 | MO
Bespoke Psychiatry presents:
Staff Burnout
Please join us for a presentation by Dr. Krushen Pillay, DO, board certified adult and geriatric psychiatrist and Bespoke Psychiatry’s very own Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Pillay will be presenting on staff burnout and strategies for mitigating the stressors in giving of your gifts and talents to increase the health of others.
Join us this month on Wednesday, March 19th and
each month on the 3rd Wednesday at 1pm:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/qbz-wabi-ibf
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 754-702-3137 PIN: ‪501 812 005#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/qbz-wabi-ibf?pin=7778447725451

Governance Webinar Series
2025-03-18 13:00 - 14:00
One of the cornerstones of success in the evolving aging services landscape is strategic governance—the foundation that guides your organization’s direction, performance, and impact.
This tailored webinar series offers the tools, strategies, and insights needed to enhance your organization’s effectiveness and secure its long-term sustainability. Throughout the series, we’ll dive into essential topics that directly impact the future of serving older adults.
Each session provides practical, actionable insights that you can apply immediately to strengthen your governance, improve financial health, and sharpen leadership strategies. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of key decision-making areas that are crucial to advancing your mission and ensuring your organization thrives in today’s evolving landscape.
Join us to gain the knowledge and tools necessary to lead with confidence, drive impactful change, and sustain your organization for years to come.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST
Executive Compensation Strategy and Governance: Best Practices and Compliance
Ron Reynolds, Managing Director, Executive & Salesforce Compensation, Gallagher
Session Description:
Join us for a comprehensive overview of current trends in executive compensation for aging service providers, with a focus on competitive practices, regulatory compliance, and strategic governance. You will gain valuable insights into the executive compensation landscape across the aging services field, empowering you to design, oversee, and evaluate executive pay packages from the board’s perspective. You will also receive practical guidance on ensuring executive compensation is reasonable, well-documented, and aligned with both comparative industry practices and the organization’s broader compensation strategy or policy.
By taking part, you will be equipped with a clear understanding of best practices for maintaining a competitive, compliant, and well-governed executive compensation program that supports long-term organizational success.
Following this session, you will be able to:

Understand current executive total compensation trends
Implement board governance best practices around executive compensation
Navigate the Intermediate Sanctions Rules (IRC 4958)
Design and administer 457 Plan designs and benefits

This program has been approved for Continuing Education for 1 participant hour of the four total available in the series by NAB/NCERS—Approval # 20260225-4-A109640-DL.

Activity Center - "The ESCAPADE Mission to Mars"
2025-03-13 18:00 - 19:00 | MO
This is a free webinar for anyone to attend. This is a NASA sponsored event to learn from astronauts and their findings.
Please see below for additional details about our next senior outreach event, scheduled for Thursday, March 13 at 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT. Note that we will have two guest speakers for this program.

Talk Title: “The ESCAPADE Mission to Mars”
Talk Description: The Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers (ESCAPADE) mission will demonstrate low-cost planetary space exploration. In this talk, you’ll discover how the twin spacecraft will study Mars’ unique magnetosphere and how the solar wind contributed to the loss of the Red Planet’s atmosphere.
Speakers: Dr. Michele Cash (NASA HQ) and Alan Zide (NASA HQ)
Speaker Bios:

Dr. Michele Cash is the Program Scientist for the Heliophysics Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers (ESCAPADE) mission and the Deputy Program Scientist for the Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) mission. Dr. Cash is a physicist whose research focuses on planetary habitability, geomagnetic storms in space, and space weather impacts. Previously, she spent 12 years working at the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center, where she led the research division and served as the technical lead for the operational Geospace model. As a National Science Foundation (NSF) Astrobiology Research Fellow, she investigated the use of auroral signatures to determine exoplanet atmospheric composition. Dr. Cash enjoys the interdisciplinary aspects of heliophysics and loves collaborations that bridge different scientific disciplines.
Alan Zide is the Program Executive for the Heliophysics Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers (ESCAPADE) and Multi-slit Solar Explorer (MUSE) science missions. He led the Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) rideshare implementation and is a member of the NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD) Rideshare Office. Zide also led an international team that launched Solar Orbiter and was the Program Executive for Parker Solar Probe during its operational phase. Previously, he served in the NASA HQ Chief Technologist Office leading cross-agency teams developing the Strategic Technology Implementation Plan (STIP) and Technology Roadmaps. He began his career in industry at Rockwell Satellite Systems/Boeing as a spacecraft avionics engineer designing spacecraft computer command and data handling systems. Zide has also received the Silver Snoopy award for his key leadership and creative implementation approaches of the commercialization of NASA’s Kennedy Space Center for the multi-user spaceport.

WebEx Connection Info:

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Webinar number (access code): 2838 722 3928
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LeadingAge Missouri Advocacy Day – March 12, 2025
2025-03-12 10:30 - 17:00 | Millbottom Event Center, 400 W Main Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65101, United States
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Please join us for Advocacy Day! This is a free event for our members!
We will be at Millbottom Event Center, 400 W Main Street in Jefferson City, MO.
The day will begin at Millbottom Event Center with Advocacy 101, LeadingAge Missouri talking points and handouts, and schedule of meetings. Followed by lunch provided by Sweet Smoke BBQ.
Schedule
10:30am – 11:30am – Education on Advocacy 101 – Bill Bates & Dave McCracken
11:30am-12:30am – Lunch with Legislator (Lt.Governor David Wasinger)
12:30pm-5pm – Legislative Meetings
5pm-6pm – Happy Hour and Debrief at Millbottom
Transportation will be provided from Millbottom Event Center to the Capitol for afternoon meetings. Social hour from 5pm-6:30pm at Millbottom to wrap the day.
Approved for 1 Administrator CEU (TA-015-36-26)
Please check out this video from last year’s Advocacy Day! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBh8vl2VPS8
Sponsored by United Scripts

Governance Webinar Series
2025-03-11 13:00 - 14:00
One of the cornerstones of success in the evolving aging services landscape is strategic governance—the foundation that guides your organization’s direction, performance, and impact.
This tailored webinar series offers the tools, strategies, and insights needed to enhance your organization’s effectiveness and secure its long-term sustainability. Throughout the series, we’ll dive into essential topics that directly impact the future of serving older adults.
Each session provides practical, actionable insights that you can apply immediately to strengthen your governance, improve financial health, and sharpen leadership strategies. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of key decision-making areas that are crucial to advancing your mission and ensuring your organization thrives in today’s evolving landscape.
Join us to gain the knowledge and tools necessary to lead with confidence, drive impactful change, and sustain your organization for years to come.
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST
Economic and Financial Trends for Decision Makers in Not-for-Profit Senior Living
Tom Bowden, Senior Vice President, HJ Sims
Session Description:
Strong demand persists but elevated capital costs and other inflationary pressures persist. Volatility seems to remain the flavor of the times. And a newly elected executive and legislative agenda currently has tax-exempt financing in jeopardy. This session will review how our volatile economy has affected the senior housing field and what you and your team will be navigating financially moving forward.
Following this session, you will be able to:

Understand the impact on senior housing from an economic and financial perspective
Discuss the possibility of municipal bonds and/or Private Activity Bonds being curtailed or eliminated, and what strategies may exist if that were to happen
Explore alternative financing tools available
Discuss the decisions that will need to be made, and the various methods to be incorporated by organizations and communities to sustain viability and growth

This program has been approved for Continuing Education for 1 participant hour of the four total available in the series by NAB/NCERS—Approval # 20260225-4-A109640-DL.

Governance Webinar Series
2025-03-04 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-02-26 13:00 - 14:00
One of the cornerstones of success in the evolving aging services landscape is strategic governance—the foundation that guides your organization’s direction, performance, and impact.
This tailored webinar series offers the tools, strategies, and insights needed to enhance your organization’s effectiveness and secure its long-term sustainability. Throughout the series, we’ll dive into essential topics that directly impact the future of serving older adults.
Each session provides practical, actionable insights that you can apply immediately to strengthen your governance, improve financial health, and sharpen leadership strategies. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of key decision-making areas that are crucial to advancing your mission and ensuring your organization thrives in today’s evolving landscape.
Join us to gain the knowledge and tools necessary to lead with confidence, drive impactful change, and sustain your organization for years to come.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST
Strategic Revenue Diversification
Dana Wollschlager, Partner & Practice Leader, Plante Moran Living Forward
Session Description:
In an ever-evolving senior living business landscape, boards must think beyond their current business models to ensure long-term sustainability and growth. We will explore how your boards can diversify your organization’s revenue streams by expanding into new business lines, services, and partnerships. You will gain insights into strategic planning processes that foster financial resilience and adaptability. Join us for an in-depth discussion focused on identifying opportunities for diversification, assessing new revenue models, and implementing effective strategies for growth.
Following this session, you will be able to:

Equip your board members with the knowledge to think strategically beyond existing business models, identify new revenue opportunities, and proactively plan for growth.
Identify critical questions and considerations your board should address when exploring diversification options, ensuring that new revenue streams align with your organization’s mission and long-term goals.
Discuss how varying levels of risk tolerance and potential partnerships can influence strategic decisions and drive sustainable revenue diversification and growth.
Develop actionable frameworks and tools to assess, plan, and implement effective revenue diversification strategies tailored to your specific organizational needs.

This program has been approved for Continuing Education for 1 participant hour of the four total available in the series by NAB/NCERS—Approval # 20260225-4-A109640-DL.
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Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST
Economic and Financial Trends for Decision Makers in Not-for-Profit Senior Living
Tom Bowden, Senior Vice President, HJ Sims
Session Description:
Strong demand persists but elevated capital costs and other inflationary pressures persist. Volatility seems to remain the flavor of the times. And a newly elected executive and legislative agenda currently has tax-exempt financing in jeopardy. This session will review how our volatile economy has affected the senior housing field and what you and your team will be navigating financially moving forward.
Following this session, you will be able to:

Understand the impact on senior housing from an economic and financial perspective
Discuss the possibility of municipal bonds and/or Private Activity Bonds being curtailed or eliminated, and what strategies may exist if that were to happen
Explore alternative financing tools available
Discuss the decisions that will need to be made, and the various methods to be incorporated by organizations and communities to sustain viability and growth

This program has been approved for Continuing Education for 1 participant hour of the four total available in the series by NAB/NCERS—Approval # 20260225-4-A109640-DL.
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Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST
Executive Compensation Strategy and Governance: Best Practices and Compliance
Ron Reynolds, Managing Director, Executive & Salesforce Compensation, Gallagher
Session Description:
Join us for a comprehensive overview of current trends in executive compensation for aging service providers, with a focus on competitive practices, regulatory compliance, and strategic governance. You will gain valuable insights into the executive compensation landscape across the aging services field, empowering you to design, oversee, and evaluate executive pay packages from the board’s perspective. You will also receive practical guidance on ensuring executive compensation is reasonable, well-documented, and aligned with both comparative industry practices and the organization’s broader compensation strategy or policy.
By taking part, you will be equipped with a clear understanding of best practices for maintaining a competitive, compliant, and well-governed executive compensation program that supports long-term organizational success.
Following this session, you will be able to:

Understand current executive total compensation trends
Implement board governance best practices around executive compensation
Navigate the Intermediate Sanctions Rules (IRC 4958)
Design and administer 457 Plan designs and benefits

This program has been approved for Continuing Education for 1 participant hour of the four total available in the series by NAB/NCERS—Approval # 20260225-4-A109640-DL.
