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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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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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SUMMARY:Assisted Living/RCF Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 2-day virtual conference deep diving into issues important to Assisted Living and Residential Care Providers.  \nRegistration: $189 / attendee. This rate applies to members and non-members.\nIntended Audience: This conference was organized specifically for leaders and staff in assisted living\, residential care\, and/or state licensed only facilities. \nApproved for 5 ADM and 5 PC CEU’s for MO LNHA/RCAL Administrators (TA# 015-47-26) \nSession Schedule\nAll Times in CST. Sessions are 60 minutes with 15-minute breaks between. \n  \n  \nSession Details \nDay 1 \nSession 1 \nLeading With Emotional Intelligence: Shifting from Doing to Developing Others in Long-Term Care \nKaren Sturchio\, Regional Director of Operations\, Oxford Senior Living \nIn the demanding world of long-term care\, leaders often rise through the ranks by being exceptional doers—people who step in\, take charge\, and get things done. Yet\, sustaining success at the administrative level requires a different skill set: one rooted in emotional intelligence\, self-awareness\, and the ability to empower others. \nThis session explores how emotionally intelligent leadership transforms “doing” into “developing.” Through practical examples and self-reflective activities\, participants will learn how to strengthen self-awareness\, delegate effectively\, and coach their teams to higher levels of engagement and accountability—all while fostering a culture of empathy and trust. \n\nIdentify key components of emotional intelligence (EI) that impact leadership effectiveness in the long-term care environment.\nRecognize personal tendencies that may hinder effective delegation and coaching\, and apply strategies to shift from task-oriented to people-oriented leadership.\nDemonstrate emotionally intelligent communication techniques to build trust\, motivate staff\, and cultivate a supportive\, high-performing team culture.\n\nSession 2 \nWhat to Report and When to Report It \nDawne Altis\, Director of Survey\, Certification\, and Credentialing\, Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services \nDuring this session\, attendees will explore the reporting the requirements used in the State Operations Manual regarding reportable incidents. \n\nIdentify reportable incidents and issues.\nUnderstand the regulatory requirements regarding Facility Reported Incidents (FRI).\nRequired information and facility responsibilities in the reporting process.\n\n Session 3 \nBridging the Gaps: Models of Care for Seamless Transitions and Readmission Prevention \nLee Wilford\, Chief Operating Officer\, Puzzle Healthcare \nCare transitions remain one of the most vulnerable points for older adults\, particularly when moving from the hospital to assisted or independent living (AL/IL) or through hospital → SNF → AL/IL pathways. Fragmented systems\, competing stakeholder priorities\, and lack of continuity increase the risk of hospital readmissions. This session explores how models of care can reduce fragmentation\, strengthen coordination\, and prevent avoidable readmissions during these transitions. Drawing from evidence and best practices\, participants will learn how providers and operators can align care strategies to reduce hospital utilization while supporting patient needs and system sustainability. \n\nDefine the role of models of care in preventing hospital readmissions across transitions from hospital to AL/IL or SNF to AL/IL.\nExamine the impact of fragmented transitions on readmission rates and identify key risk factors.\nIdentify systemic and stakeholder-driven barriers to readmission prevention\, including regulatory\, financial\, and organizational challenges.\nApply strategies for leveraging care teams\, communication pathways\, and operational protocols to reduce hospital utilization.\nExplore innovative approaches to partnership between hospitals\, SNFs\, and AL/IL communities that improve outcomes and reduce readmission risk.\n\n Session 4 \nThe Medical Director’s Role in Assisted Living Facilities \nDr. Walter Lin\, MD\, MBA\, Generation Clinical Partners \nAs resident acuity increases and expectations for aging in place continue to rise\, assisted living communities are under growing pressure to deliver high-quality\, clinically informed care while preserving their social and residential essence. This presentation examines how an engaged Medical Director can elevate clinical outcomes\, enhance resident and family satisfaction\, and strengthen organizational performance. Participants will learn to define the Medical Director’s essential responsibilities\, implement practical strategies that drive measurable improvements in care\, and position their communities for success amid a rapidly evolving assisted living landscape. Whether you’re an administrator\, nurse\, or physician leader\, this session offers actionable insights to help your organization thrive in the new era of assisted living. \n\nExplain the value of establishing an assisted living Medical Director position in the context of increasing resident acuity and the universal goal of aging in place.\nIdentify core responsibilities of the Medical Director in promoting quality\, safety\, and clinical excellence in assisted living communities.\nDescribe specific strategies the assisted living Medical Director can use to improve resident safety and outcomes.\nEvaluate future challenges and opportunities for physician leadership in the evolving assisted living landscape.\n\n Session 5 \nCommunity Programs: Creating & Maintaining Connections to Build Relationships \nMichelle Haub\, Special Programs Leader\, Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community \nCreating and maintaining community programs can be your gateway to improving quality of life for people living in your facility and in the greater community. Learn how to utilize your staff’s knowledge\, skills and team strengths to develop the right connections for now and the future. \n\nIdentify the benefits of comprehensive community programs in enhancing quality of life for residents and individuals in the greater community.\nDescribe the unique roles that nurses\, administrators\, and therapists play in initiating\, developing\, and sustaining community partnerships.\nDevelop strategies to create sustainable connections with local organizations\, volunteers\, and support networks that align with residents’ & community needs and facility goals.\nIdentify methods for measuring the impact of community programs on resident well-being\, staff satisfaction\, and community relationships.\n\n Day 2 \nSession 1 \nAssisted Living Emergency Preparedness Guidelines  \nSpeaker TBD \nSession Description TBD \nSession Objectives TBD \n Session 2  \nWhen Home Means Here: Rethinking Hospice in Assisted Living \nAmy Hensley\, MSN\, RN\, Co-Founder\, Before the Casket \nDeath happens here. This session reframes leadership in assisted living: administrators will explore how to build stronger partnerships with hospice providers and retain your biggest assets: staff. Staff members—no matter their age or experience—often receive little more than a directive to move on to the next task. Acknowledging staff grief creates a culture of emotional support\, and fosters resilience so your teams can provide extraordinary care\, even in the hardest moments. \n\nCreate strategies to strengthen collaboration with hospice agencies to support resident-centered care.\nDescribe the various emotional impacts that resident deaths can have on assisted living staff.\nDesign practices to support staff grief when residents die in assisted living settings to foster resilience\, reduce burnout\, increase retention\, and strengthen team cohesion.\n\n Session 3 \nWho’s the Boss? Understanding Powers of Attorney\, Guardianships\, and Conservatorships \nJennifer Walters\, Partner & Managing Attorney\, Clinkscales Elder Law Practice\, P.A. \nA resident may have Powers of Attorney\, Guardianship and/or Conservatorship documents that give authority to someone. It can be difficult to understand what each of these documents does and what authority they grant. The purpose of this presentation is to explain legal background of each document and what authority each conveys. I will include real life scenarios and how I have approached them. \n\nLearn why guardianships and conservatorships are put in place.\nLearn what authority Powers of Attorney\, Guardianship and Conservatorships convey.\nUnderstand how approach them when provided them in real life scenarios.\n\n Session 4 \nIncorporating Different Dining Needs with Equity\, Quality\, and Consistency \nRebecca McCullough\, MS\, RDN\, LD\, CDP\, FAND\, NEXDINE Hospitality \nThis training is designed to equip dining and hospitality teams in assisted living with the tools and knowledge to deliver exceptional dining experiences that honor resident preferences\, health needs\, and cultural backgrounds. Participants will explore strategies for balancing individualized care with operational consistency\, ensuring that every resident receives equitable access to high-quality meals regardless of dietary restrictions\, medical conditions\, or personal choices. \n\nResident Centered Assessment & Documentation\nIndividualized Menu Modification\nOperational Consistency with Choice\nContinuous Quality & Equity Monitoring\n\n Session 5 \nWorkforce Wake-Up Call: It’s Time to Recalibrate Our Work World \nCara Silletto\, MBA\, CSP\, President & Chief Retention Officer\, Magnet Culture \nFinding and keeping lasting talent today is harder than ever because the employer-employee relationship has evolved. Staffing challenges – and their financial impact – are here to stay\, and managers can no longer “do more with less” and still meet organizational goals and customer expectations. This new dynamic means serious changes are needed for organizations that want to keep their doors open. While many industries have normalized business practices that are no longer effective for managing today’s new workforce\, executives hold the power to recalibrate to a more sustainable approach. Join us to uncover how to align your leadership team’s priorities\, operationalize unavoidable turnover\, and turn your culture from a vulnerability into a competitive advantage. \n\nExplore the unique perspective of today’s new hires to avoid the growing disconnect between senior leaders and staff\nReconsider existing organizational priorities\, budgets\, and workloads to create greater sustainability\nEquip leaders to become culture-building strategic partners with executive backing to accelerate results\n\nA recording of this event is not included in the registration fee.
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SUMMARY:Planetary Science - Tiny Moon\, Big Questions - Free Activity Event
DESCRIPTION:Our next senior living community outreach event is scheduled for Thursday\, December 17 at 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT. This is a rescheduling of our October event – please see below for additional details. I have also attached an updated schedule\, including a new date for our cancelled November event. \n\nTalk Title: “Tiny Moon\, Big Questions: The Astrobiology of Enceladus”\nTalk Description:\n\nSaturn’s tiny icy moon Enceladus has become one of the most exciting places in the solar system in the search for life beyond Earth. Beneath its frozen crust lies a global subsurface ocean\, venting water and organic compounds into space through dramatic geysers. Thanks to NASA’s Cassini spacecraft (1997-2017)\, which flew through these plumes\, we know that Enceladus hosts the essential ingredients for life as we know it: liquid water\, energy\, and complex organic chemistry. But is there anything living in this distant world? \n  \nIn this talk\, NASA Postdoctoral Fellow Dr. Erin Gibbons will explore the astrobiological potential of Enceladus\, including how it was discovered\, what Cassini revealed\, and why scientists consider it one of the most promising places to search for extraterrestrial life. Along the way\, we’ll connect Enceladus to the broader field of astrobiology (the study of life in the universe) and highlight future missions that could one day dive deeper into its hidden ocean. \n\nSpeaker: Dr. Erin Gibbons (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center)\nSpeaker Bio: Dr. Erin F. Gibbons is an astrobiologist and organic geochemist whose research explores how organic molecules form\, persist\, and leave traces in extreme environments. She has conducted fieldwork in Antarctica and in glacial fields in Iceland to study planetary analogs\, and she previously operated the Mars rover Perseverance as part of NASA’s mission science team. Dr. Gibbons earned her Ph.D. in Earth & Planetary Sciences from McGill University and is now a NASA Postdoctoral Fellow at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center\, where she investigates the astrobiological potential of worlds like Mars and the icy moons of the outer solar system. She is also dedicated to science communication and inspiring the next generation of explorers.\nWebinar Connection Info:\n\nJoin the meeting now\nMeeting ID: 230 325 978 650 1\nPasscode: St2P2QU9\nJoin by phone: +1-256-715-9946 (phone conference ID: 239 050 881#)\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/planetary-science-astrobiology-the-search-for-life-free-activity-event/
CATEGORIES:Activity Professionals
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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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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/2025-11-25/
CATEGORIES:Human Resources,Leadership,Management,Operations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T080000
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SUMMARY:2025 Hands-On Caregiver Virtual Micro-Conference
DESCRIPTION:Practical\, people-first learning for your frontline caregivers\nPresented by LeadingAge Missouri and LeadingAge Kansas \nChoose the time that fits your team best: \n\nMorning Session: 8:00 AM – 12:15 PM CT\nAfternoon Session: 1:00 PM – 5:15 PM CT\n\nThe Hands-On Caregiver Virtual Conference delivers half-day\, interactive training created specifically for direct-care team members in senior living and long-term-care communities. Each session provides practical tools to strengthen communication\, documentation\, empathy\, and leadership on the front line of care. Both sessions feature the same content — simply choose the time that works best for your schedule. \nPro Tip: Buildings are encouraged to register multiple caregivers… one group for the morning and another for the afternoon\, to ensure full team participation. \n\nRegistration Options\n\nIndividual Registration: $25\nBuilding Registration (encouraged for groups of 12 or more attendees): $300\nNon-Member: $50/person or $600/building\n\nMorning & Afternoon Session Options\nWe encourage buildings to register multiple caregivers to attend. One way to send many caregivers through includes sending a group in the morning and a group to the afternoon. \nRegistrants are encouraged to attend either the morning or afternoon session entirely. It is not encouraged to attend some sessions in the morning and others in the afternoon. Share this Conference with Others on Your Team! \n \n\nNovember 13\, 2025 \nMorning Agenda \n\n8:00-8:15  | Welcome & Housekeeping\n8:15-9:30  | Dementia Care: Communication Through the Stages | Hollie Lowe\, MA\, LPC\, NCC\, James L. West Center for Dementia Care\n9:30-9:40 | Break\n9:40-10:20  | You Noticed\, You Spoke Up\, You Documented It: How Caregiver Documentation Impacts Lives and Outcomes | Treva Greaser\, BSN\, RN\, CRRN\, C-NE\, LNHA\, Treva Greaser Consulting\n10:20-10:30  | Break\n10:30-11:20  | Hospice 101: But I Don’t Work in Hospice! | Amy Hensley\, MSN\, RN\, Before the Casket\n11:20-12:00  | Leadership Keynote: Leading From Any Role | Karen Sturchio\n12:00-12:15  | Closing & Housekeeping\n\nAfternoon Agenda \n\n1:00-1:15 | Welcome & Housekeeping\n1:15-2:30 | Dementia Care: Communication Through the Stages | Hollie Lowe\, MA\, LPC\, NCC\, James L. West Center for Dementia Care\n2:30-2:40 | Break\n2:40-3:20 | You Noticed\, You Spoke Up\, You Documented It: How Caregiver Documentation Impacts Lives and Outcomes | Treva Greaser\, BSN\, RN\, CRRN\, C-NE\, LNHA\, Treva Greaser Consulting\n3:20-3:30 | Break\n3:30-4:20 | Hospice 101: But I Don’t Work in Hospice! | Amy Hensley\, MSN\, RN\, Before the Casket\n4:20-5:00 | Leadership Keynote: Leading From Any Role | Karen Sturchio\n5:00-5:15 | Closing & Housekeeping\n\nContinuing Education\nThis educational event is not approved for CE Credits for Administrators\, Nurses\, or otherwise. A Certificate of Completion will be provided to participants who complete an entire morning or afternoon session. \n*Dates and Times are subject to change. \n\n\n\nRegistration Policy\nRegistration for the 2025 Hands-On Caregiver Virtual Conference includes digital handouts and tools for each of the sessions\, connection(s) to the live conference (one connection per individual and one or multiple connections for buildings)\, and a Certificate of Attendance for each completed attendee. A recording of this conference is NOT included in the registration fee. \nCancellation Policies\nSubstitutions for events are always welcome. These individuals can be anyone employed on your campus\, board members\, resident family members\, or residents. Substitutes must be made for the whole event.
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/2025-hands-on-caregiver-virtual-micro-conference/
CATEGORIES:Activity Professionals,Caregivers,Human Resources,Operations
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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:20251028T120000
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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/2025-10-28/
CATEGORIES:Human Resources,Leadership,Management,Operations
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T104020
CREATED:20250902T203803Z
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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:20250923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T104020
CREATED:20250221T031358Z
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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/2025-09-23/
CATEGORIES:Human Resources,Leadership,Management,Operations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T104020
CREATED:20250603T145432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T211216Z
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SUMMARY:Planetary Science - Exploring the Moon with Laser Retroreflectors - Free Activity Event
DESCRIPTION:Talk Title: Mirrors on the Moon: 56 Years of Science and A New Era of Exploration\nTalk Description: The astronauts of Apollo 11 placed an array of special mirrors on the surface of the Moon\, kicking off 56 years (and counting) of the science of Lunar Laser Ranging. Lunar Laser Ranging involves the use of lasers to measure the precise range between the Earth and the Moon\, which in recent years has reached the millimeter level. This is equivalent to measuring the distance from New York to Los Angeles down to the width of a human hair. This discussion will cover the amazing science that has come from five decades of measurements and will also include the new project to distribute miniaturized versions of the Apollo mirrors across the lunar surface\, ushering in a new era for navigation on the Moon.\nSpeaker: Dr. Daniel Cremons (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center)\nSpeaker Bio: Dr. Daniel Cremons is a Research Scientist in the Planetary Geology\, Geophysics\, and Geochemistry Laboratory at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). He received his Ph.D. in materials science from the University of Minnesota\, Minneapolis\, MN in 2017 and has worked at NASA GSFC ever since. He is currently developing scientific instruments to study ice on the Moon and for measuring dust and winds on Mars. He works to develop new techniques and methods that support science and exploration goals in the fields of infrared spectroscopy\, optics\, and laser physics. He recently led the optical testing and flight qualification of laser retroreflector arrays for the Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program. These arrays have flown on international and CLPS missions. These retroreflector arrays will create a permanent fiducial network of beacons that can be tracked with centimeter precision from lunar orbit with a laser altimeter.\nWebinar Connection Info:\n\nJoin the meeting now\nMeeting ID: 230 753 560 809 6\nPasscode: wQ9Fm2jm\nJoin by phone: +1-256-715-9946 (phone conference ID: 808 639 586#)
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/planetary-science-exploring-the-moon-with-laser-retroreflectors-free-activity-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T104020
CREATED:20250709T202700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T154221Z
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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:20250828T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T104020
CREATED:20250603T145112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T135504Z
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SUMMARY:Planetary Science - High-Level Mars Update - Free Activity Event
DESCRIPTION:Talk Title: Robots and the Red Planet: NASA’s Explorers on Mars\nTalk Description: NASA’s robotic fleet\, including orbiters\, landers and rovers\, have enabled key science discoveries on Mars over the course of 60 years. From Mariner 4’s first flyby in 1965 to the Ingenuity helicopter’s historic first flight in 2021\, NASA spacecraft have changed our understanding of Mars’ past and present conditions. Questions about Mars continue to drive NASA’s present and future mission plans\, including whether life ever took hold on the Red Planet\, and whether human explorers will one day take the first steps on Mars.\nSpeaker: Sarah Marcotte (NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory)\nSpeaker Bio:\n\nSarah Marcotte is the NASA STEM Engagement Network group lead\, based at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. She leads NASA’s Solar System Ambassadors Program\, managing a U.S. nationwide network of 1\,240 volunteer ambassadors who engage communities across classrooms\, museums\, planetariums\, and media with the latest in space exploration and discoveries. \nPrior to this role\, Sarah was the public engagement lead for the Mars Exploration Program. She worked with museums and planetariums across the country on exhibits and programs relating to Mars\, organizing live and virtual events for the media and the public to make complex mission details engaging and accessible to everyone. \n\nWebinar Connection Info:\n\nJoin the meeting now\nMeeting ID: 213 242 567 653 3\nPasscode: 64x7cd7X\nJoin by phone: +1-256-715-9946 (phone conference ID: 114 544 196#)
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/planetary-science-high-level-mars-update-free-activity-event/
CATEGORIES:Activity Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T104020
CREATED:20250221T031358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T043445Z
UID:10000067-1756209600-1756213200@leadingagemissouri.org
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/2025-08-26/
CATEGORIES:Human Resources,Leadership,Management,Operations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T104020
CREATED:20250603T144803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T152231Z
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SUMMARY:Planetary Defense - DART Mission - Free Activity Event
DESCRIPTION:DART: Double Asteroid Redirection Test—The First Planetary Defense Test Mission\nTalk Description: NASA’s DART (Double Asteroid Redirection Test) mission was a groundbreaking planetary defense experiment designed to test if we could actually “nudge” an asteroid off course. Imagine a small spacecraft\, about the size of a golf cart\, deliberately crashing into an asteroid in space. That’s essentially what DART did! Its target was Dimorphos\, a small moonlet orbiting a larger asteroid named Didymos\, neither of which posed any threat to Earth. By intentionally smashing into Dimorphos at incredible speeds in September 2022\, DART successfully changed the moonlet’s orbital period around its larger companion by 33 minutes—far exceeding expectations. This historic impact proved that the “kinetic impactor” technique\, where a spacecraft directly collides with an asteroid\, is a viable method to potentially alter the trajectory of a hazardous asteroid\, giving us a vital tool in protecting our planet should a dangerous one ever be headed our way.\nSpeaker: Dr. Ramin Lolachi (NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center)\nSpeaker Bio: Dr. Ramin Lolachi is a planetary scientist working for the University of Maryland\, Baltimore Co. (UMBC) based at NASA’s Goddard Spaceflight Center. He was part of the DART Investigation Team and used images of the impact\, taken by the Italian Space Agency’s LICIACube spacecraft as it flew past\, to measure how much mass was ejected. His research interests include looking at dust on airless bodies like the Moon and asteroids (more interesting than you think!) and looking for water in the atmosphere of Mars.\nWebinar Connection Info:\n\nJoin the meeting now\nMeeting ID: 267 145 142 081 9\nPasscode: 4GU9Zu6T\nJoin by phone: +1-256-715-9946 (phone conference ID: 394 308 012#)\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/planetary-defense-dart-mission-free-activity-event/
CATEGORIES:Activity Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T104020
CREATED:20250221T031358Z
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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/2025-07-22/
CATEGORIES:Human Resources,Leadership,Management,Operations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T104020
CREATED:20250417T180857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T212815Z
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SUMMARY:AI in Senior Living: Expert Insights and Governance - Free Learning Event Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Summary  \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 strategically\, senior living communities can drive efficiency while ensuring ethical and responsible implementation. \nLearning Objectives \n\nAnalyze current AI trends and tools in senior living to understand their impact on operations and resident care.\nEvaluate governance and ethical considerations to ensure responsible AI adoption and compliance.\nDevelop strategies for implementing AI solutions that enhance efficiency while maintaining human oversight and trust.\n\nAmber Bardon is the founder & powerhouse CEO of Parasol Alliance\, a full-service managed technology provider that dominates the senior living industry. Under her leadership\, Parasol Alliance has become a game-changer\, consistently ranked among the Top 501 Managed IT Service Providers in the World for six consecutive years—including an incredible #4 global ranking in 2022! Amber’s vision and relentless drive have built an award-winning culture across a multi-state\, virtual workforce\, earning her the prestigious title of Best & Brightest CEO in the Nation in 2024. She’s not just leading a company—she’s redefining what’s possible in tech and senior living. \n  \nSee link to LinkedIn profile here: Amber Bardon | LinkedIn \nRegister below through the website link \nApproved for 1 Admin CEU (TA 015-39-26)
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/ai-in-senior-living-expert-insights-and-governance/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T104020
CREATED:20250603T144453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T182714Z
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SUMMARY:Planetary Science - Exobiology Extant Life Surveyor (EELS) - Free Activity Event
DESCRIPTION:About EELS (Exobiology Extant Life Surveyor)\nEELS is designed to go places no one has ever seen before\, on its own\, without real-time human input. The concept for this self-propelled\, autonomous robot was inspired by the desire to descend the narrow\, geyser-spewing vents in the icy crust of Saturn’s moon Enceladus in order to look for signs of life in the ocean below. \n\nTalk Description: Our solar system is host to many ocean worlds – moons of Jupiter and Saturn\, among others\, that have liquid water oceans underneath crusts of ice. These worlds may hold clues to the origin of life on Earth\, and whether or not life may be unique or ubiquitous in the universe. At the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory\, we like to dare mighty things\, and we have built and tested a new robotic design capable of exploring the surfaces and icy depths of these ocean worlds. In this presentation\, Dr. Morgan Cable will summarize the development of the Exobiology Extant Life Surveyor (EELS)\, culminating in a field expedition to a glacier in Canada\, and discuss lessons learned along the way.\nSpeaker: Dr. Morgan Cable (NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory)\nSpeaker Bio: Dr. Morgan Cable is the Science Lead for the Exobiology Extant Life Surveyor (EELS) concept and Acting Principal Investigator of the Planetary Instrument for X-ray Lithochemistry (PIXL) Instrument aboard the Mars 2020 (Perseverance) rover. She has worked on the Cassini Mission\, is a Co-Investigator of the Dragonfly mission to Titan\, and is serving multiple roles on Europa Clipper. Dr. Cable’s research focuses on organic and biomarker detection\, through both in situ and remote sensing techniques. She has designed receptor sites for the detection of bacterial spores\, the toughest form of life\, and developed novel protocols to analyze organic molecules using small\, portable microfluidic sensors. Currently\, Dr. Cable performs laboratory experiments to study the unique organic chemistry of Titan. She also conducts fieldwork in extreme environments on Earth\, searching for life in places such as the Atacama Desert\, ice fields at the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro\, fumarole-generated ice caves of the Mount Meager Volcano in Canada\, lava fields of Iceland\, and cold CO2 geysers of Green River\, Utah.\nWebEx Connection Info:\n\nJoin from the webinar link: https://nasaenterprise.webex.com/nasaenterprise/j.php?MTID=mf33642b7bd633e07b9ba0f190dfdb777\n\nYou may need to select the “join from your browser” option\n\n\nWebinar number (access code): 2829 939 1623\nWebinar password: KmsPKAt?765 (56775280 when dialing from a phone or video system)\nJoin by phone: +1-415-527-5035\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/planetary-science-exobiology-extant-life-surveyor-eels-free-activity-event/
CATEGORIES:Activity Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T130000
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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/2025-06-24/
CATEGORIES:Human Resources,Leadership,Management,Operations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T104020
CREATED:20250307T051712Z
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SUMMARY:2025 LeadingAge Missouri Annual Conference + EXPO
DESCRIPTION:LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE. \nLeadingAge 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. \nWe invite you to join dedicated colleagues and peers at our new location this year\, The Lodge of Four Seasons\, Lake Ozark! \nThe 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!
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/2025-leadingage-missouri-annual-conference-expo/
LOCATION:The Lodge of Four Seasons\, 315 Four Seasons Dr\, Lake Ozark\, MO\, 65049\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T104020
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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/2025-05-27/
CATEGORIES:Human Resources,Leadership,Management,Operations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T104020
CREATED:20250505T201501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T201759Z
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SUMMARY:NISAR: Measuring Earth’s Changing Ecosystems - Free Activity Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our next learning series from NASA outreach: \nTopic: NISAR: Measuring Earth’s Changing Ecosystems \nSpeaker: Dr. Erika Podest (NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory) \nWebEx Connection Info: \nJoin from the webinar link: https://nasaenterprise.webex.com/nasaenterprise/j.php?MTID=m2dbadae9496b6ea39ca8293832351f78 \nYou may need to select the “join from your browser” option \nWebinar number (access code): 2832 378 3625 \nWebinar password: NJxh7RuV@27 (65947788 when dialing from a phone or video system) \nJoin by phone: \n+1-929-251-9612 United States Toll (New York City) \n+1-415-527-5035 United States Toll
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/nisar-measuring-earths-changing-ecosystems-free-activity-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Activity Professionals,Leadership,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T104020
CREATED:20250317T200843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T132850Z
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SUMMARY:NASA's Lucy Mission Update
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an informational free activity! \nOur event will be on \n\n*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.\n\n\nSpeaker: Dr. Keith Noll (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center)\nTopic: NASA’s Lucy Mission Updates\nWebEx Connection Info:\n\nJoin from the webinar link: https://nasaenterprise.webex.com/nasaenterprise/j.php?MTID=m85b4dc8da94d3c1005f53198bc64986b\n\nYou may need to select the “join from your browser” option\n\n\nWebinar number (access code): 2834 496 7973\nWebinar password: 9hFaAsep$89 (94322737 when dialing from a phone or video system)\nJoin by phone:\n\n+1-929-251-9612 United States Toll (New York City)\n+1-415-527-5035 United States Toll\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/nasas-lucy-mission-update/
CATEGORIES:Activity Professionals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T104020
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/2025-04-22/
CATEGORIES:Human Resources,Leadership,Management,Operations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T104020
CREATED:20250304T164207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T143953Z
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SUMMARY:2025 State of the Industry
DESCRIPTION:2025 State of the Industry\nPlease 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. \nThis session presented by KD Weitzel of the Advisory Board will cover the following topics: \n\nParticipants will have a good understanding of current state of the healthcare industry\, with appropriate focus on both temporary and more structural trends.\nParticipants will have a good understanding of key decision guideposts to figure into their upcoming year strategic planning exercises.\nParticipants will be aware of otherwise undiscovered blind spots affecting their particular business lines.\nParticipants will be more discerning consumers of news and information regarding the healthcare industry\n\nApproved for 1.5 Admin CEU’s (TA# 015-38-26)
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/2025-state-of-the-industry/
LOCATION:Friendship Village Chesterfield\, 15201 Olive Blvd\, Chesterfield\, MO\, 63017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T104020
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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/2025-03-25/
CATEGORIES:Human Resources,Leadership,Management,Operations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T104020
CREATED:20250307T024858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T025015Z
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SUMMARY:Governance Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nEach 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. \nJoin us to gain the knowledge and tools necessary to lead with confidence\, drive impactful change\, and sustain your organization for years to come.  \nTuesday\, March 18\, 2025 | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST \nExecutive Compensation Strategy and Governance: Best Practices and Compliance \nRon Reynolds\, Managing Director\, Executive & Salesforce Compensation\, Gallagher  \nSession Description: \nJoin 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. \nBy 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. \nFollowing this session\, you will be able to: \n\nUnderstand current executive total compensation trends\nImplement board governance best practices around executive compensation\nNavigate the Intermediate Sanctions Rules (IRC 4958)\nDesign and administer 457 Plan designs and benefits\n\nThis 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.  \n 
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/governance-webinar-series-3/
CATEGORIES:Governance
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