| Tuesday, May 6 |
| 1 - 5 p.m. |
C-Suite Pre-Conference Workshop (by invite only) |
| 1 - 5 p.m. |
Pre-Conference Provider/Surveyor Training Program |
Wednesday, May 7
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| 8 - 9 a.m. |
Registration/Check-In (continental breakfast included)
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| 9 - 10 a.m. |
Breakout Sessions
101: What ALPs Can Do to Prevent Elopements
102: Life Safety Code for NF & AL
103: Strategic Planning for Aging Services: A Roadmap for Managing Your Own Approach
104: Integrated teams contain a Rainbow of Talent
105: Creating a Vibrant Culture through Multi-Dimensional Wellness & Activities Programming
106: Marketing Solutions for Success in Senior Living- Review the State of Marketing in 2025
107: A Multisector Approach to Addressing Aging Issues in Iowa
108: Growth Strategies: The Not-for-Profit Senior Living Imperative
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| 10 - 10:15 a.m. |
Break
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10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
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General Session: Powered Productivity: Super Tech Tools to Get Stuff Done
Beth Ziesenis
Sponsored by: Plunkett Raysich Architects, LLP |
| 11:15 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Solutions Expo Open & Lunch (lunch included)
Governance Track (11:45-12:45) - Good Governance (lunch served in meeting room) - Designed for board members of provider communities.
Presented by: Kimberly T. Boike, Principal, CHUHAK TECSON
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| 1 - 2 p.m. |
Breakout Sessions
201: Prevent and Reduce Frail Elder Syndrome for Fall Reduction and Prevention
202: Contemplative Strategies for Activities and Wellbeing
203: Difficult Families
204: Unleashing Creativity In Marketing- Stand Out In A Competitive Environment
205: Developing Your Personal Power
206: Exploring Innovation and Change for Aging Services
207: What You Don’t Know Will Hurt You: The Case for Capital Needs Intelligence
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| 2 - 2:15 p.m. |
Break |
| 2:15 - 3:15 p.m. |
Breakout Sessions
301: Socializing and Engagement: An important Part of Memory Care
302: Policy Matters: Ensuring Compliance and Quality Care in Long-Term Care Facilities
303: AI’s Biggest Questions, Myths and Mysteries
304: Books for the Bookends
305: Practical Strategies for Managing Behavioral Health Needs of Nursing Home Residents
306: Tackling Tough Talks
307: Navigating the Future: Capital Planning and Addressing Expected and Unexpected Needs in Senior Living Communities
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| 3:15 - 3:45 p.m. |
Break in Solutions Expo |
| 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. |
Breakout Sessions
401: Storytelling and the Resident Experience
402: Managing the Employee Lifecycle
403: Beyond ChatGPT: 24 Fabulously Fresh Ways to Use Generative AI in Aging Services
404: Every Mind Matters Creating Workplaces and Communities Where Every Person Thrives
405: The “Big 4” to creating more storytellers for your organization!
406: Legal Updates for Aging Services
407: Decolonization: A Proven Effective Tool in the Fight Against the Spread of Infection
408: What Leaders Need to Know in Times of Financial Distress
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| 4:45 - 6 p.m. |
Social Reception
To add some extra flair in line with our Kentucky Derby theme, feel free to don your favorite Derby outfit (hat, bow ties, suit, dress, etc.) and join in the fun!
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Thursday, May 8
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| 7:30 - 8 a.m. |
Registration/Check-In (continental breakfast included)
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8 - 9 a.m.
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Breakout Sessions
501: Developing and Maintaining a Positive Family Member Culture in Your Community Setting
502: Guidance to Action: Enhancing Healthcare Compliance with OIG Recommendations
503: Tech-Savvy Senior Dining: Leveraging Social Media for Census Building
504: Resiliency Recipe - Eldercare
505: What Leaders Need to Know in Times of Financial Distress This session has been moved to Wednesday at 3:45 p.m.
506: Igniting Selfless Leadership: A Spark for Organizational Success
507: From Words to Waves: Coaching & Communication Strategies That Transform Lives
508: Beyond Bricks and Mortar - Should Your Future Include Home & Community Based Services?
509: Sparking Fundraising Success for your Capital Projects
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| 9 - 9:30 a.m. |
Break in Solutions Expo (coffee included)
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9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
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Breakout Sessions
601: The Science of Caring: Evidence-Based Innovations for non-Pharmaceutical Dementia Care
602: CMS Revised Surveyor Guidance: Behavioral & Mental Health Supports
603: If It Isn't Charted - It Didn't Happen! Medical Record Tips for the Nutrition Professional
604: Managing the Complexities of Managed Care
605: Optimizing Aging Services Outcomes Through Self-Awareness
606: AL & Adult Day Update – DIAL
607: Incentives 101: Expanding Your Compensation Toolkit
608: What’s the 411?: Intersection of Identity, Social Justice, and the Equality Imperative Part 1
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| 10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. |
Break |
10:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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General Session: You Are Exactly Where You Need to Be
Carol Moore |
| 12 - 1:45 p.m. |
Solutions Expo & Lunch (lunch included)
Governance Track (12:30-1:30) - Navigating Industry Challenges and Opportunities (lunch served in meeting room) - Designed for board members of provider communities.
Presented by: Denise A. Leonard, Partner, Healthcare, Senior Care Focus, Plante Moran
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1:45 - 2:45 p.m.
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Breakout Sessions
701: Technology Opportunities in the Industry: What’s New, What’s Great, What Works in Dining
702: Deescalate, Ground, Cope: Staff Interventions for Trauma-Informed Care
703: Mental Health and the Workplace: An Employer's Guide to Compliance *New Session to Replace Cancelled Session - 703: Cybersecurity and AI in Senior Living: What You Need to Know
704: Growth Strategies: The Not-for-Profit Senior Living Imperative This session has been moved to Wednesday at 9 a.m.
*NEW* 704: LeadingAge Iowa: Getting the Most Out of Your Membership
705: How to Communicate With Authority
706: What’s the 411?: Intersection of Identity, Social Justice, and the Equality Imperative Part 2
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