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Concurrent Session
1

10:30-11:30 a.m.

Long-Term Care Resident Advocacy

Learn how to navigate the unfamiliar long-term care system from beginning to end and everywhere in between.

Michelle Motta, BSLS and
Alicia Reeves

New Concepts in Hearing Healthcare

Learn the importance of addressing your overall health and how that affects your hearing and the correlation to cognition.

Cherry Alley, AuD,
CCC-A

Senior Care Issues with LGBTQ+Ìý

Understanding LGBTQ+ seniors facing skilled nursing care.

Kelley Coures, BA

Despair vs. Dementia: Assessment of Depression and Dementia

Diagnosing depression in the aging population can be difficult since some of the symptoms of depression can closely align with symptoms of dementia.

Katelyn Russell, DNP, PMHNP-BC, NED, RN

Sensational Drumming: How Drumming Can Help Us Access our Own Healing

Join an Awareness Through Movement® lesson, review sitting to standing safely & end with a drum circle.

Cody Remaklus, CFMP, MFA

Concurrent Session
2

12:30-1:30 p.m.

Indiana Pathways for Aging: Reports from the Field One Month Live

Overview of Indiana Pathways of Aging, the state’s new Medicaid-managed care program for older adults that is scheduled to go live July 1, 2024.

Kristen LaEace, MS, MBA, CAE

Medication Induced Xerostomia: What to Do 91ÉçÇø It

This presentation will cover medication induced xerostomia (dry mouth) and preferred treatment options.

Jennifer Fehrenbacher, PhD, LDH, CDA, EFDA and Alyshia Hanks, MHA, LDH, CDA

Ethical Considerations: Navigating Complexities and Challenges

Ethical considerations will be explored through case studies integrating topics and discussion around divided judgments among family members and patient preferences, moral distress among healthcare employees and legal requirements/protocols that impact ethical decision making.

Kathy Riedford, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC

The Importance of Protein for Maintaining Bone and Muscle Mass as We Age

Protein is a vitally important macronutrient at all ages, but it is crucial for helping us maintain bone and muscle mass as we age.

Laurel Hart, ND, CNHP, MSW

Taking Care of Our Aging Low Back

How to use non-pharmacological treatment approaches, including physical activity and exercise, good body
mechanics and lifestyle changes for keeping aging low back healthy.

Guoyuan Huang, PhD

Concurrent Session
3

1:45-2:45 p.m.

The Mental Health of Healthcare Workers

Learn about mental health risks associated with working in healthcare and ways to promoteÌý mental wellbeing.

Stephanie Hirons, DNP, RN, LMHC, PMH-BC

Helping the Ones Who Fall through the Cracks: How community paramedics can help seniors overcome barriers to resources and bridge the gaps in wraparound care

Review existing care coordination challenges and discuss ways that a mobile integrated health-community paramedicine (MIH-CP) program can help patients address SDOH issues and avoid readmission.

Ryan Bosecker, NRP,
CP-C and Dawnyel Flavin, NRP, CP-C, NCEE

Navigating Medicaid and Incapacity

Explore case studies in which a healthcare provider is working with an individual who is unable to make decisions.

Katherine Ryback, JD

Parkinson’s Disease

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Tom Bodkin

It’s Not Too Late

It’s never too late to try something new. This presentation will motivate you to find your passion, no matter what your age.

April Mitchell-Nading

Concurrent Session
1

10:30-11:30 a.m.

Top Scams Affecting Consumers...Plus Additional Scams Targeting Seniors

The Tri-State Better Business Bureau will share the riskiest scams and tips for staying safe. Scams targeting senior citizens and ways for reporting concerns will also be addressed.

Susan Bolin

Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions

Topics include improving sleep, understanding nutrition, the role of exercise, importance of medication management and improving communication skills.

Cathy Jones, MBA

Building Foundations of Caregiving

Explore the role of caregiver and changes they may experience, building a support team, and managing caregiver stress.

Becky Vogel

Elder Law – Medicaid in Indiana

When it comes to estate planning and Medicaid planning, making decisions at a time when you still can is key when planning for long-term care.

Gary Price, Esq.

A Basic Introduction to Tai Chi For Health

This session will share breathing meditations, Chi Gung exercises, and a basic introduction to a Tai Chi Dance.

Ron WeatherfordÌý

Concurrent Session
2

12:30-1:30 p.m.

Before It’s Too Late!

Advance Care Planning can reduce stress and increase a sense of empowerment and quality of life, regardless of age or health condition.

Andrea Lantz, LCSW

A Functional Medicine Approach to Men's Health

Looking beyond the labs to address the root causes to challenges in men's health.Ìý

Rob Kress, Pharmacist

The Empowered Caregiver: Supporting Independence

Learn ways to help the person living with dementia take part in daily activities with the right amount of support to balance safety and independence.

David Henze

Eat to Stay on Your Feet: Link Between Nutrition and Fall Prevention

How good nutrition and exercise have the added benefit of improving bone density and tissue strength/resilience, thereby reducing the risk of falls or an injury if a fall were to occur.Ìý

Addison Mandrell, MS, RDN, LDN

Empowerment Through Jumping: An Awareness Through Movement® Lesson: The Feldenkrais Method

Join a guided Awareness Through Movement lesson using the basics of jumping! Ìý

Cody Remaklus, CFMP, MFA

Concurrent Session
3

1:45-2:45 p.m.

Indiana's Dementia Strategic Plan

An overview of Indiana's Dementia Strategic Plan. Input from participants will be collected to inform the future direction of the Plan.

Shannon Effler, MSW

Healthy Skin

Healthy skin habits and warning signs for skin cancer.

Brett Austin, MD, FAAD

Elder Abuse

Elder abuse is in different forms and ofter overlooked or missed due to many factors.

Valerie Turpen, ACNP-BC

Revisiting Foundational Ethical Principles for Social Service and Behavioral Health Professionals

Review foundational principles of professional ethics and boundaries for professionals of various disciplines who are working in behavioral health and social service settings.

John Paulson, ACSW, LCSW, MAC, LCAC,
C-CATODSW, NCSE, CCS, HS-BCP

Aging with Grace Through Exercise

Musculoskeletal changes that occur as our our body ages and measures to aid in slowing down the process through exercise.

Kaytlin Smith and Sue Zapata, PT, MS