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9:00 to 10:00 a.m.

Registration

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Regulatory BINGO and Clinical Guidelines

This interactive session will explore the various regulatory requirements, both state and federal, associated with the provision of services to residents. Presenters will discuss what's involved with providing an ongoing program of activities and what impact it has on the resident’s function, mood, and cognition. The clinical implications and the required skills and qualifications for staff will also be discussed. Attendees will BINGO through these topics, having fun while expanding their knowledge.

Speakers

• Susan Anderson, FHCA Director of Regulatory Affairs
• Kim Broom, FHCA Director of Clinical & Risk Management

12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

Networking Lunch

1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Activities for the ADRD Resident

This session will address providing the appropriate programming for individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementia (ADRD), with a focus on a whole-person approach. Attendees will learn how to adjust the activity to accommodate the resident and use the five domains of wellness to identify a well-rounded activities program for each individual.

Speakers

• Hannah Jacobs, Director of Life Enrichment and Employee Culture at Aston Health
• Kate Woods, Director of Recreation at The Luxe at Jupiter Rehabilitation Center

1:30 to 2:00 p.m.

Activities for Residents Who Are Nonambulatory or Self-Isolate

This session will address programming and approaches for residents who are nonambulatory or self-isolate. Attendees will also gain an understanding of the root causes of self-limiting behaviors and basic leisure education for those who have had a change in status that affects their leisure interests and abilities.

Speakers

• Hannah Jacobs, Director of Life Enrichment and Employee Culture at Aston Health

2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Making Technology Work for You, Today and In the Future

Technology is evolving quickly, and keeping up can feel overwhelming. This session will break down what’s available today, key trends shaping the future, and practical ways to stay ahead as an activities professional. From digital communication tools and activity calendars to articifical intelligence (AI), telehealth, and virtual reality (VR), attendees will explore how technology can help Activity and Life Enrichment professionals save time, enhance engagement, and improve efficiency - without adding more to your plate.

Speaker

• Darcy MacHale, Country Manager at Carefeed