Regional Forum Agenda
July 17, July 30, Aug. 7, & Aug. 13
9:30 - 10:00am – REGISTRATION
10:00am-Noon – Dementia Training for AL/PC Caregivers: The What and the How to Create Better Care and Dementia Live® - Joel Kroft, Executive Director of Memory Support Services for Country Meadows Retirement Communities, and Christina Carol Ditman, Senior Executive Director of Programming for Country Meadows Retirement Communities
This session will focus on the key topics necessary for training our staffs to enhance the quality of care and improve the lives of residents living with dementia, as well as the “How” of delivering information that will connect with caregivers.
Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in Dementia Live®, an immersive simulation that recreates the cognitive and sensory challenges experienced by individuals with dementia. This hands-on experience aims to deepen understanding, foster empathy, and promote more compassionate caregiving by providing a firsthand perspective on the daily difficulties faced by those living with dementia.
Noon - 12:30pm - LUNCH (Network with your colleagues and forum sponsor while PALA Executive Director, Susan Saxinger, provides industry updates.)
12:30-2:00pm - BHSL UPDATES, Regional Licensing Staff
Attendees will also hear from your BHSL regional staff about the common trends they have identified during inspections, to offer reminders and best practices, and provide an opportunity for questions from the attendees.
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