We will review the key points of person-centered care as well as the importance of offering meaningful activities to the individual and group in this interactive session.  Learn how staff can inspire and teach family caregivers to reinforce success in these areas at home!

Presenters:

Anita Brock-Carter, NCADSA President

Leslie Martin & Jodi Kalada, Well Spring Solutions, Greensboro

Dementia takes a toll on not just the people living with the disease but also on their loved ones and caregivers in a way that almost no other illness does.  To help address the unique needs of this population, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
(CMS) is launching the GUIDE Model to:
• Improve quality of life for people living with dementia
• Reduce burden and strain on unpaid caregivers of people living with dementia
• Prevent or delay long-term nursing home care.

Learn more about the program and how this pilot program is making a difference.

Presenter: Dr. Mia Yang, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Winston-Salem

This session explores how behavioral expressions in individuals with dementia are often unmet needs in disguise. Drawing from Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach® to Care, we’ll work through practical, compassionate strategies for decoding and responding to behaviors with dignity and purpose.

Presenter: Carla Payne, Aging Care Matters, Wake Forest

Connect with peers and industry leaders over a casual lunch on site. Cost of meal is included in registration feel.

 Adult day services have emerges as a growing and affordable approach within the home and community-based services sector. How can we prove the impact on participants, caregivers and the health care system?  Plan to increase your collection or use of data as a result of attending this session!

Presenter:  Michael Boles, Resources for Seniors, Raleigh

Connect with Healthcare Coordinators from across North Carolina to discuss best practices, problem solve, meet colleagues who may become new best resources!

Facilitator: TBD

Prioritizing self-care is not selfish, it’s essential for caregivers to maintain their own physical and mental health, which directly impacts their ability to care for others. Come away feeling refreshed with specific ways to enjoy your work, care for others and avoid burnout.

Presenter: TBD

Learn stress-free strategies for creating connections that span generations from infancy to senior adults, how to enrich each age group through meaningful interaction, and how to maximize opportunities through collaboration.  Discover how to foster opportunities by creating community collaborations and leveraging outreach strategies to foster strong relationships, enhance trust, and achieve greater impact for your adult day program.

Presenter: Sara Romanik, Williams Adult Day Center, Winston-Salem

Gain inspiration from a new state-of-the-art facility founded on the belief that how we care for older adults defines our community, and that sound intergenerational relationships, created through meaningful moments of human connection, help our community thrive.

• Through creativity and the arts we can pass on traditions, celebrate cultures, and tell the stories that invite us to remember our past and build our future together.
• Our equity-based focus on health and wellness will help seniors age with dignity and live with purpose while showing younger members of our community how to anticipate aging with grace and joy.

See how it is possible to build a community that celebrates the value of all people at every stage of life by fostering relationships built on empathy and understanding.