Conference Program - n4a

Tuesday, July 20
T04) Have You Had the Talk? No, Not That One! Sterling Studio 9
Promoting Healthy Aging
The talk we are referring to is the one that each of us should have with our family about what our wishes and preferences would be
if we were unable to speak for ourselves. Come hear from a fellow AAA director and representatives from the CDC and the Center
for Practical Bioethics about the valuable role that Aging Network professionals can play in educating consumers on the value of
advance care planning. The presentation will feature a sneak preview of a course specifically designed for aging services and public
health professionals on this issue.
Presenters:
Myra Christopher, President & CEO, Center for Practical Bioethics, Kansas City, MO
Annette Graham, Director, Central Plains Area Agency on Aging, Wichita, KS
Andree C. Harris, Public Health Analyst, Healthy Aging Program, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, Atlanta, GA
Tuesday, July 20
T05) Innovative Partnerships Between Aging and Disability Communities in Regency Ballroom E
Implementing Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs)
Leading the Way in Community-Based Long-Term Services and Supports
Through the development of innovative partnerships, Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) have brought together the
aging and disability networks to empower older adults and people with disabilities to live successfully in community settings.
This session will explore how effective partnerships can evolve among aging and disability organizations that have different policy
origins, separate funding mechanisms, distinct target populations and unique organizational philosophies. The ADRC Technical
Assistance Exchange (TAE) will facilitate an interactive panel discussion with representatives from both aging and disability networks
to describe strategies that have worked to forge successful partnerships. Participants will discuss concrete steps they can take to
replicate creative partnerships in their communities and will explore “lessons learned” about partnership-building between aging
and disability networks.
Presenters:
Cathie Berger, Director, Atlanta Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging, Atlanta, GA
Pat Chambers, Executive Director, Heartland Independent Living Center, Owensville, MO
Barbara Ettner, Consultant, The Lewin Group, Falls Church, VA
Sarah Lash, Consultant, The Lewin Group, Falls Church, VA
Wally Sjolander, Vice President of Program Development, Area Agency on Aging, Region One, Inc., Phoenix, AZ
T06) Innovative Technology Models for Caregivers—Multiple Applications for Regency Ballroom F
Use at Home
Caregiver Assistance
Technology is increasing both the quantity and the quality of options to address the aging process and provide needed assistance
for caregivers. This session will highlight a range of options now available and how to make informed choices for an array of
situations. Featured are the following:
1. Learn about safety net tools for caregivers of a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease with wandering issues.
2. Be informed about the computerized Caregiver Wellness Assessment and how this tool can be used to reduce stress.
3. Experience how one ADRC raised awareness about benefits via an information campaign on its website.
4. See how Online Networks like Facebook are addressing isolation by building and maintaining social networks.
Presenters:
Eboni Green, RN, PhD, Caregiver Support Services, Omaha, NE
Terrence Green, MBA, Caregiver Support Services, Omaha, NE
John Paul Marosy, General Manager, LoJack SafetyNet, Westwood, MA
Michael Zawadsky, Vice President, RTZ Associates, Inc., Oakland, CA
T07) Addressing Elder Abuse: It Takes a Community—Making Systemic Change Mills Studio 8
Through Multi-Collaborative Teams
Livable Communities
The Area Agency on Aging of Palm Beach/Treasure Coast’s Senior Advocacy Program has grown in eight years from providing
direct services to senior crime victims to becoming a leading partner on a multi-disciplinary team to address elder abuse. The team
consists of representatives from the Aging Network, domestic violence shelters, law enforcement and prosecution. Most recently
the Project Coordinator presented at the “Addressing Abuse as America Ages” Conference in Minnesota and the National TRIAD
Conference in Florida. In this workshop, the Florida PSA 9 AAA will share the steps in developing the multi-disciplinary team and
the journey it is taking in making systemic change.
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