Conference Program

2:30–3:30 PM
Presenters: Joel Hopper, MBA, ITS Business Analyst, Kimberly-
Clark Corporation, Family Caregivers Network; Mary Pitsch, CSW,
MSW, CMC, Founder and Aging Life Care Manager, Embrace Care
Management, LLC.
MO185 Transitioning In-Service Communication
Training to an Interactive Online Format
2:30 PM | Soldier Field (West Tower, Bronze Level)
The Changing Talk (CHAT) Communication Training Intervention
successfully improves nursing home staff communication
by reducing elderspeak and increasing person-centered topics.
This presentation will describe this process and results of
pilot testing of the online modules demonstrating equivalent
effects on knowledge and recognition of appropriate communication
practices.
Presenters: Nor Hashidah Abdhamid, PhD, Instructional Designer,
University of Iowa College of Public Health; Kristine Williams, RN,
PhD, FGSA, FAAN, Sally Mathis Hartwig Professor in Gerontological
Nursing, University of Iowa College of Nursing.
MO187 Using Technology in Long-Term Care
2:30 PM | Michigan 2 (East Tower, Bronze Level)
We will discuss several examples of the use of technology by
elders and their caregivers in long-term care including home
care, post acute rehabilitation, and the nursing home. The use of
these devices, including tablets, virtual rehabilitation, kiosks,
and computer technology has impacted both the care provided
and the outcomes for elders.
Presenters: Tammy Marshall, Chief Experience Officer; Joann
Reinhardt, PhD, Director of Research; both of The New Jewish Home.
Clinical Care & Transitions
MO189 On-the-Ground Experiences of Integrating
Research With Older Adults in Primary Care
2:30 PM | Regency D (West Tower, Gold Level)
The Ambulatory Integration of Medical and Social (AIMS)
Model, developed by Rush University Medical Center’s Health
and Aging Department (RHA), utilizes master’s level social
workers to address patients non-medical needs. RHA is
currently studying the AIMS Model in primary care with
patients who are 50+ and have multiple chronic conditions. This
session will highlight the research assistants experiences of
integrating research with older adults in primary care.
Presenters: Michelle Newman, MPH, Coordinator of Interprofessional
Program Development; Patricia Reid, Research Assistant;
Matthew Vail, MA, LCSW, Clinical Social Worker; all of Rush
University Medical Center.
MO191 Reducing Fall Risk for Vulnerable Seniors
2:30 PM | Comiskey (West Tower, Bronze Level)
Gateway Wellness Network (GWN) is a nonprofit that extends
healthcare from the clinic into the community through a
network of program providers. GWN providers offer services to
improve the health of older adults through evidence-based
health programs, comprehensive in-home assessments and
benefits assistance. GWN and Affinia Healthcare (FQHC)
partner together to refer older adult patients at risk for falls
into community-based fall risk reduction programs. Methods
and results will be shared.
Presenters: Sonia Deal, RN, MSN, LNHA, CHCEF, Director of
Practice Transformation, Clinical Integrations, Affinia Healthcare;
Juliet Simone, MPH, Community Health Manager, OASIS Institute.
Diversity & Cultures of Aging
MO193 A Perfect Storm (With a Rainbow):
LGBTQ Aged Care Reforms and
Inclusive Practice in Australia
2:30 PM | Regency C (West Tower, Gold Level)
Recently a perfect storm has been brewing in the Australian
aged care landscape resulting in influential reforms and initiatives
for LGBTQ inclusive aged care. This workshop will outline
the reform pathway, a case study and provide a practical toolkit
for participants.
Presenters: Pauline Crameri, Manager, Val’s Cafe @ GLHV; Sunil
Patel, GradDip, Manager, Training and Resource Development,
GLHV; both of Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health & Society,
La Trobe University.
MO195 Designing and Evaluating Cultural
Competency Trainings
2:30 PM | San Francisco (West Tower, Gold Level)
The mark of cultural competency is comfort with ambiguity, but
how do you measure something so subjective? Join us for a
discussion of the best practices for designing training programs
meant to foster cultural competency, as well as strategies for
measuring training effectiveness and outcomes. Participants will
leave with sample activities, evaluations and advice for creating
effective training materials.
Presenters: Nancy Giunta, PhD, MSW, Associate Professor and Acting
Director, Silberman School of Social Work, Hunter College City
University of New York; Tim Johnston, PhD, Director of National
Projects, Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE); Lisa Krinsky,
MSW, LICSW, Director, LGBT Aging Project, The Fenway Institute.
MO197 LGBT Senior Housing:
Critical Questions and Perspectives
2:30 PM | Roosevelt 3 (East Tower, Bronze Level)
Safe and affordable housing for LGBT older adults is a critical
aspect of well-being in later life. Over the past 10 years, multiple
housing developments geared toward LGBT older adults have
been developed around the country. In addition, training
programs are aimed at addressing the needs of LGBT older
adults living in “mainstream” senior housing. This symposium
will present critical questions and perspectives on the current
state of LGBT senior housing and future directions in the field.
Presenters: Vanessa Fabbre, PhD, Assistant Professor, Washington
University in St. Louis; Britta Larson, MA, Director of Senior Services
Program, Center on Halsted; Tripp Mills, Deputy Director Senior
Services Department, Los Angeles LGBT Center; Sherrill Wayland,
MSW, Manager, National Projects, Services and Advocacy for GLBT
Elders (SAGE).
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