Conference Program

3:00–4:00 PM
TUESDAY, MARCH 21
Integrated Care Networks/
Business Acumen
TU257 Paving the Way for Medicare Reimbursement:
Learning Collaborative Lessons
3:00 PM | Regency C (West Tower, Gold Level)
This session features two first-generation business acumen
learning collaboratives hosted by the National Council on Aging
to achieve integrated, sustainable service systems for chronic
disease self-management education programs. Aging professionals
from 15 states participated to obtain Medicare reimbursement
for their programs. Challenges, learnings and
outcomes will be highlighted, along with tools and resources.
Presenters: Kathleen Cameron, MPH, Senior Director, Center for
Healthy Aging, National Council on Aging; Kristie Kulinski, MSW,
Aging Services Program Specialist, Administration for Community
Living; Robert Mapes, MSW, Director of Program and Community
Support, AgeOptions; Carol Montoya, Outreach and Network
Relations Coordinator, Florida Health Networks.
TU259 Quality Improvement for Long-Term Success
3:00 PM | Water Tower (West Tower, Bronze Level)
Quality improvement is not an option, but a necessity for
community-based care agencies as demands for their services
and expertise rise. It is not enough to comply with standards, but
instead CBOs must emerge as leaders in the healthcare continuum.
We will discuss best practices for internal capacity building
around quality, including developing a committee, standardizing
processes, conducting strategic data collection and implementing
a feedback system to act on measures and achieve outcomes.
Presenters: Sandy Atkins, MPA, Vice President, Strategic Initiatives;
Tahirah Farris, MPL, Director, Quality and Metrics; W. June Simmons,
MSW, President and CEO; all of Partners in Care Foundation.
TU261 The Magic of a New and Enhanced LTSS
Coordination Role in Diverse Settings
3:00 PM | Haymarket (West Tower, Bronze Level)
This session will discuss a collaboration to integrate the most
effective person-centered planning, coordination and navigation
elements from both aging and disabilities networks to
create a new “enhanced” coordination role with additional key
competencies that inspire consumers to actively engage in
their own healthcare.
Presenters: Valerie Parker Callahan, MA, Director, Planning and
Development; Carol Suleski, RN, MBA, Director of New Initiatives;
both of Greater Lynn Senior Services.
Lifelong Learning,
Wellness & Engagement
TU263 Benefits of Using Library Materials
With Persons With Dementia
3:00 PM | Michigan 3 (East Tower, Bronze Level)
Until recently, the benefits of using library materials with
persons living with dementia had not yet been studied. In 2016,
the National Institutes of Health/National Library of Medicine
funded a target project study into the benefits of sharing the
award-winning Tales & Travel library program with persons with
dementia, increasing cognitive and social interactions and
improving relationships with caregivers.
Presenters: Mary Beth Riedner, MLS, Chair, Alzheimer’s and
Related Dementias Interest Group, Association of Specialized and
Cooperative Library; Susan Wesner, PhD, Assistant Professor and
Chair, Professional Studies, Judson University.
TU265 Facilitating Purpose Beyond the
Self in Older Adults
3:00 PM | Randolph 2 (East Tower, Bronze Level)
This session will present research on purpose beyond the self in
older adults and information about innovative programming that
supports this critical feature of positive aging. Presenters will
discuss the meaning, measurement, importance and prevalence
of purpose in aging populations and how practitioners and
organizations can help individuals, even those facing serious
health and financial challenges, develop purposeful engagements.
Presenters: Anne Colby, PhD, Consulting Professor, Stanford University;
Helen Dennis, MA, Specialist in Aging, Employment &
Retirement, Helen Dennis & Associates; Jim Emerman, Executive
Vice President, Encore.org.
TU267 Older Adults and Education: What It Was,
What It Is and What It Could Be
3:00 PM | Columbus IJ (East Tower, Gold Level)
Part of a full-day program presented by ASA’s
Lifetime Education and Renewal Network (LEARN).
Learn about the unique history of the lifelong learning movement
in the United States and what’s on the horizon for healthy aging
through university-level social learning. Hear about the latest
trends in national and international lifelong learning research, and
join us for a discussion about curriculum design. Don’t miss the
opportunity to also discuss the challenges and opportunities
faced by lifelong learning providers across the country.
Presenters: Linda Maurice, MA, Director, Lifelong Learning Institute,
Nova Southeastern University; Ann Simanis, Associate Vice
President of Advancement and Engagement, Road Scholar; Sandra
Von Doetinchem, Dipl Paed (MEd), Institutional/Policy Analyst at
University of Hawai’i at Manoa and Founder, Silverlearning.org.
Policy, Advocacy & Ethics
TU269 Advocacy in Motion: Taking Action Together
3:00 PM | Comiskey (West Tower, Bronze Level)
Does your agency or organization want to amplify the voices
of those you serve through advocacy? Learn how to set your
advocates in motion by encouraging consumers, providers and
professionals to become civically engaged. You will be equipped
to start your own initiative through the exchange of information,
resources and tools to help develop a volunteer’s capacity to
participate in advocacy-related activities.
Presenters: Cyndi Rossi, Legislative Liaison, Western Reserve Area
Agency on Aging (WRAAA); William Tarter, MPA, Policy and
Planning Associate and Community Advocacy, The Center for
Community Solutions.
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