Conference Program

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22
Presenters: Jacqueline Boyd, Owner, The Care Plan; Alex Kent,
MPA, Program Replication Coordinator; Thomas Weber, Director of
Care Management; both of Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders
(SAGE); Imani Woody, PhD, President and CEO, Mary’s House for
Older Adults, Inc.
Symposium
WE131 Cultivating Strengths in Aging Communities
9:00 AM | Randolph 1 (East Tower, Bronze Level)
The Elder Equity Consortium (NAPCA, NAPPM, NCBA,
NICOA, and SAGE) brings a thorough knowledge of the unique
needs and concerns of each population they serve. Their
diverse perspectives offer an inclusive vision of both the
strengths and disparities of each community, while creating
solutions and advocacy focused on elders. This interactive
session will provide an opportunity to share insights and
techniques about effective outreach and meaningful involvement
with a person-centered approach.
Presenters: Randella Bluehouse, BSW, BAP, Executive Director,
National Indian Council on Aging; Angie Boddie, MA, Director of
Health Programs, National Caucus & Center on Black Aging, Inc.;
Heather Chun, Director of Technical Assistance, National Asian
Pacific Center on Aging; Rebecca Morgan, MLS, Project Coordinator,
National Indian Council on Aging; Sherrill Wayland, MSW,
Manager, National Projects, Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders.
WE133 Utilizing a Community Network to
Leverage Knowledge and Resources
to Serve LGBT Older Adults
9:00 AM | Roosevelt 3 (East Tower, Bronze Level)
Learn about how the Chicago Network for LGBT Aging has
served as a vital hub for providers and community members
concerned about the needs of this underserved and growing
population. As a volunteer-led organization, the Network has
successfully fostered collaborations and networking among a
diverse group of stakeholders by leveraging technology and
affiliate resources.
Presenters: Britta Larson, MA, Director of Senior Services Program,
Center on Halsted; Matthew Vail, MA, LCSW, Clinical Social
Worker, Rush University Medical Center; Serena Worthington,
MAAT, Director of National Field Initiatives, Services and Advocacy
for GLBT Elders (SAGE).
9:00–10:30 AM
Integrated Care Networks/
Business Acumen
Managed Care Academy
WE135 Boot Camp: Nursing Home-to-Community
Transitions: Real-World Examples
of Partnerships and Interventions
9:00 AM | Crystal B (West Tower, Green Level)
Fee: $0. Pre-registration is required.
Hear how a California health plan has partnered with community-based
organizations in the aging and disability networks to
successfully transition Medicaid and dual eligible beneficaries
from LTC facilities to the community. The health plan will share
its efforts with California’s Money Follows the Person program,
as well as a pilot program. The panel will share challenges, and
provide real-life examples of strategies and interventions used
to overcome the challenges.
Presenters: Araceli Garcia, MSG, LTSS Provider Relations Liaison;
Leiloni Herrera, MSW, LTSS Clinical Social Worker; Pamela Mokler,
MSG, Vice President, Long Term Services & Supports; all of Care1st
Health Plan.
WE137 Prove It: Managing Outcomes
in an Aging Services Agency
9:00 AM | Michigan 3 (East Tower, Bronze Level)
Defining and measuring outcomes is essential on many levels
for service providers. Stakeholders, agency leadership and staff,
persons served, and funders want to know how dollars are being
used, with what effect and how efficiently. This session will
cover one agency’s effort to implement a comprehensive
outcomes management system based on the CARF model.
Presenters: Katherine Honeywell, LCSW, Director of Social Services,
Northfield; Julie Lamberti, LCSW, Director, Program Evaluation and
Quality Assurance; Jordan Luhr, MBA, Executive Director; Cynthia
Phon, LCSW, Director, House of Welcome Adult Day Services; all of
North Shore Senior Center.
WE139 Strategies for Success:
Cutting-Edge Partnerships in an
Era of Health Transformation
9:00 AM | Columbus AB (East Tower, Gold Level)
This session is part of a full-day program presented by ASA’s
Healthcare and Aging Network (HAN).
The number of older Americans will nearly double over the next
25 years. This growth presents unique opportunities and challenges
for community-based organizations (CBOs). At the same
time, there is growing recognition that the supports CBOs provide
are critical in helping older adults remain healthy. This session will
examine the vital need for partnerships between CBOs and
healthcare, as well as provide some examples of successful
strategies for developing and sustaining these relationships.
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