Conference Program

MONDAY, MARCH 20
Integrated Care Networks/
Business Acumen
MO199 AAA Progression to Medical Partnerships
2:30 PM | Gold Coast (West Tower, Bronze Level)
AAAs progression in developing fundable collaborations with
health and medical partners is a natural evolution of the Older
Americans Act. Examples of development at the health plan or
funder level, as well as initiatives at the local level will be shared.
Examples will include contractual possibilities with veteran
facilities, health plans, hospitals, FQHCs and physician groups.
Presenters: Lynn Kellogg, MPA, CEO; Christine Vanlandingham,
Fund and Product Development Officer; both of Region IV Area
Agency on Aging.
MO201 Modest Investment in Food and
Heat Assistance May Reduce
Nursing Home Admissions
2:30 PM | Water Tower (West Tower, Bronze Level)
Social factors, including food access, are increasingly recognized
as affecting both health and healthcare utilization. Learn how
Benefits Data Trust, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing and the
Hilltop Institute instituted a longitudinal analysis to determine
the correlation between public benefits, health outcomes and
healthcare costs. The potential savings generated in healthcare
costs are astounding.
Presenters: Laura Samuel, PhD, Assistant Professor, Johns Hopkins
University School of Nursing; Ginger Zielinskie, MBA, President,
Benefits Data Trust.
MO203 Responding to Caregiver Assessment in
Medicaid Waiver Programs: Are We Ready?
2:30 PM | Columbus IJ (East Tower, Gold Level)
In the context of a dramatically changing long-term services and
supports (LTSS) context nationwide, the State of Ohio is positioned
to roll out a new caregiver assessment to be used by
Medicaid home and community-based waiver agencies in 2017. In
preparation, we conducted a statewide study to evaluate the
capacity and readiness of Medicaid LTSS organizations to respond
to assessed caregiver needs and strengths. We present findings
from our study and implications for LTSS policy and practice.
Presenters: Robert Applebaum, MSW, PhD, Professor, Department
of Sociology and Gerontology and Director of the Ohio Long-Term
Care Research Project; Kathryn McGrew, PhD, Senior Research
Scholar; both of Scripps Gerontology Center at Miami University.
Lifelong Learning,
Wellness & Engagement
MO205 Creating the Super Volunteer:
Expanding the Role of Volunteers
2:30 PM | Michigan 3 (East Tower, Bronze Level)
This session presents examples of LTC providers who currently
screen and train people to provide non-medical staff support to
include personal care for residents. These “super” volunteers
possess a passion for and commitment to serving older adults.
In addition, this session presents supporting research that
clearly reveals that volunteers can be, and desire to be, trained
for the purpose of supporting professional care staff resulting in
a paradigm shift in the way we view and use volunteers.
Presenters: Paul Falkowski, PhD, Executive Director; Madeline
Wahl, MOL, Assistant Director; both of Community 360.
MO207 Integrative Eldercare and Transformative
Mediation: A Wellness and Prevention Model
2:30 PM | Roosevelt 1 (East Tower, Bronze Level)
Having a voice in decision-making about your healthcare
treatment is important. Learn about a multi-generational,
multi-party, multi-issue prevention and wellness model that
utilizes an integrative transformative mediation team consisting
of a social worker, lawyer and mediator. By planning in advance,
older adults can be sure that family, friends and/or healthcare
providers know their wishes.
Presenters: Charles Hill, Family Mediator, PAIDEIA Educational
Consulting & Mediation; Deborah Terry-Hays, MA, MSW, Senior
Director, Organizational Development, Sound Generations.
MO209 Peng Tzu Ancient Longevity System:
A Way to Joyful Aging
2:30 PM | Columbus CD (East Tower, Gold Level)
Learn about ancient longevity Taoist techniques, employing
several types of meditation and energy exercises. The use of the
system has shown improvement in overall health, stamina and
vitality. The techniques are relatively easy to learn and results
are achieved quickly. Use of these practices, together with other
modern scientific modalities, can offer healthier, more active
and enjoyable aging.
Presenters: Peter Hudoba, MD, Research Director; Zhi Gang Sha,
Spiritual Teacher, Universal Soul Services; both of Sha Research
Foundation.
MO211 Using Music and Technology to Drastically
Improve Our Lives as We Age
2:30 PM | Wrigley (West Tower, Bronze Level)
Music listening, active singing, moving to music and playing
instruments can have transformational and ongoing benefits for
older adults. Learn about the concepts, technologies and best
practices that can help you harness the power of music as medicine
for your organization or yourself. Join us to identify goals, navigate
hurdles and discuss practical implementation solutions.
Presenters: Ginna Baik, Senior Care Business Strategist, CDW
Healthcare; Andy Tubman, MT-BC, Co-Founder, Musical Health
Technologies, SingFit.
Policy, Advocacy & Ethics
MO213 Elder Financial Protection Networks:
Successes and Challenges
2:30 PM | Randolph 1 (East Tower, Bronze Level)
2:30–3:30 PM
There is a growing consensus among experts and practitioners
that multidisciplinary collaboration improves response and
reduces the problem of elder financial exploitation. Join us to
discuss the findings of a recent study of 23 community networks.
We will discuss their successes and challenges in a
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