Conference Program

1:30–2:30 PM and 3:00–4:00 PM
Presenters: Brian Altman, JD, Director, Division of Policy Innovation,
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
(SAMHSA); Willard Mays, MA, Consultant, National Coalition on
Mental Health and Aging; Edwin Walker, JD, Acting Assistant
Secretary for Aging and Acting ACL Administrator, U.S. Administration
for Community Living/Administration on Aging.
1:30–2:30 PM
Highlighted Session
TU219 Telling a New Story:
Using Research to Reframe Aging
1:30 PM | Crystal C (West Tower, Green Level)
The public has been found to have deeply held beliefs about older
adults that significantly differ from those of aging experts. Over
the last year, the FrameWorks Institute has developed and tested
alternative ways to frame conversations about aging and older
adults that create a more receptive platform for aging policy and
service discussions. This session will review the findings from a
study, which revealed that alternative framing is more effective in
generating a more balanced thinking by the public.
Presenters: Nathaniel Kendall-Taylor, PhD, CEO, FrameWorks
Institute; Robert Stein, CAE, MBA, President and CEO, American
Society on Aging
TU221 The Coordinated Care Initiative: California’s
Experience With the Duals Demonstration
1:30 PM | Michigan 2 (East Tower, Bronze Level)
This session will offer a broad overview of California’s effort to
integrate Medicare and Medicaid through its dual financial
alignment demonstration, including outreach, education and
communications efforts, health plans’ innovation to implement
the program, and evaluation of beneficiaries’ experiences. We
will discuss the future of the program and improved care for dual
eligibles.
Presenters: Athena Chapman, MPP, Director of State Programs,
California Association of Health Plans; Carrie Graham, PhD, MGS,
Assistant Director of Research, University of California; Hilary
Haycock, MPP, President, Harbage Consulting.
Religion, Spirituality & Meaning
TU223 Creating Safe Temporary Shelter in
Long-Term Care: Promising Practices
for Abuse Intervention
1:30 PM | Columbus KL (East Tower, Gold Level)
Part of a full-day program presented by
Forum on Religion, Spirituality and Aging (FORSA).
This presentation will focus on elder abuse prevention and
response, identifying the types of elder abuse, signs and barriers
to reporting. Participants will learn ways to increase and strengthen
multidisciplinary coordination in their own facilities and with
their community partners, including faith leaders, Adult Protective
Services, prosecutors, police, ombudsmen, social service programs,
hospitals, and other community partners.
Presenters: Eboni Green, PhD, Co-Founder, Caregiver Support
Services; Tovah Kasdin, JD, Director, ElderSAFE Center, Charles E.
Smith Life Communities.
Technology, Accessibility
& Transportation
TU225 The Power of Storytelling to Engage,
Educate and Energize
1:30 PM | Crystal B (West Tower, Green Level)
Digital storytelling is an effective tool for empowering your
community, attracting potential donors, and educating policymakers
and stakeholders. Learn how the National Indian Council
on Aging used storytelling to give voice to their Elder members’
concerns and shared those concerns with the aging network.
Presenters: Randella Bluehouse, BSW, BAP, Executive Director;
Rebecca Morgan, MLS, Project Coordinator; both of National Indian
Council on Aging.
3:00–4:00 PM
Highlighted Sessions
TU227 21st Century Digital Communities:
Technology that Supports Aging Needs
3:00 PM | Wrigley (West Tower, Bronze Level)
Sponsored by CDW Healthcare.
Global technology leader, Samsung and largest U.S. Technology
solutions provider, CDW, partner to create and implement a
technology vision for the 21st century home the aging services
and senior care providers. Learn how senior care environments
are transformed with connected care solutions that improve
safety, security, health and well-being of seniors. Also, understand
practical steps on how you can implement some or all of
this vision within your organization.
Presenters: Ginna Baik, Senior Care Business Strategist, CDW
Healthcare; David Rhew, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Head of
Health, Samsung Electronics America.
TU228 Continuing the Dialogue: The Dangers of
Counterfeit Medicines--What Seniors and
Everyone Working With Them Needs to Know
3:00 PM | Michigan 2 (East Tower, Bronze Level)
Sponsored by PhRMA.
The making of counterfeit drugs is a worldwide phenomenon—
and it’s on the rise. Keeping our drug supply safe is a monumental
task and America has the most comprehensive and effective
program in the world. But as the counterfeiting of medicine
grows and adapts to changing technology, it is important that
consumers know about and protect themselves from the real
dangers posed by these criminals and their fake products.
Following up on last year’s very successful and animated
discussion, join us for a closer look at this issue. Learn about the
incursions that criminals selling fraudulent and contaminated
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