LeadingAge New York has invited LeadingAge Kansas members to join their

Recreation & Activities Professionals Webinar Series 

Hear talks about the industry by nationally-renowned speakers and recreation and activities experts and come up to speed on best practices in programming and resident care– all information and ideas you can immediately put into practice! This is a DON’T MISS event if you seek to enhance your knowledge, elevate your residents’ and clients’ experiences, and improve your programs. Licensed administrators and operators can also earn up to 9.5 continuing education hours.

REGISTRATION

$129    LeadingAge Kansas member/non-member 

Fee includes access to all sessions and online materials.

REGISTER HERE

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Directors of Activity, Program Directors, Therapeutic Recreation Specialists, Leisure Time Specialists, all TR and Activity staff, and other professionals who work in Nursing Facilities, Assisted Living, Retirement Housing, Adult Day Health Care, or other settings which offer activities and recreational programs.

CANCELLATIONS

There are no cancellations permitted for this webinar series. Those who are registered and do not attend will not receive refunds and are still responsible for payment in full if not already paid.

PROGRAM

All times scheduled are listed in Central Standard Time

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | CMS Revised Surveyor Guidance: Cultural Competency | Catherine R. “Cat” Selman, President and Owner, The Cat Selman Company, Vonore, TN

Cultural competence involves valuing diversity; avoiding stereotypes; managing the dynamics of difference; acquiring and institutionalizing cultural knowledge; and adapting to diversity and cultural contexts in communities. CMS mandates facilities to provide services to each resident that assist in attaining or maintaining his or her highest practicable quality of life. To fulfill this requirement, staff must be properly trained in and practice cultural competency skills in daily interactions with their elders. In this session, participants will have the opportunity to assess their own cultural competence by exploring bias, prejudice, ethnicity, and diversity; and to gain techniques to improve their cultural awareness.

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Music and Memory Care | Catherine R. “Cat” Selman, President and Owner, The Cat Selman Company, Vonore, TN

The Music & Memory program helps people who suffer from a wide range of cognitive and physical challenges to find renewed meaning and connection in their lives through personalized music. Music can awaken the brain and with it, the rich trove of memories that are associated with familiar songs or beloved pieces. Listening to and performing music reactivates areas of the brain associated with memory, reasoning, speech, emotion, and reward. Studies have demonstrated that music enhances the memory of dementia patients. Learn how to use music effectively in memory care and with other residents, and techniques that can be utilized in all care settings.

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Person Centered Care to Person Directed Living | Triciajean Jones, Administrator, Rochester Presbyterian Home, Rochester, NY

This session will provide participants with a deeper understanding of the progression of person-centered care to person directed living for those living with cognitive change, leaving participants with examples of implementation and best practices for recreational professionals to introduce in their own communities.

12:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Meaningful Engagement Strategies | Erica Salamida, Director of Community Outreach, Coalition of New York State Alzheimer's Association Chapters

Engagement in person-centered, meaningful activities is a critical element of excellent dementia care and can help those living with Alzheimer's maintain their functional abilities and enhance their quality of life. This session will explore the concept of person-centered care and how to apply these principles in your care setting. We will explore assessment, planning, and adapting activities to individual needs, while sharing creative ideas among participants.

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | We Can Work It Out:  Navigating Conflict | Barbara Speedling, Quality of Life Specialist, Innovations for Quality Living, Bayside, NY

As the long-term care industry struggles to replenish a diminished workforce, the ability to recognize and address conflicts effectively becomes central to creating a culture that is livable and satisfying to everyone. In the wake of the pandemic and in view of the current political climate, social behavior has changed. It has become acceptable to draw lines in the sand rather than meet in compromise when we have differences of opinion. This session offers insight and guidance in establishing a successful process for addressing conflict and coaching managers to be effective in moderating disputes and crafting solutions that will endure. 

2:00 PM– 3:00 PM | Therapeutic Activity:  Activity Programming in Mental Health | Barbara Speedling, Quality of Life Specialist, Innovations for Quality Living, Bayside, NY

Traditional activity programming often fails to meet the emotional and social needs of the growing numbers of residents with mental disorders, substance use, and intellectual disabilities. Therapeutic activity should be person-centered, productive, and designed to serve as a realistic foundation for recovery and improvement. Moving away from an entertainment model to one of productivity will help residents develop self-esteem, pride, better relationships, and an improved quality of life. It will also serve as a foundation for behavior modification approaches that offer incentives for improved social behavior and responses to care. The presenter will offer guidance in developing new pathways to improve coordination and teamwork in the provision of therapeutic activity for residents with special needs.

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Incorporating the Montessori Approach in Dementia Care | Katherine Micha, United Methodist Homes Elizabeth Church Campus

The core values of the Montessori philosophy are respect, dignity, and equality. This philosophy applied to dementia emphasizes the use of remaining capabilities, the ability to improve with practice, and the need to enable a person who has dementia to be as independent as possible, to engage in purposeful and meaningful activity, and to have social roles within a community. Our presenter will discuss the benefits to the Montessori approach and its proven results, as well as provide a “how to start” incorporating it with your dementia care residents.

12:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Achieving High/Positive Outcomes for Residents with Low Activity | Gail Weinstein, LeadingAge New York ProCare, Consultant, Latham, NY

We know the importance of stimulating our elders physically, cognitively, and socially. But we all have come across elders in our care who need to be motivated to participate in activities. This session will provide guidelines for developing a process to identify and manage the resident with low involvement and to know when to introduce one-to-one programs. Learn how to include everyone in activities, even those who refuse to participate.

Questions? 

Contact Addy at [email protected] or LeadingAge New York at [email protected].