Caregiver/Compassion Fatigue
Age-Friendly Communities
HIPAA
Art and Mental Health
Nutrition
Airport Hidden Disability Information
Medicare
Ethics
And More!
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Concurrent Session |
Building Better Balance Description available soon. Kristin Hood, Shannon Epley, and Brenda Webb |
Creative Engagement and Art-Making as a Tool for Emotional Well-Being in Older Adults This interactive session will focus on the role of creative engagement and art-based activities in supporting the emotional well-being of older adults. Kirk Maynard, MFA and Lorain Maynard, RN (retired) University of Southern Indiana |
TimeSlips Discussion Description available soon. Sammy Goodrich |
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Concurrent Session |
The Do's and Don'ts of CVA This interdisciplinary presentation highlights the key dos and don'ts of stroke rehabilitation from the perspectives of Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT), and Speech-Language Pathology (SLP). Participants will gain practical strategies to promote recovery, maximize functional independence, and avoid common pitfalls that may hinder progress in mobility, daily activities, communication, cognition, and swallowing Sean Weir, EdD (ABD), MSOT, OTR, CBIS, Tanner Daniel, OTR/L, LSVT, Lindsey Martin, M.S., CCC-SLP |
Health and Policy: Age-Friendly Communities Learn about the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States & Communities, as well as tools and trends that are informing the future of this local work. Beverly Hmurovic, MBA and Erin Davis AARP Indiana |
Identify methods and skills to ensure the safety, security and well-being of caregivers and their clients Description available soon. |
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Concurrent Session 3 |
Caregiver/Compassion Fatigue This session will look at compassion fatigue and who is at risk. Attendees will identify warning signs in self and others and explore self-care strategies that can protect one from compassion fatigue. Erica Dash, Case Management RN |
Round Table Discussion about Age-Friendly Communities Description available soon. Beverly Hmurovic and Erin Davis AARP Indiana |
Advancing Student Skills in Gerontology Using Artificial Intelligence and Biometrix Feedback Students work through the process of conducting a telehealth appointment with a client who is living in assistive living and struggling with depression and early signs of dementia. Students utilize a unique reflective feedback using Artificial Intelligence (AI) with biometric feedback to examine their communication skills to support the development of therapeutic use of self. Kristi Hape, OTD, MHS, OTR |
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Concurrent Session 4 |
Building Brain Healthy Habits In this session you will learn about healthy habits for your brain, the brain-heart connection, why brain health is important at all ages, and how to build a personalized action plan for brain-healthy habits.
Jo Gilreath, MSW, LCSW |
Nutrition Description available soon.
Gregory Toothman, MD |
Ethical Issues in Health Care: Case Studies This session will provide a brief introduction to major ethical principles and theories. Participants will evaluate cases involving typical ethical dilemmas. Tim Dick, PhD |
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Concurrent Session 1 |
Access to Health, Fitness and Longevity: When is the Proper Time to Exercise for Older Adults? University of Southern Indiana |
The PIM Problem: Addressing Potentially Inappropriate Medications in Geriatrics This presentation will briefly address the 4M framework of care for the geriatric adult and the causes of adverse drug events in the population. Blake Heck, PharmD, MBA Deaconess Health System |
Suicide Coalition Discuss common behavior changes and how they are a form of communication, along with explaining non-medical approaches to behaviors and how to recognize when additional help is needed. Stephanie Hirons, DNP, NP, LMHC St. Vincent Mental Health Services |
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Concurrent Session 2 |
Substance Use in the Elderly Substance misuse among older adults is a growing but often overlooked public health issue. Age-related physiological changes, chronic health conditions, and social factors increase vulnerability and complicate diagnosis. Arvind Datt, MD, FAAFP Southwestern Behavioral Health |
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AARP Fraud Watch Network and The Scam Landscape: Staying Safe This presentation covers fraud trends, how we react to fraud, and preventative strategies and resources. Lottie Cook AARP Volunteer |
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Concurrent Session 3 |
Advance Directives, Palliative Care, and Hospice
Description available soon.
Rochelle Forrest |
HIPAA: What it is, what it is not, limitations This presentation will help attendees better understand what HIPAA actually does and clear up common misconceptions. Sara Phillips-Lynn, M.Ed. SWIRCA & More |
New to Medicare: Review of Plan Options This session will provide updated information about Medicare Options and changes and the difference between Original Medicare and Advantage plans. Carolyn Conners, BA SWIRCA Options Counselor and SHIP Representative |
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Concurrent Session 4 |
Hidden Disability Accessibility at EVV This session will explore how Evansville Regional Airport developed For EVVeryone, a growing accessibility and customer experience initiative designed to support travelers of all abiliites. Attendees will learn how airports, community organizations and public partners can work together to create more welcoming, accessible and confidence-building travel experiences. Leslie Fella Evansville Regional Airport |
Helping the Ones Who Fall Through the Cracks: How Community Paramedics Can Help Seniors This presentation will review existing care coordination challenges and discuss ways that a mobile integrated health-community paramedicine (MIH-CP) program can help patients address SDOH issues and readmission. Ryan Bosecker, NRP, CP-C and Dawnyel Flavin, NRP, CP-C, NCEE Scott Township Fire and EMS |
Understanding Medicare: A Clinical Perspective for Healthcare Professionals This session will provide healthcare professionals with a practical overview of Medicare, including coverage basics, patient eligibility, reimbursement considerations and the impact on clinical care delivery. Cheryl Daugherty Centennial Wealth Strategists |