REACH October 2-3, 2019 Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center - PDF document

REACH October 2-3, 2019 Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center 100 Grand Boulevard Longview, Texas Call for Presentation Submission Due Date: January 31, 2019 Sponsored by the East Texas Council of Government, Area Agency on Aging Partially funded by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission

About REACH The REACH Conference is the area’s largest annual event sponsored by the East Texas Council of Governments, Area Agency on Aging which is devoted to aging, caregiving and healthcare . REACH is an educational opportunity for licensed professionals and individuals, who provide care and work with the senior population, to learn new techniques and strategies in this ever growing field. Presentation Application Information Application Deadline Applications must be completed, postmarked if mailing or emailed prior to midnight January 31, 2019. Faxed applications will not be accepted. These forms may be freely reproduced. Application Instructions 1. Completely fill out the Presentation Application Form ( PRINT OR TYPE). 2. Completely fill out the Education Documentation Form (a sample included). 3. Send the original of each form and all required attachments no later than January 31, 2019 to: Sophia Lawson, REACH Conference, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, TX 75662 or email to Sophia.lawson@etcog.org 4. Be sure to complete the section for your brief bio at the end of the Education Document Form Application Review Procedures Incomplete applications WILL NOT be reviewed. The review committee reserves the right to combine applications, suggest alternative formats for presentations, and to recruit additional sessions. Applicants will be notified of acceptance no later than March 1, 2019 . Conference Format We are seeking presenters for the morning and afternoon of October 2 and October 3, 2019 . Presentations should target an audience that may include, but not limited to the following areas: Caregivers, Nurses, Health Care and Long-Term Care Providers, Mental Health Providers, Counselors, Ministry, Volunteers, Seniors and Social Service Agencies. Presentation Scheduling Presenters should identify preferred presentation days. Every effort will be made to accommodate your request. However, workshop presentations will be assigned in the order in which they are received. Please submit your first and second choice for the day you wish to present and indicate if you are willing to repeat your session. Presenter Fees and Travel The purpose of the REACH Conference is to provide education and training at an affordable costs to the participants. All revenue generated helps to pay for the conference and any remaining funds are used to provide emergency assistance to seniors in the 14 counties we serve. If you require a presenter’s fee, travel and hotel accommodations please indicate

your fee on the application page. The Area Agency on Aging of East Texas cannot pay travel expenses or hotel accommodations that exceed the State rate. Waiving or a reduction in your fee is greatly appreciated. Audiovisual Needs Please request only the A/V equipment that you actually plan to use. All printed handouts are the responsibility of the presenter. No handouts will be printed at the conference. Length of Presentations All presentations are tentatively scheduled for 1.5 hours. If additional time is needed for workshop presentations, they should be listed as Part I and Part II. Marketing For presentations to qualify for CEU credits, speakers must NOT directly or indirectly market the products or services of his/her own employment/company for the purpose of gaining referrals or contracts from which the company may benefit financially.

PRESENTER TOPICS Estrogen Use Ethics (3 Hours) 211 and what they do for clients Ethical Dilemmas in Nursing Case Studies Accessing Services Eye Diseases & Disorders Activities for People W/Dementia Falls in the Elderly Activities for the Disabled Financial Planning Adult Foster Care Fitness Beyond 60 Advanced Directives, Power of Attorney Game Activities for Seniors Guardianship Guardianship for Nursing Home Residents Alternatives to Guardianships Hands-on Tools for Caregivers Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Health and Human Services Programs Appraisal or Assessment Techniques HIV/AIDS Behavior Problems in Nursing Homes Home Care for the Elderly Benefits for Veterans in LTC Facilities Housing Options for Seniors Care for the Caregiver Sessions How to Prevent Wandering Without Communicable Disease Prevention Using Restraints Caregiver Support Identifying Community Resources CNA Classes Infectious Diseases CMS Rules Job Stress Communication Between Staff & Family Legislative Updates Community Care Services Management of Dementia Conflict Management Managing Difficult Behaviors Coping with Parkinson’s Disease and MS Marriage and Sexuality of the Elderly Counseling Methods, Techniques, Medicaid Estate Recovery Theories Medicaid Fraud Creating Community Awareness Medicaid Spend-Down Culture Sensitivity/Diversity Medicare Advantage Plans DADS LTC Surveyor Medicare and Medicaid Benefits Dance, Music and/or Art Therapy Medicare Part D Deaf & Hard of Hearing Mental Health and Aging Dealing with Burnout on the Job Mental Illness in the Elderly Dealing with Co-workers who are Local Intellectual Developmental Defensive Disabilities Dealing with Terminal Illness Motivational Interviewing/Sessions Death and Dying Non-Medical In-Home Care Options Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease Nursing Home Regulations Dental Care (The effects on O ne’s Health) Pain Management Depression in the Elderly Person Centered Thinking Diabetic/Heart Health & Resources Personal Integrity vs. Corporate Ethics Direct Caregiving Responsibilities Self-Care Diversity within American Culture Trauma Informed Care Drug Abuse in Seniors Drug Interactions Elderly Abuse Elderly Alcohol and Drug Abuse Elderly Emergency Preparedness

Presentation Application Form – Presenter Please do not leave any question blank Presenter Fee $________________ Travel Expenses $_____________ Name: ____________________________________________________________________ Title: _____________________________________________________________________ Agency/Organization: ___________________________________________________ Mailing Address: _________________________________________________________ City: ___________________________ State: _______ Zip: _______________ Contact Number: (___) _______________ Email: ___________________________ Degree Earned: ______________________ College/University: ______________ Major: ___________________________________Year Graduated: _________________ Presentation/Workshop Title (as you wish it to appear on the program) :______________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Presentation/Workshop Summary (30-40 words as it ’s to appear in the program) A/V Equipment Needed? Yes ______ No _______ (Please indicate type if yes) ______________________________________________________________________________ Please check the most appropriate format for your presentation: ___ Lecture _____Discussion ___Panel ___Role Play/Interactive ___Other Room Arrangement: Is theater-style arrangement acceptable? Yes ___ No _____ If not, what is your preference? __________________________________________________

Keynote Presentation Schedule Wednesday, October 2, 2019 Thursday, October 3, 2019 Opening Keynotes ___________ ____________ Luncheon Keynotes ___________ ____________ Closing Keynote ____________ Workshop Presentation Schedule Workshop duration is tentatively 1.5 hours. Please indicate the first (1) and second (2) choice of date for you to present. Specific times will be chosen at a later time. Wednesday, October 2, 2018 Thursday, October 3, 2018 __________________ ________________ Are you willing to repeat the workshop if requested? _____ Yes ______ No _____________________________________________________________________________________ I/we agree to be available to make my/our presentation at the time(s) assigned during the dates of October 2, 2019 or October 3, 2019. I understand that I will be notified of my specific presentation schedule no later than March 1, 2019. I further understand that I am responsible for informing my co-presenter of these policies. My signature on this document verifies that I (and my co-presenter, if applicable) will not directly or indirectly market the products or services of my/our own employment/company for the purpose of gaining referrals or contacts from which I/we and/or the company may benefit financially. _________________________________ _____________________________ Presenter’s Signature Date

EDUCATION DOCUMENT FORM (Please review the complete sample form on the next page) This format is required. Instructions for presenter-directed activities . Use the five table format to provide documentation of Educational Criteria: A . Objectives, B . Content, C . Time Frames, D . Presenters/Content Specialists, and E . Teaching Learning Strategies to show that the activity suports the purpose/goal(s). For self-directed activities : Include a format that includes objectivies, content and teaching methods and strategies. Title of Activity/Presentation

Include a short bio for introductions and the REACH Conference Brochure.