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2012 Activity Professionals Conference

February 1 - 3, 2012

The Top 5 Reasons to Attend

1 Education – OCAL’s known for providing the highest quality in educational programming for the long-term care profession. This year’s conference features the top issues affecting long-term care. Dementia speaker Teepa Snow joins us again this year!!

2 CEUs – up to 15 CEUs for activity professionals, therapeutic recreation professionals, nurses, social workers and administrators are available during this conference.

3 Networking – The conference provides a relaxed atmosphere to connect with peers, business partners and industry experts. 80% of the attendees have 15 or more years experience in long-term care making this the perfect place to network with colleagues and for newer activity professionals to network with seasoned professionals. At your request - expanded time for networking is included in this year’s schedule!

4 Choice – Attendees will be able to choose between a variety of other topics to address their most pressing needs. Advanced sessions and basic sessions are available in addition to programming specific for skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities.

5 Value – Full conference registration fees feature up to 15 CEUs for as low as $225*. Can’t attend the whole conference -- one day registration fees are available for as low as $134*. New This Year! OHCA/OCAL Members Attending the Conference receive complimentary attendance at the OHCA/OCAL May Convention in Columbus!

*see page 18


Schedule of Events:Wednesday, February 1 - 2 hours

3:30 p.m. Pre-Conference Registration

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Preconference Session

Thursday, February 2 - 6 hours/1 bonus hour 8:30 a.m. Conference Check In Continental Breakfast

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. General Session

10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Concurrent Breakout Sessions

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Concurrent Breakout Sessions

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Networking Luncheon

1:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Mini Sessions

3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. General Session

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Bonus Session

Friday, February 3 - 6 hours

7:45 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. Conference Check In Continental Breakfast



11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Networking Luncheon

12:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Concurrent Breakout Sessions

2:30 pm. - 3:45 p.m. Closing General Session

As Chairman of the Council of Activity Professionals, it is my pleasure to personally invite you to attend the 2012 Activity Professionals Conference in Columbus, Ohio. This year’s Conference promises to provide the very best in activity professional education coupled with a few unique program features that give attendees the opportunity to truly network and share best practices. In this time of reduced budgets and increased regulations, it is even more important to attend educational programs such as this Conference to gain new ides on how to do more with less.We wish to invite all activity professionals to sign up for this Conference at the Association member rate - a great savings on quality education. Even though many activity professionals may have attended a conference scheduled in October, I encourage you to break from this habit and attend the OCAL Activity Professionals Conference. The OCAL Conference relies on the Association’s reputation for providing the highest quality in educational programming, and offers new and fresh speakers that will challenge and inform both the novice and seasoned activity professional.I am confident that once you have a taste of the educational and professional benefits of the OCAL Activity Professional’s Conference, you will request this program as the “don’t miss” session for years to come. We hope to see you in February!

Cindy Koester, ADC Activity Director, Briarwood Village

Chairman, OCAL Council of Activity Professionals


3:30 p.m.

Pre-Conference Registration

4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Pre-Conference Session:

The Social Network

Bryan Rife, ADC

This session focuses on the many different social networking sites such

as Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, and Skype. Participants will get a better

understanding of how each of these networking sites can be beneficial to their

profession and also how to get their residents involved in using the sites to

not only stay in touch with their family and friends but to keep them occupied

with the many different applications some of them have to offer.

Pre-Conference Session: - Wednesday, February 1

Teepa Snow

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Session Details: - Thursday, February 2

8:30 a.m.

Conference Check In / Continental Breakfast

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Opening General Session for Nursing Facilities:

MDS 3.0 & CAAs -- What Has Changed

Linda Bach, RN, CRNAC

MDS 3.0 has been in place for over 1 year, however, continual changes

and updates from CMS have occurred since the initial implementation.

This session will provide vital information for activity professionals

on the MDS 3.0. A special focus will also be placed on the Care Area

Assessments. Using evidence-based examples and tools this session

will cover the requirements and instructions to complete the CAA’s (Care

Area Assessments) and will help you develop an effective way to assess

a resident and create a resident-centered care plan. Bring your MDS 3.0

questions for Linda.

Opening General Session for Assisted Living: Creating Magic Moments In A Culture Changing EnvironmentBryan Rife, ADCLearn about “Culture Change” and how culture change encourages

Activity Professionals to think outside the box. Several unique programs

that created magic moments for residents living in communities will be

shared. This session focuses on the “little” things in the life of a resident

that means the most to them and how to make it not only happen but make

it truly a “magic moment.” This program made national news in Ohio and

in Charlotte, NC.


10:00 a.m.

Break

1. Generation X, Baby Boomers and High Tech

Programming

Bryan Rife, ADC

Participants will develop a better understanding of the Baby Boomers and

Generation X population that are living in LTC and how to peak interests

of both generations by re-inventing a standard activity such as a cooking

demonstration into a program that is more meaningful to them. Participants

will explore ways to enhance these two populations through different types

of programming utilizing high technology such as Kinect, Nintendo Wii and

Apple Ipad.

2. What Changes When Someone Has Dementia?

Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTAIn this session we will explore the common symptoms of mid-stage

dementia and the impact of these changes on how someone will participate

and engage in your community. It will help you better understand why many

of your traditional offerings are not working or are not ‘enough’ for residents

who are living with dementia. Then we will begin to explore the vital role that

activities and engagement can play in improving the lives of EVERYONE

involved (residents, staff, families)

11:15 a.m.

Break


10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Concurrent Breakout Sessions: Select One


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3. Understanding the Sensory Processing

Changes that Impact Activity Programming in

Mid to Late Stages of Dementia

Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTAThis session will review changes in visual, auditory, tactile, vestibular,

olfactory, and taste sensations that typically happen when someone develops

dementia. There will be a focus on mid to late stage changes and how to use

this information to develop and offer programs and services that better match

needs, reduce stress and distress, and provide the just-right challenge for

residents with significant changes in their ability to understand and respond

to stimulation from the world around them.

4. Not just an Addition to your Activity

programming but an ASSET

Donna Lewis, ADC, STNA, Denise Wingard, ADC

Nancy Engle, BSW,ADC,CLL

Learn how to develop and enhance your volunteer program through the

3 Rs of Volunteer programming: Recruiting, Retaining, and Recognizing

Volunteers. Policies and Regulations will be reviewed during this session.

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.


12:30 p.m.

Networking Luncheon: (included in your registration fee)After a morning of learning, you’ve earned some time to unwind! A longer time

for lunch has been scheduled to allow you to discuss the day’s events with fellow activity professionals, connect with some new friends and share best practices.



1:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Mini SessionsBack by Popular Demand! These mini sessions allow you to get up and moving after lunch as well as get a lot of great ideas in a short period of time. Each mini session will be 25 minutes long. At the conference attendees will choose 4 of the 5 sessions to attend.

a. Comfort Touch for SeniorsLinda McNeal White, ADC

This session will be a hands on session to help staff to learn how to use touch to bring comfort to the elderly, calm agitation, increase tactile stimulation, decrease loneliness, etc. Each person will have the chance to try the techniques with another person during the session.

b. Honor FlightDenise Wingard, ADC

Time is of the Essence. We need your help to find veterans who can make the Honor Flight Trip. This session will introduce you to a wonderful opportunity for your Veterans to participate in the Honor Flight. Experience the Honor Flight without leaving your seat.

c. Reminiscing on the go!Cheryl Freed, LSW, Vice President, Staff DevelopmentEasy, low cost items, that can be carried from resident to resident, group to group, or room to

room. Props that residents and staff will enjoy touching, smelling and even tasting. So much fun, they will not even know we are sneaking in some cognitive and physical fun.

d. A Guide To Animal-Assisted TherapyJocelyn Alexander, Clinical Specialist, Delta Society, Pet Partner

Animal-assisted therapy can improve rehabilitation potential and achievement, and can be adapted for lower or higher-level patients of all diagnostic categories. Pets lower blood pressure, decrease depression and anxiety, and increase attention and socialization. During this presentation, attendees will learn how to choose their pet partner, view pictures/videos of dogs in action, what current research says about the use of pets in therapy, how to market this unique therapy modality, and meet a real-life therapy dog!

e. Tell Me The Rules Again - And Where Do I Find ThemStephen White, BBA, ACC

Have you ever tried to find something to do with regulations on the internet? Has it been quite confusing? This session will help staff learn where to find the regulations both federal and state that affect activities. What websites to go to for support, resources and the changes that come with the MDS 3.0.

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3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

General Session: Making Moments of JoyTeepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA

This session focuses on re-configuring activities to include a much boarder

array of options to better match the needs and interests of people living

with dementia. The goal is to provide daily and weekly programs that meet

productive (feel valued), leisure (have fun), wellness (cognitive and physical

fitness), and restorative (spiritual and emotional re-energizing) activity

engagement needs. The real goal is to engage all staff as participants so

that each person has a sense of belonging and ‘mission impossible’ becomes

achieve-able.

4:45 p.m.

Adjourn

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Bonus Evening Session:Budget Cuts, Department Cuts - How To Keep a Quality Activity Program with Less Money, Less Staff, Less TimeChris Shelley, ADC

We’ve heard you! You asked for more opportunities for discussion around the cutting-edge issues facing activities. And what can be more pressing than the impact of reduced reimbursement on our departments. Join us as we take on the topic of budget cuts and give you and your colleagues a chance to share your concerns, questions and most important -- suggestions with one another on what you have done to maintain a quality activity program with less.

This is an interactive session. Bring your ideas to share with your peers. Your combined knowledge, experience and commitment helps us all be even better at what we do so those cared for in assisted living and skilled nursing communities across the state receive the best of the best!

Full Conference Fees as Low as $225 - You Don’t Have to be a Member of OHCA/OCAL for This Low Price!


7:45 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.

Conference Check In / Continental BreakfastGood morning . . . . Day Two!!

Registration and continental breakfast begin. Grab a cup of coffee and some breakfast, take some time to visit with your fellow activity professionals and get ready for another day of learning.

8:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Opening General Session for Assisted Living: Working the World of RulesCheryl Freed, LSW and Kristin West, LNHAWhy do the “FUN” folks have to know about regulations, surveys and

codes?Because you do! Sorry, but you have to know the rules, so let’s have a little

fun with it!Come join our talk show, “Working the World of Rules”. Today’s show

will be relevant, current, and oh so 2013. You will not want to miss this one.

We will dish on the latest gossip regarding surveys and hot surveyor topics.

Also in this show: The top 10 secrets of how to dazzle the surveyors, The (5)

oops! to avoid, and the recipe to living longer (at least in your activity role!)

Session Details: - Friday, February 3

One Day Rates As Low as $134

Opening General Session for Nursing Facilities:

Regulatory Update

Mandy Smith, LNHA, PTA, RAC-CT

When it comes to the profession of long-term care, we all know that

change is inevitable. As professionals within long-term care facilities,

it is very important that you have an understanding of the challenges

facing the industry. However, navigating the overwhelming amount

of material is difficult. This session will provide the information you

need to know to keep you abreast of the changes. Some of the topics

to be covered include: MDS Hot Topics, Quality Add On Points, Ohio

Department of Health Survey, Licensure Rules and more. Don’t miss out

on the opportunity to be Informed!



The 2012 Activity Professionals Conference is offered to all activity professionals at the low Association member rate. Take advantage of this great offer!

Enjoy top notch educational programming!

9:45 a.m.

Break

10:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

General Session: Developing Productive Activities Throughout

the Progression of DementiaTeepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTAWhen someone is living with dementia roles and responsibilities are ‘taken

away’ the person frequently feels robbed of being who they have always

been and having a purpose and value. This session will help you provide

programs that help individuals feel that there is still a reason they are on this

earth and that they make a difference. We will focus on how to create and

structure offerings that attract a variety of residents and match their interests

and backgrounds as well as their retained skills.

11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Networking Luncheon (included in your registration fee)It’s day two and there are still many other activity professionals to meet. Step

outside of your comfort zone and use this great networking opportunity to strike up a conversation with someone new -- but don’t forget to eat, of course!




12:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.


5. Activities and Programming for Men

Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA

Men can present unique and special challenges to female staff and activity

personnel. They can also offer special opportunities to move beyond our

typical boundaries and thinking. This session will help explore what is so

special about men and how we can better meet their needs and interests as

their numbers increase.

6. Tackling Resident Council - What’s Your Game Plan

Cindy Koester, ADC, Amy Bates, ADC, Nancy Engle, BSW, ADC, CLLThis session will help registrants learn the “DOs” of establishing, running

and dealing with a Resident Council. With information collected from the

Ombudsman and NCAL, we will provide instruction on relationship building

for Resident Councils; how to start a Resident Council; and what regulators

are looking for in a Resident Council. Discussion will be held on whether

the group needs a to have a formal meeting, and suggestions will be given

on what to include in the Resident Council minutes. We will also have a few

sample Resident Council forms that are being used.

Registration Information:3 Easy Ways to Register1. Register on line: www.efohca.org On line registration is available 24 hours, 7 days a week. Payment is accepted by credit card or check on

our secure website.2. Register by FAX: complete the registration form and fax it with your credit card information to

614/436-0939. Fax registrations are accepted 24 hours, 7 days a week.3. Register by mail: Complete the registration form and mail it with your payment to the Association office at

55 Green Meadows Drive South, Lewis Center, Ohio 43035 No registrations are accepted by telephone. Please write your name as you wish it to appear on your

badge and certificate of attendance.



2:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Break

2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Who You Are and How You Are Matters: How Life

Long Personality Traits & Preferences Affect

Our Behavior & Interactions With Others

Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA

The more we know about ourselves and what makes us click and what

makes us tick, the better we can take care of ourselves and understand why

we act and react the way we do. The insights we have into our behavior

and reactions can also help us to better understand those around us and

the residents in our care. Once we ‘get it’ then we may be able to use this

knowledge to help us respond, NOT just react in a variety of work related

situations!

What is Included in my Registration Fee?Full Conference: Up to 15 hours of Continuing Education Credit Continental Breakfast Each Day Lunch Buffet Each Day Continuous refreshment service each day Handouts of all education sessions New This Year! OHCA/OCAL Members registering at the

Full Conference rate receive complimentary attendance at the OHCA/OCAL May Convention!!One Day: CEUs for day attended Continental Breakfast Lunch Buffet Continuous refreshment service Handouts of all education sessions

3:45 p.m.

Adjourn

Up to 15 CEUs (NCAAP, BENHA, ATRA, Social Work & Nursing)


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Continuing Education Credits:15 hours (February 2 = 2 hours; February 3 = 6 hours plus 1 bonus hour; February 4 = 6 hours) of credit are available for Activity Professionals: Application for credit has been approved by the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals. Please contact OCAL for final approval status.Nurses: Nurses please note any continuing education that has been approved by BENHA (or any other accredited body) can be accepted by the Ohio Board of Nursing in the State of Ohio. Nurses may use this continuing education to meet their licensure requirements. Please refer to OBN continuing education rules 4723-14-01 thru 4723-14-19. Nurses may obtain 18 hours utilizing this rule.Ohio Administrators: The Ohio Health Care Association is an approved provider of continuing education credit by the Ohio Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators (BENHA) and has approved this program.Ohio Social Workers: The Ohio Health Care Association is an approved provider of continuing education by the Ohio Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy Board and has approved the following sessions for social work credit: MDS 3.0 & CAAs -- What Has Changed; What Changes When Someone Has Dementia; Understanding the Sensory Processing Changes; Making Moments of Joy; Mini Session (Reminiscing on the go! & Animal Assisted Therapy); Developing Productive Activities Throughout the Progression of Dementia, Activities & Programming for men and Who You Are and How You Are Matters. Social workers can earn up to 8 credits.Therapeutic Recreation: Application has been submitted to the American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) Please contact OCAL for final approval status.

Faculty:Jocelyn Alexander has been a speech-language pathologist for eight years and has amassed

a wealth of knowledge in the skilled nursing and assisted living settings. She holds a B.S. in Communication Disorders from Bowling Green State University and a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Akron. Jocelyn has presented on such topics as Cognitive Staging, Patient Identification, Group Therapy, and Trach/Vent Management. During her years of practice, she has served as lead SLP, director of rehabilitation, director of program development, master clinician, and clinical specialist, and is also the owner of a registered therapy dog.

Linda Bach, RN, CRNAC, has been involved in the healthcare field for over thirty- eight years and is recognized for her expertise and her “hands on” approach to education and consulting. She is currently the president of L. Bach & Associates, LLC. Linda serves on the Ohio Case-Mix Advisory Committee, and Ohio Health Care Association’s Council of Nurses and MDS Task Force. Linda has also been a Coordinator and an instructor for the Ohio Nurse Aide Training Program. Linda has distinguished herself as an excellent and energetic facilitator on such topics as team building, the RAI process (MDS, RAPs), care planning, Medicare’s Prospective Payment System (34, 44, and 53 Groups), Medicaid’s Case-Mix reimbursement methodology in several states, supportive documentation, nursing rehabilitation/ restorative programs, and other long term care regulatory and reimbursement issues. Linda has provided education and workshops specific to Resource Utilization Group methodology for Medicare P.P.S., and case-mix reimbursement.

Amy Bates, ACD, has worked in Long Term Care for 10 years, as well as in Assisted Living. She is presently the Activity Director for Whitehouse Country Manor, which includes a Secure Psychiatric Behavior Unit. She has successfully implemented Restorative Nursing and Activities Exercise programs in several facilities, as well as recent success with the Whoga Program. She is an NCCAP certified Activity Director and a member of OCAL Activity Task Force

Nancy Engle, BSW,ADC,CLL, has twenty years of experience working with seniors. She has been with Bethany Nursing Home in Canton, Ohio since 1989. Currently, she also serves on the OCAL Activity Task Force. Nancy enjoys the challenges and surprises of creating and implementing activities. Her goal everyday is to help others enjoy the 'journey'.

Cheryl Freed, LSW, started at Kemper House, which provides Assisted Living services specifically designed for Alzheimer care, in August of 2006 as the Director of Staff Development. After receiving her degree in Social Work, Cheryl has been working with families in a vareity of


settings. Through her experiences, she has learned how to work with families meeting both their needs and the faclity’s needs. Cheryl enjoys training and uses a vareity of actvities and mediums to faclitate learning using a competency based training model.

Cindy Koester, ADC, has 25 years experience in long term care. She is chair for the Council of Activity Professionals at OCAL. She stays active in her local Activity Professionals group JCAP(Joint County Activity Professionals) and the Resident Activity Professionals. Cindy has begun the journey of Person Center Care at Briarwood Village. She has a strong focus with dementia and memory support. To enhance her journey in Person Center Care, she has training in Food Safety, Chemical Awareness, STNA and First Aid Certified.

Donna Lewis ADC, STNA, has been in Long Term Care for 16 years. Donna began her career as an Activity Assistant, then later became an STNA and became an Activity Director in 2001. Donna has worked in several types of Nursing homes, from not for profit, church affiliated, and Corporation owned. Donna gained much of her experience and knowledge in all three environments. Donna and her husband have 7 children between them, and have 14 beautiful grand children. Donna enjoys playing computer games, reading, gardening, walking her dogs, and spending time with her family.

Linda McNeal-White, ACC, APP, is a Nationally Certified Activity Consultant and has a Bachelor of Science degree in alternative therapies. Linda is a certified Aroma Therapist and a certified instructor of the MEPAP Training Course for Activity Directors. She is the Ohio State Representative for NCCAP. She serves as an Activity Consultant to a number of nursing facilities, Assisted Living facilities and Adult Day Cares in several states. Linda is currently the Campus Director of Life Enrichment Services for Springfield Masonic Community. This retirement community on any given day will have a total of over 400 seniors living on the campus. Linda has had two manuals published and is currently writing and developing a new program to improve the quality of life for nursing home residents. Linda currently owns her own consulting company for activities and behavior management. Linda has worked with facilities that have had actual citations in tags F-248 and F-249 by both state and federal surveyors to become compliant. Linda’s greatest passion is to have all facilities see their residents as persons who have hopes, dreams, desires and something to contribute to life that brings the sparkle to their eyes.

With over sixteen years in the healthcare field, Bryan Rife started out as a Nursing Assistant and has worked his way up through the ranks as a Nationally Certified Activity Director. His contagious energy, enthusiasm and 'out of the box' thinking has earned him national recognition through NCCAP's Activity Department of the Year for 2011 and 2nd Place Best Practice for 2010 and 2011. He has been a board member of the Coalition of Activity Professionals of North Carolina since 1994 and has been instrumental in the development of COAP National. Bryan also has presented at workshops and symposiums around the United States. With Bryan's innovative and modern activity programming ideas, life in a healthcare setting is to be desired. Programming ideas such as Magic Moments, which made national headlining news, Celebrity Chef and the unforgettable Queen of Hearts Beauty Pageant are only a few 'tricks' up his sleeve. Currently, Bryan is working on his first book titled The Hands I Know. Through this publication readers will get a glimpse into the lives of thirty unique people, all which are residing in a long-term care facility. The images of their hands alone speak for themselves and combined with the stories of their lives the book will be captivating.

Chris Shelley is an Activity Director for Patriot Ridge Community in Fairborn, Ohio. He has been an Activity Director for 17 years and was an Activity Assistant for 1 ½ years prior to that. He has worked in Long Term Care as well as Assisted Living. His specialty is working with Alzheimer’s and behavior residents. He has been the Director of Alzheimer Services at a prior company, as well as consulting at other facilities for their Activity Depts. and Alzheimer and Behavior units. In the past, he has been active in NAAP, where he served on several committees. He was a member of RAP for several years and was a Board member for two of those. He now serves on the Ohio Health Care Association Council of Activity Professionals.

Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA, is an occupational therapist currently working as a dementia care and dementia education specialist. She has an independent practice. She has clinical appointments with Duke University's School of Nursing and UNC-Chapel Hill’s School of Medicine. She provides educational and training sessions to organizations and providers throughout the US. She also lectures for gerontology and health professional programs at


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colleges and universities across the country. She provides training and education for Alzheimer’s Association and Alzheimer Society conferences, state health care provider organizations, professional association meetings, and caregiver programs and organizations. She works closely with several assisted living and retirement communities, hospice and day service programs, & dementia specialty service providers throughout the US to improve and optimize programs and services to people with dementia and their families. Teepa has over 30 years of experience in geriatrics. Previously, she served as the education director and lead trainer for the Eastern NC Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. She has also been a program director and an instructor for community college and a clinical associate professor at UNC's School of Medicine, Program on Aging. She has a strong and varied clinical background. She was the OT director in a head injury facility, a clinical specialist in geriatrics at a Veteran's Administration Medical Center and has worked as a restorative care coordinator for long term care facilities, as well as providing direct care in community, home health, long term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation settings. She has worked collaboratively to conduct clinical research in a variety of settings and on a variety of geriatric topics. Teepa was born in West Virginia and raised in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. She attended Duke University as an undergraduate and graduated with a major in zoology. She then received her MS degree from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill in Occupational Therapy. Since that time she has lived in central North Carolina. Teepa is a Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association, has received local, statewide, and national recognition for her expertise in geriatrics, dementia care and programming, and staff training. She has developed two training videos, published many articles, and presents locally, regionally, and nationally on a variety of topics and to a wide variety of audiences. This past year she has presented over 350 programs. She has received awards for her clinical and teaching skills from a wide variety of organizations.

Mandy Smith, LNHA, LPTA, RAC-CT, is a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant and is also Resident Assessment Coordinator certified through the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordination. She is the Regulatory Director at OCAL. Mandy has been in long term care for over ten years.

Kristin West, Vice President for the Kemper Company, is an Ohio Licensed Nursing Home Administrator. After earning her bachelors degree in psychology, Ms. West worked in a variety of positions including human services, admissions, and administrator. Ms. West led the start-up and successful operation of five assisted living facilities in the Cleveland area. Under Kristin's direction, the Kemper Company manages three assisted living facilities specifically designed for Alzheimer's care. Kristin's years of experience working with families and being a volunteer guardian, brings with her a wealth of knowledge on this topic.

Denise Wingard, ADC, is an Activity Director with dedication and many accomplishments in her profession. She is currently employed by Winchester Place Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, which is a 180-bed facility, owned by Kindred. She started her interest in nursing homes when she was 7 years old while Christmas caroling with her Brownie Scout troop for a local facility. In 17 years in Ohio Denise was also a boy scout, girl scout and 4H leader, also attended close to 350 CEUs and utilizes a bit from her life experience to enhance her programs. Denise has been involved in 17 annual state surveys, and has never received a site. She is very proud of her professional reputation of being responsible for top notch and well run activity departments. Denise is also involved in and original member of COAST central Ohio activity support team serving Fairfield county.

Stephen White, BBA, ACC, is a Nationally Certified Activity Consultant with McNeal Consulting & Associates. Stephen is currently the Director of Assisted Living for Springfield Masonic Community. He oversees the day to day functions of the Assisted Living Facility both staff and residents. He has worked in teaching and training new activity directors and staff and with great success. Stephen was formerly in regional training, employee relations and Human Resource manager for a leading pharmacy company. He is certified in Palliative Care for Advanced Dementia. He is trained in Montessori Programming and Space Retrieval Learning and Certified in Aromatherapy. He is a certified instructor for the MEPAP Training Course for Activity Directors. Stephen has received best speaker awards from Toastmasters and Dale Carnegie. Stephen has consulted in the activity field in over 25 facilities throughout Ohio and Pennsylvania. Stephen has spoken at state and regional conferences with great reviews from his audience. Stephen’s mission is to have all staff to create quality of life by

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Full Conference: $265.50 prior to January 20 $328.50 January 20 and after

One Day Only: $157.50 prior to January 20 $198.00 January 20 and after

*Register 4 or more people from the same organization on line and save an additional 15% off the fees above (Full conference registration fees feature up to 15 CEUs for as low as $225*. Can’t attend the whole conference -- one day registration fees are available for as low as $134*).

Registration Fees with Payment by mail or fax:

Full Conference: $295.00 prior to January 20 $365.00 January 20 and after

One Day Only: $175.00 prior to January 20 $220.00 January 20 and after

The 2012 Activity Professionals Conference • Registration Form • February 1 - 3, 2012Online Registration: www.efohca.org • Questions? 614 / 436-4154 • Fax: 614 / 436-0939

1. One Person Per Registration (fill out the facility info and duplicate this form for additional registrants)

Lastname: ___________________________________________ First: _______________________________ Nickname: _____________________________________________________

Title: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Email address: ________________________________________________

Community/Facility: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Street Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City: ______________________________________________________________________ State: ________________Zip: ________________________

Phone #: ________/ _______________________________________________ Fax #: ________/ ____________________________________________

2. Registration Fees ___ Full Conference ___ Individual DayFull Conference: One Day Only: One Day: Indicate which one $295.00 prior to January 20, 2012 $175.00 prior to January 20, 2012 ____ February 2, 2012$365.00 January 20, 2012 and after $220.00 January 20, 2012 and after ____ February 3, 2012

3. Payment - Make checks payable to Educational Foundation of Ohio Health Care Association (EFOHCA) Mail to: EFOHCA, 55 Green Meadows Dr. South, Lewis Center, OH, 43035 or Fax: 614 / 436-0939

TOTAL AMOUNT $ _______________________ Method of Payment: ____Credit Card ____Check

CREDIT CARD: MC___ VISA____ AMEX____ Card Number__________________________________________ Expiration Date _____/_____

Card Holder________________________________________ Signature__________________________________________

4. Sessions Attending: (It is very important that you complete the section below when registering)February 1: Please indicate which session you will be attending ___ I will attend the Pre-Conference Session: The Social Network / ___ I will not attend the Pre-Conference SessionFebruary 2: Please indicate which session you will be attending 9:00 a.m. ___ I will attend the Opening General Session for Nursing Facilities: MDS 3.0 & CAAs -- What Has Changed ___ I will attend the Opening General Session for Assisted Living: Creating Magic Moments In A Culture Changing Environment10:15 a.m. Breakout Sessions: Choose one ___ 1. Generation X, Baby Boomers and High Tech Programming / ___ 2. What Changes When Someone Has Dementia?11:30 a.m. Breakout Sessions: Choose one ___ 3. Understanding the Sensory Processing Changes / ___4. Not just an Addition to your Activity programming but an ASSET 1:45 p.m. Mini Sessions: At the conference attendees will choose 4 of the 5 sessions to attend. 3:45 p.m. General Session: Making Moments of Joy 5:00 p.m. Bonus Evening Session ___ I will attend the Bonus Evening Session: Budget Cuts, Department Cuts / ___ I will not attend the Bonus Evening SessionFebruary 3: Please indicate which session you will be attending 8:15 a.m. ___ I will attend the Opening General Session for Nursing Facilities: Regulatory Update ___ I will attend the Opening General Session for Assisted Living: Working the World of Rules10:00 a.m. General Session: Developing Productive Activities Throughout the Progression of Dementia12:45 p.m. Breakout Sessions: Choose one ___ 5. Activities and Programming for Men / ___ 6. Tackling Resident Council - What’s Your Game Plan 2:30 p.m. General Session: Who You Are and How You Are Matters: How Life Long Personality Traits & Preferences Affect Our Behavior & Interactions With Others

Question: Can I register for the full conference rate and attend one day and send a co-worker the other? Answer: No, full conference registration fees are available for one person to attend both days. You will each need to register at the one-day only rate.

Register online and save! Register 4 or more individuals from the same community and receive 15% off the total of registration fees. This discount only applies online.

F a x o r M a i l - i n R e g i s t r a t i o nR e g i s t e r by CreditCard or Check

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