Thank You To All of Our Assisted Living Heroes

Arizona ALFA 2020 Spring Conference and Trade Show

August 5-7, 2020 WeKoPa Resort & Conference Center

10438 North Fort McDowell Rd. 85264

Davey Coach Sales Inc.

Schetky Bus & Van Sales

Banner University Health Plans

Medstar Medical Transport

HealthLift of Arizona

Lilly Senior Care

Caring Transitions

Throne Buttler

Omnicare, A CVS Health Company

MyCNAjobs

Titan Restoration

ElderSense

Grassp Health

Sunwest LTC Pharmacy

Cawley Company

Avenir Senior Living

Crest Insurance

Shamrock Foods

PASRS

Creative Bus Sales

Central Clinical Labs

Team Select Homecare

Commercial Connect TV

Serenity Hospice

Medline

Channel Choice

Thoma-Holec Design

Pop Health Care

On-site Hearing

Nightingale Homecare

Mobile Dentistry of AZ

Stanley Healthcare

Pharmcare USA

Hospice of the Valley

Pacific Mobile Diagnostics

Hospice of the West

Burns Pest Elimination

HPSI Purchasing Services

Homewatch CareGivers

Saliba’s Extended Care Pharmacy

Mercy Care

Dispatch Health

Atlas Medical

Triton Supply

Korman Healthcare

Solace Hospice

Summit Healthcare Services

Sunland Homecare

NFP Insurance

Savior Hospice & Palliative Care

KC’s Home HealthCare

Dignity Health Hospice

NAAPCC

Thank You Exhibitors

Thank You Sponsors

Day One: Wedn!day, Augu" 57:00-7:55am Breakfast with ALFA

Session 8:00-9:00amInform, Inspire and Sizzle Like its Nobody’s Business Bridgett McGowen Sponsored By: LivGenerations

Bridgett will discuss the barriers to effective communication, what causes communication to break down, and the contextual forces that can dictate how people behave and respond. Additionally, you will know your personal communication style as well as the communication styles of others. Finally, you will know what it means to effectively navigate what to say - no matter the circumstances - positioning you to inform, inspire, and sizzle like it's nobody's business!

Session 10:30-11:30amSuccessful Strategies in a Wellness Program Dr. Sarah Matyko, Corporate Director of Life Enrichment, ZEST, SRG Sponsored By: Todd & Associates

SRG believes that wellness is a key factor in living your best life, longer.  That’s why our ZEST wellness program takes an evidence-based, 360-degree approach to well-being that draws from best practices from a range of disciplines, like lifestyle medicine, psychology, behavioral science, as well as SRG’s more than 30 years of experience in senior living. Led by Dr. Sarah Matyko, SRG’s Corporate Director of Life Enrichment, ZEST is designed to help our residents feel their best every day.  And even more, with the help of a dedicated on-site team, residents can benefit from preventive health strategies that promote well-being not only today, but in the long term. 

Awards Luncheon 11:30-1:00amExcellence in Service Awards Luncheon Sponsored By: Hospice of the West

Join your peers and honoring our heroes that epitomize the giving spirit of our industry. These are individuals that go above and beyond the call of duty to provide exceptional care and service.

Sessions: 1-2:00pmBrain + Body Total Fitness Program

Dr. Paul Bendheim – Clinical Professor of Neurology, University Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, Founder,

Chairman & Chief Medical Officer BrainSavers, LLC

More than 200 drug and biologic therapeutic trials designed to prevent or treat Alzheimer’s disease (AD) have failed in the past several decades. Lifestyle has now been recognized as the one,

evidence-based intervention to slow the tsunami of this devastating disease. This brain & body healthy-aging symposium is designed to

1) educate and inform attendees on the “new science of the aging brain”, 2) the major role that lifestyle components have on an

individual's risk for mild cognitive impairment (MCI), Alzheimer's disease (AD), and vascular dementia (VaD), 3) present an evidence-based, scalable, life-enriching, six-component program developed

to promote healthy brain and body aging and to reduce the risk for age-associated cognitive impairment and all-cause dementia and,

4) describe how this program is implemented in community-based senior centers and continuing care retirement communities.

Medical Cannabis in Assisted Living - What Providers Need to Know

Veronica Santarelli, CEO, Grassp Health

As new research is released, exhibiting the safety and efficacy of Medical Cannabis, more and more physicians are recommending Clinical

Cannabis over Opioids for chronic pain management and controlling symptoms of serious conditions, such as: MS, Parkinson’s, Cancer and

agitated Dementia.   Grassp Health has been on the forefront of providing science-based education and sensible policies to Assisted Living providers, ensuring communities pass state-inspections and

seniors have the best quality of life possible. 

2:00-2:15 BREAK

Sessions: 2:15-3:15

Life Care Planning- help Seniors Find, Get and Pay for the Care They Need

Marsha Goodman. Certified Elder Law Attorney National Elder Law Foundation. Frazer, Ryan, Goldberg & Arnold LLP

Presentation will provide an overview of when and why seniors should consider assisted living; sources of payment, including

personal resources and the applicability of public benefits, including Medicare, Medicaid and VA Benefits, and what planning documents

should be in place to maximize the senior's autonomy, including healthcare powers of attorney and advance directives, financial

powers of attorney, living trusts.

9:00-9:15 BREAK Session 9:15-10:15 Arizona Department of Healthcares Services, Harmony Duport, will provide an update from the department.

10:15-10:30am BREAK

Innovations in Parkinson’s and Golf Steve Heller, VP and Director of Operations, ZOE Life, Glencroft Center for Modern Aging

Covered by Forbes Magazine, Golf Magazine, Golf.com, Men’s Journal, Huffington Post, Golf Week, New York Times, USA Today, and other publications, noted exercise physiologist Steve Heller has once again changed the golf game with a state-of-the-art Parkinson’s Golf Immersion Program. Come learn more about how Steve has used his many years working and traveling with both PGA and LPGA tour players to transform the Glencroft Center for Modern Aging campus with this revolutionary golf program dedicated to bringing golf back into the lives of seniors with Parkinson’s.

3:15-3:30 Break

Leveraging creativity to drive change in uncertain times Lacy Jungman, VP Sales & Marketing / Amy Birkel, Chief Operating Officer, Heritage Communities

Our industry is facing new challenges with the onset of COVID-19, as new directives are coming fast and changes happening quickly. Through a culture of creativity and innovation, community and organizational leadership can leverage their strengths during this time to set them apart from the competition, create nimble protocols and capture buy-in from team members leading to higher retention. Taking to heart the concept of “no bad brainstorms”, this session will share insight on think-tank methods and ideas that have led to successful outcomes. Some of the best ideas start from a spark of an idea needing refinement. You’ll also hear about small ideas that were ignited by a supportive, creative environment and morphed into company-wide change. The best products and services started as an idea somewhere. This session will help you identify where to find the ideas, how to draw them out, and who to involve along the way.

Future of Telemedicine in Assisted living Patrick Vinck, MD, Medical Director, AZ PopHealthCare

Telemedicine can provide residents with virtual medical evaluations in urgent situations. Telemedicine will allow residents to be treated in a safe environment eliminating unnecessary transfers.

 

4:30 – 6:30 Visit the Vendor Hall

Sponsored by: Brookdale Senior Living

Day Two: Th#sday,Augu" 6

7:30-8:00am Breakfast with ALFA

Labor Trends: The Future of Recruitment & Retention  Maggie Keen, Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, myCNAjobs

Sponsored By:Mercy Care

The economy changed nearly overnight with unemployment shifting from an all time high to a Great Depression low. During a time when most communities were plagued with CNA shortages and retention

challenges, the hiring landscape changed quickly with new challenges and opportunities to build a strong workforce. Join Maggie Keen (VP of myCNAjobs) for a look at the latest caregiver recruitment and retention trends. Explore what rules have changed, what's stayed the same, and

how to attract and retain the best workers to build a truly differentiated experience to strengthen your team. 

8:00-9:00am

Break 9:00-9:15am

Sessions: 3:30-4:30pm

Day One: Wedn!day, Augu" 5 Day Two: Th#sday, Augu" 6

Session 9:15-10:15am

Legislative Updates & the Impact on Assisted Living Senator Tyler Pace, District 25-Mesa Sponsored By:Team Select Home Care

Sen Tyler Pace (District 25-Mesa) serves on the Senate Health Committee and will discuss the importance of assisted living team members and residents being involved in the legislative process. Sen Pace will also review the legislative bills that impacted assisted living this past session.

Caregiving Skills Training:  Strategies to Enhancing Communication & Connections Dr. Coon Sponsored By:Huger Mercy Living Centers/Dignity Health

This presentation provides an overview of the chronic stress trajectory often found among family caregivers; the state of caregiver intervention research; and key strategies found to reduce caregiver distress (e.g., behavioral strategies, values clarification exercises, communication techniques, and relaxation techniques). 

11:30-1:00pm Lunch and Visit with the Exhibitors

Interior Design in a COVID World LuAnn Thoma-Holec, FASID, CID, NCIDQ Keith Stanton ASID, NCIDQ, CHID

This session will deliver actionable ideas to increase safety for residents, staff, and visitors within the senior living environment. Techniques to modify an existing building and guidance for budgeting cap-x expenditures will be shared to assist with planning of future design and new construction.

Aging in America: Taking Care of an Older Population Brian Browne, MS, CSA Dementia Care Education

The current growth in the number of older adults in the United States is unprecedented in our nation’s history. By 2050, it is anticipated that

Americans aged 65 or older will number over 90 million people, or more than double the number of older adults in the United States in 2012.

Two of three seniors are burdened with multiple chronic conditions that encompasses a spectrum of negative health outcomes. Healthcare

professionals are increasingly challenged to help them grow older with good health, dignity and comfort. This CEU Program outlines the

challenges and opportunities to affect positive change when caring for an older population.

Break 2:00-2:15pm

Caring for your Skin as You Age Leigha Shilhanek, DNP, NP-C, Affiliated Dermatology

Leigha will discuss how the skin changes as we age and common skin conditions of the elderly. She will also review types of skin cancer and

what to watch for. Sun protection will be addressed.  

Session 2:15-3:15pm

Break 3:15-3:30pm

Break 10:15-10:30am

Session- 10:30-11:30am

Sessions- 1:00-2:00pmFood Code, Rules and Impact on Providers

Anna de Jesus, MBA, RD, President, Nutrition Alliance, LLC

New rules are in the horizon!  Do you have more than one CFPM during Culinary hours?  Are your menus 2015 DGA compliant? Do you know

what these acronyms mean? If not, join us for an enlightening presentation on the Food Code, AzDHS menu guidelines and other

updates affecting Culinary operations.  

Day Two: Th#sday, Augu" 6

Sessions: 3:30-4:30pm

How Fall Risks, Wound Care, and Nutrition Interact Dr Gonzalez, Still waiting on information from Tracey

Three 15 minute segments that will explain fall risks, wound care, nutrition, and the practical perception on how these interact.

Techniques to Improve Communication with the Person Who Has Dementia Michelle Cornelius, LMSW, EdM, Director of Memory Care Programs

This is not another educational class on communication! Michelle Cornelius, LMSW, EdM, will teach an interactive skill-building session using techniques from improv to help you improve communication with the person who has dementia. Learn how to live in their world, speak with confidence, and validate the person's feelings without an argument.

4:30-6:00pm

Special Evening Event 1920’s Jeopardy Contest Sponsored By: Glencroft Center for Modern Aging

Gather your teammates and prepare to be a contestant on Roaring 20’s Jeopardy. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place teams.

The Current Landscape of Dementia Care: Treatment and Advancement in Care

Dr Marwan Sabbagh MD, FAAN, CCRI, board certified neurologist and geriatric neurologist, Camille and Larry Ruvo Endowed Chair for Brain Health and Director of Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center

for Brain Health in Las Vegas

The objective of this presentation is to update the audience about latest developments in AD treatment, diagnosis and research.

Sponsored by:Sun Cities Caregivers

Day Thr$: Friday Augu" 7

8:00- 8:30am Continental Breakfast

Living Well with Dementia Jan Dougherty, MS, RN, FAAN, President, TravALZ; Dementia

Fellowship Director, Hospice of the Valley; Memory Care Consultant

A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease/related dementia is life changing. Yet, it is possible to live well with this chronic condition when adaptations are

made and family [and paid] caregivers possess knowledge and skills to assist the affected person while also caring for self. This session will

review key indicators of living well with dementia over the course of the illness and provide practical strategies to implement.

Session 9:45-10:45am

Session 8:30-9:30am

Break 9:30-9:45am

Current Legal Landscape in Assisted Living John Checkett, The Checkett Law Firm

Mr Checkett will discuss the current legal landscape in assisted living. Trends that are occurring, proactive ways Providers can Avoid Lawsuits

and Defending Yourself When a Lawsuit Happens   

Session 10:45-11:45am

Day Two: Th#sday, Augu", 6