Conference Agenda

4:00-6:00 p.m.

Registration and Exhibitor Setup

7:15 – 8:15 a.m.

Registration, Continental Breakfast, and Sponsor Exhibits Open

8:15 – 8:30 a.m.

Opening Remarks and Conference Overview

Welcome and Introductions 

Kathy Van Cleave, LMSW, LCMHT, with Emcee, Byron Brown

8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

General Session 1: Improving Community-Clinical Linkages

Liz Hall, MPH(C)

9:30 – 10:00 a.m.

Break/Sponsor Exhibits Open

10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

General Session 2: Advances in Alzheimer's and Dementia Research

Thomas H. Mosley, Jr. PhD

Kevin Sullivan, PhD, MPH

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

General Session 3: Managing Neurological Complications of ADRD

Juebin Huang, MD

12:00 – 12:45 p.m.

Lunch provided

12:45 – 1:45 p.m.

General Session 4: Managing Medical Complications of ADRD

Kathy Gregg, MD

1:45 – 2:45 p.m.

General Session 5: Managing Challenging Behaviors

Kim Tarver, MD

Sue Ann Meng, LCSW

2:45 – 3:15 p.m.

Break and Sponsor Exhibits Open

3:15 – 4:15 p.m.

General Session 6: Mandatory Reporting of Older Adult Abuse and Exploitation

Cassidy M. Brown, Esq.

4:15 - 5:15 p.m.

General Session 7: Courage in Caregiving: A Panel Discussion

Moderator: Kim Tarver, MD

Panelists: Cynthia Armstrong, PhD, Byron Brown, Candace Brown, S/LP, Ken Fairly

5:15 p.m.

Day One Concludes: Dinner on your own

Total CE Hours for Wednesday: 7

6.0 hrs. General SWK hours, 1.0 Mandatory Reporting SWK hour

7:15 - 8:15 a.m.

Registration, Continental Breakfast and Sponsor Exhibits Open

8:15 – 9:15 a.m.

General Session 8: Promoting Community Engagement (1.0 Cultural Competency SWK hour)

Moderator: Kina White, DrPH, MHSA, FACHE

Panelists: Cassandra Dove-Brown, MPH, Cassandra Banks, PhD., Ella Garner Jackson, RN

9:15 – 9:30 a.m.

Transition Break

9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Concurrent sessions will repeat.

Concurrent Session 9a: Addressing the Stigma of Aging and Dementia

Kristen White, LMSW 

Melinda Bertucci

Concurrent Session 10a: Managing Family Dynamics in Care and End of Life Considerations (.5 General SWK hour; .5 SWK Ethics)

Lori Tate, DSW, LCSW

Concurrent Session 11a: Comprehensive Direct Care Delivery (not approved for SWK hours)

Heather Schuetzle, LPN; Karen Poteat, LPN

10:30 -11:00 a.m.

Break and Sponsor Exhibits Open

11:00 – 12:00 p.m.

Repeat of prior Concurrent Sessions

Concurrent Session 9b: Addressing the Stigma of Aging and Dementia

Kristen White, LMSW 

Melinda Bertucci

Concurrent Session 10b: Managing Family Dynamics in Care and End of Life Considerations (.5 General SWK hour; .5 SWK Ethics)

Lori Tate, DSW, LCSW

Concurrent Session 11b: Comprehensive Direct Care Delivery (not approved for SWK hours)

Heather Schuetzle, LPN; Karen Poteat, LPN

12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

Lunch on your own

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Concurrent sessions will repeat.

Concurrent Session 12a: Code CED: Complex Ethical Dilemmas in Healthcare (1.0 SWK Ethics)

Janice Sandefur, LCSW 

Janet Watson, LCSW

Concurrent Session 13a: ADRD Screenings and Treatment Considerations in Special Populations

Kim Tarver, MD

Concurrent Session 14a: Medication Management Best Practices

Rebecca Heath, Pharm D., MSCR

Kira Gaddis, Pharm D., PGY2

2:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Break and Sponsor Exhibits Open

3:00 p.m.

Sponsor Exhibits break down and Sponsors depart

3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Repeat of prior Concurrent Sessions

Concurrent Session 12b: Code CED: Complex Ethical Dilemmas in Healthcare (1.0 SWK Ethics)

Janice Sandefur, LCSW 

Janet Watson, LCSW

Concurrent Session 13b: ADRD Screenings and Treatment Considerations in Special Populations 

Kim Tarver, MD

Concurrent Session 14b: Medication Management Best Practices

Rebecca Heath, Pharm D., MSCR

Kira Gaddis, Pharm D., PGY2

4:00 – 4:15 p.m.

Transition Break

4:15 – 5:15 p.m.

General Session 15: Determined to Live a Healthy and Fulfilling Life

Patrick House

5:15 – 5:20 p.m.

Closing Remarks and Meeting Concludes

Kathy Van Cleave, LMSW, LCMHT

5:20 - 5:45 p.m.

Photo Opportunity with Patrick House

Total CE Hours for Thursday: 6

4.5 General SWK hours*, up to 1.5 Ethics SWK hour(s)*, 1.0 Cultural Competency hour

*The number of Ethics and General hours is determined by which breakout sessions participants choose to attend.

Total Conference CE Hrs: 13 

up to 10.5 General SWK hours*, up to 1.5 Ethics SWK hour(s)*, 1.0 Cultural Competency. 1.0 Mandatory Reporting

*The number of Ethics and General hours is determined by which breakout sessions participants choose to attend.