Thanks for submitting a presentation proposal!

Presentations should be no longer than 30 minutes with 10-15 minutes for questions.

Please note: If you plan to stay for the entire day, you must register. 

Another note: We do not have funding to pay breakout presenters. 

Timeline for Presenters

Deadline to Submit Presentation Proposals: April 30, 2023

Presentation Acceptance notification: May 31, 2023**

Slides & Handouts due: September 30, 2023*
*You’ll need to bring copies of your handouts.

 

 

**Just like life, date is subject to change

 

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Heartland Caregiving Conference Call for Presentations

Questions?

Contact rachel@sandwichedkc.com
or call (816) 472-9178.

Conference Agenda*

Saturday

11/04

8:00-9:00am

Registration
Networking
Light Breakfast

9:00-9:45am

Welcome

Opening Keynote: Proper Prior (Estate) Planning Prevents Poor Performance

Tina with Lighthouse Legal

Tina Parsley Hughes

Managing Attorney, Lighthouse Legal, LLC

9:45-10:00am

Travel to Learning Sessions / Resource Shopping

10:00-10:45am

Learning Sessions (Breakouts)

  • Inside MARC: Getting the Most from Your Area Agency on Aging
    Sarah Albin, Integrated Care Specialist III, MARC
  • Maintaining a Home for Aging in Place
    Rachel Ohlhausen, Director of Program Operations - Jewish Family Services of Greater Kansas City and Seroj Terian, Community Handystaff Lead - Jewish Family Services of Greater Kansas City
  • Pitfalls to Avoid in Paying for Nursing Home Care
    Tina Parsley Hughes, Managing Attorney - Lighthouse Legal, LLC

10:45am-12:00pm

Resource Shopping (Vendor fair)

12:00-12:45pm

Lunch

Ruby Jeans Juicery

Catered by Ruby Jean's Juicery

12:45-1:00pm

Travel to Learning Sessions / Resource Shopping

1:00-1:45pm

Learning Sessions (Breakouts)

  • Home Modifications and Resources You Should Know
    Dr. Brandy Archie, Founder, CEO - ASKSamie
  • Listen, Sing, Dance, and Play: Engaging in Music in Caregiving 
    Rachelle Morgan, Music therapist/Founder - Soundscaping Source
  • Power of Attorney or Guardianship, What Do I Need?
    Russell Fracassa, Managing Attorney - Paths Law Firm

1:45-2:00pm

Travel to Learning Sessions

2:00-2:45pm

Learning Sessions (Breakouts)

  • What in the World is A SNF? 
    Heather McCoy, Residential Outreach and Sales Coordinator - Saint Luke's Bishop Spencer Place
  • Caring for Caregivers in the Sandwich Generation
    Rachel Blankenship, Advanced Care Planning Facilitator and Bioethical Mediator - Rings of Care KC, Inc. and Nicole Staab, End of Life Doula and Advanced Planning Facilitator - Rings of Care KC, Inc.
  • Self-Love Chair Yoga for Caregivers
    Nancy Baum - CBD American Shaman

2:45-3:15pm

Resource Shopping & Networking
Rehydrate & Refuel with snacks and

Ruby Jeans Juicery

Juice Tasting from Ruby Jean's Juicery

3:15-3:45pm

Closing Keynote: Are you Thriving or Just Surviving?

Novella Perrin Ph.D.

Retired Professor of Gerontology, University of Central Missouri

4:15-4:30pm

Door Prizes!!!

Adjourn

*Just like life, time and activities subject to change