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
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 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

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

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
3:45-4:15pm
Laughter for Health and Happiness
4:15-4:30pm
Door Prizes!!!
Adjourn
*Just like life, time and activities subject to change