The Alabama Gerontological Society presents the …

1 The Alabama Gerontological Society th presents the 37 Annual Aging Conference April 4 6, 2018. Embassy Suites Birmingham-Hoover 2960 John Hawkins Parkway Hoover, Alabama The Alabama Gerontological Society is a statewide, non-profit membership organization devoted to enhancing the lives of older persons in Alabama . AGS brings together older individuals, service providers, educators, policy makers, students, advocates, and other individuals and groups who have an interest in the area of aging. (334) 300-1588. 2018 CONFERENCE AGENDA. Wednesday, April 4. Sessions to include: 8:00am-4:00pm AGS Conference Registration 1:30-2:45pm Institute on Ethics Extraordinary Confusion: Social Work Ethics Technology Use and Ethics Home Visit Safety (included with conference registration).

2 Dementia Related Falls Speaker: Jeannie A. Duke, LICSW. University of Montevallo, Senior Clinical Instructor and Director of the Social Work Financial Exploitation Practicum Program in the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences at the Parkinson's Disease University of Montevallo. She holds a in Social Work from the University of Fall Prevention Montevallo and an from the University of Alabama . LGBTQ Issues and Rights 3:00-4:30pm OPENING SESSION in Aging Be Extraordinary: Becoming Professionally Resilient Health and Wellness Speaker: Dr. Jason Newell, LICSW, PIP Assistive Technology to University of Montevallo, Dr. Jason Newell received his in Psychology from Age in Place Auburn University and an and in Social Work from the University of Alabama .

3 Dr. Newell is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) and a Senior Adults and the private individual practitioner (PIP) with an endorsement in clinical and social Opioid Crisis casework. Dr. Newell recently published a book, Cultivating Professional Resilience in Direct Practice: A Guide for Human Service Professionals, Columbia Press. Dementia Friendly State Improving Sleep for 4:30-6:00pm Award Ceremony and Reception Health Thursday, April 5. 7:30-8:30am 8:00am-5:00pm Java with Exhibitors Conference Registration CEUs Will Be 8:30-10:00am General Session Applied For: Mastering Pain Management Skills: Safe Opioid Nursing, Social Work, Assisted Use Amid an Opioid Epidemic Speaker: Marsha Farrell, BSN, RN-BC, CHPN Living Administrators and Marsha began Marsha Farrell Care Consulting, LLC in January 2016 with a desire to Nursing Home Administrators promote excellence in pain management and end-of-life care through education, speaking engagements and patient care consults.

4 She is nationally board certified as Wednesday .. both a Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) and a Pain Management Nurse (RN-BC.). Marsha is the recipient of the 2008 Excellence in Symptom Management Award Thursday .. sponsored by the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) and is the editor of the ONS Pain Sig Newsletter. Friday .. 10:15-11:30am Breakout Sessions 11:30am-12:30pm Lunch Total 12:30-1:45pm Breakout Sessions 2:00-3:15pm Health and Wellness 3:30-4:45pm Breakout Sessions 5:00-6:30pm PRESIDENT'S RECEPTION. Friday, April 6. 7:30-8:30am Java with Exhibitors 8:00-10:00am Conference Registration 8:30-10:00am Breakout Sessions 10:15am-Noon CLOSING SESSION. Encouragement Speaker: Brenda Ladun Prime-time ABC news anchor Brenda Ladun is a breast cancer survivor.

5 When faced with her personal storm, she inspired countless viewers who watched the nightly news as she underwent her courageous battle. A Susan G. Komen for the Cure award recipient, she is also the recipient of the American Cancer Society 's Life Inspiration Award and award for Best TV Coverage. She has received numerous Associated Press awards, an Emmy nomination for Best Anchor, and the Edward R. Murrow Award for Radio and Television Journalism. In addition to news reporting and writing, she trains for marathons and is active in the local school and in her church. 2018 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION. Name (Please print clearly) _____. Address _____City_____ State _____ Zip_____. County _____. Organization _____. Phone (_____)_____E-mail: _____.

6 Special Meal Needs: _____ Vegetarian Meal EARLY Conference Registration Postmarked by March 9, 2018; includes pre-conference Hotel Information institute, all sessions, a one-year membership, Awards Ceremony/Reception and President's Reception. Hotel Reservation Deadline: Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Please check appropriate choice: ___ Individual .. $ To Make Reservations Contact: ___ Senior (60 and older) .. $ Embassy Suites Birmingham-Hoover ___ Student .. $ 2960 John Hawkins Parkway Hoover, AL 35244. REGULAR Conference Registration Postmarked after March 9, 2018; includes pre-conference Phone: 1-800-EMBASSY (1-800-362-2779). institute, all sessions, a one-year membership, Awards Cere- (Please request the group rate for the Alabama Gerontological Society ).

7 Mony/Reception and President's Reception. Check in: 4:00 Please check appropriate choice: Check out: 11:00 ___ Individual .. $ ___ Senior (60 and older) .. $ Rate: $ Single/Double ___ Student .. $ (All room rates are net non-commissionable and are quoted ONE-Day Registration exclusive of appropriate state an local taxes, fees and (Includes all events for that day only and a one-year assessments, currently 14%). membership). Early - Before March 9, 2018 The hotel highlights include a full two room suite, complimentary full breakfast buffet and evening reception, ___ Wednesday, April 4 .. $ free parking and internet, and complimentary ___ Thursday, April 5 .. $ local shuttle (with notice). ___ Friday, April $ ___ Student .. $ Regular - After March 9, 2018 Refund / Cancellation Policy: ___ Wednesday, April 4.

8 $ Cancellation requests received in writing by AGS on or before ___ Thursday, April 5 .. $ March 19, 2018, will be refunded in the following manner: the amount paid less $ membership fee plus a $ handling fee. ___ Friday, April $ ___ Student .. $ NO REFUNDS MADE AFTER MARCH 19, 2018. All cancellation requests MUST be submitted in writing. Additional Meals/Special Events Tickets: ___ Awards Ceremony/Reception .. $ Margaret S. Odom Scholarship The Scholarship, established in 2011, is available to qualified ___ President's Reception .. $ students with a desire to work in gerontology and pursuing a $ _____TOTAL Amount Paid degree in Social Work, Nursing, or Health Administration. Donate online at: Please make check payable to AGS. Alabama Gerontological Society Jennifer Kilpatrick Box 241262.

9 Montgomery, AL 36124-1262. Alabama Gerontological Society 37th Annual Conference April 4-6, 2018. CEUs Will Be Applied For: Nursing, Social Work (Ethics Course available), Assisted Living Administrators, and Nursing Home Administrators Course content is relevant to occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Proof of attendance and contact hours will be provided for your submission for CEUs. Continuing Education Pre-Approval Application has been submitted to ABESPA. ( Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech Pathology and Audiology).