Welcome to the 2018 Activity Conference where activity professionals from across

2018 Activity Conference Allow Yourself to Bloom Welcome to the 2018 Activity Conference where activity professionals from across the state get together to discuss challenges, solve problems, share resources, have a good time and get to know each other better. Over the course of three days you ll take in a noteworthy lineup of education sessions and keynote speakers who will share a wealth of information. We know you will find incredible takeaways at this year s conference. Anyone who has been to our event in the past may tell you the speakers are only the icing on the cake. They ll tell you about the fun they had, the insights they gained, the resources they discussed for their activity and resident enrichment programs, the inspiration they took back with them and the great people they met. We re confident you ll go home feeling refreshed, invigorated and ready to use and share all you learned. Back By Popular Demand! Association members registering for the full conference will also receive a complimentary one day registration to Ohio LTC 2018 the Association s annual convention in Spring 2018 featuring over 100 educational sessions and a 300+ vendor trade show, CEUs and more! A great opportunity to experience both events! www.ohca.org - 2 www.efohca.org - 2

Pre-Conference: February 7, 2018 Become a Compassionate Touch Specialist Due to the intense nature of this training, each class is limited to 40 people. Sign up now to insure your spot. A separate registration in addition to the conference registration is required for this pre-conference session or you may purchase as a stand-alone individual event. Those attending the full conference will be given priority seating, individual day registrants will be notified one week prior to the program date if space is not available. What is Compassionate Touch? Compassionate Touch is an approach combining skilled touch with specialized communication that s shown to be a powerful nonpharmacological tool that reduces behavioral expressions in people with dementia and end-of-life while strengthening care partner relationships. Why Compassionate Touch? Compassionate Touch is a cutting edge skilled touch program that: Is Feasible - Easy to learn Practical to integrate into care practices Is Effective - Eases physical and emotional distress that leads to behavioral expression and resistance to care Empowers care partners with a personalized approach to connect, calm, and comfort people at all stages of dementia Reduces caregiver stress and burnout Builds strong relationships Supports person-centered core values and philosophy Who should attend? Therapeutic Recreation and Activity Professionals searching for meaningful one-to-one activities for community programs Social Workers who wish to have a new tool to enhance communication with individuals living with dementia Nursing Home Administrators and Memory Care Directors wanting to learn about a cutting edge, low cost approach that sets a community apart Nurses and Nurse Assistants who want to find a new, effective and non-pharmacological approach that reclaims the power of touch in caregiving. Occupational, Physical & Massage Therapists who are searching for ways to enhance skills and better relate to individuals requiring services Families, Volunteers, and Chaplains who are seeking meaningful ways to connect with an individual 3 CEs for Activity Directors*, Social Workers*, CEAL, Nurses, NHA Class 1 9:00 am 12:15 pm (check in 8:30 am) Class 2 1:00 pm 4:15 pm (check in 12:30 pm) 3 Hour Workshop Each attendee receives a certificate of attendance and Compassionate Touch Caregiver pin Upon completion of this workshop, attendees will be able to: Articulate why skilled touch is effective in dementia care Apply non-verbal communication techniques to relate to people with middle to advanced dementia Correctly perform skilled touch techniques Identify distress that triggers behavioral expression Determine appropriate touch technique according to behavioral needs of the elder State the impact of Compassionate Touch on care partner work stress and ability to effectively respond to behavioral needs of people with dementia We are turning toward Compassionate Touch rather than drugs to prevent behaviors. A.F. LSW, NHA, PCHA, Corporate Director of Community Life, Presbyterian Senior Living, Dillsburg, PA "I learned so much about the power of touch and how to use skilled touch with patients and families" Tracy Bella, Ohio

Register by CreditCard or Check Fax or Mail-in Registration Online at www. efohca.org Become a Compassionate Touch Specialist Registration Form February 7, 2018 Online Registration: www.efohca.org Questions? 614 / 436-4154 Fax: 614 / 436-0939 1. One Person Per Registration (fill out the facility info and duplicate this form for additional registrants) Lastname: First: Nickname: Title: Email address: Community/Facility: Street Address: City: State: Zip: Phone #: / Fax #: / 2. Payment - Make checks payable to Educational Foundation of Ohio Health Care Association (EFOHCA) Mail to: EFOHCA, 55 Green Meadows Dr. South, PO Box 447, Lewis Center, OH, 43035 or Fax to: 614 / 436-0939 TOTAL AMOUNT $ Method of Payment: Credit Card Check CREDIT CARD: MC VISA AMEX Discover Card Number Expiration Date / Card Holder Signature 3. Registration Fees Become a Compassionate Touch Specialist Registration Pre-Conference only: $ 79 prior to January 19 $ 99 January 19 and after What Is Included in My Registration Fee? Preconference Session: CEUs Continuous refreshment service Please note: that full conference registrants will receive priority seating to this Pre Conference Session Indicate your first and second choice. Space will be assigned based upon availability. Each class is limited to 40 people. Class 1 9:00 am 12:15 pm (check in 8:30 am) Class 2 1:00 pm 4:15 pm (check in 12:30 pm)

Conference Schedule: Pre-Conference: February 7 Become a Compassionate Touch Specialist February 7 4:45 pm 6:15 pm Education, Food & Fun! - Speed Oiling! February 8 8:30 9:00 am Conference Check In 9:00 12:15 pm The Reality of Activities and the CMS Requirements of Participation 12:15 1:30 pm Networking Luncheon (included in your registration fee) 1:30 3:00 pm Concurrent Sessions Select one 3:00 3:15 pm Networking Break 1. Communicating important preferences using the PELI among staff, residents, families, and volunteers. 2. Reduction of Antipsychotics & Activity Interventions 3:15 4:45 pm Concurrent Sessions Select one 4:45 pm Adjourn 3. All Day, Every Day Engagement for all Stages of Memory Loss 4. Activities for All 6:15 8:30 pm Evening Event - Sips & Succulents February 9 7:30 8:00 am Check In / Continental Breakfast 8:00 9:30 am 'Making A Difference - Being Me' 9:30 9:45 pm Networking Break 9:45 11:45 am Quick Idea Sessions 11:45 am 12:30 pm Networking Lunch 12:30 2:00 pm Concurrent Sessions Select one 2:00 2:15 pm Networking Break 5. Memory Care Programming Without a Dedicated Unit 6. The Impact of Programming on Social Connectedness and Engagement 2:15 3:15 pm Closing General Session Faerie Gardens 3:15 pm Adjourn www.ohca.org - 5 www.efohca.org - 5

Conference Details: February 7, 2018 4:45 pm 6:15 pm Education, Food & Fun! - Speed Oiling! Open to all attendees Enjoy a stress free evening of fast-paced education, appetizers and beverages. During this casual session you will learn what essential oils are, appropriate methods of use as well as the specific uses of the most common of essential oils such as lavender, tea tree, frankincense and eucalyptus to support immunity, sleep, stress and several other body systems. Learn how and why essential oils work, the history of essential oils and how to incorporate them into your daily life. This will be an interactive session that will stimulate your senses and your mind. And to top it off you will create a take-a-way with essential oils as well several recipes to use when you return home. Eat, drink and speed oil with us! Presented by: Melissa Schmidt, LNHA, Executive Director, Canton Regency Popular Back by! Demand s ewsletter Crafts, N ces & Resour Display Bring a few things with you to the conference to share with other attendees. 1. Your favorite month s activity calendar. 2. Your resident s favorite craft - bring a completed sample as well as printed instructions for how to complete the craft. (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, Various Holidays, etc.) 3. A list of websites or facebook pages that you find great ideas from! 4. Anything else you want to share!!!!! We will have display tables showcasing all of your great work! * Please bring 50 copies of each if possible. - Thanks! www.ohca.org - 6 www.efohca.org - 6

Conference Details: February 8, 2018 8:30 9:00 am Conference Check In Take this time to pick up your conference materials, catch up with colleagues, and enjoy coffee and pastries. 9:00 12:15 pm The Reality of Activities and the CMS Requirements of Participation This session will detail the numerous responsibilities of the Activity department as mandated in the new requirements. Here are the realities: more focus on Residents Rights and Resident Council; more focus on services and programming provided for those who have dementia; more focus on abuse & neglect; more focus on person-centered care and choices; more focus on the reduction of antipsychotics (psychotropics); more focus on care planning; more focus on quality of life; more focus on behavioral services; more focus on competency skills, training (qualifications), and sufficient staff; AND a new survey process has been introduced by CMS. We are seeing more deficiencies on programming, care planning and insufficient staff than we ever have before. Come and learn as Cat provides guidance on systemic facility process and survey focus, as well as compliance recommendations. Presented by: Cat Selman, Health Care Communicators 12:15 1:30 pm Networking Luncheon (included in your registration fee) After a morning of learning, you ve earned some time to unwind! A extended time for lunch has been scheduled to allow you to discuss the day s events with fellow activity professionals, connect with some new friends, and share best practices! 1:30 3:00 pm Concurrent Sessions Select one 1. Communicating important preferences using the PELI among staff, residents, families, and volunteers. In this session, we will provide attendees with resources for using items from the PELI to enhance resident care. First, we will share a resident and family brochure about preference-based care that provider communities can customize for their own residents and family members. Secondly, we will share a process for engaging with residents about their preferences for everyday living called Preferences for Activity and Leisure (PAL) cards. Attendees will leave this session with access to a template for creating PAL cards in their own organizations. Presented by: Katy Abbott, PhD & Morgan Liddic (Gerontology graduate student) 2. Reduction of Antipsychotics & Activity Interventions - CAT SELMAN When CMS began their Initiative to reduce the use of antipsychotics in nursing homes, many facilities simply discontinued those medications, and began involving the affected residents in activities. Good idea, unless you have only one or two activity directors, and absolutely no help or support from the rest of the staff! This is a deficiency waiting to happen!! Can we reduce antipsychotic usage utilizing activities? Can we address behavioral symptoms without resorting to the use of medication? Yes, but it involves facility-wide commitment and responsibility. Come and learn how to use activity interventions appropriately! Presented by: Cat Selman, Health Care Communicators www.ohca.org - 7 www.efohca.org - 7

Conference Details: February 8, 2018 3:00 3:15 pm Networking Break 3:15 4:45 pm Concurrent Sessions Select One 3. All Day, Every Day Engagement for all Stages of Memory Loss What makes your life have meaning? I bet it is not bingo at 10:30 a.m. and Elvis at 2 p.m.! Join us for a lively discussion, and join the exciting movement of helping people live well with their dementia. We will review the many changes our residents experience through their memory loss journey. Learn how to use their remaining abilities to assess, develop, and adjust engaging programs. Adding meaning and purpose to our residents lives can also decreases sadness, isolation, and medications. Presented by Cheryl Freed, LSW, Vice President of Learning and Development, Kemper House 4. Activities for All Years ago, nursing homes provided care only to the elderly, who were suffering from the effects of chronic and acute aging related diseases. You rarely saw a younger or middle-aged person living in a nursing home. Some facilities report that 24% or higher of their resident population is younger individuals. With this new influx of a younger population comes huge challenges. How do you develop an appropriate care plan? How do you plan and format activities for such a diverse group? And how do you coordinate a program that will meet both the needs of your aging population, as well as the younger population? This session will attempt to answer those questions, provide insight, and offer activity suggestions/recommendations that have been successful for others. Presented by: Cat Selman, Health Care Communicators 4:45 pm Adjourn www.ohca.org - 8 www.efohca.org - 8

Conference Details: February 8, 2018 6:15 8:30 pm Bonus Evening Event - Sips & Succulents Get your hands dirty and immerse yourself into the world of succulents at this event. We promise that you don t have to have a green-thumb to participate or keep succulents alive! Build your own succulent container garden and learn how to care for these fun desert plants while also learning about growth habits. Planthropy workshops are fun, creative and educational! We will walk you through easy steps with plenty of demonstrations and hands-on help along the way as you create your very own succulent container garden. You will receive beautiful succulents and rock toppings to complete your masterpiece. Planthropy s fun, hands-on workshops include: Teaching the craft of creating a living piece of art Education on these fun little plants, including their growth habits, care instructions and the importance of using the right soil How to propagate a succulent leaf (so you can grow your own succulent babies!) Answers to all your succulent questions All materials are included! Join Planthropy and OHCA for a succulent social hour with food and drinks! There is no additional charge to attend this event. However, pre-registration is required. Because space is limited, be sure to select this event when registering. We may not be able to accommodate on-site registrations. www.ohca.org - 9 www.efohca.org - 9

Conference Details: February 9, 2018 7:30 8:00 am Check In / Continental Breakfast Good morning - Day Two! Registration and continental breakfast begin. Grab a cup of coffee and some breakfast, take some time to visit with your fellow activity professionals and get ready for another day of learning. 8:00 9:30 am Making a Difference - Being Me Making a Difference happens when each member of the team recognizes their uniqueness and that they matter to the whole of the team. In order for a leader to achieve ownership and investment from their associates, they must earn the trust of the associates. Team members will not invest and make a difference in their work world until they see that their leaders and teachers are going to walk the talk not just talk the talk. Associates want to know if their leaders are going to teach it, preach it and do it! Presented by Peg Tobin, Tobin & Associates, Inc. 3:00 3:15 pm Networking Break 9:45 11:45 am Quick Idea Sessions A conference favorite. Led by your fellow activity professionals, these quick sessions allow you to get a lot of great ideas in a short period. As always, plan to share your experience and ideas in each of these sessions as well. Learning from each other is a highlight of this event. Each session will be 25 minutes long. You will be able to attend each of the mini sessions in a small group setting to allow for maximum interaction. a. How Prepared Are You? You dotted all your I s and crossed all your T s in preparation for the annual survey. But even the most prepared can sometimes be challenged by things outside your control. Bring your ODH survey experiences and questions to this session and share experiences and tips for successful surveys. Join OHCA Regulatory Director Mandy Smith as she answers your questions and discusses the top 10 citations and Immediate Jeopardies. b. Health, Wellness and Relaxation During this quick idea session we take a look at newest trends and programs for relaxation, meditation, health and wellness. It s time to take care of you! c. Partnering with Marketing Activities is a key player in the marketing team, and during this quick idea session we will share ideas and tips on activities, impact on marketing your facility as well as ideas for working together with your marketing team. d. The 3 R s of a Successful Volunteer Program How do you recruit volunteers? Once you have them how do you keep them? Now they are with you, how do you recognize them for being the great volunteer who is helping you move your program forward? You will go away with great tips to do all three using the 3 R s of a Successful Volunteer Program. www.ohca.org - 10 www.efohca.org - 10

Conference Details: February 9, 2018 11:45 am 12:30 pm Networking Lunch It s day two, and there are still many other activity professionals to meet. Step outside your comfort zone and use this great networking opportunity to strike up a conversation with someone new but don t forget to eat! 12:30 2:00 pm Concurrent Sessions Select One 5. Memory Care Programming Without a Dedicated Unit Do you have dementia specific programming for your nursing home even though you don t have a Memory Care Unit? How you can use failure proof memory and physical activity to reduce behaviors and falls? Are you concerned that your community might have a Dementia Focused Survey and you don t think you are ready? Let us help you create dementia programming in your community that will meet the requirements for your residents. Presented by Stephen G. White BBA, ACC, Consultant, McNeal Consulting and Linda McNeal White, Community Life Coordinator, Friendship Village Columbus 6. The Impact of Programming on Social Connectedness and Engagement It is estimated that 20-43% of residents within a senior living community never leave their accommodation with the exception of meals, therapy and medical appointments. While not every resident is a joiner, it is important to discern if the resident who abstains is doing so from choice or because they don t know how to engage. Social Connectedness and Engagement are key issues in the management of senior living communities. Isolation may not be a sense of space but a feeling, even when one is in the midst of a group. Isolation and loneliness can lead to depression, withdrawal, loss of appetite, loss of cognitive ability, need for medications, etc. Senior living staff as well as family members can learn observational skills to help identify seniors at risk and how to refer them to health care professionals for assessment and intervention and/ or treatment. In addition, the presenter will show participants how a robust calendar of programming will afford options as well as opportunities for residents to become engaged at their own level and desire. The result can mean increased participation and quality of resident life engagement experience. Presented by: Carolyn Lookabill-Brand Ambassador, American Senior Magazine 2:00 2:15 pm Networking Break www.ohca.org - 11 www.efohca.org - 11

Conference Details: February 9, 2018 2:15 3:15 pm Closing General Session Faerie Gardens Did you know faerie gardens first debuted in the U.S. in 1893? They began as bonsai dish gardens and their popularity was likely due to the Japanese Pavilion at the Chicago World s Fair. Soon thereafter, the New York Times featured these miniature creations in an article and the rest, as they say, is history. If you are adventurous and love the mystical world of faeries then come join in the fun and folic in the world of faeries! During this session learn the history behind the Faerie Folk. Did you know there are different types and they even have likes and dislikes? Do you know where to look for them? Learn how to invite Faerie families to move into your home and live right alongside you! The presenter loves helping create gardens for those who don t have a green thumb. Trying to keep up with a live garden can be frustrating! Then there are those who wish to keep their garden indoors to enjoy all year. Learn what to look for when shopping for silk plants to use. Best of all learn to think outside the box as to the type of containers for gardens and turning TRASH INTO TREASURE. Keeping it simple is the best part. This is a hands on closing session you won t want to miss. Presented by: Debbie Marks, Tales from A Fairy Garden 3:15 pm Adjourn www.ohca.org - 12 www.efohca.org - 12

Conference Location: Embassy Suites Columbus Airport 2886 Airport Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43219-614-536-0500 Group Rate: $143.00 (king suite or queen/queen suite) Includes complimentary internet and fully cooked to order breakfast as well as a manager s reception each evening. A limited number of rooms have been blocked at the OHCA rate. The hotel may have additional rooms available once all of the OHCA rooms are gone, but they may not be at the special rate, even if you contact them before the cut-off date. It is unlikely that they will be able to extend the cut-off date of January 17, 2018. Due to the busy nature of their hotel and since rooms go quickly there may not be any available rooms left at that point. The Embassy Suites Columbus Airport brings you the quality amenities and services that you ve come to expect from a Hilton family brand. Additional property features: 198 two-room suites offering a separate living area with a sofa bed and Private bedroom with Serta Suite Dreams mattresses featuring our Embassy Essentials Bedding Collection Complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast daily and a complimentary nightly Manager s Reception (subject to OH state and local laws. Must be of legal drinking age). Complimentary parking with complimentary shuttle service to Columbus Airport and Easton Town Center, an upscale lifestyle center with numerous restaurants, shopping center, spa and other amenities Private bath with Blooms Energy Collection bath products, walk-in shower or tub Two 42-inch HDTV televisions with in-suite movies Wired and wireless HSIA, and Complimentary wireless HSIA in all public areas Refrigerator, microwave oven, coffee maker, wet bar, iron with board, and laptop safes in guest rooms Spacious desk with ergonomic chair and mobile furnishings so guests can create their own living space Open air atrium with a signature water feature featuring the Flying Spoons restaurant 24-hour complimentary BusinessLink Business Center and Sundry shop Enlarged 24/7 fitness center featuring leading-edge cardio and resistance training equipment from Precor and an indoor pool, whirlpool, and sun deck Dry cleaning and in-house laundry services www.ohca.org - 13 www.efohca.org - 13

Continuing Education Credits: Full Conference registrants are able to receive up to 15 hours of credit are available. Those attending the Compassionate Touch Specialist Training may be eligible to receive an additional 3 hours of credit. (February 7 = 1 hour; February 8 = 6 hours plus 2 bonus hours; February 9 = 6 hours) Activity Professionals: Application for credit has been submitted to the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals. Certified Executives for Assisted Living (CEAL): Up to 15 hours are available during this program and can be used toward renewal of the CEAL certification. Nurses: Nurses, please note any continuing education that has been approved by BELTSS (or any other accredited body) can be accepted by the Ohio Board of Nursing in the State of Ohio. Nurses may use this continuing education to meet their licensure requirements. Please refer to OBN continuing education rules 4723-14-01 thru 4723-14-19. Nurses may obtain up to 15 hours utilizing this rule. Ohio Administrators: The Ohio Health Care Association is an approved provider of continuing education credit by the Ohio Board of Executives for Long Term Services and Supports (BELTSS) and has approved this program. Ohio Social Workers: Application has been submitted to the Ohio Social Work Board or 15 continuing education credits. Please contact OHCA For final approval status at kchapman@ohca.org. Registration Information: 3 Easy Ways to Register The Activity Professionals Conference is offered to all activity professionals at the low Association member rate. Take advantage of this great offer! Enjoy top-notch educational programming! What Is Included in My Registration Fee? Full Conference: Wednesday Evening Education, Food & Fun and Speed Oiling! Priority Seating for Compassionate Touch Specialist Training (additional fee required) Continental Breakfast Each Day Lunch Buffet Each Day Continuous refreshment service each day Handouts of all education sessions Sips & Succulents One Day: (Thursday or Friday) CEUs for day attended Continental Breakfast Lunch Buffet Continuous refreshment service Handouts of all education sessions www.ohca.org - 14 www.efohca.org - 14

Register by CreditCard or Check Fax or Mail-in Registration Online at www. efohca.org Register online and save! Register 4 or more individuals from the same community and receive 15% off the total of registration fees. This discount only applies online. The 2018 Activity Professionals Conference Registration Form February 7 9, 2018 Online Registration: www.efohca.org Questions? 614 / 436-4154 Fax: 614 / 436-0939 1. One Person Per Registration (fill out the facility info and duplicate this form for additional registrants) Lastname: First: Nickname: Title: Email address: Community/Facility: Street Address: City: State: Zip: Phone #: / Fax #: / 2. Registration Fees Full Conference Individual Day Full Conference: One Day Only: (Thursday or Friday) One Day: Indicate which one $279 prior to January 19 $179 prior to January 19 February 8, 2018 $299 January 19 and after $219 January 19 and after February 9, 2018 3. Payment - Make checks payable to Educational Foundation of Ohio Health Care Association (EFOHCA) Mail to: EFOHCA, 55 Green Meadows Dr. South, PO Box 447, Lewis Center, OH, 43035 or Fax to: 614 / 436-0939 TOTAL AMOUNT $ Method of Payment: Credit Card Check CREDIT CARD: MC VISA AMEX Discover Card Number Card Holder Expiration Date / Signature 4. Sessions Attending: (It is very important that you complete the section below when registering) February 7: Please indicate which session you will be attending 4:45 pm 6:15 pm Education, Food & Fun! - Speed Oiling! I will attend the Pre-Conference Session / I will not attend the Pre-Conference Session February 8: Please indicate which session you will be attending 9:00 12:15 pm General Session: - The Reality of Activities and the CMS Requirements of Participation 1:30 3:00 pm Concurrent Sessions: Choose one 1. Communicating important preferences using the PELI / 2. Reduction of Antipsychotics & Activity Interventions 3:15 4:45 pm Concurrent Sessions: Choose one 3. All Day, Every Day Engagement for all Stages of Memory Loss / 4. Activities for All 6:15 8:30 pm Evening Event - Sips & Succulents February 9: Please indicate which session you will be attending 8:00 9:30 am Making A Difference - Being Me 9:45 11:45 am Quick Idea Sessions: a. How Prepared Are You? / b. Health, Wellness and Relaxation c. Partnering with Marketing / d. The 3 R s of a Successful Volunteer Program 12:30 2:00 pm Concurrent Sessions: Choose one 5. Memory Care Programming Without a Dedicated Unit / 6. The Impact of Programming on Social Connectedness and Engagement 2:15 3:15 pm Closing General Session: - Faerie Gardens Question: Can I register for the full conference rate and attend one day and send a co-worker the other? Answer: No, full conference registration fees are available for one person to attend both days. You will each need to register at the one-day only rate.

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