Minnesota Gerontological Society 2009 Conference Bridging the Gap: Driving Research to Practice 2009 Friday Conference April 24, 2009 Earle Brown Heritage Center Brooklyn Center, Minnesota Please share this brochure with others.
2009 Bridging the Gap Between RESEARCH and Practice in the Field of Aging Bridging the Gap: Driving Research to Practice. The Minnesota Gerontological Society (MGS) is uniquely positioned to bridge the continents of thought among academics, researchers, regulators, and practitioners in the field of aging. The members of MGS are an eclectic group including social service professionals, housing experts, health care providers, research scientists, policy analysts, program administrators, educators, retirees, consultants, attorneys, students and others. Our common interest is aging. We welcome your partnership in our conference theme and objectives. The Conference Objectives support the Minnesota Gerontological Society s Mission: to bridge the gaps among academics, research, policy development, and practice in the field of aging. By attending this conference, participants will: Gain an understanding of the challenges to various aspects of aging research and evidence-based practice. Be exposed to current scientific knowledge, medical research and public policy trends in evidence-based practice. Be able to discuss and/or experience the practical aspects of research and practice and implications for themselves, or for the community. Be able to network with peers from a wide range of disciplines interested in aging issues, as well as learn about organizations and products relevant to practice or research. This year s learning opportunity has been made possible in part by contributions from the following organizations (Stars indicate the level of sponsorship.) PPP Presbyterian Homes and Services PP Aging Services of Minnesota, cpmt, Home Instead Senior Care, Minnesota Area Geriatric Education Center P Ecumen, Merwin LTC Pharmacy, Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging, PiperJaffray, Volunteers of America Session Sponsor Age Well Home Care, Stratis Heath Planning Committee: Lola Amendt, Kari Benson, Sue Bikkie, Elaine Carlson (Executive Director), Kathleen Dempsey (Co-chair), Margaret Dolan, Charissa Eaton, Lisa Edstrom, Emily Farah-Miller, Sharon Gregoire, Nan Just, Penda Kane, Laura Magnuson, Rajean Moone (Chair), Marilou Moringiello, Emily Strand, Dan Strittmater, Alice Tennis, Jim Tift, Pam York. Operations Support: Lyn Schroeder Executive Director: Elaine Carlson MGS President: Dawn Simonson MGS President Elect: Catherine Sullivan MGS Secretary: Jim Tift MGS Treasurer: Mick Finn
Minnesota Gerontological Society 2009 Conference Conference Agenda & Overview Friday, April 24 7:30 am 3:15 pm 7:30 a.m. Registration, Continental Breakfast, Exhibit Area Open 8:15 a.m. Conference Welcome, Bloedow Scholarships 8:45 a.m. Keynote Speaker: Bridging the Translation Gap and Surviving: Susan Hughes, DSW, Co-Director, Center for Research on Health and Aging, School of Public Health, University of Illinois at Chicago 9:45 a.m. Break/Exhibits 10:15 a.m. Sessions Begin 12:30 p.m. Lunch 1:00 p.m. Kastenbaum Outstanding Gerontologist Award 1:20 p.m. Dessert, Concurrent Poster and Exchange Sessions, Exhibits & Networking 2:15 p.m. Concurrent Breakout Sessions 3:15 p.m. Adjourn Bloedow Scholarships The purpose of the Gerald Bloedow Scholarship Fund is to provide assistance to undergraduate and graduate students furthering their education in gerontology. For applications see the MGS website at / awards Kastenbaum Award The Outstanding Gerontologist Award was established in 1984 to recognize individuals who have made a special contribution to the lives of older persons in Minnesota. In 1998 the award was renamed the Dutch Kastenbaum Award to honor Abraham Dutch Kastenbaum who was a pioneer in establishing service programs for older people in Minnesota and for 25 years hosted a weekly television show, Senior Citizens Forum. exhibit hall This is your chance to network with gerontology professionals and organizations serving an older audience. Peruse the book store s titles written or recommended by conference speakers, enjoy refreshments, explore posters, and collect information from each exhibit booth. The exhibit hall will open at 7:30 a.m. POSTERS AND EXCHANGE SESSION Engage in conversation with cutting edge scholars and practitioners on a variety of topics. Walk through the poster and exhibit area and explore on your own, or take the time to join round table mini-sessions to network with other professionals. For information and submission, please visit /conference
KEYNOTE SPEAKER - Susan Hughes, DSW, Professor, School of Public Health and Co-Director, Center for Research on Health and Aging, University of Illinois at Chicago Bridging the Translation Gap and Surviving. As a nation, we have invested substantially in developing and testing interventions. Only lately have we begun to realize that we need to learn a great deal more about the process of translating an idea from conceptualization to efficacy and effectiveness testing, and ultimately to translation and diffusion in the community if we are to impact the health of the public. Both researchers and practitioners have an important and growing stake in understanding and facilitating the multiple steps involved in this process. Dr. Hughes has conducted several intervention studies, including the development and testing of Fit and Strong!, an award winning, evidence-based program that she and her team are now disseminating in six states. Her address will review the steps involved in bringing Fit and Strong! from the design to the dissemination stage with important tips on how to anticipate translation and diffusion issues to the extent possible from the design stage forward. Her follow up breakout session will review the RE-AIM translation model, its application in her current CDC-funded translation study, and lessons learned to date from the translation study. SESSIONS Consumer Choice Disability & Consumer Choice Nancy Eustis, PhD, University of Minnesota, Humphrey Institute and Representative, Minnesota Department of Human Services,Disability Services Division Presenters will describe principles of independent living advocated by persons with disabilities and discuss their applicability to seniors as well as summarize Medicaid waiver programs that fund home and community-based services for persons with disabilities with an emphasis on the option for consumer direction in these programs. Consumer-Directed Community-Based Support Jane Vujovich, BSN, RN, Strategic Planner, Minnesota Department of Human Services, Aging and Adult Services Division There is ample research on both the effectiveness of consumer-directed service models, and the consumers satisfaction with these services including having greater choice and responsibility for their customized support. Nonetheless, there are subtle (and not-sosubtle) barriers to applying that research in everyday practice. This workshop will explore the concepts of consumer direction and consumer choice, the paradigm shift for consumer control and decision-making, and provide examples of how these barriers have been addressed to broaden access to consumer-focused models to strengthen non-institutional supports for older Minnesotans. Providing Care by Families: Hispanic Family Caregiving in the United States Sharon Marx, MD, Evercare Minnesota Eight million of the 44 million family caregivers in the United States are part of the Hispanic Community. This equates to 1 out of every 3 Hispanic households having a caregiver for an older family member. Understanding the cultural needs and sensitivities among Latinos when it comes to their caring for an older loved one is essential to providing the best health outcomes for the elder loved ones and the family members who care for them. The presentation will review caregiving prevalence, burden of care, attitudes of nursing care and health workers, caregiving challenges, helpful training and services for Hispanic family caregivers. Health Promotion & Disease Management Evidence-Based Health Promotion: Making a Difference with Older Adults Debbie Hanka, PT, GCS, Amherst H. Wilder Foundation and Kate Houston, BA, Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging. Older adults are disproportionately affected by chronic conditions. An estimated 80% of those over 65 years have one or more chronic conditions, and 65% have multiple chronic conditions. Chronic diseases account for more than 75% of total annual health care costs. Evidence-based health promotion and disease management interventions provide older adults with the opportunity to take more control of their health. These interventions have been proven effective in helping older adults make healthier choices and, as a result, reducing the effects of disease and disability. This session provides an overview of the state of the art in evidence-based health promotion, describes Center on Healthy Aging, National Council on Aging endorsed interventions currently being implemented in Minnesota, and explores the benefits and challenges of implementing these interventions in a real world setting.
Dementia: Efficacious Diagnosis, Care and Prevention Catherine Johnson, PsyD, LP, Associated Clinic of Psychology National and local research has resulted in a rich resource environment that has the potential to effectively support persons and their families experiencing dementia. Disseminating this knowledge and operationalizing best practices is the challenge. This session will provide a guide, suggested by research, to improve the prevention, identification and diagnosis of dementia, and the ongoing management of care for persons/ families to create a comprehensive model of care. Project ADAPT: Rural Older Adult Depression Intervention Merrie Kaas, DNSc, RN, CNS-BC, University of Minnesota School of Nursing and Teresa McCarthy, MD,MS, Walker Health Care This presentation will describe an older adult depression screening, assessment, and intervention program developed for primary clinics in three Minnesota rural areas. The purpose of Project ADAPT was to adapt the findings of previous depression program studies to primary care clinics using existing clinic resources found in rural areas. Although Project ADAPT had mixed results, findings and implementation strategies can provide useful recommendations for initiating and sustaining other depression screening programs for older adults. Emerging Models in Community & Housing Green House and Small-House Nursing Homes Rosalie Kane, PhD, University of Minnesota Long Term Care Resource Center This session will discuss and illustrate trends in Green House nursing homes and other small-house nursing homes that do not have the Green House trademark. It will summarize challenges in implementing a small-house model; such implementation, in fact, requires reconsideration every role (e.g. administrator, director of nurses, charge nurse, activities personnel, director of social work, medical director, dietary personnel) and every function (e.g. admission, in-service education, Alzheimer's care, end-of-life care, staff orientation, human resources and hiring, MDS coordination) in a traditional nursing and explore how to adapt these roles and functions to the goals and nature of the new model. Housing and Community Panel: Building and Shaping Environments to Promote Health Quality of Life, and Resilience in Older Adults - Moderated Panel Hear from a panel of innovators who are implementing creative housing and community-based service nterventions, including new technologies and holistic approaches that meet the needs of older adults. Developing and Sustaining Integrated and Collaborative Services in a Community Mary Anne Blade, Minnesota Visiting Nurses Association and Lisa Edstrom, University of Minnesota Center on Aging Roseville Area Senior Program (School District 623), MN Visiting Nurse Association (MVNA), North Suburban Senior Council, and Lyngblomsten have come together to support a more integrated, person centered approach to coordinating and delivering LTC and supportive services older adults and their caregivers in the Roseville Area. Learn about how this collaborative is developing a more integrated, comprehensive and less complex, community based care coordination and delivery package, utilizing the best practice and familiarity of community providers and businesses with the efficiency and value of volunteer and local community and faith based support systems. Professional Skill Building RE-AIM Susan Hughes, DSW, UIC School of Public Health See information under Keynote Speaker Grant Writing for Success Kirsten M. Johnson, Program Developer, Amherst H. Wilder Foundation Grant Writing for Success will provide insight and information for every one from the novice grantseeker to the development professional. Learn successful approaches to the writing process, the do s and don ts of funding proposals, and tips on where to get the information you need to succeed. Come prepared to share your stories of success and ask questions of your colleagues. Fundamentals of Evaluation Deborah Paone, MHSA, Paone & Associates, LLC Evaluation is an important part of understanding the results achieved from programs, pilots, or demonstrations, and is required in most funding applications. A program evaluation, well-designed and executed, can provide valuable insight for future efforts. This session is designed for those interested in reviewing or learning the basics around evaluation in aging and health services.
GENERAL INFORMATION Registration can only be processed with a check, credit card information or a purchase order number and complete information. Without an accompanying payment, the registration is delayed until payment is received. Make checks payable to the Minnesota Gerontological Society. Refunds (less a $25 administrative fee) will be made if we are notified, in writing, two weeks in advance (by April 10, 2009). Fees Conference Early Registration by March 27, 2009 $ 45 Students/seniors (proof of registration and/or 65 years of age) $ 75 MGS members $ 145 Non-members I want to join MGS now and receive conference registration and benefits of 2009 MGS membership! $130.00 Regular Membership $80.00 Senior Membership $70.00 Student Membership Conference Late Registration March 28 to April 24, 2009 $ 55 Students/seniors (proof of registration and/or 65 years of age) $ 90 MGS members $ 175 Non-members I want to join MGS now and receive conference registration and benefits of 2009 MGS membership! $145.00 Regular Membership $90.00 Senior Membership $80.00 Student Membership Information For membership or other information about MGS, call 952-829-5937x3 or e-mail mgs@mngero.org or view on the MGS website at Continuing Education Units (CEUs) The conference has been designated to meet discipline standards for up to 7.25 contact hours. MGS has requested CEU approval from a variety of disciplines. All participants receive certificates of attendance. Hotel Accommodations Crowne Plaza Minneapolis North - A block of rooms is being held for conference attendees at a group rate of $99.00. Individuals may make their reservations by calling 763-566-8000 or 1-800-481-3556. Inform the reservation department that you are part of the Minnesota Gerontological Society group rate. Earle Brown Heritage Center 6155 Earle Brown Drive Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 LOCATION Earle Brown Heritage Center is located on the southwest corner of the intersection of Hwy 694 and Hwy 100, just off of Shingle Creek Parkway. For complete directions, call (763) 569-3455 or see www.earlebrown.com 2009
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2009 Minnesota Gerontological Society 2009 Conference Join your colleagues in celebrating the oldest gerontological society in the United States and experience its vibrant look into the future. TO BRIDGE THE GAP IN MINNESOTA BETWEEN RESEARCH AND PRACTIcE IN THE FIELD OF AGING, WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON DEVELOPING AND SUPPORTING TOMORROW'S LEADERS Check out our new website and register for the conference online. MGS Conference PO Box 24562 Mpls, MN 55424-0562 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED EARLY REGISTRATION BY MARCH 27, 2009