The teams at LeadingAge Kansas and LeadingAge Missouri have been working hard to bring you a stellar lineup of sessions for our 2025 Assisted Living & Residential Care Virtual Conference. With keynotes by Andy Edeburn of Elder Dynamics and Julie Thorson of Friendship Haven, state-specific regulatory sessions, and up to 10 Continuing Education credits available (including 3.0 Resident Care Hours), this is a can’t miss Conference for AL & SLO Providers. Here’s a preview of the conference agenda:
February 4, 2025
9:00 – 10:00 AM | Opening Keynote | Assisted Living: Growth Trends for the Future | Andy Edeburn, Elder Dynamics
10:15 – 11:15 AM | Regulatory Breakouts: Licensing Agencies (KDADS) | Lacey Hunter, KDADS
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Garden of Eatin’: Creating a Culinary Culture in Your Dining Program | Amanda Marsh, Martin Bros. Distributing
1:30 – 2:30 PM | Supporting Families to Create a Cohesive Team: Building Trust, Managing Expectations, and Working Together | Jamie Cobb-Tinsley & Hollie Glover, James L. West Center for Dementia Care
2:45 – 3:45 PM | Mid-Conference Keynote | Authentic Leadership | Julie Thorson, Friendship Haven
February 5, 2025
9:00 – 10:00 AM | Creating Service Opportunities for Individuals Living with Dementia | Daphne Johnston, Respite for All Foundation
10:15 – 11:15 AM | Regulatory Breakouts: Emergency Preparedness (Kansas State Fire Marshal) | Rachel Martin, Office of the Kansas State Fire Marshal
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Residency Agreements: Strategies for Avoiding Pitfalls | Brooke Bennett Aziere & Amanda Wilwert, Foulston Siefkin LLP
1:30 – 2:30 PM | Art Exploration with the Aging Community: Using Visual Thinking Strategies | Kim Richards, Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art
2:45 – 3:45 PM | Strut Your Stuff: Strategies for Excellent AL Marketing in the Digital Age | Steve Howell, Experience Fresh
This conference will be held via Zoom on February 4 & 5, 2025, and registration is only $169, regardless of membership status. If you have questions about the conference, feel free to reach out to Addy.
Interested in attending? Learn more about the sessions and register for the conference here.
