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Plenary Sessions

 
 August 3, 8:30am – 10:00am

Our Morning Plenary is designed to energize your mind and soul as we continue our conference with two days of concurrent sessions. 
 
 August 4, 11:30am – 1:30pm

Our Luncheon Plenary is for us to come together as a community to reflect on our past few days and rejuvenate us as we return to our own communities.
 
Explore…
the power of poetry. Gary Glazner founded the Alzheimer's Poetry Project and has discovered how to relate to elders through the spoken word and verse.
 
Discover…
the leader within YOU who knows that people matter most. David Farrell will speak about the person-centered approach to leadership that offers proven, practical strategies to engage the staff, improve care, and achieve high performance.
 
Change…
your perspective on the daily lives of residents by hearing from Aviston Countryside Manor staff who accepted the challenge to move into the home where they work, to live life side by side with those they care for.
 
Explore…
how to expand yourself as a champion of change.  Join Joanne Rader and be part of a conversation with Barry Barkan, a sage and founder of Pioneer Network.
 
Discover…
the recipient of the Picker Award for Excellence in Long-Term Care, Jennie Chin Hansen. Ms. Hansen will be presented the award from Lucile Hanscom the Executive Director of the The Picker Institute at our Luncheon Plenary
 
Change…
Yourself! What is the one thing YOU have ultimate control over? You own personal transformation. No matter what is happening around you, you can make your own choices of how you act and react.


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