Pioneer Partner Sponsor

Diamond Sponsor

Platinum Sponsors

AARP

Genesis HealthCare Corp

Health Dimensions Group

Gold Sponsors

American Health Care Association (AHCA)

BB&T Capital Markets

Commonwealth Fund

Ecumen

Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society

Gulf South Medical Supply

NewCourtland Elder Services

Piñon

Providence Mount St. Vincent

Rothschild Foundation

Sodexho

Tersian House

Silver Sponsors

Aging Research Institute

Volunteers of America

Session Sponsors

Baker + Hogan + Houx

Catholic Health Associations

Cooper’s Office Supply

Meadowlark Hills

Nor-son Inc

Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute

Quality Care Committee (QCC)

Rader Consulting

South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations

Stratis Health

Term Memorial

University of Minnesota School of Nursing

Upstairs Solutions LTC

Wattenbarger Architects

Exhibitors

Minnesota Health & Housing Alliance (MHHA)

AARP

Alzheimer's Store

Action Pact

Aging Research Institute

BB&T Capital Markets

Creative Action, LLC

Direct Supply Eldercare Interiors

Ecumen

Eden Alternative

Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society

Fox Learning Systems

Generations On Line

Genesis Healthcare

GrandCare Systems

Gulf South Medical Supply

Health Dimensions Group

Health Professions Press

In the Moment

Institute for Caregiver Education

It's Never 2 Late

Live Oak Institute

LifeBio

Life Services Network

Minnesota Culture Change Coalition

National Association of Activities Professionals

National Citizens' Coalition for Nursing Home Reform

     (NCCNHR)

NewCourtland Elder Services

Paraprofessional Health Care Institute

Pathway Health Services

Pinon Management

Professional Portable X-ray

Providence Mount St. Vincent

Rakhma Homes

Sodexho

Teresian House

Thrifty White Pharmacies

T.R. T.I.P.S. Inc

Upstairs Solutions LTC

Volunteers of America

Vocollect Healthcare Systems

WhisperGlide Swing Company

Calling all Eden Alternative Associates, Mentors, and Friends click on the link if you want to participate in a small group with Bill and Judy Thomas on Thursday morning August 2.  Please contact Carol Ende <cende@edenalt.com> as soon as possible to let them know you will be attending.

A special invitation from The Eden Alternative – Join us for the Eden Wave Dinner and Dance Friday evening See the following attachment for more details.

ONSITE PROGRAM

Program Book

The Program Book (opens as a PDF) for the conference is now available online.  Take a look at the program and plan your days.

Ripples to Waves "At a Glance" Schedule

Select Ripples to Waves "At a Glance"   to view the conference schedule for each days events.

Pre-Conference Intensives

Preview the pre-conference intensives to determine which one you would like to attend. 

Pre-Conference 7 Coaching Supervision and Leadership SOLD OUT.

Pre-Conference 13 Site Visit: Journey SOLD OUT.

Concurrent Sessions

Whether you care for elders at home, in "Households" or in traditional long-term care settings, you'll find the latest tools and techniques of person-directed care in our Concurrent Sessions.  This year's conference features a wide range of new topics and timely subjects.  See session descriptions for Thursday, August 2nd and for Friday, August 3rd.  No matter where you are in your culture change journey, there's something new and exciting for everyone!

Closing Session

The closing session will feature guest speaker Stephen G. Post, Ph.D., co-author of Why Good Things Happen to Good People: The Exciting New Science that Proves the Link Between Doing Good and  Living a Longer, Healthier, Happier Life.

Stephen will share his experiences from more than two decades of work with older adults in communities and assisted living as an advocate. While the institutional model of care treats aging as an illness, Stephen’s work honors the wisdom and power of older adults who are working to create environments that support mutual respect and dignity. Combining research data on the healing power of altruism with uplifting stories of human compassion, he will demonstrate how “loving your neighbor as yourself” can indeed provide a joyful path toward a fulfilling life.

Wine Tasting: A Toast to the Pioneer Network 

Join us on Thursday, August 2nd from 6:00 to 7:15 pm for an exclusive, high end wine tasting event with John Glas of Wineglas.  The one thing that wine and people have in common is that they get better with age.  We look forward to sharing quality wine with you during this educational, festive event.  The cost is $25 per person which includes wine, appetizers, and wine education. Cheers!

GENERAL INFORMATION

Who Should Attend?

The conference is designed for teams and individuals who provide care and support for elders in all settings, including nursing homes, the community, assisted living residences and other options.  Elders and their families, regulators, educators, advocates and architects are all invited to attend.  Sessions are designed for those just getting started and those with experience in more advanced person-directed care practices.

Registration Information - SOLD OUT

Downloadable Registration Brochure (opens as a PDF)

For questions contact Christie Dobson by email or call (585)271-7570.

Registration Fees

Select Registration Fee Schedule   to view the conference fees.

Hotel Information

Reserve your room now at the Sheraton Bloomington Hotel, Minneapolis SOLD OUT

Here are a few suggestions on other hotels in the area:

Country Inn:   952-831-9595 (Across the street)

Sofitel:  952-835-1900 (Across the street)

Crown Plaza:  952-831-8000 (Next door)

OPPORTUNITIES

Sponsorship and Marketing Information

For additional information contact: Bill Keane

• Download sponsorship and marketing information (opens as a .pdf).  Fill out the sponsorship form online.

Advertising Opportunities

• Download information on advertising opportunities (opens as a .pdf)

Exhibitors:

For additional information contact Dwana Pinchock or call her at (240) 401-2602

Contact Christie Dobson if you have questions.

PO Box 18648

Rochester, NY  14618

(585)271-7570