LeadingAge Nebraska 2025 Annual Conference & Expo
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
All conference events will be held at the Younes Conference Center South on 416 W Talmadge Rd, Kearney, NE.
Monday, March 31, 2025, Pre-Conference
| TIME |
TOPIC |
SPEAKER |
CEUs |
| 2:00-5:00 pm |
Strengths-Based Approaches for Culture Change in Dementia Care |
Cameo Rogers, Life Enrichment Coordinator, Immanuel
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3 |
| 5:00-6:30 pm |
Cocktail Hour
All Pre-Conference and Conference attendees are invited
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Join your colleagues for a networking event and TaleGate entertainment
Sponsored by Elder Dynamics
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TOTAL CEUs:
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3 |
Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Annual Conference Day 1
| TIME |
TOPIC |
SPEAKER |
CEUs |
| 7:00-8:00 am |
Continental Breakfast
Attendees staying at the Comfort Inn may also choose the complimentary hotel breakfast
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- |
| 8:15-8:30 |
Welcome and announcements |
LeadingAge NE staff |
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| 8:30-9:45 |
Opening Keynote: Mastering the Mathematics of Company Culture |
Brett Hoogeveen, BetterCulture |
1.25 |
| 9:45-10:00 |
BREAK |
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| 10:00-11:00 |
1A: Lessons Learned in Cleaning and Disinfection |
Kate Tyner, ICAP/ASAP Infection Preventionist |
1 |
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1B: Happiness is an Inside Job |
Kimberley Wells, Scottsbluff Housing Authority |
1 |
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1C: Tackling Ageism In Eldercare Through Artistic & Creative Endeavors
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Meg LaPorte, Art Against Ageism Co-founder |
1 |
| 11:00-11:15 |
BREAK |
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11:15-12:15 pm
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2A: Depression in Older Adults |
Lorie Thomas, Region 6 Behavioral Healthcare and Mindy Crouch, Pando Geriatrics |
1 |
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2B: Securing the Future: Understanding the Security Implications of AI in Nursing Home Administration |
Art Provost, Essential Filament Services, Vice President of Security Services |
1 |
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2C: Preparing for a Life Safety Code Survey |
Doug Hohbein - Assistant Fire Marshal |
1 |
| 12:15-1:30 |
LUNCH & AWARDS CEREMONY |
Kierstin Reed, LeadingAge Nebraska CEO & Katie Smith-Sloan, LeadingAge CEO |
1.25* |
| 1:30-2:30 |
3A: What Have You Done For Me Lately?
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Katie Smith-Sloan, LeadingAge CEO |
1 |
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3B: Residents’ Rights in Long-Term Care |
Tami Barrett, Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman |
1 |
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3C: Disaster Preparedness: What we have learned from history |
Sharon Medcalf, UNMC Associate Professor |
1 |
| 2:30-2:45 |
BREAK |
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| 2:45-3:45 |
4A: Financial Management Strategies: Implementing Best Practices and Understanding How to Empower your Team’s Financial Oversight |
Bob Dick & Kailey Riskowski, Bland & Associates CPAs |
1 |
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4B: How to Welcome and Support Hospice in your Community |
Kelly Sparr, The Grace Space |
1 |
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4C: Facility Assessment Approach to Behavioral Health and Mental Health Basics |
Amber Jennings, Comagine Health, Regional Behavioral Specialist |
1 |
| 3:45-4:00 |
BREAK |
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| 4:00-5:00 |
5A: Federal Regulatory Update for Skilled Nursing Communities |
Janine Finck-Boyle, LeadingAge VP of Health Policy and Regulatory Affairs |
1 |
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5B: Aged and Disabled Waiver Updates |
Jennifer Clark, DHHS Deputy Director of Community Services |
1 |
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5C: Building a High-Performing Recruitment Team to Effectively Recruit and Onboard Your Talent in Senior Living Communities |
Chrissie McDaniel - Immanuel Manager of Talent Acquisition |
1 |
| 6:00-8:30 |
Conference Social: Disco Night and 50th Anniversary Celebration |
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DAY 1 TOTAL CEUs: |
7.5 |
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TOTAL NURSING CONTACT HRs: |
6.25 |
Wednesday, April 2, 2025, Annual Conference Day 2
| TIME |
TOPIC |
SPEAKER |
CEUs |
| 7:30-9:00 |
Light Breakfast Attendees staying at the Comfort Inn may also choose the complimentary hotel breakfast |
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| 8:00-9:00 |
EXHIBIT SHOW |
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| 8:00-9:00 |
6A: Assisted Living Hot Topics |
Janine Finck-Boyle, LeadingAge VP of Health Policy and Regulatory Affairs |
1 |
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6B: An Introduction to Guardianships |
David Thompson, JD, Burnett Legal Group, LLP |
1 |
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6C: Care Navigation at Immanuel |
Beth Nodes & Dr. Devin Fox, Immanuel |
1 |
| 9:00-9:30 |
EXHIBIT SHOW |
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| 9:30-10:30 |
7A: Preparing for SNF Survey in Nebraska |
Dan Taylor, NE DHHS |
1 |
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7B: The Importance of Deprescribing for Older Adults |
Deborah Dwornicki, Omnicare Consultant Pharmacist |
1 |
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7C: Supporting Parkinson’s Patients: Navigating Advanced Care |
Karla Frese, Home Care Partners & Parkinson’s Care Educator |
1 |
| 10:30-11:00 |
EXHIBIT SHOW |
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| 11:00-12:00 |
8A: Preparing for AL Survey in Nebraska |
Dan Taylor, NE DHHS |
1 |
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8B: When Attacked By A Dragon: Conflict Resolution |
Gwen Maag, Avera Education & Staffing Solutions |
1 |
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8C: The Incredible Value of Ownership (i.e., Personal Responsibility) in Senior Living |
Paul Rieken, Normative Point Owner/Facilitator |
1 |
| 12:00-1:00 |
NETWORKING LUNCH & EXHIBIT SHOW |
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| 1:00-2:00 |
CLOSING KEYNOTE & Prize Presentation: The Wisdom on Wheels Journey: A Nationwide 5 Year Quest to Capture the Hearts and Minds of the Greatest Generation |
Jack York, TaleGate Founder |
1 |
| 2:00 pm |
END - Conference attendees need to turn in list of sessions attended to Registration Desk as they leave |
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DAY 2 TOTAL CEUs & Nursing Contact Hrs |
4 |
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TOTAL CONFERENCE CEUs (including Pre-conference) |
14.5
(13.25 nursing)
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*Not eligible for nursing contact hours.
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