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REACH October 2-3, 2019 Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center 100 Grand Boulevard Longview, Texas Call for Presentation Submission Due Date: January 31, 2019 Sponsored by the East Texas Council of Government, Area Agency on Aging
October 2-3, 2019
Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center 100 Grand Boulevard Longview, Texas
Submission Due Date: January 31, 2019
Sponsored by the East Texas Council of Government, Area Agency on Aging Partially funded by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission
About REACH
The REACH Conference is the area’s largest annual event sponsored by the East Texas Council of Governments, Area Agency on Aging which is devoted to aging, caregiving
and healthcare. REACH is an educational opportunity for licensed professionals and individuals, who provide care and work with the senior population, to learn new techniques and strategies in this ever growing field.
Presentation Application Information
Application Deadline
Applications must be completed, postmarked if mailing or emailed prior to midnight January 31, 2019. Faxed applications will not be accepted. These forms may be freely reproduced.
Application Instructions
31, 2019 to: Sophia Lawson, REACH Conference, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, TX 75662 or email to Sophia.lawson@etcog.org
Education Document Form
Application Review Procedures
Incomplete applications WILL NOT be reviewed. The review committee reserves the right to combine applications, suggest alternative formats for presentations, and to recruit additional sessions. Applicants will be notified of acceptance no later than March 1, 2019. Conference Format We are seeking presenters for the morning and afternoon of October 2 and October 3,
following areas: Caregivers, Nurses, Health Care and Long-Term Care Providers, Mental Health Providers, Counselors, Ministry, Volunteers, Seniors and Social Service Agencies.
Presentation Scheduling
Presenters should identify preferred presentation days. Every effort will be made to accommodate your request. However, workshop presentations will be assigned in the order in which they are received. Please submit your first and second choice for the day you wish to present and indicate if you are willing to repeat your session.
Presenter Fees and Travel
The purpose of the REACH Conference is to provide education and training at an affordable costs to the participants. All revenue generated helps to pay for the conference and any remaining funds are used to provide emergency assistance to seniors in the 14 counties we
your fee on the application page. The Area Agency on Aging of East Texas cannot pay travel expenses or hotel accommodations that exceed the State rate. Waiving or a reduction in your fee is greatly appreciated.
Audiovisual Needs
Please request only the A/V equipment that you actually plan to use. All printed handouts are the responsibility of the presenter. No handouts will be printed at the conference.
Length of Presentations
All presentations are tentatively scheduled for 1.5 hours. If additional time is needed for workshop presentations, they should be listed as Part I and Part II.
Marketing
For presentations to qualify for CEU credits, speakers must NOT directly or indirectly market the products or services of his/her own employment/company for the purpose of gaining referrals or contracts from which the company may benefit financially.
PRESENTER TOPICS
211 and what they do for clients Accessing Services Activities for People W/Dementia Activities for the Disabled Adult Foster Care Advanced Directives, Power of Attorney Guardianship Alternatives to Guardianships Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Appraisal or Assessment Techniques Behavior Problems in Nursing Homes Benefits for Veterans in LTC Facilities Care for the Caregiver Sessions Communicable Disease Prevention Caregiver Support CNA Classes CMS Rules Communication Between Staff & Family Community Care Services Conflict Management Coping with Parkinson’s Disease and MS Counseling Methods, Techniques, Theories Creating Community Awareness Culture Sensitivity/Diversity DADS LTC Surveyor Dance, Music and/or Art Therapy Deaf & Hard of Hearing Dealing with Burnout on the Job Dealing with Co-workers who are Defensive Dealing with Terminal Illness Death and Dying Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease Dental Care (The effects on One’s Health) Depression in the Elderly Diabetic/Heart Health & Resources Direct Caregiving Responsibilities Diversity within American Culture Drug Abuse in Seniors Drug Interactions Elderly Abuse Elderly Alcohol and Drug Abuse Elderly Emergency Preparedness Estrogen Use Ethics (3 Hours) Ethical Dilemmas in Nursing Case Studies Eye Diseases & Disorders Falls in the Elderly Financial Planning Fitness Beyond 60 Game Activities for Seniors Guardianship for Nursing Home Residents Hands-on Tools for Caregivers Health and Human Services Programs HIV/AIDS Home Care for the Elderly Housing Options for Seniors How to Prevent Wandering Without Using Restraints Identifying Community Resources Infectious Diseases Job Stress Legislative Updates Management of Dementia Managing Difficult Behaviors Marriage and Sexuality of the Elderly Medicaid Estate Recovery Medicaid Fraud Medicaid Spend-Down Medicare Advantage Plans Medicare and Medicaid Benefits Medicare Part D Mental Health and Aging Mental Illness in the Elderly Local Intellectual Developmental Disabilities Motivational Interviewing/Sessions Non-Medical In-Home Care Options Nursing Home Regulations Pain Management Person Centered Thinking Personal Integrity vs. Corporate Ethics Self-Care Trauma Informed Care
Presentation Application Form – Presenter
Please do not leave any question blank Presenter Fee $________________ Travel Expenses $_____________ Name: ____________________________________________________________________ Title: _____________________________________________________________________ Agency/Organization: ___________________________________________________ Mailing Address: _________________________________________________________ City: ___________________________ State: _______ Zip: _______________ Contact Number: (___) _______________ Email: ___________________________ Degree Earned: ______________________ College/University: ______________ Major: ___________________________________Year Graduated: _________________ Presentation/Workshop Title (as you wish it to appear on the program):______________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Presentation/Workshop Summary (30-40 words as it’s to appear in the program) A/V Equipment Needed? Yes ______ No _______ (Please indicate type if yes) ______________________________________________________________________________
Please check the most appropriate format for your presentation: ___ Lecture _____Discussion ___Panel ___Role Play/Interactive ___Other Room Arrangement: Is theater-style arrangement acceptable? Yes ___ No _____ If not, what is your preference? __________________________________________________
Keynote Presentation Schedule
Wednesday, October 2, 2019 Thursday, October 3, 2019 Opening Keynotes ___________ ____________ Luncheon Keynotes ___________ ____________ Closing Keynote ____________
Workshop Presentation Schedule
Workshop duration is tentatively 1.5 hours. Please indicate the first (1) and second (2) choice of date for you to present. Specific times will be chosen at a later time. Wednesday, October 2, 2018 Thursday, October 3, 2018 __________________ ________________ Are you willing to repeat the workshop if requested? _____ Yes ______ No _____________________________________________________________________________________ I/we agree to be available to make my/our presentation at the time(s) assigned during the dates of October 2, 2019 or October 3, 2019. I understand that I will be notified of my specific presentation schedule no later than March 1, 2019. I further understand that I am responsible for informing my co-presenter of these policies. My signature on this document verifies that I (and my co-presenter, if applicable) will not directly or indirectly market the products or services of my/our own employment/company for the purpose of gaining referrals or contacts from which I/we and/or the company may benefit financially. _________________________________ _____________________________ Presenter’s Signature Date
EDUCATION DOCUMENT FORM
(Please review the complete sample form on the next page) This format is required. Instructions for presenter-directed activities. Use the five table format to provide documentation of Educational Criteria: A. Objectives, B. Content, C. Time Frames,
the purpose/goal(s). For self-directed activities: Include a format that includes objectivies, content and teaching methods and strategies. Title of Activity/Presentation
Include a short bio for introductions and the REACH Conference Brochure.