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Kansas Activity Directors Association

2013 Conference Wichita Marriott

October 27th, 28th & 29th

2013

Kansas Activity Directors Association

2013 Conference October 27th, 28th & 29th, 2013

Wichita Marriott

9100 Corporate Hill Drive, Wichita, Kansas 67207 316-651-0333

Reservations 1-800-610-0673

“Hats off to Activity Professionals” is the theme for the 2013 conference. We look forward to seeing you in Wichita.

Detailed Conference Schedule Sunday, October 27th, 2013

6:00 pm—7:00 Registration 7:00 pm—8:00 Pre-conference Session - Calendar/Idea Exchange— Laurie Kloepper

Monday, October 28th, 2013

7:30 am—8:30 Registration Continental Breakfast 8:30—8:45 Welcome — KADA Board

8:45—9:45 Keynote Speaker —Putting the Passion Back in Your Profession— Cindy Bradshaw 9:45—10:00 Break

10:00—11:30 Intergenerational Groups in a Snap—JoAnn Jordan OR 10:00—11:30 Science for Seniors—Gloria Hoffner

11:30—1:00 Lunch/Awards 1:00—2:30 Enriching the Lives of People with Alzheimer’s —Marie Marley 2:30—3:00 Break with Refreshments 3:00—4:30 Meeting the Needs of Many– Adapting Activities for Dementia—Debbie Hommel OR 3:00—4:30 A Music Toolbox for the Non-Musician—JoAnn Jordan

4:30—5:30 Vendor reception 5:30—6:30 NCCAP Certification—Cindy Bradshaw

Tuesday, October 29th, 2013 7:30 am—8:00 Registration

Continental Breakfast 8:00—8:30 K.A.D.A. Board Meeting - Closing Comments 8:45—10:15 Utilizing the “Hand-in-Hand” Training Program — Debbie Hommel

10:15—10:30 Break 10:30—12:00 “Touch & Go” Sensory Programs—Cindy Bradshaw OR

10:30—12:00 Transit to Adventure—Gloria Hoffner 12:00—12:15 Break with Refreshments 12:15—1:45 Closing Session—”The Golden Experience” -Kareen King & Emilou

Important Registration Information

Registrations must be sent to 4 North Ridge Way Road, RoseHill, Kansas 67133 Registrations are due by October 12th, 2013. You will receive registration confirmation by phone or

email. If you do not receive confirmation by October 18th, 2013, please contact Susan Hatcher at 316-213-7446.

1). Payment must accompany mailed registration, but we realize with some companies this may be difficult. **Payment can be made at time of registration with prior authorization by calling Susan at 316-213-7446

*We do not accept credit cards*. 2). Written cancellations received before October 12th, 2013 will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be made after October 12th, 2013 or for no-shows. Substitutions may be made at any time.

3). A charge of $30.00 will be added for any payment returned for insufficient funds.

Recommended Dress: Casual business attire is recommended for the conference. We suggest wearing layered clothing so you can

adjust to the meeting room temperatures. Remember, the conference is casual, but you are a professional representing yourself, your profession, and your facility. Smoking Policy:

The Wichita Marriott is a non-smoking hotel. However, you can smoke in the designated areas. Cell Phones/Pagers: Please remember to set your cell phones/pagers on silent or vibrate mode during education sessions, meetings,

and the awards presentation. These can be a distraction for the speakers and other attendees in the room. Thank you for helping us provide a great learning environment. On behalf of the conference participants and speakers thank you for your consideration.

Volunteering: K.A.D.A. is an organization that was founded by Activity Professional for Activity Professional. Volunteering for a position can be as little or as much as you are able to give. Consider your special talents and how much we can accomplish when we work together. Volunteers are needed on Sunday, October 27th @

2:00 at the hotel for a variety of jobs: putting together conference packets, stuffing goodie bags, setting up for registration, folding the t-shirts, and decorating. Could you spare an hour or two? We would love your help. If you are interested in being a volunteer give us a call. Contact Dona Demoret @ 785-743-5739 ext.

164 or email donademoret@hotmail.com

Hotel & Location: Wichita Marriott

9100 Corporate Hills Drive Wichita, Kansas 67207 1-800-610-0673 or www.Marriott.com/ictwe There is currently a block of 75 rooms reserved in the hotel for the Kansas Activity Directors Association. The rate of $101.00 is discounted from their normal rate. You must let them know that you are with K.A.D.A. to receive

our special rate. Once the block of rooms is filled, the rate will be their regular hotel rate. Be sure to book your room early. All reservation requests must be accompanied by a first night room deposit, or guaranteed with a major credit card 24 hours prior to arrival. The hotel will not hold any reservation unless guaranteed by one of the above methods. Reservations by attendees must be received on or before October 12, 2013 in order to receive a discounted rate. You will be required to provide a major credit card at check in. The hotel is located on the east side of Wichita. From Mid-Continent Airport: Take Kellogg Ave east to Webb road and turn left. Go 1/4 of a mile to Corporate Hills Drive and turn left. The hotel is straight ahead. From I-35: Take Exit 50, Kellogg Avenue go east 1/2 mile to Webb road and turn left. Go 1/4 of a mile to Corporate Hills Drive and turn left. The hotel is straight ahead. From Hwy 96: Head east until you get to Webb road exit, go south on Webb road to Corporate Hills Drive and turn right. The hotel is straight ahead. From the East: Take Kellogg to Webb road, turn right about 1/4 of a mile to Corporate Hill Drive and turn left. The hotel is straight ahead. For additional directions contact the hotel direct at 316-651-0333

2013 Speakers and session descriptions

Pre-Conference Session – Calendar/Idea Exchange – Laurie Kloepper, ADC/SSD

Feeling mentally exhausted trying to come up with new activities each month? What better place to get

ideas than from others who do exactly what you do, day in and day out. Come prepared to share at least

one (or two or three) super successful activity – have all the instructions written down, including everything

you need from start to finish: items needed, space needed, target audience, time required, etc.

Please bring at least 50 copies and make sure to include your contact information in case

someone needs to get in touch with you.

Laurie is the Resident Life Director at Dooley Center in Atchison, Kansas, a position she’s held

for 20 years. She has been an Activity Professional for 30 years. She has been involved in

local, state and national activity associations for over 20 years. Her passion is those who have

Alzheimer’s.

Putting the Passion Back In Your Profession – Cindy Bradshaw, MS, ACC

When you first started in the field of activities, remember how happy you were? How you got the job…and

how you couldn’t wait to be in the field? Remember all the exciting ideas that you had, and all the plans

you had to implement? Where did that person go? Let’s recapture that feeling… In this keynote presenta-

tion, Cindy will share points for restoring that passion for your work, and empower you to recapture your

zest for your profession.

“Touch & Go” Sensory Programs – Cindy Bradshaw, MS, ACC

The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little “extra”, cliché, yes a bit, yet that is what

defines an individualized sensory plan from the generic program that so many conduct with their cli-

ents. Without bubbles, lotion and stuffed animals, however would you conduct your 1:1 visits? This ses-

sion will take you through the process of assessing, identifying, adapting and in turn developing more resi-

dent centered sensory programs.

NCCAP Certification – Cindy Bradshaw, MS, ACC

Are you looking to take your professionalism to the next level? Learn what it takes to become nationally

certified. You may already have some of the necessary components and be closer than you think. Certifi-

cation meets the requirements for F Tag 249 and shows your elders, families, staff, colleagues and survey-

ors that you have gone above and beyond to provide your elders with the best quality of life possible. Take

that next step…attend the session.

Cindy Bradshaw is the Executive Director of the National Certification Council for Activity

Professionals. She has her Master’s degree in Aging Services Management and Psychology.

She has over 30 years experience in geriatrics, to include assistant, director and consultant.

She teaches the nationally recognized Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals

(MEPAP).

Enriching the Lives of People with Alzheimer’s – Marie Marley

Attendees will hear the author’s story of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s interspersed with details

of numerous enriching activities she did with him. There will also be a focus on entertaining people in

various states of the disease with many ways to use music to engage people with

Alzheimer’s.

Marie Marley is the author of Come Back Early Today: A Memoir of Love, Alzheimer’s

and Joy, a Santa Fe Writer’s Project Literary Awards finalist. She has also published over 120

articles about dementia care giving on the Huffington Post and the Alzheimer’s Reading Room

and has made several presentations about Alzheimer’s Care giving at long-term care facilities.

Science for Seniors – Gloria Hoffner, BA, ADC, AC-BC

In this session participants will learn through hands-on experience how to build a one hour science program

for their residents including where to find information, video and materials resources, the science behind

the benefits of a learning program and do actual hands on, low cost (less than $20 total) safe experiments

they will be able to use immediately on topics including planets, rocks, volcanoes, tornadoes, oceans, rain

forest, pollutions and magnets.

Transit To Adventure – Gloria Hoffner, BA, ADC, AC-BC

A travel day program is more than a video, food and hats. Participants will learn how to create a multi-

cultural event that includes native lands and customs of residents and staff members. For example, tooth

fairy customs in China, wedding customs in Scotland and birthday celebrations in Greece. Participants

will leave the program with an outline for a complete week of fun activities for one country.

Gloria is the owner of Guitar with Gloria and Science for Seniors. She is the author of the

book, Science for Seniors, published by Idyll Arbor Inc. as well as a columnist for Creative

Forecasting Magazine and About.com website. She is the 2010 first place winner of the

NCCAP Award for Best Practice and the 2012 Sterling Healthcare Humanitarian Award.

Intergenerational Groups in a Snap!!! – JoAnn Jordan, MT-BC

Participants will receive a format for planning intergenerational groups in less time. They will leave with

at least two sessions in hand and gain a ton of music ideas for the mix of ages.

A Music Toolbox for the Non-Musician – JoAnn Jordan, MT-BC

Build your toolbox of music and ways of incorporating music in your work with residents. Being a musi-

cian is NOT required.

JoAnn Jordan is a board certified music therapist with a passion for intergenerational groups.

With over 25 years of working in senior living communities, she brings a wealth of experiences

to share.

Meeting the Needs of Many: Adapting Activities for Dementia – Debbie Hommel, ACC/MC/EDU,

CTRS

The activity/recreation professional is challenged daily to meet the diverse needs and abilities of the resi-

dent or client with dementia. Very often, the activity/recreation professional is expected to engage many

residents who are in varied stages of dementia within one group, which is very difficult to say the least.

The session will explore various assessment and staging tools associated with cognitive impairment while

also associating specific activities, approaches, programs and interventions which are suitable per each

stage of impairment.

Utilizing the “Hand in Hand” Training Program – Debbie Hommel, ACC/MC/EDU, CTRS

The Hand in Hand Training Program was created by CMS and is an excellent resource for all activity pro-

fessionals. This session will review the content of the document, exploring the learning activities and

learning materials provided with in the program. Methods to implement the training program in care facili-

ties will be discussed. Interactive learning methods will be demonstrated.

Debbie is a Certified Activity Consultant through NCCAP; certified CTRS through NCTRC with

over 35 years experience providing consultation and training to activity and recreation leaders.

She instructs the MEPAP course through independent study and has developed over 28

independent study programs, all pre-approved through NCCAP.

The Golden Experience – Kareen King & Emilou Golden puppet

The Golden Experience is a heart-warming account of the lives of individuals living with dementia and

other age-related limitations. Kareen shares original songs and stories based on her work as a former Ac-

tivities Supervisor (currently Creative Engagement Facilitator/Consultant) in a long-term care community.

She weaves philosophical concepts developed by Naomi Feil, Martin Buber, and Abraham Maslow into

her presentation, providing a view of the inner world of those who are often overlooked. She also applauds

the role of the caregiver, reminding us all that the golden opportunities are often in the little things that are

of great value. Participants go away with a greater propensity toward empathy, creativity, and a renewed

passion for the world of long-term care.

Kareen is founder of The Golden Experience : Enriching Lives in Long-Term Care settings

through keynotes, concerts, workshops (www.thegoldenexperience.com). Kareen is a

Registered Drama Therapist and Creative Engagement Consultant. She has keynoted for

various conferences nationwide. Her CD’s have been used as a resource for staff training

with a focus on person-centered care.

Conference Awards

Nominations may only be made by a current member (individual or facility membership) of the Kansas Activity Directors Association or by a facility where the Activity Director is a current member of K.A.D.A. Nomi-

nees must be in good standing for at least one year prior to nomination. The nominator’s name and signature must be included on the entry. Membership to K.A.D.A. will be confirmed prior to acceptance of the nomination.

NOMINATIONS MUST BE POST MARKED BY MIDNIGHT OCTOBER 4, 2013.

“ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR” “ACTIVITY DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR”

“ACTIVITY ASSISTANT OF THE YEAR”

In 250 words or less, describe why you feel your administrator, activity director or activity assistant should

receive the K.A.D.A. award. At least three letters of support must accompany the application. These may be from residents, families, and/or staff.

Please cite examples of how the applicant demonstrates each of the following characteristics: 1. Leadership 2. Creativity 3. Problem Solving 4. Rapport with resident and staff 5. Supports the Activity Program 6. Contribution to professional groups on State or National level, (K.A.D.A., KHCA, NAAP, and KAHSA), and support of any of these groups by serving on committees or volunteering

On a separate sheet of paper list the following information: 1. Applicant’s name, facility name and address, Company (private ownership, Corporation…)

2. Applicant’s years of experience, career, certification, and title 3. Name and title of the nominator

“OUTSTANDING ACTIVITY PROGRAM OF THE YEAR”

In 250 words of less, describe why you think this program should be selected as the K.A.D.A. Outstanding Activity Program of the Year. At least three letters of support must accompany the application. These may be

from residents, families, and/or staff.

Please cite the following:

1. How long has the program been in place? 2. What has made this program successful? 3. How do the residents benefit from this activity?

4. How does staff benefit from this activity?

On a separate sheet of paper list the following information:

1. Name of the activity/program, name of the coordinator for the program. 2. Facility name, address, and phone number, name and title of the nominator. If you choose to use pictures, video tapes, or written comments from participants with your application, K.A.D.A. will consider the nominee responsible for the appropriate releases.

3. All nominees will be asked to give a short description of their program at the Awards Banquet and their submission will also be on display on the K.A.D.A. table during conference.

Mail all nominations to:

KADA Awards Committee 626 Goddard Road #16 Goddard, Kansas 67025

Nominations post marked after October 4, 2013 will not be considered for the award.

Winners will be notified October 16th—18th by a member of the Awards committee.

Time Sensitive, Please Route To:

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Susan Hatcher, ADC K.A.D.A. President 4 North Ridge Way Road Rose Hill, Kansas 67133 Kansas-activitydirectorsassociation.com

October 27th, 28th & 29th

Wichita Marriott Registration deadline is Oct. 12th

Kansas Activity Directors Association

2013 Conference Wichita, Kansas

Hats off to Activity Professionals!

Calendar/Idea Exchange—Laurie Kloepper

Putting the Passion Back in Your Profession—Cindy Bradshaw

Intergenerational Groups in a Snap—JoAnn Jordan

Enriching the Lives of People with Alzheimer's —Marie Marley

Science for Seniors—Gloria Hoffner

Meeting the Needs of Many Adapting Activities for Dementia—

Debbie Hommel

“The Golden Experience”—Kareen King & Emilou

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