May 14, 2025 | 9 am – 2:15 pm
Maple Dale Country Club, Dover
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3.75 CEs APPROVED for NHAs and Nurses
This program has been approved for Continuing Education for 3.75 total participant hours by NAB/NCERS—Approval #20260513-3.75-A112979-IN and the the Delaware Board of Nursing.
Who Should Attend:
Administrators, Nursing/Health/Wellness Directors, Social Workers, Unit Supervisors, CNA leaders, Dining leaders, Admissions and Marketing, other appropriate staff.
Spotlight Sessions
Led by Lori Dierolf, BA, PCHA, CDP, CADDCT, CMDCP, CAEd
President, Open Door Training & Development
De-escalation Techniques for Healthcare Settings
Training those who work in long-term care, especially these days when they are expected to wear so many hats, can be a challenge. Now more than ever, though, employees need specialized education on how to safely de-escalate and navigate through situations that involve aggression and confrontation with residents, guests, and even other employees. In this session, we define the term “de-escalation” and look at the emotional, behavioral, and cognitive warning signs that a person may become aggressive. The session also includes a discussion on the elements of de-escalation, and how it can take place in a healthcare setting.
Responding to Aggressive Behaviors in Dementia Care
In middle and late stages of dementia, an individual may begin to exhibit angry or aggressive behaviors, a change which can be distressing for caregivers who are unprepared and untrained in how to respond when these behaviors occur. In this session, attendees will review how the brain changes of dementia contribute to unusual and even aggressive behaviors in residents. They will identify potential triggers of aggression in the long-term care setting, as well as best practices for responding to aggressive behaviors of those with living with dementia.
PLUS
Advanced Care Planning vs. DMOST – WHAT ALs Need to Know
Led by Theresa Latorre-Tegtmeier, DNP, APRN, NP-C
Delaware End-of-Life Coalition
Assisted Living Nationally
Led by Jill Schewe, Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs
NCAL
REGISTRATION
Attendees
Members:
$135 – First person
$120 – Each additional person
Non-Members:
$165 – Per person
Sponsors | Exhibitors
Education Sponsor – $2,500
Introduce speakers, company recognition at opening, logo on table tents, hi-top mini exhibit, lunch for two
Lunch Sponsor – $2,250
Company recognition at opening, logo on table tent, hi-top mini exhibit, lunch for two
Hi-Top Mini Exhibit
Hi-top cocktail round space, lunch for one
- $300 – Member
- $400 – Non member
Additional lunches for representatives – $50 each