Assisted Living & Adult Residential Care Virtual Conference

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 & WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2025
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET/9 a.m. - 4 p.m. CT

Webinar

The 2nd Annual Assisted Living & Adult Residential Care Virtual Conference brings together leaders and staff from assisted living, adult residential care, and state-licensed only communities for a dynamic look at the issues shaping today’s care environment.

With ten sessions offered across two days exploring the current regulatory landscape, changing resident needs, and operational innovations, this conference delivers critical knowledge whether you lead a facility, support clinical operations, manage staff, or work directly with residents. The concentrated lineup of practical, timely insights equips you with the insight and tools needed to navigate rising acuity, shifting expectations, and day-to-day challenges of delivering high-quality assisted living.

Intended Audience: This conference is organized specifically for leaders and staff in assisted living, adult residential care, and/or state licensed only facilities.  

Agenda
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Tuesday, February 10, 2026

10 am | Emotional Intelligence for Leaders
Karen Sturchio, Oxford Senior Living

11:15 am | What to Report and When to Report It
Dawne Altis, Kansas Department of Aging & Disability Services

12:30 pm | Bridging the Gaps: Models of Care for Seamless Transitions and Readmission Prevention
Lee Wilford, Puzzle Healthcare

Lunch Break

2:30 pm | The Medical Director's Role in Assisted Living Facilities
Dr. Walter Lin, Generation Clinical Partners

3:45 pm | Community Programs: Creating & Maintaining Connections to Build Relationships
Michelle Haub, Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

10 am | Assisted Living Emergency Preparedness Guidelines
Speaker Coming Soon

11:15 am | When Home Means Here: Rethinking Hospice in Assisted Living
Amy Hensley, MSN, RN, Before the Casket

12:30 pm | Who's the Boss? Understanding Powers of Attorney, Guardianships, and Conservatorships
Jennifer Walters, Clinkscales Elder Law Practice, P.A.

Lunch Break

2:30 pm | Incorporating Different Dining Needs with Equity, Quality, and Consistency
Rebecca McCullough, NEXDINE Hospitality

3:45 pm | Workforce Wake-Up Call: It's Time to Recalibrate Our Work World
Cara Silletto, Magnet Culture

Registration Policy: Registration for the 2026 Virtual Conference includes digital handouts and tools for each of the sessions, ONE connection to the live virtual conference for ONE person, and instructions for receiving CE credit/attendance certificate for one person. Please note that a recording of this conference is NOT included in the registration fee. 

Contact Hours
This program is approved for 10 hours of CE credit for assisted living & adult residential care administrators, and nurses through the Florida Board of Nursing and LABENFA. Contact hours will be reported to CE Broker within 30 days of the program date for attendees licensed under the Florida Board of Nursing. All attendees will receive a certificate reflecting hours earned for self-reporting continuing education to other boards and oversight agencies.

Scholarships
The Scott Boord Career Development Scholarship Program gives members an opportunity to attend Aging Services programs and education events for those that otherwise would be unable to participate because of financial limitations. Scholarships are awarded to members who meet certain criteria. To find the guidelines and application, please click here.

Cancellations/Refunds/Substitutions
There is a $50 administrative fee for each cancellation or refund. Substitutions will be accepted at no additional fee until registration closes. Due to costs incurred related to the program, no refunds will be issued after Friday, January 23, 2026. All cancellations and substitution requests must be submitted in writing to kmccloud@leadingagesoutheast.org.

Questions
For assistance with your membership status or recovering login information, please contact us at (850) 671-3700.