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MEET THE SPEAKERS
Kendra Binger
Kendra Binger is a program manager
with the Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Associa on, with
over 11 years of demen a experience.
She has a BA in sociology and a minor
in Social Welfare from Luther College in
Decorah, IA. Kendra’s related experiences include ac vity programming for long-term care
facili es in the Fargo-Moorhead area, as well as home
care and nursing assistant services. Kendra works with
families, care givers and professionals in southeastern
North Dakota, providing care consulta ons, educaon and outreach to the medical community. She is a
mother to a brown-eyed 4-year-old daughter, wife to a
local contractor and a 2014 graduate of the United Way
of Cass-Clay’s 35 Under 35 women’s leadership program.
Jean Bokinskie
Jean Bokinskie, PhD, RN, FCN, is an
associate professor of nursing at Concordia College in Moorhead. She has
taught in undergraduate nursing educaon for more than 25 years. In addi on,
she serves as the director of the college’s
Parish Nurse Ministry program. She also
serves as a faith community nurse in her church. She obtained her baccalaureate degree in nursing from Jamestown College and completed a master’s degree in adult
health nursing and a PhD in nursing from the University
of North Dakota in Grand Forks. Her disserta on focused
on structural empowerment in faith community nursing
prac ce. She has conducted nursing research, provided a
number of presenta ons, and published ar cles on faith
community nursing prac ce and outcomes. She has written a chapter on faith community nursing for a nursing
textbook and wrote the manual sec on on ethics issues
for faith community nurses for the Interna onal Parish
Nurse Resource Center’s founda on manual. Her clinicial
prac ce experience and research interest areas includes
neuroscience and parish and cri cal care nursing.
Mark Bourdon
Mark Bourdon is the program director for Freedom Resource Center, a disability rights organiza on. He received
his undergraduate degree in social work
from Minnesota State University Moorhead and his graduate degree from North
Dakota State University. Mark is cer fied
in reality therapy by the William Glasser Ins tute and
has worked in the human service field for more than 30
years. He has experience and training in disability rights,
school-based advocacy, the Fair Housing Act, nonprofit
management and leadership, strategic planning, conflict
resolu on, employee assistance services, crisis intervenon, stress management and medita on.
Jeremy Carney
Jeremy Carney, MSW, PhD, is a professor of social work at Minnesota State
University Moorhead and director of the
Title IV-E Child Welfare Training Program.
His professional prac ce experience has
been in the areas of child welfare ser-
vices, both public and private, and community based
mental health care.
Jerry Chris ansen
Jerry Chris ansen is the accessibility specialist for Freedom Resource Center. He is cer fied as an aging-in-place
specialist by the Na onal Associa on of
Home Builders.
Charissa Eaton
Charissa Eaton, MSW, PhD, is an associate professor in the social work department at Winona State University. Charissa earned a master’s of social work from
the University of North Dakota and a
doctorate in social work from the University of Minnesota. Her research examines
how health care professionals, especially social workers,
assist older adults in making decisions about post-hospital care. In addi on to teaching and research, Charissa
is ac ve with the Minnesota Gerontological Society,
where she serves on the annual conference commi ee,
is a board member, and is the 2016 president. She also
par cipates on the Elder Network Winona County Advisory Board. Charissa’s social work prac ce experience
focused on working with older adults via geriatric case
management and medical social work.
Heather R. Fuller
Heather R. Fuller is an assistant professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Science at NDSU. She
earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology
and Spanish from the University of Minnesota and a master of science and PhD
in developmental psychology from the
University of Michigan. She teaches courses that focus
on aging, lifespan development and family dynamics.
Heather’s research focuses on social rela onships and
their effect on well-being across the life course. Her
primary interests include aging and social support, intergenera onal rela onships and sociodemographic
and cross-cultural differences in rela onal and family
interac ons. She directs the Linked Lives Research Lab
at NDSU, where her most recent project, the Social Integra on and Aging Study, focuses on the ways older
adults are socially engaged in their social networks and
communi es.
Michelle Gaye e
Michelle Gaye e, MMGT/LAC, is administrator of the Elder Rights Program
for the North Dakota Department of
Human Services Aging Services Division.
In this role, she oversees the Vulnerable Adult Protec ve Services Program,
Guardianship Establishment Fund, Legal
Services Contract and Adult Foster Care licensure. Michelle has been in this role since September 2011. She
previously was a licensed addic on counselor at West
Central Human Service Center. She has been employed
with the state for the past 18 years.
Ruth Denton Graber
Teresa Lewis
Ruth Denton Graber, LPCC, LFT, DBTC,
earned her master’s degree in family
therapy from North Dakota State University. She has been employed as a counselor and therapist in the Fargo area for the
last 24 years, providing individual, group,
couples and family therapy to a variety of
popula ons. Ruth works to be solu on-focused in her
approach, looking for prac cal op ons for empowering
others to do their best. Current licenses include licensed
professional clinical counselor and licensed marital and
family therapist, and she is cer fied in dialec cal behavior therapy. She is currently working at the outpa ent
clinic of Prairie St. John’s in Fargo.
Teresa Lewis is an inspira onal speaker, author and morning radio co-host on
Life 97.9. She recently published her first
book, Life by Design, and is a cer fied
speaker for The 7 Mindsets – the mindsets that ma er for all ages and all stages
of life. Teresa lives in Horace with her
husband and their two teenage daughters.
Teresa graduated cum laude with a BS in management from Minnesota State University Moorhead. Prior
to launching her own business in 2007, she worked in
the corporate world for 20 years, primarily in human resources. Teresa’s mission is to make a posi ve and profound impact on the world.
Susan Johnson-Drenth
Kate Naujokas
Susan Johnson-Drenth’s prac ce areas include elder law, estate planning,
probate, probate li ga on, guardianships and trust law, including special
needs trusts for the disabled. She is the
only cer fied elder law a orney (CELA) in
North Dakota and northwesternern Minnesota. Sue is a fellow in the American College of Trust
and Estate Counsel and state chair for North Dakota. In
addi on to prac cing law, she con nues to hold licensure as a registered nurse in North Dakota. She also is a
cer fied mediator specializing in contested probate and
guardianship ma ers, having received her training at
Northwestern University in Chicago. Sue received her BS
in business administra on and her associate degree in
nursing from North Dakota State University. She graduated with dis nc on from the University of North Dakota School of Law.
Sue is a na ve of Fargo and she and her husband, Dan
Drenth, enjoy golfing, snowmobiling and spending me
at the lake with family.
Nancy Joyner
Kate Naujokas is a technical expert
with the Social Security Administra on
and has been with the agency since 2008.
She works with individuals of all ages in
the Re rement, Survivor, Disability and
Supplemental Security Income programs. In addi on to her work with SSA,
Kate has more than a decade of federal service and 18
years as a current member of the North Dakota Army Naonal Guard. She has a bachelor’s degree in music from
North Dakota State University.
Gregory F. Sanders is a professor in
the Department of Human Development and Family Science at NDSU. Greg
has published and presented na onally
and interna onally on issues related to
aging and families in later life and coauthored the book Aging North Dakota. He
currently serves on the Barnesville Area HELPERS board
(volunteer caregivers) and on the board and execu ve
commi ee of PATH, Inc. He has served as an inves gator on funded projects for the Na onal Family Caregiver
Support Program for North Dakota and Mental Health
and Aging Educa on. Greg received a bachelor’s degree
in human development/psychology from Indiana University, a master’s in human development and family from
the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and a PhD in child
development and family from the University of Georgia.
Krista Stone, LICSW, received her
bachelor of social work degree from Minnesota State University Moorhead and
her master’s in social work from the University of North Dakota. She trained for
and received her clinical license at MeritCare (now Sanford) while employed in
the inpa ent psychiatric unit. Originally from Los Angeles, she has lived in both very large and extremely small
communi es and has had the privilege of assis ng clients through various nonprofit and private agencies in
our region. She likes educa ng clients on cogni ve behavioral strategies and has a special interest in working
with those who are dealing with loss, as well as those
who have difficulty with collec ng and retaining “too
much stuff!”
Dr. Donald Jurvich
Jane Strommen
Mike Kutzke
Mike Kutzke is a speaker, trainer and
life-long learner. He is interested in technology, social media and how people and
groups adapt to change. He has an MS in
social sciences from North Dakota State
University and a BA in criminal jus ce
from Minnesota State University Moorhead. Mike presents on a wide range of topic areas and
takes pride in his ability to blend humor, informa on and
adult learning principles in his training events.
Dr. Tricia Langlois
Dr. Tricia Langlois joined Hospice of
the Red River Valley in 2011. As its medical director, she is responsible for strategic leadership, vision and provision of
hospice medical care to pa ents. Prior
to joining Hospice of the Red River Valley, Tricia prac ced geriatrics at Altru
Health System. She received her medical degree from
the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and
completed her residency in internal medicine and postgraduate fellowships in geriatrics and women’s health
at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison. She
also holds a master’s degree in popula on health from
UW-Madison.
Greg Lemke
Greg Lemke has been an ac vist in
the local GLBTQ community for over 25
years. He worked for 25 years for the Fargo Police Department, where he served
as the first openly gay member of the department and created and served as the
only GLBTQ liaison in North Dakota. Greg
also served as a member of the Moorhead City Council
for 10 years, during which me he successfully advocated for changes to Moorhead’s Human Rights Ordinance
to add sexual orienta on as a protected class. During his
me as an elected official, Greg served as the president
of the GLTBQ cons tuency group through the Na onal
League of Ci es for two years. Greg has degrees from
Alexandria Community and Technical College and Minnesota State University Moorhead, and he recently received his master’s in public safety execu ve leadership
from St. Cloud State University. He currently works as
the educa on coordinator at the Rape and Abuse Crisis
Center. Greg lives in Moorhead with his husband, Mark,
and their three rescued collies.
Sanford Health
Silver Sponsors
AARP
Krista Stone
Jane Strommen, extension gerontology specialist in the North Dakota State
University Department of Human Development and Family Science, has more
than 25 years of experience working with
older adults and their family members
in rural health-related se ngs including nursing homes, assisted living, senior housing and
community-based care. Jane helped develop and implement a pilot project, Community of Care, which became
a permanent state-funded community-based model of
care serving the needs of rural elderly. She also served as
the project coordinator for a RWJ funded grant, ND Partners in Nursing Gerontology Consor um Project, aimed
at enhancing the quality of care of older adults. In her
current posi on, she is implemen ng health promo on
and educa onal programs in numerous areas including
fall preven on and family caregiving and is providing
leadership to local and statewide ini a ves to address
aging issues. Jane received a bachelor’s degree in business administra on from NDSU, a master’s in health
services administra on from College of St. Francis in
Joliet, Ill., and a PhD in human development – gerontology from NDSU. Her disserta on research examined the
experiences of older adults living in rural areas in North
Dakota.
Bethany Re rement Living
CHI Riverview
Elim Care
JD Legal Planning PLLC
Dan Thorstad
Re red from the Army in 2013 a er almost 25 years of ac ve-duty service, Dan
Thorstad went on to become a veterans
benefits specialist with the North Dakota
Department of Veterans Affairs un l he
took on the role of Cass County veterans
service officer, where he advises Cass
County veterans and dependents of available benefits.
Dan has been sta oned in several loca ons around the
globe and deployed to Kosovo and Afghanistan during
his career. Dan holds US Veterans Affairs accredita ons
with the ND Department of Veterans Affairs, AMVETS,
VFW, Disabled American Veterans, American Legion,
Military Order of the Purple Heart, Vietnam Veterans of
America, The Re red Enlisted Associa on, and Na onal
Associa on of County Veterans Service Officers.
Handouts for this conference will be available online at
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from Oct. 3-Nov. 3
Even de
Gregory F. Sanders
Nancy Joyner, MS, APRN, is self-employed and recognized na onally as a
pallia ve care educator, speaker, consultant and author. She is a pallia ve
care clinical nurse specialist with more
than 36 years of nursing experience. She
graduated from University of North Dakota in 1979 with a BS in nursing and in 2005 with an MS
degree. She worked for Altru Health System for 34 years
and is now owner and CEO of Nancy Joyner Consul ng,
P.C., as a medical discussions expert and medical decisions advocate.
Nancy holds cer fica on as an advance cer fied hospice and pallia ve care nurse, one of only three in North
Dakota. She is president of Honoring Choices North Dakota and is an ac ve member of the North Dakota Cancer Coali on. She con nues to be a strong advocate for
excellence in the field of pallia ve care and hospice.
Nancy recognizes that caring for those facing serious
illness and their families requires extreme compassion,
expert communica on skills and extraordinary knowledge. Nancy’s primary objec ve is to promote and provide the highest level of quality pallia ve care possible,
which includes medical conversa ons through educaon and prac ce.
Dr. Donald Jurvich received his BA in biology with magna cum laude honors from
Harvard University and a DO from Chicago
College of Osteopathic Medicine. His postdoctoral training was from 1982-1988. He
began his licensure and cer fica on in
1982 and is currently licensed in North
Dakota and Illinois. He is a diplomat with the American
Board of Internal Medicine in geriatric medicine.
Gold Sponsors
Printed copies will not be available at the conference.
Lutheran
Social Service
of Minnesota
for changing lives
Lutheran Social Service
of Minnesota
Valley Senior Services
Bronze Sponsors
Edgewood Vista
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
2.
Tuesday, October 18
4 - 6 p.m.
Lobby
Early registraƟon
Ramada Conference Center
1635 42nd Street South, Fargo, N.D.
701.277.9000
3.
Brahms
Wednesday, October 19
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Lobby & Crystal I
Conference registraƟon
Coffee and rolls, exhibits open
8:30 - 8:45 a.m.
Crystal II & III
Conference opening and NaƟonal Anthem
8:45 - 9:45 a.m.
Crystal II & III
Opening Keynote
Life by Design
Teresa Lewis
It would be great if life were full of gumdrops and
lollipops, but the reality is that we live in a world
of complexity, compe ng demands and mul ple
priori es. It can be temp ng to go through the
mo ons of life in an effort to just “get through
it.” Living and working by design is about being
inten onal and embracing the challenges of life.
This session is based on Teresa’s book, Life by
Design, and provides an engaging approach and a
fresh perspec ve to naviga ng your own journey.
You’ll relate to her stories and benefit from the
lessons she’s learned along the way. A er this
session, you’ll be inspired to live and work more
inten onally, knowing you can make a posi ve
impact every day.
Indicate examples of accessible features in a
home.
Iden fy resources and examples to improve
accessibility of a home.
Session 5: Social Security ReƟrement,
Survivor & Disability Benefits
Kate Naujokas
Re rement, Social Security, Medicare and
disability op ons as well as defini ons of each
and how they apply to personal circumstances
will be discussed in this session. A brief overview
of the Supplemental Security Income program
will be provided.
Mozart
Session 6: ConversaƟon about Death and Dying
Dr. Tricia Langlois
Ninety percent of people believe that talking with
their loved ones about end-of-life care is important,
but only 27 percent have actually done so. Join this
presenta on to learn about the barriers to these
important discussions and how you can ensure
these important conversa ons happen. Embrace,
engage, educate, empower.
Lunch (Your name badge is your meal cket)
Exhibits open
9:45 - 10:15 a.m.
Lobby & Crystal I
Break
Exhibits open
1:15 - 2:15 p.m.
Bach
10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
Bach
Concurrent sessions
Session 1: A PrescripƟon for a Healthy Lifespan
Dr. Donald Jurvich
This presenta on will review causes of aging and
current research to slow or reverse the aging
processes.
Concurrent sessions
Session 7: Suicide PrevenƟon
Ruth Denton Graber
This respec ul presenta on reviews many of
the issues related to suicide including sta s cs,
misconcep ons about suicide, and warning signs.
Tips for interven ons will be presented.
Brahms
ObjecƟves:
1. Iden fy law changes in guardianship, special
needs trusts and the ABLE Act.
2. Describe available planning op ons.
3. Recognize the need to be proac ve in
maximizing one’s benefits.
Mozart
Session 3: Overview of the Olmstead
Supreme Court Decision
Mark Bourdon
For many years, it was acceptable public policy to
ins tu onalize people with disabili es, segrega ng
them in hospitals, nursing homes and other
ins tu onal se ngs. However, with the passage
of the Americans with Disabili es Act in 1990,
segrega ng people on the basis of disability was
prohibited. In 1999 the Supreme Court decided in
the case of Olmstead v. L.C. that ins tu onalizing
people with disabili es violates the “desegrega on
clause” of the ADA. This presenta on will provide
an overview of the Supreme Court decision and its
impact on our region.
Break
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Concurrent sessions:
Bach
Session 4: Home Accessibility/Aging in Place
Jerry ChrisƟansen
This session will describe different styles of
homes and their accessibility. Resources and
examples to help improve accessibility will be
discussed. The idea that an accessible home
needs to look ins tu onal will be challenged.
ObjecƟves:
1. Recognize the requirements to make a
home accessible.
Session 8: CreaƟng CommuniƟes for Health
& Healing through Faith Community Nursing
PracƟce
Dr. Jean Bokinskie
During this one-hour session we will briefly
discuss the history and development of faith
community nursing prac ce. The session will
focus on the role of the faith community nurse
within the congrega onal se ng as a team
member. This discussion will include program
ideas to support individuals throughout the
lifespan but focus primarily on services for the
elderly and those with disabili es.
ObjecƟves:
1. Describe the roles of the faith community
nurse.
2. Explore program op ons for caring for the
needs of the elderly and individuals with
disabili es.
3. Appraise one’s own faith community’s
readiness for health and healing ministries.
Mozart
7:30 - 8 a.m.
Lobby
RegistraƟon
Coffee and rolls
8 - 10 a.m.
Crystal I & II
Opening Keynote: PracƟce Ethics
and Social Media
Dr. Jeremy Carney
Most helping professionals and human service
organiza ons now use social media in some way.
What are the poten al hazards of social media
use and how can helping professionals avoid
these pi alls? Jeremy will explore these issues
and the ethical implica ons involved. An engaging
discussion of professional ethics and modern
technology will be the focus of this session. This
presenta on will use a number of case studies
to illustrate these ethical dilemmas, so come
prepared to par cipate!
ObjecƟves:
1. Iden fy the ethical challenges of social
media use as a helping professional.
2. Apply an ethical framework for decisionmaking regarding social media issues.
3. Recognize the ethical challenges of
managing dual rela onships with clients.
10 - 10:15 a.m.
Break
10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
Bach
Concurrent sessions:
Session 10: Safety vs. Self-DeterminaƟon:
Decisions Made While Leaving the Hospital
Dr. Charissa Eaton
The largest segment of the popula on in the
United States discharged from acute care
hospitals is people ages 65 and older. Many of
these older adults leave hospitals with ongoing
care needs, whether they return home with
services or temporarily or permanently relocate
for post-acute care. In Minnesota, social workers
and nurses employed by hospitals assist older
adults and their families to make decisions about
their needs upon discharge. These decisions are
influenced by the wishes of the older adults and
their families, the safety of the plans and the
context of Western medicine.
Session 9: DemenƟa ConversaƟons: Driving,
Doctor Visits, Legal & Financial Planning
Kendra Binger
This program will provide you with resources and
ps on when to see a health care provider about
memory concerns. Legal and financial issues and
driving concerns will be explored as they relate to
demen a.
ObjecƟves:
1. Determine the impact of the medical model
on the professionals who are working
with older adults to make and implement
discharge plans.
2. Explain the ethical dilemma of safety vs.
self-determina on that can arise when
older adults are making decisions about
their needs upon leaving the hospital.
3. Create a framework helping professionals
can use to assist older adults in making
decisions about their needs.
ObjecƟves:
1. Iden fy helpful resources.
2. Discuss ps on how to break the ice
and have the most common difficult
conversa ons.
3. Recognize the need to plan ahead and build
a care team that communicates well.
ObjecƟves:
1. Describe the background of Olmstead and
what it means for people with disabili es.
2. Discuss the status and impact of Olmstead
since 1999 (South Dakota and Minnesota
rulings).
3. Recognize issues going forward.
11:15 - 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, October 20
ObjecƟves:
1. Recognize some of the misconcep ons
about suicide.
2. List the warning signs of suicide.
3. Iden fy some of the recommended ac ons
required.
ObjecƟves:
1. State two interven ons to prolong life.
2. Report the difference between chronologic
and physiologic aging.
3. Describe func onal longevity.
2:15 - 2:45 p.m.
Lobby & Crystal I
Break
Exhibits open
2:45 - 3:45 p.m.
Crystal II & III
Plenary Session: The Unique Challenges of Aging in
the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer
(GLBTQ) Community
Greg Lemke
Many facili es for the aging popula on are not
GLBTQ friendly/welcoming and thus add stress
and pressure to the lives of people in the GLBTQ
community which can affect their physical
and mental health. This session will help you
understand some of the unique challenges that
members of the GLBTQ communi es face as they
age in our society.
Closing Keynote: The 7 Mindsets for Success
Teresa Lewis
If everybody wants to be happy and successful
and live a meaningful life, why do so many people
se le and never realize their full poten al? A
mul -year, mul -million dollar study gives us the
answers. This session will help you learn how
much your mindset ma ers and the specific
mindsets you can embrace to achieve be er
results in all areas of life. This session is based
on The 7 Mindsets to Live Your UlƟmate Life by
Sco Shickler and Jeff Waller, and the training
methodology is highly engaging, interac ve
and inspiring. This session affirms that skills
are cri cal, yet without the right mindset, skills
lose their impact. Discover the 7 Mindsets and
the counter mindsets that derail us, and learn
strategies for applying the mindsets every day.
You will leave inspired!
ObjecƟves:
1. Discover compelling research about how
much your mindset ma ers at work.
2. Recognize awareness of the mindsets
that lead to higher job sa sfac on and
engagement.
3. Discuss the counter mindsets that tend to
derail us and harm our produc vity and our
rela onships.
4. Iden fy strategies to embrace the mindsets
every day.
ObjecƟves:
1. Iden fy the physician/health care provider
role in advanced care planning.
2. Recognize the importance of planning for a
good life un l the end.
3. Discover how to have the conversa on
about advance care planning.
12:30 - 1:15 p.m.
Crystal II & III
Crystal I
Session 2: Update on Guardianship, Special Needs
Trust & ND/MN ImplementaƟon of the ABLE Act
Susan E. Johnson-Drenth, JD
North Dakota guardianships will terminate every
five years without further court order. What do we
need to do? What has changed about managing
special needs trusts? How and when will the ABLE
Act work in North Dakota and Minnesota?
3:45 - 4:45 p.m.
Crystal II & III
ObjecƟves:
1. Describe re rement and auxiliary benefits,
who is eligible and when can they start.
2. Discuss Part A and Part B of Medicare and
what you need to know about survivor
benefits.
3. Define disability and basic eligibility
requirements.
ObjecƟves:
1. Discover a formula that is fundamental to
your success.
2. Iden fy strategies to become more
inten onal in all aspects of life.
3. Determine how the illusion of control is
tampering with your results.
4. Recognize solid and prac cal steps to take in
the next 48 hours to create momentum.
Brahms
ObjecƟves:
1. Recognize the specific challenges
encountered by members of the GLBTQ
community as they age in our society.
2. Iden fy ways in which you can proac vely
address some of the challenges faced by
members of the GLBTQ community.
3. Explain your knowledge about the GLBTQ
community and ways to increase your comfort
level in discussing issues affec ng same.
Mozart
Session 11: Brief Look at the Hoarding Disorder
Krista Stone
What is hoarding and does it differ from saving
and collec ng? This session will review some
historical people who were “finders-keepers” and
some suggested causes of the disorder. A look
at prevalence and comorbidity as well as best
approaches to assist those with hoarding disorder
will also be presented.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
ObjecƟves:
1. Iden fy some historical figures that may
have had hoarding tendencies, as well as
personal assessment regarding aspects of
this disorder.
2. Discover a few of the suggested causes of
hoarding disorder.
3. List several comorbid condi ons and their
prevalence related to hoarding.
4. Summarize best approaches to assist those
with or without insight.
Brahms
Session 12: Veterans, Survivors
and Special Monthly Pensions
Dan Thorstad
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs helps
veterans and their families cope with financial
challenges by providing supplemental income.
This session will explain a variety of programs
available to veterans and their families including
veterans pensions, survivors pensions and
programs available for those who are eligible and
require aid and a endance or are housebound.
purpose of the study was to develop a resource
directory of services available to support family
caregivers, iden fy unmet needs and prepare
recommenda ons for legisla ve or administra ve
considera on. The session will highlight the
findings from the study.
ObjecƟves:
1. Describe family caregiver supports and
services available in the state.
2. Iden fy barriers and challenges experienced
by family caregivers.
3. Discuss key study conclusions and ensuing
recommenda ons to be er serve family
caregivers.
Brahms
ObjecƟves:
1. Iden fy programs available to veterans who
are in need.
2. Discover programs available to spouses of
deceased veterans.
3. Recognize addi onal programs available to
elderly or disabled veterans and/or their
families.
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Lunch (Your name badge is your meal cket)
Crystal I & II
12:15 - 1:15 p.m.
Bach
ObjecƟves:
1. Explain when a guardianship may be
needed.
2. Discuss legisla ve updates regarding
guardianship.
3. Prac ce guardianship considera ons
through case examples.
1:15 - 1:30 p.m.
Lobby
Break
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Crystal I & II
Closing Keynote: MoƟvaton to Independence
Mike Kutzke
Have you ever felt overloaded or overwhelmed?
Are your personal and professional priori es
clear? Is your to-do list under control? Are you
prepared to iden fy and take advantage of the
opportuni es that future change will present?
In a fun and fast-paced learning environment,
this presenta on is designed to help individuals
stay energized and posi ve in today’s challenging
work environment. This training focuses
on providing strategies and ideas to assist
you in effec vely dealing with the impact of
technology, informa on overload, other people’s
expecta ons and personal and professional
responsibili es. Please come prepared to smile,
laugh and enjoy the presenta on.
Session 14: Advance Care Planning —
Preparing for Life’s Unexpected Journey
Nancy Joyner
This session will increase awareness of and
knowledge about the importance of having
conversa ons about values, preferences and
goals of medical care to improve quality of life
when facing serious health condi ons.
ObjecƟves:
1. Explain two benefits of early discussions in
advance care planning.
2. Iden fy the vision and goals of Honoring
Choices North Dakota.
3. Describe the steps of advance care planning
process as a skilled facilitator.
Mozart
Concurrent sessions:
Session 13: The State of Family Eldercare in ND
Dr. Jane Strommen, Dr. Heather Fuller
and Dr. Greg Sanders
A North Dakota Family Caregiver Supports and
Services Study was recently conducted for
N
North Dakota Legisla ve Management. The
ObjecƟves:
1. List two to three sources of personal/
professional stress/strain.
2. Iden fy two to three internal/external
drivers of change in one’s life.
3. Explain common human responses to
change.
4. Describe two to three strategies to
posi vely respond to the stress/strain
resul ng from change.
Session 15: Guardianship
Michelle GayeƩe
This session will provide informa on on
legisla ve updates regarding guardianship.
Informa on on when a guardianship may be
needed will be discussed. Guardianship case
examples to assist in the process of determining
a need for a guardianship, what type to consider
and what areas of authority to request will be
u lized.
Conference purpose
The annual Northern Plains Conference on Aging and Disability brings
together elders, the general public and professionals who see the wisdom
of working together in service development and delivery. Conference
planners focus on trends, landmark research, policy guidelines,
technology and self-determina on. These efforts make it possible for
professionals and consumers from all backgrounds and walks of life to
gather and learn about responsive evidence-based prac ces, significant
policy changes and cost-effec ve program enhancement.
Handouts for this conference will be available online at
www.northernplainsconference.com
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Northern Plains
Conference on Aging
from Oct. 3-Nov. 3
Printed copies will not be available at the conference.
R E G I S T R AT I O N
RegistraƟon
Complete registraƟon form and mail to:
M State Custom Training Services
A n: Denice Brewer
1900 28th Ave S, Moorhead, MN 56560
Fax registraƟon form and credit card informaƟon to:
218.291.4266
Two-day conference
Food and beverages during breaks
Noon lunch on Wednesday and Thursday
Cer ficate of a endance
Contact hours, if registered as a professional
Send one for EACH person registering.
Print informa on the way you want it on your nametag.
RegistraƟon form
Concurrent
session choices:
Name: __________________________________________________________________
Select your first and second choices
for each meslot.
Job tle:_________________________________________________________________
Your registraƟon
fee includes
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RegistraƟon info
Denice Brewer ................................................... 218.299.6576
[email protected]
Address: ________________________________________________________________
Exhibit/vendor
informaƟon
Laura Maeyaert .................................................. 701.417.4551
Julie Marxen....................................................... 218.299.5514
City:_________________________________________State:________Zip: ___________
Your registraƟon will not be
accepted without making your
selecƟons.
Sponsor informaƟon
Monica Douglas ................................................. 218.233.7521
Lodging informaƟon
Ramada Plaza Suites .......................................... 701.277.9000
Fargo, ND
Phone: (_____)_____________________Fax: (_____) ____________________________
Oct. 19: 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
Email:___________________________________________________________________
Session 1: 1
Session 2: 1
Session 3: 1
A lodging conference rate of $109 (standard room) or $119 (2-room suite) is available for
reserva ons made before September 19, 2016. When making reserva ons, please men on
the group code CGBA16.
Special accommodaƟons
This conference is being held in an accessible facility. Persons needing accommoda ons,
auxiliary aides or special dietary arrangements should contact Brian Are at 701.356.1420.
Conference planning commiƩee
Organiza on, if applicable: __________________________________________________
 Home address  Work address
Birthdate (required): _______________________________________________________
Check one:  Professional  ReƟred  Student  Other
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Before 9/23
$150
AŌer 9/23
$175
On-site
$200
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Oct. 19: 1:15 - 2:15 p.m.
Re red persons age 65 and over
$55
$75
$80
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Students with valid student ID
$55
$75
$80
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Session 7: 1
Session 8: 1
Session 9: 1
Professional and general public
CancellaƟons
Please submit all cancella on requests by September 19.
No refunds will be issued for cancella ons a er September 19.
Contact hours are not available for those who register as a re red person or student.
Contact hours are included in the fee paid for a professional registra on: ND Board of Social
Work, MN Board of Social Work (pending), MN Board of Nursing, ND Board of Nursing
(pending), and MN Nursing Home Administrators (pending). The en re conference is 11 hours
and dependent on the sessions a ended. Two hours on Ethics will be awarded for a ending
the Opening Keynote session on Thursday, October 20.
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2
Oct. 19: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Session 4: 1
Session 5: 1
Session 6: 1
Conference registraƟon fees
Brian Are , Karla Benson, Kendra Binger, Denice Brewer, Monica Douglas, Carmen Escobar,
Sue Humphers-Ginther, Brenda Iverson, Bernie Johnson, Laura Maeyaert, Julie Marxen,
Liz Poppenhagen, Amber Reed and Karen Schumacher.
Contact hours
Session spaces are limited.
Register early to secure your 1st
choice. Your name badge will
reflect the sessions for which you
are registered.
Total
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Choose one:  Discover  Mastercard  Visa
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Oct. 20: 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
Session 10: 1
Session 11: 1
Session 12: 1
2
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2
Credit card number:________/________/________/________Exp. date____/_________
Oct. 20: 1:15 - 2:15 p.m.
Cardholder’s printed name: _________________________________________________
Cardholder’s security code: __________________
Check enclosed  (payable to M State)
Mail registra on with payment to:
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Custom Training Services, A n: Denice Brewer
1900 28th Avenue South, Moorhead, MN 56560
Billing zip code_________________
Session 13: 1
Session 14: 1
Session 15: 1
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