The 2011 Annual Conference is Schedule for;
October 19, 20, 21, (Wed-Fri) at Paradise Valley Estates, 2600 Estates Drive, Fairfield California 94533
registration information will be posted by Aug 31, 2011. Attendees Will be Responsible for Making Lodging Plans. Lodging will be the responsibility of event attendees. There are a variety of options available within minutes of the conference site. Here are suggested possibilities that are only 19 minutes from Paradise Valley Estates
Sessions being offered are; Total of 12 1/2 hours of CEU available with 3 Day Attendance
WEDNESDAY, October 19th – “MEMBER DAY”
Strategies for Activities and How to Motivate Resident to try New Things for Lower Functioning
COOKING: “The Country Kitchen” Learn about sensory stimulation through baking, kneading, cutting cookies, rolling dough. How to lead residents participating in the activity to reminisce about baking and cooking by touching, smelling, tasting, and sensory stimulation galore! Join a trained exercise teacher specializing in working with people in Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing. Learn new techniques through music, singing, and chair exercise.
Dementia Care-ing and Sharing
Judy comes to us with great respect for the scope of responsibilities Activity Coordinators are facing today, in addition to enormous time and budget constraints. She will be sharing some of her findings focused on creative and alternative approaches in caring for people with dementia. Attendees will receive highlight of Therapeutic Approaches to Dementia (Lanny Butler), participate in a sensory loss activity, gain suggestions for activities easily adapted for all levels to enjoy (Pastime Professionals) and gain insight to future care in nursing homes, which may not even be nursing homes at all.
Creative Approaches to Sensory StimulationProviding activities for residents who suffer from severe cognitive impairments is one of the biggest challenges facing activity professionals. Too often, these residents are placed into large group programs where they can be seen staring into space, looking blankly at the proceedings, or simply falling asleep. More individualized approaches involving simplified sensory stimulation activities often work best in reaching these residents.
Pet Therapy “The Importance of Animal based Therapeutic Activities
This session will look at the goals of Animal Assisted Therapy/Activities programs and how you can make the most of these wonderful programs. We will discuss the benefits and also the best way to pick a program that will work for you and your needs.
THURSDAY, Oct. 20th – “VENDOR DAY”
Key Note Address Lyn’s training in bereavement counseling and her knowledge of somatic health care practices has led her to develop a unique and successful approach to grief counseling called “Degriefing:IntegrativeGriefTherapy®”. Degriefing is intended to normalize the experience of loss and the subsequent upsurges of grief from both past and present events. Grief is the body’s response to loss: any loss. Fresh grief can stimulate the feelings of previous unresolved grief. Loss is a common experience that every person encounters during his or her lifetime. Lyn works with grief as fuel. “Grief is the human’s response to loss and it is the most available, untapped, emotional resource for personal transformation.” Lyn Prashant.
Discussion Groups for Older Adults
Aging is a journey of losing and finding. Participants will experience a typical Age song discussion group, in which you participate as an elder, and learn how the facilitators foster thoughtfulness about the aging process.
Approaches and Interventions for Care Planning Varied Client Populations
We will discuss the current challenges related to the changing populations served in LTC/sub-acute rehab settings. Presentation will include approaches and interventions for independent short terms rehab patients, LTC elderly residents and those facing end of life issues. Examples of care plans will be included with suggestions for documentation.
Strategies for Activities and How to Motivate Resident to try New Things for Higher Functioning:
in the Arts, Life Long Learning and Mind Fitness
.” Learn new ways of approaching activity programming through Life Long Learning, the arts and mind fitness to motivate higher functioning residents. Life Long Learning includes providing instructors from local Universities, Community Colleges, and other venues to teach college level courses such as history, literature, opera, classical music, art history and more! Learning how to provide activities in the arts of drama with monologue and acting, improvisation and story-telling and playwriting and reading; understanding the concept of composing music, starting a singing group, more. Poetry reading and writing will be introduced and the importance of mind fitness to every activity program will be discussed.
Providing Appropriate Activities for People with Early Memory Loss
By the end of session, attendees will be able to describe a person with memory loss and distinguish the differences between those in the later stages of memory loss, gain a greater understanding of activities specifically designed to cognitively stimulate those dealing with early memory loss, learn and practice tools helpful in facilitating educational/social groups for those with early memory loss, experience a variety of appropriate activities and understand how to implement them in your programs.
FRIDAY October 21st – “REGIONAL DAY”
Regional Groups and Education, NAP DAY and Other Resources
We ask that each regional group and surrounding area activity professional attend Regional Day spotlighting the activity professionals in your area. All regional groups please bring a short history of your organization and have a representative speak for your group. During this session we will be networking with one another, discussing important issues and concerns that encompass the realm of our profession. Specifically maintaining and raising the standard of our profession. We will also explore ideas and possibilities of NAP Day 2012.
How to Organize and Plan Educational Opportunities for your Regional Group and In-Services for your Activity Department This session will provide suggested samples and forms, tips on how to find quality speakers and resources for meetings and in-services, Ideas about structuring an education meeting and program. Networking with your regional group and the importance of working with the support of NCCAC, information about the CE Unit process, and a list of suggested areas for self-care and career enrichment. There will be a Q & A session at the end of this session.
Spiritual Needs: Multiple Loss…Ours and Our Residents
Topics and information in this session will cover:
-What comprises a “High loss” work environment.
-Ways that personal loss differs from professional loss.
-How to take care of ourselves to prevent burnout and compassion fatigue.
-The four tasks of grief.
-Ways to honor the dying person during the dying process and immediately after the death.
-Techniques to improve communication with the grieving resident.
-Things that we can do to honor the memory of the resident who has died.
End Note Speaker: “Laugh, Learn and Leisure” “Keeping our Sense of Humor in our Daily Lives”
Tommy Westerfield speaks on the need for and value of laughter, its physical, psychological, social, and even spiritual benefits to improve health, gain perspective, generate greater cooperation among co-workers, and in valuing oneself. Laughter Yoga exercises will be presented, inspiring you to choose laughter for your life and work.
Educational Forum
This session is dedicated to you the Activity Professional. We want to hear from you! We want to hear what you have to share about your regional area, your community and any issues that affect you personally within our profession. Feedback, sharing solutions, best practices, and questions and answers are encouraged. We’ll answer your questions and provide resources and information.
Hotels:
The Comfort Inn Cordelia
316 Pitman RD
Fairfield
707-864-1446
IF you register prior to September 18th your room charges will be discounted to $54 per night let them know you are with the NCCAC conference,After September 19th you will have to pay full fee’s of $61 per night
There is a 48 hour cancellation policy
The Quality Inn
1441 Central Place
Fairfield
707-864-3793
$81 per night
Best Western
4373 Central Place,
Fairfield
707/864-2029
1 queen $59 Wed, Thurs & $69 on Friday
2 queens $$79 Wed. Thurs. & $89 on Friday.
Additional Lodging at Hilton Garden Inn, Court Yard Marriott, and Extended Stay America located near the West Field Mall
Restaurants:
The Texas Roadhouse, Steaks, etc. $$ (707) 422-7623
Bab’s Delta Diner, $ 707-421-1926
The Blue Frog, Pub Food, $$ 1.707.429.2337
Johnny Cafinos, Italian, $$ (707) 438-1801
There are also a ton of fast food restaurants in the area on North Texas Ave. Fairfield
Wednesday, October 19th – Member day. Networking Luncheon and a tour of the Jelly Belly Factory is scheduled for 3:30p.m. Only minutes from Paradise Valley Estates. Requesting members to provide own transportation to the Jelly Belly Factory
Thursday, October 20th – Vendor Day. Luncheon Awards for Administrator of the year, Activity Assistant of the year, Volunteer of the year, President awards for Outstanding board member, Outstanding support organization, and Outstanding member. 4-6p.m. is the Vendor/craft Faire and possibly wine tasting opportunities and 6-8p.m. Best of Fairfield Tour.
Friday, October 21st – Regional Groups Day. Annual membership meeting, MAD DASh raffle ($100 dollar prize), Tours of the Paradise Valley Estates community, 2012 Annual Conference
for more information contact Diane Sorensen 530-876-9275 or nccacdiane@comcast.
