2014 Conference a Tremendous Success!
Thank you for joining us for the 3rd Annual Changing Landscape of Long Term Care Conference on June 13, 2014. This all-day conference at the St. Louis Marriott West brought together 200 professional long-term caregivers with individuals and families from the community to learn dynamic strategies, innovative tools and available long-term care options. View Event Flyer. Participants visited with 22 sponsors who showcased long-term care services across Greater St. Louis. In addition to hearing thought-provoking speakers, facility administrators and social workers earned 7 CEUs. View Complete Program Guide.
Morning Keynote200 attendees heard a panel of innovators who are involved with visionary work for providing long-term care in three different care settings: View Complete Program Guide ![]() Arthur J. Culbert, chair of the STL Village Exploratory Committee, talked about the Village movement as a groundbreaking model of aging and way of life. STL Village is designed to help older adults with home repairs, lawn care, transportation needs and grocery shopping in their own community. ![]() Timothy G. Dolan, CEO and President of Dolan Residential Care Centers, discussed their revolutionary concept that is meeting the needs of those with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias by providing a safe, supportive and flexible environment for each resident. ![]() Byron Freeman, BS, LNHA, shared how Loch Haven is on the cutting edge of person-centered care with its neighborhoods and cottages for skilled care replicating the heart of the "home" with open kitchens and dining areas, large hearth areas, private bedrooms and baths, sun porches and more.
Luncheon Keynote![]() Jane Overall, M.Ed., Community Health Education Coordinator, The Oasis Institute, led the luncheon crowd on an energetic "get out of your seat" presentation to demonstrate the critical role of exercise to keep us healthy and active as we age. A key focus was on preventing age-related muscle loss and falls to keep us as independent as possible. Attendees got their heart beat up through simple yet effective exercises.
Breakout SessionsParticipants attended four breakout sessions throughout the day organized into two tracks for Professionals and members of the Community. Professional TrackCaregiving at Its Best: Learning key strategies to enhance your skills in long-term care.
Community TrackLearn the Essentials: Hear from financial, legal and geriatric experts.
Long-Term Care Resource ExchangeThe 200 attendees gained a wealth of information, CEU credits, or both during a full-day session, including access to 22 long-term care exhibitors to connect with community resources all in one place.
Sponsorship BenefitsTwenty-two sponsors gained access to 200 long-term care providers, individuals seeking long-term care and their families. By supporting the work of VOYCE, these organizations received excellent visibility through signage, recognition and printed material at the conference as well as advance exposure through VOYCE e-marketing, the VOYCE website and other online media platforms. We thank our sponsors for their commitment to support educational programming for professionals and consumers of long-term care and their families. If you would like to be a sponsor for the 2015 conference, please contact VOYCE Executive Director, Mary Lynn Faunda Donovan, at 314-919-2401 and Learn More Here. Sponsorship Commitment Form. Sponsor Gallery![]() |
View Video of 2014 Conference Highlights ![]() 200 in Attendance ![]() Emcee Mary Lynn Faunda Donovan, Executive Director, VOYCE ![]() ![]() Sam Plaster ![]() Teresa Buehler ![]() Zoe Dearing ![]() LaDonna Haley ![]() Dr. Charles Crecelius ![]() ![]() Jeannie Krause-Taylor ![]() Mavis Kennedy, Esq. ![]() Katelyn Eichorst ![]() Dr. Susan E. Pearson ![]() Anita Martinez, Friendship Village ![]() Deidre Cechin, Elder Care Advisors ![]() Louise Meret-Hanke and Jan McGillick ![]() |
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