pac conference

November 18-19th, 2019

Raleigh/Durham, NC

Dementia is a State of Mind

2019 Inaugural PAC Conference

& Get 50% OFF for GEMS Show!

Continuing Education credits are provided!

For Whom?

Nurses, nurse practitioners, social workers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapy assistants, physical therapy assistants, nursing home administrators, case managers and others interested in learning about people living with dementia

About

Talks about abilities of a person living with dementia, barriers and challenges, PAC creative methods and approaches

This conference is designed to bring together in one location people providing support and care to ones with dementia; to learn from one another to develop new awareness, knowledge, and skill to better communicate, interact, and build relationships that improve life and well-being for all involved.

Where?

The conference will be held at the Embassy Suites Raleigh Durham Research Triangle Park in Cary, NC –

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Speakers

Keynote Speaker

Teepa Snow,

MS, OTR/L, FAOTA

Teepa is the owner and CEO of Positive Approach, LLC with over 60 employees or independent contractors across the US and Canada.

Amanda Bulgarelli,

BA, MA

Amanda is a Mentor for PAC as well as the COO. She strives to spread the message and values of Positive Approach to Care through experiences and learning cycles that work.

Mary Sue Wilkinson,

MEd

Mary Sue is the founder of Singing Heart to Heart. Her session From Entertainment to Engagement: Ensuring Success Using Music in Dementia Care will grow our skills of using rhythm throughout this journey.

What you’ll get

Learn the world’s most compassionate dementia care techniques from Teepa and her elite team of Certified Mentors

Inspire to make a difference in the lives of people living with dementia

Get the skills to have the greatest impact possible

What is the PAC team looking looking forward to in the 2019 Conference?

Conference Agenda

Sunday, Nov 17th

5:00 - 7:00 pm

2 hours

A GEM'S Journey - pre-conference play

Monday, Nov 18th

8:00 - 8:50 am

50 min

Registration

Shelly Edwards, PAC Conference Chair

Diane Yelverton, Wake AHEC

8:50 – 9:00 am

10 min

Welcome and Announcements

Shelly Edwards, PAC Conference Chair

Diane Yelverton, Wake AHEC

9:00 – 10:00 am

Keynote: Current State of Dementia: Where Are Our Minds, Hearts and Systems?

Teepa Snow

10:00 – 10:30 am

30 min

Networking and Vendors Visits

10:30 – 11:45 am

1h 15 min

Mid-Morning Sessions

PAC Educational

Supportive Communication

Brenda and Mark Roberts

No Credit Awarded

Personal Awareness and Support

Spirituality and Dementia

Linn Possell and Sheila Welch

Hands-on Skills Training

Getting Connected (with PAC Mentors)

Melanie Bunn

Limited to 40, Additional Fee $50

VIP Certified Community

Assisting with Personal Care Routines Throughout the Condition Using the GEMS States Model

Teepa Snow

Limited to 40, PAC Certified only, Additional Fee $50

11:45 – 1:00 pm

1h 15 min

Lunch (Provided)

1:00 – 2:15 pm

1h 15 min

Afternoon Sessions

PAC Educational

Care Partner Q&A with Panel

Mikki Firor, Melanie Bunn, Carolyn Lukert

No Credit Awarded

Personal Awareness and Support

Resident Engagement: Cornerstone of Dementia Care

Charles DeVilmorin

Hands-on Skills Training

Getting Started (with PAC Mentors)

Linn Possell

2:15 – 3:00 pm

45 min

Networking and Vendor Visits

3:00 – 4:15 pm

1h 15 min

Mid-Afternoon Sessions

PAC Educational

Energizing Music: Optimize Wellness Through Evidence-Based Recreational Music Making

Becky Watson

Personal Awareness and Support

PAC in PACE

Debbie Youngblood

Hands-on Skills Training

Getting Engaged (with PAC Mentors)

Kathryn Quinlan

VIP Certified Community

Options for Responding to Emotional Distress

Teepa Snow

5:00 – 6:00 pm

Helthy Happy Hour

Tuesday, Nov 19th

8:30 – 9:00 am

30 min

Registration/Networking/Vendor Visits

9:00 – 10:15 am

1h 15 min

Morning Sessions

PAC Educational

Supporting from Afar

Sue Pagan

Personal Awareness and Support

Finding the GEMS in Crisis Care in an Inpatient Behavioral Health Setting

Kathy Beran and Beth Nolan

Hands-on Skills Training

Dementia Workshop: Getting Connected

Kathryn Quinlan

VIP Certified Community

Unaware to Aware Novice: What Does It Take from Us?

Teepa Snow

10:15 – 10:45 am

30 min

Networking and Vendors Visits

10:45 – 12:00 am

1h 15 min

Mid-Morning Sessions

PAC Educational

New Approach to Family Caring

Pam Speta

Personal Awareness and Support

How a PAC Program Lead to Respite Care Legislation in Tennessee

Mary Anne Oglesby-Sutherly and Beth Nolan

Hands-on Skills Training

Getting Started (with PAC Mentors)

Alejandro DeJesus

VIP Certified Community

Assisting with Personal Care Routines Throughout the Condition Using the GEMS States Model

Teepa Snow

12:15 – 1:30 pm

1h 15 min

Lunch (Provided)

1:30 – 2:45 pm

1h 15 min

Afternoon Sessions

PAC Educational

Navigating the Caregiver Journey

Krisie Barron and Amanda Bulgarelli

Personal Awareness and Support

From Entertainment to Engagement: Ensuring Success Using Music in Dementia Care

Mary Sue Wilkinson

Hands-on Skills Training

Getting Engaged (with PAC Mentors)

Alejandro DeJesus

2:45 – 3:15 pm

30 min

Networking and Vendor Visits

3:15 – 5:00 pm

1h 15 min

Closing Plenary: Our New State of Mind Regarding Dementia and the Culture of Support and Care: Dementia Friendly to Dementia Aware

5:00 – 6:00 pm

Adjourn