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Education and Empowerment | Empowering Knowledge to Understanding Residential Care

Program Details:
September 30, 2025 | 9:00am - 4:00pm
Modality:
  • In-person
Registration Fee(s):
Free
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Additional Details
Instructional Hours:
5.00
Registration Deadline:
9/24/25 11:59 PM
Cancellation Deadline:
9/28/25 9:00 AM
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Description
The Aging Empowerment Conference is a collaboration of healthcare professionals who engage in building a better future for the aging community. Rather, it's nursing homes, assisted living facilities, residential care facilities, and disability and special needs; they have all come together to educate, receive education, that would empower, and build better ways of understanding how to take better care of our residential population. Through the guidance of educational sessions, the attendees will leave with greater knowledge and understanding of how important the role of the Long Term Care Ombudsman is, how residents' rights are more than just words, and what to do and how to report abuse, neglect that consistently affects the livelihood of our residents. Also, during the conference, the attendees will be empowered with knowledge of more resources concerning Family Caregiving, what to do when a break is needed, understanding the best ways to provide elder care, why family council is so important, and what to do and how to understand the stages of Dementia. Additionally, the participants would have the opportunity to engage in an in-depth discussion on Medicaid -Medicare, gaining knowledge and understanding of the benefits of having these services and how they work, and what impact the policies will have when making care decisions. This event will also highlight the importance of early detection of dementia for caregivers and the professional team, as well as the need for them to build on educational resources to understand each stage and provide the best care. The presenters for this conference serve a vital role and will provide valuable resources for those who have committed themselves to ensuring that each resident receives the best possible care and that improved care, advocacy, and protection are provided for all vulnerable individuals throughout the healthcare system.

Keywords: aging conference, education, empowerment, ombudsman, longterm care

Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Discuss the Role of Long-Term Care Ombudsmen.
  • Identify the Importance of Resident Advocacy.
  • Develop skills to effectively communicate with residents, families, and care facilities, enhancing the Ombudsman’s ability to mediate and resolve issues.
  • Discuss strategies for Ombudsmen to leverage available resources in advocating for residents, ensuring they receive optimal care and protection.
  • Discuss the comprehensive role of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman and how it safeguards the rights and well-being of residents in various care facilities.
  • Identify and articulate the fundamental rights of residents, recognizing them as more than just words, but essential components of quality care and respect.
  • Develop skills to recognize the signs of abuse and neglect in residential settings, ensuring prompt and appropriate responses to such situations.
  • Learn effective strategies for reporting abuse and neglect, empowering participants to take decisive action to protect vulnerable individuals.
  • Develop a collaborative approach to advocacy, enabling healthcare professionals to work together to improve care standards and promote a culture of empowerment and protection for all residents.
  • Define SHIP.
  • Discuss the details of SHIP .
  • Discuss the complexities of Medicare.
  • Review the different parts of Medicare and the barriers beneficiaries may face.
  • Discuss the legal rights of vulnerable adults and how these rights are protected under the law, ensuring that they are more than just words but actionable mandates.
  • Recognize signs of abuse and neglect in care facilities and understand the proper channels and procedures for reporting such incidents.
  • Discuss available resources for family caregivers, including strategies for managing caregiver stress and understanding the importance of family councils.
  • Review how Medicaid and Medicare operate and their implications for making informed care decisions.
  • Discuss the importance of early detection of dementia and equip caregivers and professionals with strategies to manage and provide care through each stage of the condition.
  • Define respite care.
  • Explain the benefits of respite care for caregivers and care receivers.
  • Identify the different types of respite services.
  • Locate local and state respite care resources.
  • Discuss barriers to using respite care concerns.
  • Create a personalized plan for incorporating respite care.
  • Develop a deep understanding of the language used in dementia care to effectively communicate with and support individuals living with dementia.
  • Recognize and advocate for individuals with dementia, ensuring they are respected in all care settings. Identify signs of abuse and neglect and learn the appropriate steps and procedures for reporting and addressing these issues.
  • Identify signs of abuse and neglect, and learn the appropriate steps and procedures for reporting and addressing these issues.
  • Explore the stages of dementia and early detection strategies to provide proactive and tailored care solutions.
  • Enhance knowledge of Medicaid and Medicare policies to make informed decisions that benefit residents and their families.
  • Discuss the structure purpose and benefits of family counseling.
  • Identify strategies for organizing and sustaining family councils.
  • Explore best practices for constructive family response and engagement.
  • Prioritize collaboration between families and facility staff to improve resident outcomes.
Disclosures
Pee Dee AHEC’s conflict of interest policy requires faculty to disclose any real or apparent commercial financial affiliations related to the content of their presentations/materials. Speakers have signed a vested interest form declaring any conflict of interest in education activities. Please see individual activities for any conflicts of interest. Provisions of these educational activities by Pee Dee AHEC does not imply endorsement by Pee Dee AHEC of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with activities.
Credits Available
  • Social Workers
    SC Board of Social Work Examiners (Non-SW)
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: Free (Until 9/24/2025)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: Free (Until 9/24/2025)
    Credit Statement
    This program is approved for 5 non-social work hours of continuing education by Pee Dee AHEC, a part of the South Carolina AHEC system, as defined by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners.
  • All other participants
    Area Health Education Consortium
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: Free (Until 9/24/2025)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: Free (Until 9/24/2025)
    Credit Statement
    This program provides 0.5 CEUs by Pee Dee AHEC and meets South Carolina AHEC Best Practice Standards.
Locations/Participation Options
  • Hilton Garden Inn Florence (Grand Ball Room)
    Location:
    Florence , SC Details
    Status:
    Open
Contact(s)

If you have questions about the credits, location/video conference information, or any other details specific to this particular program, please reach out to the contact(s) below:

  • Name:
    Beejay Parnell
    Phone:
    843-777-5347
    Email:
    beejay.parnell@mcleodhealth.org
If you have questions related to registering or using the AHEC Learning Portal, please contact alp@scahec.net.

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