Events At-A-Glance Calendar

Register today for NADSA's upcoming virtual events. The first presentation explores how mental health issues can become mental health illnesses, how to recognize them and steps to assist with these challenges. The second presentation will focus on the importance of having a falls prevention program in your center, how to evaluate the different falls prevention programs and the steps to implement one. To register for these presentations, please click on the following link: Virtual Events

Mental Health & Older Adults
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
1:00 pm EDT/ 12:00 noon CDT/ 11:00 am MDT/ 10:00 am PDT
NADSA Members: $69
Non-members: $99

As people age, they may experience certain life changes that impact their mental health, such as coping with a serious illness or losing a loved one. Although many people will adjust to these life changes, some may experience feelings of grief, social isolation, or loneliness. When these feelings persist, they can lead to diagnosable illnesses, such as clinical depression or anxiety. Mental health is important at all stages of life, but there is still a strong mental health stigma among older adults.
Topics addressed in this webinar include:

• What is a mental illness and what is mental health?
• Statistics and information regarding the prevalence of mental health issues
• Suicide and prevention efforts among older adults
• Accessing mental health resources for older adults
• Building mental fortitude and resiliency.

Presenter: Tom Starling, Ed.D., leads state and national advocacy efforts for Rogers Behavioral Health, a 116-year-old mental health treatment center with 21 clinics in 10 states. Prior to serving as Rogers’ Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships, Starling served as an Administrator of Tennessee’s largest retirement community, CEO of the MidSouth Alzheimer’s Association, CEO of a local United Way, and CEO of Mental Health America of the MidSouth. He also served a 2-year term as board chair of the national Mental Health America organization near D.C. Starling holds degrees from Baylor, Southwestern Baptist Seminary, Vanderbilt University, and Tennessee State University.

Standing Up to Falls in Adult Day Programs
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
2:00 pm EDT/ 1:00 pm CDT/ 12:00 noon MDT/ 11:00 am PDT
NADSA Members: $69
Non-members: $179

Falls are the primary cause of injury and fatal injury among older adults. More than one-third of people over the age of 65 fall each year resulting in 3 million admissions to the emergency department. Additionally, older adults who fall once are two to three times more likely to fall again. Even falls without injury can cause fear of falling, leading to physical decline, depression, and social isolation. This webinar will provide you with practical interventions to reduce falls and hospital readmissions.
Objectives:
• Attendees will learn the importance of having a Fall Prevention Program in their center.
• Attendees will hear about the different types of Fall Prevention programs that are considered evidence-based.
• Attendees will receive information about creating a Fall Prevention program for their centers.

Presenters: Christina Vlosich, CDP, PTA, ATP, is the Principal Consultant for ADS Consult LLC and the Founder of Family First Adult Day Services. Christina’s accomplishments include Founding Member of OADHA (Ohio Adult Day Health Association), Member of Ohio Injury Prevention Partnership – Falls Coalition, NADSA National Conference Presenter (2018, 2021 & 2022), Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) through NCCDP, Certified Tai Chi Instructor, RESNA Certified Assistive Technology Professional (ATP), Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) and a Field Surveyor for a national accreditation organization. Christina lives in Austintown, Ohio and can be reached at: cvlosich@adsconsult.biz.

Kerry MacQueen is the Health Educator/Injury Prevention Coordinator for the Holmes County General Health District’s Falls Prevention Program. The Falls Prevention Program’s vision is that older adults will have fewer falls and fall related injuries, maximizing their independence and quality of life. MacQueen is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and is a Master Trainer of A Matter of Balance and Stepping On facilitator – both evidence-based falls prevention educational programs. She is also a trained Geri-Fit Instructor and a Certified Adult Vision Screener. MacQueen has over 30 years of experience working with the 60 and older population in Adult Day, long-term care, and public health settings. She is passionate about providing opportunities for older adults to remain falls-free, healthy, active, and engaged in life.

Webinars will be recorded and attendees will receive both the audio recording as well as a copy of the presentation.