REACHOctober 2-3, 2019

Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center100 Grand Boulevard

Longview, Texas

Call for PresentationSubmission Due Date: January 31,

2019

Sponsored by the East Texas Council of Government, Area Agency on AgingPartially funded by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission

About REACHThe REACH Conference is the area’s largest annual event sponsored by the East Texas Council of Governments, Area Agency on Aging which is devoted to aging, caregiving and healthcare. REACH is an educational opportunity for licensed professionals and individuals, who provide care and work with the senior population, to learn new techniques and strategies in this ever growing field.

Presentation Application InformationApplication DeadlineApplications must be completed, postmarked if mailing or emailed prior to midnight January 31, 2019. Faxed applications will not be accepted. These forms may be freely reproduced.

Application Instructions1. Completely fill out the Presentation Application Form (PRINT OR TYPE).2. Completely fill out the Education Documentation Form (a sample included).3. Send the original of each form and all required attachments no later than

January 31, 2019 to: Sophia Lawson, REACH Conference, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, TX 75662 or email to Sophia.lawson@etcog.org

4. Be sure to complete the section for your brief bio at the end of the Education Document Form

Application Review ProceduresIncomplete applications WILL NOT be reviewed. The review committee reserves the right to combine applications, suggest alternative formats for presentations, and to recruit additional sessions. Applicants will be notified of acceptance no later than March 1, 2019.

Conference FormatWe are seeking presenters for the morning and afternoon of October 2 and October 3, 2019. Presentations should target an audience that may include, but not limited to the following areas: Caregivers, Nurses, Health Care and Long-Term Care Providers, Mental Health Providers, Counselors, Ministry, Volunteers, Seniors and Social Service Agencies.

Presentation SchedulingPresenters should identify preferred presentation days. Every effort will be made to accommodate your request. However, workshop presentations will be assigned in the order in which they are received. Please submit your first and second choice for the day you wish to present and indicate if you are willing to repeat your session.

Presenter Fees and TravelThe purpose of the REACH Conference is to provide education and training at an affordable costs to the participants. All revenue generated helps to pay for the conference and any remaining funds are used to provide emergency assistance to

seniors in the 14 counties we serve. If you require a presenter’s fee, travel and hotel accommodations please indicate your fee on the application page. The Area Agency on Aging of East Texas cannot pay travel expenses or hotel accommodations that exceed the State rate. Waiving or a reduction in your fee is greatly appreciated.

Audiovisual NeedsPlease request only the A/V equipment that you actually plan to use. All printed handouts are the responsibility of the presenter. No handouts will be printed at the conference.

Length of PresentationsAll presentations are tentatively scheduled for 1.5 hours. If additional time is needed for workshop presentations, they should be listed as Part I and Part II.

MarketingFor presentations to qualify for CEU credits, speakers must NOT directly or indirectly market the products or services of his/her own employment/company for the purpose of gaining referrals or contracts from which the company may benefit financially.

PRESENTER TOPICS211 and what they do for clientsAccessing ServicesActivities for People W/DementiaActivities for the DisabledAdult Foster CareAdvanced Directives, Power of Attorney GuardianshipAlternatives to GuardianshipsAlzheimer’s Disease and DementiaAppraisal or Assessment TechniquesBehavior Problems in Nursing HomesBenefits for Veterans in LTC

FacilitiesCare for the Caregiver SessionsCommunicable Disease Prevention Caregiver SupportCNA ClassesCMS RulesCommunication Between Staff &

FamilyCommunity Care ServicesConflict ManagementCoping with Parkinson’s Disease and MSCounseling Methods, Techniques, Theories Creating Community AwarenessCulture Sensitivity/DiversityDADS LTC SurveyorDance, Music and/or Art TherapyDeaf & Hard of HearingDealing with Burnout on the JobDealing with Co-workers who are

DefensiveDealing with Terminal IllnessDeath and DyingDementia and Alzheimer’s DiseaseDental Care (The effects on One’s

Health)Depression in the ElderlyDiabetic/Heart Health & ResourcesDirect Caregiving ResponsibilitiesDiversity within American CultureDrug Abuse in SeniorsDrug InteractionsElderly AbuseElderly Alcohol and Drug AbuseElderly Emergency Preparedness

Estrogen UseEthics (3 Hours)Ethical Dilemmas in Nursing Case

StudiesEye Diseases & DisordersFalls in the ElderlyFinancial PlanningFitness Beyond 60Game Activities for SeniorsGuardianship for Nursing Home

ResidentsHands-on Tools for CaregiversHealth and Human Services ProgramsHIV/AIDSHome Care for the ElderlyHousing Options for SeniorsHow to Prevent Wandering Without Using RestraintsIdentifying Community ResourcesInfectious DiseasesJob StressLegislative UpdatesManagement of DementiaManaging Difficult BehaviorsMarriage and Sexuality of the

ElderlyMedicaid Estate RecoveryMedicaid FraudMedicaid Spend-DownMedicare Advantage PlansMedicare and Medicaid BenefitsMedicare Part DMental Health and AgingMental Illness in the ElderlyLocal Intellectual Developmental DisabilitiesMotivational Interviewing/SessionsNon-Medical In-Home Care OptionsNursing Home RegulationsPain ManagementPerson Centered ThinkingPersonal Integrity vs. Corporate EthicsSelf-CareTrauma Informed Care

Presentation Application Form – PresenterPlease do not leave any question blank

Presenter Fee $________________ Travel Expenses$_____________

Name: ____________________________________________________________________

Title: _____________________________________________________________________

Agency/Organization:___________________________________________________

Mailing Address:_________________________________________________________

City: ___________________________ State: _______ Zip:_______________

Contact Number: (___) _______________ Email: ___________________________

Degree Earned: ______________________ College/University: -______________

Major: ___________________________________Year Graduated: _________________

Presentation/Workshop Title (as you wish it to appear on the program):______________

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Presentation/Workshop Summary (30-40 words as it’s to appear in the program)

A/V Equipment Needed? Yes ______ No _______ (Please indicate type if yes)

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Please check the most appropriate format for your presentation:

___ Lecture _____Discussion ___Panel ___Role Play/Interactive ___Other

Room Arrangement: Is theater-style arrangement acceptable? Yes ___ No _____

If not, what is your preference? __________________________________________________

Keynote Presentation Schedule

Wednesday, October 2, 2019 Thursday, October 3, 2019Opening Keynotes ___________ ____________Luncheon Keynotes ___________ ____________Closing Keynote ____________

Workshop Presentation ScheduleWorkshop duration is tentatively 1.5 hours. Please indicate the first (1) and second (2) choice of date for you to present. Specific times will be chosen at a later time.

Wednesday, October 2, 2018 Thursday, October 3, 2018

__________________ ________________

Are you willing to repeat the workshop if requested? _____ Yes ______ No

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I/we agree to be available to make my/our presentation at the time(s) assigned during the dates of October 2, 2019 or October 3, 2019. I understand that I will be notified of my specific presentation schedule no later than March 1, 2019. I further understand that I am responsible for informing my co-presenter of these policies.

My signature on this document verifies that I (and my co-presenter, if applicable) will not directly or indirectly market the products or services of my/our own employment/company for the purpose of gaining referrals or contacts from which I/we and/or the company may benefit financially.

_________________________________ _____________________________Presenter’s Signature Date

EDUCATION DOCUMENT FORM(Please review the complete sample form on the next page)

This format is required. Instructions for presenter-directed activities. Use the five table format to provide documentation of Educational Criteria: A. Objectives, B. Content, C. Time Frames, D. Presenters/Content Specialists, and E. Teaching Learning Strategies to show that the activity suports the purpose/goal(s). For self-directed activities: Include a format that includes objectivies, content and teaching methods and strategies.

Title of Activity/Presentation

Include a short bio for introductions and the REACH Conference Brochure.