Registration is open for the November 17 video conference

"Building Capacity to Serve Older Adults

and Family Caregivers”

Identifying challenges and implementing innovative services

 

November 17, 2016

 

Training via Video Conference from

Aging and Adult Services Division,

Minnesota Department of Human Services

                                                                              

Presenters

Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging Eldercare Development Partnership staff Marianne Bovee, Executive Director of Age Well Arrowhead (Duluth)

Lisa Porthan, Executive Director of Northwoods Partners

Ely Essentia Clinic staff

 

Description

Marianne and Lisa will share their experiences on how their respective agencies partner with the Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging and other community service and medical providers to meet the needs of seniors and their families.

 

Target Audience

Lead Agencies, Professionals working in the social services field, Representatives from organizations serving older adults including: primary care clinics, hospitals, assisted living housing, non-profit social services, faith communities, cities, and counties, Medical facilities.

 

Learning Objectives

Goal 1:   Participants will learn about the purpose and role of Elder Care Partnerships.

Goal 2:   Participants will learn how Elder Care Development support has impacted two service providers in one rural and one urban community.

Goal 3:   Understand how senior and family caregivers are accessing new services in their communities through innovative programming by these grass roots organizations.

Goal 4:   Gain more understanding on how to address gaps in service, agency mission, and fulfill partner obligations.

 

Pre-registration is required.                                    

Each person needs to  register.

Registration closes at 5:00 p.m. on the Monday prior to the session. By registering, you understand that the session will be videotaped with the possibility of your visual and audio likeness being recorded for reproduction and distribution.

 

Handouts and Resources

Presentation handouts and resource materials will be distributed to registered participants via email attachment 1-2 days before the scheduled session. Print and bring your own copies to the session. Copies may not be available at the site. Those individuals interested in receiving handouts only, can make this request via the registration survey.

 

Cancellation

Videoconferencing sites without any registered participants prior to the registration close date will be cancelled. If you register, but are unable to attend, please cancel your reservation through the web link using your confirmation number prior to the registration close date. This allows others to participate in the training.

 

Certification

Certificates for continuing education are available for participants at the site. Note: Videoconference training sessions have not been submitted for prior approval to any licensing board.

 

Accommodations

Individuals with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event may indicate "special request" when registering. Please make requests as early as possible.

 

DVD Ordering

Beginning July1, 2016 DVDs will not be available to order.

 

Times and Locations

The conference will be offered at the sites and time below. Note: sites that are filled are listed as FULL on the registration system and cannot accept additional people. You must choose another site. Additional sites added after this announcement was published are identified on the registration page.

 

        Start Time:   09:00 AM

        Duration:      Three hours

 

Building                                          Street Address                                                City

Anoka County Government Center       2100 3rd Avenue, Room 238                          Anoka

Big Stone County Family Services      340 NW Second St                                         Ortonville

Blue Earth County Human Services     410 S 5th Street, River Room                          Mankato

Carlton County Courthouse                 301 Walnut Street                                         Carlton

Chisago County Government Center    313 North Main Street, Room 106                      Center City

Department of Human Services           444 Lafayette Road, Fifth Floor, Room 5137        St. Paul

Fillmore County Courthouse                101 Fillmore Street, Commissioners Board          Preston

Freeborn County Department of          203 W Clark Street, Room 128                           Albert Lea

   Human Services

Hubbard County Social Services         301 Court Avenue, South Door                           Park Rapids

Morrison County Social Services/PHN 213 SE First Avenue, Rooms A and B                  Little Falls

Nobles County Government Center      315 10th Street, 3rd Floor                                 Worthington

Ramsey County Human Services         160 East Kellogg Blvd, Room 3500                    St. Paul

Renville County Government Services 105 S 5th Street, Room 121A                             Olivia

Roseau County Social Services          208 Sixth Street SW                                          Roseau

St. Louis County Government Center   11 East Superior Street, Suite 180                        Duluth

St. Louis County Service Center          320 Miners Drive East                                        Ely

Stearns County Human Services         705 Courthouse Square, Room 333                      St. Cloud

Todd County SCHA Public Health       212 Second Avenue South                                   Long Prairie

Wabasha County SCHA Services        411 Hiawatha Drive E                                         Wabasha

Watonwan County Human Services     715 Second Avenue South                                   St. James

Webstreaming                                        at your computer

 

Webstreaming

You may view the session via web streaming by registering for Webstreaming. People participating through this method will be provided a webstreaming certificate of attendance for CEU certification and the handouts. If the session is offered both morning and afternoon, the live webstreaming will only be offered in the afternoon session.