University of Southern Indiana

2014 MAIA Archive

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Teepa Snow's Keynote: Making Moments of Joy
A positive approach to help you connect with those with dementia without "sweating the small stuff."
Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA

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Powerpoint

Music Therapy and Aging: A Continuum of Care
Application and research for music therapy for older adults in a variety of community and residential settings.
Kathleen M. Murphy, PhD, MT-BC

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Powerpoint

Handout

Happily Married After Retirement
A practical approach to couple-hood in retirement years.
Mike and Judy Barnett

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Powerpoint

Managing Menopause: What's New
Explore the physiology of menopause, common symptoms and strategies for management.
Anne Moore, DNP, APN, FAANP

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Powerpoint

Who Will Care For Us?
Look into the future of provision of healthcare services.
Linda E. White, FACHE

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Advance Directives: Put it in Writing
Learn the basics of advance directives and why they are needed. 
Katherine Rybak

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HeartMath Relieves Stress Now
This experiential presentation provides awareness and tools for on-demand stress relief, resilience and vitality.
Kimberly Gray, RN, HN-BC, BA, LMT, CHTP/I

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Fall Prevention and Reduction of Fear of Falling
Experiential presentation of various evidence-based, body-mind-spirit modalities helpful in preventing falls and reducing fear of falling.
Helen Emge Shymanski, CHC, E-RYT 200

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Think of Me When ...
Life is full of fond memories, and there are more to be made. Funeral preplanning can offer peace of mind, so you can enjoy the present, knowing the future is secure.
Carol Chambers and Doug Hoog

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Identity Theft
Learn tips to maintain confidentiality of your personal information and what to do in the event your identity is stolen.
Tom Latham, Posey County Sheriff's Office

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Care Transitions: From Hospital to Home
Using SWIRCA & More's Care Transitions to reduce hospital readmissions while stabilizing patients in a community setting.
Cathleen Eli, BS and Michael Halling, MS

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Jimmo vs. Sebelius: Its Impact on Chronically Ill
A legal settlement by CMS eliminates the "improvement requirement" for home health skilled services. How does this affect home health coverage?
Jean Macdonald, BSN, MS, RN

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Self-Care IS Healthcare
An experiential presentation introducing integrative/holistic tools for self-care, stress relief and how to restore a sense of balance/renewal.
Kimberly Gray, RN, HN-BC, BA, LMT, CHTP/I

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SongShine: Enhancing Speech Through Music
SongShine helps stroke victims and those with Parkinson's strengthen their speaking voices.
Colleen Martin, Kim Atwood, Rebecca Brookman, Pat Denton, JoAnn Drennen and Barbara Fosse

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Honor Flight for the Greatest Generation
Discover how this non-profit organization provides World War II veterans an opportunity to visit Washington, D.C.
Grant Thompson

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Elder Abuse in Indiana: A Legal Primer
A comprehensive look at Indiana's laws on elder abuse, mandatory reporting requirements and best practices and strategies for improvement.
Kerry Hyatt Blomquist, JD

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Breeda Miller's Keynote: Finding Your Funny Sauce in the Caregiver Sandwich

Breakout Session: Creative Solutions in Caregiving
Clever ways to solve challenging problems with humor and grace.
Breeda Miller

Keynote video link

Keynote Powerpoint

Breakout Powerpoint

Exercise for Health and Well-being
Intimidated by traditional exercise classes? Try these approaches so you can remain active longer.
Dave Enzler, MA

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Dr. Guarneri's Keynote: Natural Approaches to Prevention
Most health challenges are totally preventable, such as heart disease, diabetes and obesity. These are just a few of the diseases amenable to natural medicine.
Mimi Guarneri, MD, FACC

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Health by Design: Creating Communities for Active Aging
How the built environment impacts older adults' ability to be safe, active and engaged in community.
Kim Irwin, MPH

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The Science of Mind-Body Connection 
Review the science linking attitude, mental status and emotions to health and disease.
Mimi Guarneri, MD, FACC

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Assessing Depression in the Older Adult Population
How signs and symptoms of depression may represent a more significant problem than depression.
Julie Wood, MD

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Improving Access to Support Services: Parkinson's
Learn how to more effectively serve clients affected by Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions.
Leo G. Rafail, BSW

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OPTIMISTIC: Increasing Quality of Life for LTC Residents
Explanation of the OPTIMISTIC program and tools implemented to date.
Noadiah Malott, RN, MSN, ACNP-BC

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Improving Access to Support Services: ALS
Learn how to more effectively serve clients affected by ALS and other neurological conditions.
Leo G. Rafail, BSW

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Powerpoint

Optimized Aging: Nutrition and Weight Management
Aging well depends on optimal nutrition as well as weight management, which may get more difficult with age.
Louis B. Cady, MD, FAPA

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Tai Chi for Health, Tai Chi for Everyone
Experience the joy of movement, coordinating breathing with simple, easy to follow exercises that stimulate energy flow as well as physical fitness.
Ron Weatherford

Handout

Providing Affirming Services to LGBT Seniors (Part 1)
Basic information about LGBT terms, respectful language and barriers to service.
Jean Capler, MSW, LCSW and Cathleen Weber, MSW, LCSW

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Resources

Providing Affirming Services to LGBT Seniors (Part 2)
Building on the previous session, with focus on agency environment, policy and procedure, forms, documentation and other aspects of service.
Jean Capler, MSW, LCSW and Cathleen Weber, MSW, LCSW

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