Lori La Bey, founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks, will examine how we can shift our culture of dementia care from crisis to comfort, improve delivery systems, and give voice to all. 
 

·    Understand the role of Green House Educators in implementing and sustaining the model

·    Understand the Best Life approach in Green House homes

·    Describe The Green House values and essential practices through experiential learning in Green House homes

This workshop will take place at the Lisner Louise Dickson Hurt Home in Washington, D.C., from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Attendees will get overview of the Green House model, its Best Life dementia approach, and other services provided by the organization. Lunch is provided.

Emi Kiyota, PhD, founder and director of Ibasho, an organization that facilitates the co-creation with elders of socially integrated, sustainable communities that value their elders, will explore how she works to create socially integrated and resilient cities where elders are engaged and able to actively participate in their communities. 

We are excited to introduce Beyond Memory Care: A Dementia Wellbeing Approach, a new syposium, open to all aging services professionals, that will kick off the 2020 Green House Conference on May 18, with Al Power, MD, as the keynote speaker and emcee.

The 2020 Green House Conference will feature dynamic keynotes from thought-provoking leaders inside and outside the field of senior living. Highly relevant breakout sessions, roundtables, and TED-style talks are designed to prepare GHP partners, sponsors, and supporters for the impact of a new decade.

Explore the roles of a clinical support team member in supporting and working in partnership with individuals and self-managed work teams in The Green House home

-Learn about the coaching approach to building partnerships and how it can be used to foster positive individual and team relationships and stronger problem-solving ability

-Develop coaching-based communication and problem-solving skills, especially: Presenting the Issue, Active Listening, Self-Awareness, and Self-Management