NURSES & CLINICAL COORDINATORS VIRTUAL WORKSHOP SERIES PART 3

• CEUs: BORN, CDAL, 3hrs: NASW, CDP, AP-BC, APC 
  
• Member Rate $90 / Non-member Rate $160
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10:00-11:30am—Medication Addiction Awareness 

-Don Drake - Community Education, Southern New England's Certified Elder Law Attorney, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts Certified Elder Law Attorney

The baby boomer generation emerged from an era characterized by a vibrant mix of sex, drugs, and rock music, marked by the prevalent use of marijuana, LSD, and cocaine. Fast forward several decades, and drug abuse among baby boomers has now surged to alarming levels.

Heroin use has doubled, cocaine use has quadrupled, and misuse of prescription drugs has escalated significantly for individuals between the ages of 53 and 71. With the legalization of cannabis, this escalating issue demands our attention, pushing us to develop effective treatment strategies.

Further, another disturbing trend has surfaced within this demographic: an increasing number of baby boomers are entering assisted living communities, bringing complex drug abuse issues with them. This migration is bringing with it a host of complex drug abuse issues, including the misuse of cocaine, heroin, and over-the-counter medications, accompanied by a set of attitudes not previously observed in this age group.

This workshop aims to delve into the complexities of senior drug addiction, spanning various socio-economic groups. It will explore the intersecting challenges of addiction, such as homelessness, criminal involvement, sexually transmitted diseases, and financial exploitation.

Key Objectives:

1. Demographics of the aging population, especially regarding the “boomers” 
2. Examine risk factors and special dynamics of the “boomer” population
3. The prevalence of substance abuse and prescription/OTC medication abuse in the geriatric population
4. Co-occurring issues with addiction
5. Look at the reasons the diagnosis of substance abuse and treatment is a low priority among seniors

12:00-1:30pm—Leadership Development for Nurses 

-Anne Cabral, LNHA, LSW, ABA, AC-BC, CDP, CADDCT, Assistant Administrator, Catholic Memorial Home

An interactive leadership training session designed specifically for nursing leaders committed to enhancing team engagement and improving retention rates within their organizations. This session will explore key strategies that foster a positive work environment, promote professional development, and encourage open communication.

Key Objectives:

1. Understanding Engagement: Explore the principles of employee engagement and its impact on nursing staff satisfaction and patient care.
2. Retention Strategies: Identify effective retention strategies that address the unique challenges faced by nursing professionals.
3. Building Resilience: Learn how to create a supportive culture that enhances resilience among nursing teams, reducing burnout and turnover.
4. Effective Communication: Develop skills for fostering transparent communication that strengthens relationships and boosts morale.
5. Actionable Frameworks: Equip yourself with actionable frameworks and tools to implement in your own teams, ensuring sustained engagement and retention.

Who Should Attend: This training is ideal for nursing managers, charge nurses, and assisted living leaders looking to refine their leadership skills and create a thriving work environment for their teams. Transform your leadership approach and cultivate a motivated, engaged nursing workforce dedicated to excellence in resident care.

Speakers:

Anne Cabral, LNHA, LSW, ABA, AC-BC, CDP, CADDCT

-Assistant Administrator, Catholic Memorial Home

Ms. Cabral brings to Catholic Memorial Home over 30 years of experience in staff education, leadership experience, team building and  program development. At Catholic Memorial Home she is responsible for assisting with oversight of operations as well as person centered day to day interactions.  With a strong background in adult day, assisted living as well as long term care, Anne offers guidance and oversight in the areas of cross campus training as well as regulatory compliance. A seasoned educator, Ms. Cabral provides training in the areas of OSHA mandatory requirements, dementia training, Montessori training as well as many leadership, customer service and team member engagement topics.

Prior to joining Catholic Memorial Home, Ms. Cabral, a dual state licensed Long Term Care Administrator, worked in Massachusetts at a CCRC responsible for education of over 300 employees. She also worked in Rhode Island as both an assistant administrator as well as administrator of a long-term care facility for 8 years, while offering the CDP course for dementia practitioners, as well as other courses for various organizations.  Ms. Cabral’s past accomplishments come from her specialization in the startup and design of multiple Dementia Units and Activity Programs for Hillhaven, Beverly, Care Matrix and the Diocese of Fall River, as well as Landmark Health.

She has earned a graduate certificate in Organizational Learning and Development from Harvard Business School, a Micro-MBA Certificate from Providence College, as well as a certificate to train those Dementia Practitioners with a specialty in Montessori. Anne has a Master of Creative Arts in Teaching, with a focus on Dementia as well as a Post-Graduate Degree (C.A.G.S.) in the Interdisciplinary Studies of Counseling Psychology and Dementia from Fitchburg State College.

She was also accepted and completed coursework in the Doctoral Program at Salve Regina, studying Alzheimer Unit and Program Design. She completed a master’s  Level Certificate in Aging from Boston University, as well as a Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from UMASS Boston. She is Nationally Board Certified as an Activity Consultant as well as Nationally Certified as a Dementia Practitioner and Trainer as well as the very recent Certification and Training credentials for Montessori Approaches with those with Dementia. She uses her LSW credentials for person centered approaches and Family Support and Education groups in her community.  Ms. Cabral also provides consulting services and training in the areas of Therapeutic Recreation, Dementia Units and Behavior Management Programs, Engagement of Team members, Leadership Strategies as well as Wellness and Mindfulness as a Culture. She currently sits on the Board for MassCap, a professional group for Activity Professionals, overseeing the Policies and Procedures for the Organization.

Don Drake - Community Education

-Southern New England's Certified Elder Law Attorney, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts Certified Elder Law Attorney

Boston, Hartford, Providence, and Philadelphia. He structured, hired, supervised, and trained staff in providing behavioral and addiction treatments to adolescent, adult, and senior clients, including those with HIV/AIDS.

Besides his career in human services and addiction treatment, he also worked as a professional wrestler and television producer for multiple wrestling organizations in the United States, Japan, the Philippines, and Europe part-time and full-time, retiring in 1997. 

During his wrestling career, Drake held the National Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Championship, the Tri-State Wrestling Alliance Heavyweight Championship, the Polynesian Heavyweight Championship, and several regional titles.  This work allowed him to travel the world, visiting a variety of cultures and countries, giving him a unique insight into the human condition and how other societies planned for and treated their seniors.

In his role with Connelly Law Offices, Ltd., he presents workshops on health-related matters for seniors, assists seniors presenting with histories of addiction and mental health issues, and coordinates workshops and workshop development with Attorney Connelly and his staff.

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