Seminars and Conferences
Friday OCTOBER 27TH, 2023
Sign In prior to 9:00 am
Program 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
3 Clock Hours will be awarded
Online platform via ZOOM
RECORDING WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR 30 DAYS
The Work of Aging
What is successful aging? In today’s realm of person-centered care it is different for each one of our seniors. After reviewing aging facts and concepts, our speaker will delve into activities to be used to meet your seniors needs and the challenges that may be encountered.
OUR SPEAKER
Pamela Krist Atwood, Author
Pamela Krist Atwood is a gerontologist, licensed professional counselor associate, author and experienced dementia specialist. In addition to her work with CaringKind, she owns Atwood Dementia Group Counseling, Coaching & Consulting based in CT. Pam and her husband Tom co-authored Total Engagement: Activities for Growth & Expression in Older Adults (Health Professions Press, 2020). She has worked in aging services for the past 30 years and volunteers to facilitate support groups for the Alzheimer’s Association and the American Parkinson’s Disease Association. Pam is a graduate of Clark University (BA), University of Saint Joseph (MA) and Southern New Hampshire University (MA).
Pamela will present a PowerPoint program with handouts, polling questions and open-ended questions through the Chat Function to effectively cover all the material for the educational sessions.
Copies of the handouts, our evaluation form and the log-in information will be provided by CATRD via email to the registrants.
Upon conclusion of the program participant must complete the evaluation. Once the evaluation has been received your Certificate of Attendance will be emailed to you.
Who should participate?
Anyone working with people at skilled nursing facilities, residential care homes, rehabilitation facilities, adult day care centers, home care agencies, etc., including but not limited to: TRD’s, CNAs, home health aides, social workers, nurses, rehabilitation professionals, administrators, memory or dementia unit managers / supervisors. Clock hours earned can be used toward hours for your National Certification(s).
SEMINAR SESSION INFORMATION
TIMELINE FOR THE DAY
Sign On 8:45
Session 1 9:00
Session 2 10:00
Session 3 11:00
Conclusion 12:00
REGISTRATION FOR THE OCTOBER SEMINAR
MUST BE DONE ONLINE at catrd.com
DEADLINE: OCTOBER 22nd, 2023
SEMINAR FEES:
- CATRD MEMBER: $45.00
- CATRD NON-MEMBER: $55.00
CATRD MEMBERS: Click Here to register & Pay Online
CATRD NON-MEMBERS: Click Here to register & Pay Online
MEMBERSHIP can be done on line as well. Membership fees and descriptions:
- Professional Member ~ $ 40.00
Professional members are individuals who are principally engaged in providing Therapeutic Recreation for the elderly. They shall be entitled to voting privileges and may hold an office within the Association.
- Associate Member ~ $35.00
Associate members are individuals who do not meet the criteria for professional membership but are interested in the profession and share the objectives of the corporation. This category includes students, retired persons and interested individuals. They have no voting rights and may not hold an office.