presents

Conference on the Psycho/Social/Spiritual Dimensions of Aging:

Caring for the Invisible Majority

Broadmoor Community Church, Colorado Springs

8:30 am-3 pm ~ September 17, 2016

8:30-9:00Gathering and Continental Breakfast (Provided)

9:00-9:30Invocation, Welcome and Introduction to the Day’s Activities

9:30-11:00Keynote Speakers:

The Psycho/Social/Spiritual Dimensions ofAging

Sara Honn Qualls, PhD, Director, Aging and Gerontology Centers, UCCS

Elder Abuse and Mandatory Reporting Requirements

Sheri Gibson, PhD, Instructor and Faculty Affiliate, Gerontology Center, UCCS

11:00-11:15BREAK

11:15-12:15Breakout sessions I and II (pick one)

  1. Spiritual Care and End-of-Life Conversations

Martha Barton, President and CEO, Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care

II. Panel: Creating Health Ministries for Seniors

Irma Crepps, RN,Co-creator of “Aging Gracefully” Educational Series: Presenting Forums on Aging Issues and Resources

Lesli Weaver, RN, First Congregational Church: The Role of the Congregational Nurse

Kathy Sparnins, Grief Educator: Compassionate Care and Volunteer Ministry

12:15-1:15LUNCH (Provided)

1:15-2:15Breakout sessions III and IV (pick one)

III. Caring for Family Caregivers

Kent Mathews, MSW, Family Support Center, PPACG-Area Agency on Aging

  1. Facilitated Open Pastoral Roundtable.My Congregation: Changing Demographics, Assessing Needs and Resources, Multigenerational Faith Formation. RoMa Johnson, MA, MDiv, Facilitator

2:15-3:00Wrap Up and Closing

The Southeastern Association would like to thank the Broadmoor Community Church and RoMa Johnson, Conference Coordinator. We are grateful for the opportunity to offer a professional and much needed conference to pastors and lay participants.

Presenters

Sara Honn Qualls, Ph.D., ABPP

Kraemer Family Professor of Aging Studies and Professor of Psychology, UCCS

Director, Aging and Gerontology Centers

Faculty Director, Lane Center for Academic Health Sciences

Sheri C. Gibson, PhD

Instructor and Faculty Affiliate, Gerontology Center, UCCS

Director of Behavioral Health Services, Rocky Mountain Healthcare Services - PACE

Martha M. Barton

President & CEO

Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care

Kent Mathews, MSW, Family Support Center, Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments-Area Agency on Aging

Irma Crepps, RN, former Parish Nurse, Grace & St Stephens Church, Co-creator of the “Aging Gracefully Series.”

Lesli Weaver, RN, Congregational Nurse, First Congregational Church, UCC, Colorado Springs

Kathy Sparnins, Grief Educator with Hospice, Stephen Ministry Leader, Co-Producer of the film “Voices of Grief…Honoring the Sacred Journey”

RoMa Johnson, MA, MDiv, Professional Advancement Certificate in Gerontology, Conference Coordinator

To Register, please RSVP to Donna Bristow:

Registration fee: $25, includes continental breakfast and lunch. Payable at the door.