2025 Elder Care Symposium

Our fourth annual Elder Care Symposium is focused on hot topics in the field of aging and elder care. We will look at new ways to diagnose dementia much sooner, how artificial intelligence is being used in health care, and the ethics of AI being used in this way, ways the montessori approach can be used to engage seniors with dementia in a more purposeful way, how to start conversations that lead to meaningful end-of-life planning, and much more. This symposium offers an opportunity to learn from experts in the field of aging from around the globe - giving attendees a clear picture of current issues facing our elders.

• Ohio Board of Executives of Long-Term Services and Supports

• Kentucky Board of Social Work
• National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners

Learn from some of the best minds in the field of aging and meet representatives from senior care providers, including nursing homes, assisted living facilities, memory care, independent living, funeral homes, technology companies, social service agencies, realtors, and much more.

PROFESSIONALS (includes CEUs): $70, early bird rate through July 31, 2025

Professional rate is $80 beginning August 1, 2025

GENERAL ADMISSION: $35*

*All registration fees include a Continental Breakfast, Hot Buffet Lunch, and Snacks.

The symposium echoes our commitment to helping seniors and their families navigate the complex legal and care issues involved in the aging process.

For more information, visit https://elderlawcincinnati.com/symposium2025/

Keynote Presentation

• Diagnosing Dementia Using Fastball Neurocognitive Assessment, presented by Dr. George Stothart, PhD

Breakout Session #1 (attendees will choose one)

• Using Montessori to Engage Elders with Meaning and Purpose, presented by Jennifer Brush, M.A., CCC/SLP (This is a virtual session.)
• What if Your Last Week Was Your Best Week?, presented by Dennis Cheatham, Jennifer Heston-Mullins, PhD, LISW, and Catherine Sherron, PhD
• Co-Design and Innovation Techniques for Aging Services, presented by Karly Hasselfeld, MDes

Plenary Session

• Artificial Intelligence & the Ethics of Its Use in Healthcare, presented by Dr. Paul Ford, PhD

Breakout Session #2 (attendees will choose one)

• Understanding the CMS Guide Model for Dementia Care, presented by Dr. Timothy Sigward, PhD
• Advanced Directives: Ethical Considerations & Real-Life Scenarios in End-of-Life Planning, presented by Eva Hager, Esq. and Luci Pavel, MSW, LISW
• Solo Aging: Designing a Life of Purpose & Connection, presented by Rachel Hodesh, MS, CDP, LNHA

Panel Discussion

• The New Frontier of Senior Services, panelists include Dr. George Stothart, Dr. Paul Ford, and Dr. Timothy Sigward

Moderator: Dennison Keller, Esq.

Host or Publisher The Law Practice of Dennison Keller,LLC