October 15, 2026
Hospice of the Valley Dementia Care Campus
Phoenix, AZ
Members: $275.00 paying by check
Members: $283.25 paying online
Non-Member: $375.00 paying by check
Non-Member: $386.25 paying online
This one's for the people doing the human side of care every day. Hospice of the Valley kicks things off with dementia programming and training, followed by Oakwood Creative sharing how they infuse joy into every level of adult day programming — a lesson that translates to any setting, any level of care.
We're also excited to welcome Geri Gadgets, whose founder will share an incredibly simple, inexpensive tool that's making a real difference for communities working with residents living with dementia.
And because you can't talk about the future of this work without talking about HR1 — we've brought in our friends from AHCCCS the Rural Health Grant Transformation program, and the Governor's Office to break down what's actually coming. Even if you think HR1 doesn't touch your organization, it does. This session covers what to watch, how it's going to hit your operations, and what HR directors and anyone working with Medicaid-involved residents need to know now. This is the kind of session you plan around, not one you catch the recap of later.
Why Attend? You’ll walk away with:
- Actionable strategies you can use immediately
- Clarity on expectations and operational risk areas
- Practical insights
- Peer learning and connection with leaders across the continuum
Program Schedule:
Hospice of the Valley — Dementia training
Oakwood Creative — Joy Theory
GeriGadgets — Product presentation/demonstration
Afternoon: HR1 Updates with Governor’s Office or AHCCCS
Who Should Attend? This program is ideal for:
- Executive Directors / Administrators/ Assisted Living Managers
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday October 15, 2026
- Format: In-person | One-day program
- Hosted by: Arizona LeadingAge
Reserve Your Spot!
This program is designed to be practical, relevant, and immediately useful—built for leaders who want to strengthen their work without adding chaos to their week.
As the event approaches, we’ll share additional program details and final timing.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
- Administrators and Assisted Living Managers (NCIA): The following course is pending approval for continuing education for Administrators and Assisted Living Managers.
CANCELLATIONS & NO-SHOWS
- Registrations are fully transferable. Transfers must be submitted via email Gemenie Babb no later than 48 hours prior to the session.
- A full refund will be given to all cancellations received 10 or more business days prior to the program.
- A $30 administrative fee will be charged to all cancellations received six to nine business days prior to the program.
- No refunds will be given to cancellations received five or fewer business days prior to the program.
- Arizona LeadingAge reserves the right to cancel the program due to insufficient enrollment in which case pre-registered participants will be notified and full refunds provided.
