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​Attendee Information

Join us for the much anticipated
​2022 GSLA Conference & Trade Show

BACK TO THE FUTURE|THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT

Join us at the 2022 GSLA Conference and experience:

  • The latest operational and leadership information.
  • Legal, legislative, and Georgia regulatory updates.
  • Leadership lessons learned and practical ideas to strengthen your team.
  • Panel discussions and implementable plans to improve your marketing practices and sales outcomes.
  • Clinical presentations from experts in the senior living industry.
  • Opportunities to make connections with colleagues and exhibitors from across the sate and region.
  • More NAB continuing education units (CEU) than ever before.

You are not going to want to miss our Cornhole Tournament, Raffles & Prizes, Karaoke Contest, Awards Luncheon, and more!  All in the brand new Gas South Convention Center.  We all have great memories from the 80's and 90's - come make a few more as we go BACK TO THE FUTURE!  This entire event is build around YOU!
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Educational Tracks

The schedule below is preliminary.  Educational sessions will focus on areas critical to the successful operation of an assisted living community or personal care home: management, marketing, operations, special populations (memory care and Alzheimer’s), activities and regulatory issues.

CEU & NAB Credits

As always, many of our educations sessions are NAB accredited and can be utilized for your continuing education credits.  As sessions are approved we will update the information below.

Visit The Trade Show

Be the first to see what is new in the exhibit hall.  Experience groundbreaking products and services to enhance your community, meet exhibitors, and take advantage of new opportunities.  Check out our growing number of exhibitors today.

​Hotel Information

We are delighted to share GSLA Conference & Trade Show Hotel information with three partner properties near the Gas South Convention Center in Duluth, Georgia.  Guests can make reservations in GSLA's room block via the Hotel Information Page.

Stay Up To Date

Make sure you are following GSLA on LinkedIn & Facebook for the most up-to-date conference and organization information.  Additionally our conference app will be available mid October!

Registration Options

Pre-Conference Registration
GSLA MEMBER
$425        First attendee
$275*      Second attendee
$125*      Third attendee
$99*        Each additional attendee 
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*Additional registrants must be from the same member ALC or PCH Provider community or Corporate Member.
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On-Site Registration
GSLA MEMBER
$799        Each attendee

Discounts do not apply to on-site registration

 
​NON-MEMBER
$875        Each attendee

Contact memberservices@gasla for GSLA Membership information.






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​NON-MEMBER
$875        Each attendee

Contact memberservices@gasla for GSLA Membership information.
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Conference Schedule

Schedule is tentative and subject to change
Monday, October 17

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.    GSLA Board Meeting (by invitation only)

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.     Attendee Registration

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.    GSLA Board & C-Suite Cocktail Reception (by invitation only)
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Tuesday, October 18


7:45 a.m.                        Attendee Registration Opens

7:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.    Exhibit Hall Open - Breakfast & Networking in Exhibit Hall (Continental Breakfast)

9:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.  Welcome & Opening General Session
                                        Keynote Speaker, Jeff Henderson 
                                        Shrink the Gap: What You Want To Be Known FOR and What You Are Known FOR - 1.5 CEU
  
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Plenary Session
                                         Elevating the Senior Living Industry Through Advocacy: State and Federal                                                                           Involvement - James Balda, Paul Williams, John Lahood 1 CEU
  
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.  Exhibit Hall Open - Lunch & Education in Exhibit Hall 
                                       
2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.    Education Breakout Sessions
                                           • Executive/HR/Operations
                                                   Fostering a Positive and Healthy Culture - Margot Cooke 1 CEU
                                         
                                           •​ Sales/Marketing/Finance
                                                 
 The Search, the First Impression, The Nurture: How to Craft Digital                                                                  Marketing Wins - Zane Murphy 1 CEU

                                           •​ Memory Care/Programming
                                        ​          Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body - The Latest in Alzheimer’s and                                                                                Dementia Research - Jill Disney 1 CEU

                                           •​ Clinical
                                        ​            Creating and Maintaining Quality in Medication Management - Lori Newcomb 1 CEU
            
                                           •​ Mixed Tape Session
                                        ​           Secret Sauce to Dementia and Dining - Toni Fisk 1 CEU
                                         
3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.    Exhibit Hall Open - Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall

3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.    The Cube Sessions (Exhibit Hall)
                                        ​           DEI and Dining: Sparking Cultural Curiosity with Cuisine - Maria Denicola
                                                    0.5 CEU

4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.    Education Breakout Sessions
                                           • Executive/HR/Operations
                                                   Avoiding Litigation and How to Protect Yourself​ - Connie Cheren 1 CEU

                                           •​ Sales/Marketing/Finance
                                        ​           Bringing your Food and Beverage Program front and center 
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                                                   - Aaron Fish 1 CEU

                                           •​ Memory Care/Programming
                                        ​           Putting the Validation Method into Practice - Traci Wagner 1 CEU

                                           •​ Clinical
                                        ​           Clinical Overview and Hospital Risks of Parkinson’s - Annie Long 1 CEU 

                                          •​ Mixed Tape Session
                                        ​           Productivity, Parenthood and Process: How to Create Time When There is                               ​                                           Never Enough - Chrystal Hawley 1 CEU

5:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.    Social Night | PAC Fundraiser
                                        Cornhole Tournament, Wine Toss, Karaoke, Games, DJ, Grand Prize Raffle, Networking, &                                                              More!
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Wednesday, October 19
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7:45 a.m.                        Attendee Registration Opens

7:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.    Exhibit Hall Open - Breakfast & Networking in Exhibit Hall (Continental Breakfast)  
    
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.  General Session        
                                        Keynote Speaker, Rennie Curran
                                        Capitalize: Finding Winning Opportunities in Every Phase of Life 1.5 CEU

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open - Education, Live Demonstrations, & Coffee Break in Exhibit                                                                  Hall 

The Cube Sessions (Exhibit Hall)
10:45 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.    Leading with a Hospitality Mindset- Aaron Fish 1 CEU
                                
11:10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.    Falls Risk Reduction - Caroline Hill Cox 
1 CEU
                                       
11:35 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.    Let's Get Digital: Supporting Resident Independence and                                         ​                                            Dignity through Remote Monitoring- Mashanda Campbell 
1 CEU


12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.  GSLA Annual Awards Luncheon 1.5 CEU
                                        Presentation of HERO Awards, GSLA Legislator of the Year, and others. 

1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.    Education Breakout Sessions
                                           • Executive/HR/Operations
                                                   Talking about Talent: Strategies for Senior Living Recruitment and                             ​                                                           Retention -Charles Rodriguez 1 CEU

                                           •​ Sales/Marketing/Finance
                                        ​           Converting Leads into Move-Ins - Julie Podewitz 1 CEU

                                           •​ Memory Care/Programming
                                        ​          Integrating a Person-Centered Dementia Program through Alzheimer's                             ​                                                 Best Practice Model - Beth Cayce, Jessica Alperin 1 CEU

                                           •​ Clinical
                                        ​           Telehealth and Technology Utilization - Tanya Perkins 1 CEU

                                            •​ Mixed Tape Session
                                                  Creating Clean and Healthy Environments - Clint Sowle 1 CEU

2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.    Coffee Break in Breezeway
                                       
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.   Education Best Practice Conversations
                                           • Executive/HR/Operations
                                                   OPB ARPA Grant - Amber McCullough, Jennifer Wade 0.5 CEU

                                           •​ Sales/Marketing/Finance
                                        ​          Strategic Sales Solutions: A Panel Discussion with Industry Experts -           ​                                                                          Colette Lombardo, Lauria, Kara Marinko, Billy Cross  0.5 CEU

                                           •​ Memory Care/Programming
                                        ​           Horticultural Therapy and Sensory Garden - Michelle Coleman, Geri Laufer  0.5 CEU

                                           •​ Clinical
                                        ​           Clinical Confab: A Panel Discussion with Industry Experts - Tony Sanford,
          ​                                         Mary Ann Cadger, Brenda Kennedy, Gaylene Mukopfa 
 0.5 CEU

                                           •​ Mixed Tape Session
                                                  5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace - Joel Moyer  0.5 CEU

3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.   Closing Plenary Session  1 CEU
                                       Regulatory Update with the Department of Community Health (DCH)

4:45 p.m.                       Conference Adjourns

4:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.   PAC Basket Raffle & Giveaways                                        ​                                       ​                                        ​                           ​                                                  ​                                                  ​                   

Presenting Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

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Gold Sponsors
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Silver Sponsors
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​Bronze Sponsors
​CaraVita Senior Care Management
Great Oaks
The Arbor Company
The Fellowship Family​

Interested in sponsorship opportunities?  Email: conference@gasla.org for more information.
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