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2026 Sessions

We meet on  Tuesdays, from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Central Standard Time twice each month.

Plan ahead to add these sessions to your calendar now


  • January 13 - How can we aid residents in emergency situations?
  • January 27 - How might 2026 rules and policies change our work?
  • February 10 - To admit or not to admit: what if we don't agree on admissions?
  • February 24 - What makes for an effective and sustainable fall prevention program?
  • March 10 - What improves quality of life for residents on dialysis?
  • March 24 - How do we engage employees starting on their very first day?
  • April 14 - What are my roles and requirements for BiPAPs and CPAPs?
  • April 28 - What exactly are antipsychotics and when are they used?
  • May 12 - Can we search a resident's room when something seems wrong?
  • May 26 - What is a UTI and how does it affect residents?
  • June 9 - Who is in charge when emergency responders enter your building?
  • June 23 - What should we understand about depression in older adults?
  • July 14 - How do personality disorders affect the care we provide?
  • July 28 - What should aging services providers know following the 2026 Legislative Session?
  • August 11 - How can we prepare for respiratory illness season?
  • August 25 - What's new in the world of hearing aids?
  • September 8 - What effective communications strategies can we use during a crisis?
  • September 22 - How does elderspeak impact resident quality of life?
  • October 13 - How can we compassionately serve residents who do not have family?
  • October 27 - How can we reduce unnecessary medication use?


Watch for more 2026-2030 sessions being announced soon! In the meantime, be sure tojoin by setting up your account on the iECHO platform to receive log-in details.

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