2016 Housing Conference for LeadingAge New York April 12-14, 2016 | Page 4

Housing Professionals Annual Conference Education Sessions April 12 – 14, 2016 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 ... (continued) aggressive resident policy. Believe it or NOT – harmonious living is possible and achievable in every housing community. M. Queen Bailey-Brooks, LCSW, CASP, PSC, quality assurance coach and grant administrator, A Wholistic Approach, LLC, Smyrna, GA 3) Rental Assistance Demonstration Update PRACs (HUD-funded senior housing developments built in the early 1990s) are in financial limbo. These aging senior housing properties are prohibited from refinancing to address capital needs. The proposed HUD budget for 2017-2018 would allow 202/PRAC properties to apply for the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD). This is a totally “rad” solution to a serious financial and regulatory problem for over 100 properties in New York. This workshop will discuss RAD, and explain how properties may be converted to a new ownership structure, opening the door to new capital infusions for capital improvements. John Broderick, senior policy analyst, LeadingAge New York, Latham Douglas J. Reicher, president, Christopher Community, Syracuse TBA, Nixon Peabody, New York and HUD to provide the answers to questions that puzzle many property management professionals. Mary Ross, CPO, FHC, MORS, president, Ross Business Development Inc., Marietta, GA 2) Neglect and Self-Neglect Neglect and self-neglect can greatly impact an individual’s quality of life, and those around them as they age. Individuals who are neglected by others may also be financially exploited or be victims of other forms of elder abuse. Whether an individual is neglected or self-neglecting, as long as they have the capacity to decide to remain in the situation, they may do so. This session will provide insight into how neglect is defined; why individuals may self-neglect and accept neglect by others; and if any of these situations may constitute elder abuse. How seniors who are self-neglecting or neglected impact your ability to deliver safe and appropriate services in your housing facilities and strategies and ideas for working with these particular residents will be discussed. Mary Anne Corasaniti, CEO/trainer, MAC Consulting Group, Fayetteville THURSDAY, APRIL 14 8:15 – 9:15 a.m. 2:45 – 3:15 p.m. Refreshment break/Visit exhibitors 3:15 – 4:45 p.m. Concurrent sessions: 1) HUD Occupancy Q & A Let’s get those questions answered! In this session, participants will have an opportunity to ask questions related to occupancy and operations in a HUD senior community. Mary Ross will draw from over 20 years of property management experience and national exposure to industry stakeholders, as well as her work with contract administrators Conference registration/Continental breakfast 9:15 – 10:45 a.m. PLENARY SESSION When People Explode! Crisis Intervention and De-Escalation Techniques for Everyday Survival Have you ever been in a situation with a person who is experiencing a personal crisis? How do you help them while keeping yourself in control? This program will focus on how to effectively work with a resident, Mary Ross, CPO, FHC, MORS, is the president of Ross Business Development. Ms. Ross is a nationally recognized expert in property management training and consulting services. For over 20 years, Mary has helped senior executives throughout the industry work successfully to meet changing industry and regulatory requirements. She provides clients with high-level consultation and advice on how to succeed in compliance (HUD/Tax credit) and conventional markets. Her specific areas of expertise are: strategic and business planning, business development, systems implementation and standardization, design and development of blended learning solutions, market positioning for distance learning solutions, learning management systems development, HUD and Fair Housing compliance concerns, and decision and change management.