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CENTRAL

Regional Representative:  Beth Busseau, Ombudsman Director
                                              Central Missouri Area Agency on Aging
                                              1121 Business Loop 70 E., Suite 2A
                                              Columbia, MO 65201
                                              573-443-5823
                                              800-369-5211
                                              bbusseau@cmaaa.net

Next Meeting   
Date:                February 7, 2012
Time:                Coffee and Networking 9:45 - 10:00
                         Program 10:00 - 12:00
Location:          The Clydesdale Room
                         N.H. Scheppers Distributing Co.
                         2300 St. Mary's Blvd.
                         Jefferson City, MO

                         Beth Busseau & Patty King present: Behavior as Communication

2012 Meeting Dates:  February 7, April 3, June 5, August 7, October 2, and December 5.

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EAST

Regional Representative:
  Angie Keeven
                                              Akeeven@parcprovence.com 

Next Meeting
Date:          Friday, March 9, 2012
Time:          8:00 - 10:30
Location:    Alzheimer's Association
                    9370 Olive Blvd.
                    St. Louis, MO 63132

Program:   Missouri's Culture Change Initiatives and the Exceptions Process
Spearker:  Sam Plaster, State Culture Change Coordinator

Learn about culture change and some of the most cost effective initiatives Sam has seen as he visits homes across the state.  He will also discuss the exceptions process and its changes, including required information, how the process works, and what will be accepted.

RSVP
There is no charge to attend but registration in advance would be appreciated*

Please contact Ruthie at ruthie.rochman@alzstl.org or (314) 801-0446.

*Based on expected attendance, special parking arrangements may be necessary, so please contact Ruthie ASAP.


Future Meetings:  Second Friday every other mongh: March 9, May 11, July 13, September 14, and November 9.

All meetings will be held at the Alzheimer's Association, 9370 Olive Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63132.

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NORTHEAST 


Regional Representative:  Cindi Serfass
                                              Cynthia_serfass@lcca.com
                                              660-258-3367

                                              Dawn Davis
                                              ddavis@bethaven.org
                                              573-221-6000

Next Meeting
Date:                     March 28, 2012
Time:                    10:00 - 12:00
Location:              Loch Haven
                              701 Sunset Hills Drive
                              Macon, MO

Topic:                   Watch for program information coming soon!

Speaker:              
                             
RSVP by contacting Dawn St. Clair-Davis at DDavis@bethaven.org or 573-221-6000.

2012 Meeting Dates: 3/28, 5/23, 7/25, 9/26, and 11/28.

NORTHWEST


Regional Representative:        Freda Miller, Regional Ombudsman Manager
                                                    Northwest Missouri Areay Agency on Aging
                                                    1304 N. Walnut
                                                    PO Box 185
                                                    Cameron, MO 64429
                                                    fmiller@nwmoaaa.org 
                                                    660-726-3800

Next Meeting
Date:                     March 22, 2012
Time:                   
Location:             
                              Watch for program details coming soon!

2012 Meeting Dates: 3/22, 5/16, 7/18, 9/19, 11/21

ROLLA AREA

Regional Representative:  Patty King, LPN/Resident Care Coordinator
                                             
Gasconade Manor
                                              1910 Nursing Home Road
                                              Owensville, MO 65066
                                              573-437-4101
                                              pjkingllpn@hotmail.com

Next Meeting   
Date:                March 20, 2012
Time:                Coffee and Networking 9:45 - 10:00
                         Program 10:00 - Noon
Location:          Holloway House
                         1008 Holloway Street
                         Rolla, MO

                         Beth Busseau and Patty King present: National Healthcare Decision Day and End of Life

2012 Meeting Dates:  March 20, May 15, July 17, September 18, and November 13.

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ROUTE 71

Regional Representative        Susan Houser, BS/LNHA
                                          Medicalodges, Nevada
                                          1210 West Ashland
                                          Nevada, MO 64772
                                          417-667-5064 or 417-684-3568
                                          shouser@medicalodges.com

Next Meeting
Date:           April 20, 2012
Time:          10:00 to Noon
Location:     Community Center
                  200 North Ash
                  Nevada, MO

Program Description:  Watch for program details coming soon!

Future Meeting Dates:  4/20/2012, 7/20/2012, and 10/19/2012.

RSVP  sghouser@medicalodges.com

SOUTHEAST

Regional Representative:  John Langley, Administrator
                                              Cypress Point Skilled Nursing by Americare
                                              801 Baliff Drive
                                              Dexter, MO 63841
                                              cypress@americareusa.net

Next Meeting:   
Date:                      April 6, 2012
Time:                     Registration 9:45
                               Program 10:00 - Noon
Location:               Cape County Library

"The World Through the Eyes of the Resident" Lisa King-Pedtke, Administrator, Aviston Countryside Manor

Watch for additional details coming soon!

2012 Meeting Dates:  2/3, 4/6, 6/1, 8/3, 10/5, and 12/7

Southwest

Regional Representative:  Cindy Butler, Assistant Administrator
                                              Webco Manor
                                              1687 West Washington
                                              Marshfield, MO 65706
                                              417-859-5144
                                              cindybutler@mchsi.com

Next Meeting
Date:                April 17, 2012
Time:               10:00 to Noon
Location:         Council of Churches
                         627 North Glenstone
                         Springfield, MO

                         Watch for program details coming soon!


2012 Meetings Dates:  April 17, July 10, and October 16.

WEST

Watch for upcoming meeting information coming soon! 

You may also contact State Culture Change Coordinator Sam Plaster at sam.plaster@health.mo.gov or 573-522-8318 for additional information.

WEST CENTRAL


Regional Representative:  Kathy Ray-Smith, Regional Ombudsman Coordinator
                                              Care Connection for Aging Services
                                              105 W. Young
                                              PO Box 1078
                                              Warrensburg, MO 64093
                                              800-748-7826 or 660-747-3107
                                                             kraysmith@goaging.org
                                            
Next Meeting
Date:            Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Time:            10:00AM - Noon
Location:      Methodist Church, The Celebration Center, 1701 W. 32nd, Sedalia, MO

Ethical Issues in Health Care
Dr. Maggie Stone, Mental Health Care Consultant

Please RSVP to Kathy Ray Smith at the above email or phone number. 

2012 Meeting Dates:  June 13, September 12, and December 12.

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