Southwest Region
Regional Representatives
Deanna Beckenholdt, MBA/HM, LNHA
Founder: Athena LifeCare Strategies
dbeckenholdt@icloud.com
Emily Counts
Willow Health Care, Director of Clinical Services
ecounts@willowhealthcare.com
Marcella Peck
Ozark Riverview Manor, Administrator
mpeck@willowhealthcare.com
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SAVE the DATE: SOUTHWEST/SPRINGFIELD REGION IS BACK!
FEBRUARY 11, 2026
Do you provide support and services to individuals living with dementia?
Don't just meet the minimum regulations regarding dementia education
...exceed them!
7.5 CEU hours requested for Administrators, Activity Professionals (APNCC), Social Worker. This is also your path to becoming a Certified Dementia Practitioner through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP)
$180 per person (includes price of books and Eventbrite fees). SPACE IS LIMITED.
Location: Council of Churches of the Ozarks
3055 E Division St
Springfield, MO 65802
Time: Meeting starts promptly at 8:00 am
8:00am-10:30 am Meeting
Break
10:45pm-12:00 pm Meeting
Lunch
12:30 pm-2:30 pm Meeting
Break
2:45 pm-4:30 pm Meeting
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR FOR THIS MEETING:
Lunch Host: Phoenix Home Care and Hospice
Location Sponsor: Regions 1 and 10 Ombudsman Program
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CEU Processing Fee for MC5 Meetings In order to receive CEUs at an MC5 event, you must register for the meeting through Eventbrite and pay directly online.
If you need help, feel free to contact MC5 at missourimc5@gmail.com.
MC5 appreciates your participation and interest and looks forward to continuing to bring great speakers to your area!
2026 Meeting Dates
February 11, 2026
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CEU Processing Fee for MC5 Meetings
In order to receive CEUs at an MC5 event, you must register for the meeting through Eventbrite and pay directly online.
If you need help, feel free to contact MC5 at missourimc5@gmail.com.
MC5 appreciates your participation and interest and looks forward to continuing to bring great speakers to your area!