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!

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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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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!