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SUMMARY:TALA's Assisted Living Advocacy Day
DESCRIPTION:TALA members are invited to experience the Legislative Session in person. Bring your voice and passion for senior living to the Texas Capitol. Questions? Contact TALA's VP of Public Policy Carmen Tilton at carmen.tilton@tala.org.
URL:https://tala.org/event/talas-assisted-living-advocacy-day/
LOCATION:Austin\, Texas\, Austin\, Texas
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250117T120000
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SUMMARY:TALAHour: Safer Med Passing\, Happier Residents: Using AI to Reduce Med Errors with ECP
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will cover using AI-powered tools that make medication administration simpler\, safer\, and easier. A typical resident can be on a dozen or more medications\, each with a different dose\, route\, and schedule. Join us for a discussion on how AI is changing the game in both eMAR innovation and resident safety\, helping senior living communities\, staff\, and their residents live healthier and happier lives.
URL:https://tala.org/event/talahour-safer-med-passing-happier-residents-using-ai-to-reduce-med-errors-with-ecp/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:TALAHour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241213T130000
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SUMMARY:TALAHour: AI in Action: Real-World Applications for Elevating Care Quality and Operational Efficiency in Senior Living
DESCRIPTION:Discover how AI-driven solutions are not only enhancing patient outcomes but also optimizing operational efficiency in senior living communities. This session will explore real-world applications\, from proactive fall prevention to personalized care\, and delve into how AI is reshaping the landscape of elder care. Earn CEU credits while gaining valuable knowledge on leveraging AI to improve care quality\, reduce costs\, and meet the evolving needs of an aging population.
URL:https://tala.org/event/talahour-ai-in-action-real-world-applications-for-elevating-care-quality-and-operational-efficiency-in-senior-living/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:TALAHour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241108T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101741
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T182033Z
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SUMMARY:TALAHour - Breaking Down the Retention Relationship: Insights from Assisted Living Healthcare Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Staff retention is a persistent challenge in the assisted living industry\, and understanding the root causes is critical to addressing this issue. In this webinar\, NurseDash will share insights from a recent study and analysis conducted from a variety of healthcare professionals sharing insights on their personal work experiences. We’ll explore the gap between worker expectations and reality\, uncover what makes or breaks staff satisfaction\, and discuss actionable strategies that providers can implement to improve retention and recruitment efforts. By analyzing real-world data\, NurseDash will present providers with a fresh perspective on what their staff truly needs and how to create an environment that retains top talent.
URL:https://tala.org/event/talahour-breaking-down-the-retention-relationship-insights-from-assisted-living-healthcare-professionals/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:TALAHour
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241126
DTSTAMP:20260408T101741
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SUMMARY:General Speaker RFP Open 10/21-11/25
DESCRIPTION:Contact Conference and Events Coordinator Alex Yndo (alex.yndo@tala.org) with questions.
URL:https://tala.org/event/general-speaker-rfp-opens/
CATEGORIES:Conference and Trade Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240927T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240927T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101741
CREATED:20240916T214851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T220015Z
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SUMMARY:TALAHour - Strength for Life: Building Skeletal-Muscle Strength\, Power\, and Endurance for Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:One size certainly does not fit all when it comes to exercise programming for older adults. This webinar will examine whether we are pushing older adults hard enough to elicit physiological change in skeletal muscle strength\, power\, and endurance\, to impact daily functionality in older adults. While skeletal muscle function can be improved in older adults\, the concepts of overload and progression must be applied in both personal training and group exercise classes. We will discuss the importance of assessment in determining a baseline for overload and progression. Additionally\, we will discuss\, from both a personal training and group exercise setting\, various ways to monitor exercise intensity to promote true physiological change. In turn\, these improvements can enhance functionality and quality of life.
URL:https://tala.org/event/talahour-strength-for-life-building-skeletal-muscle-strength-power-and-endurance-for-older-adults-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:TALAHour
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241017
DTSTAMP:20260408T101741
CREATED:20240718T150655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T154958Z
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SUMMARY:Keynote Speaker RFP (Closed)
DESCRIPTION:Now closed. Contact Conference and Events Coordinator Alex Yndo (alex.yndo@tala.org) with questions.
URL:https://tala.org/event/keynote-speaker-rfp-opens/
CATEGORIES:Conference and Trade Show
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240907
DTSTAMP:20260408T101741
CREATED:20240513T151306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T202103Z
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SUMMARY:In-Person Assisted Living Manager's Class
DESCRIPTION:TALA provides the Texas Regulations Class (8 hours) and the Administrator’s Overview Class(16 hours) in-person at the Landing at The Haven & Laurels in Stone Oak\, San Antonio. Taking both courses will satisfy the 24-hour Assisted Living Managers Class requirement by HHSC in Texas. The course is divided into two parts and can be taken either as a three-day course or by taking either component separately. Join TALA for this iteration of the course at The Haven & Laurels in Stone Oak\, 511 & 575 Knights Cross Drive\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78258.
URL:https://tala.org/event/in-person-assisted-living-managers-class/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240823T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240823T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101741
CREATED:20240710T213038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T175415Z
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SUMMARY:TALAHour: Improving Outcomes and Empowering Operators: Unlocking the Potential of Value Based Care
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will dive into how operators can incorporate healthcare services in their communities—from services driven by analytics and technology to models for how to deliver and pay for them - to meet residents’ needs and driving value across the healthcare continuum. Explore components including addressing unmet needs for ADL care\, medication management\, and social engagement. Then discover additional value creation opportunities through the integration of healthcare services onsite\, the creation of partnerships across the continuum\, and the power of leveraging data and technology to enhance proactive care.
URL:https://tala.org/event/talahour-delivering-value-through-healthcare-integration-collaboration/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:TALAHour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240809T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240809T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101741
CREATED:20240628T164949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T163214Z
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SUMMARY:TALABook featuring “Did I Remember to Tell You? A Real-Life Guidebook for Dementia Family Caregivers” with Author Pam Kovacs Johnson
DESCRIPTION:Pam Kovacs Johnson has spent most of her life working in long-term care dedicated to meeting the needs of older adults and their families. She is a writer\, speaker\, and author of Did I Remember to Tell You? A Real-Life Guidebook for Dementia Family Caregivers\, based on her professional experience spanning over 40 years\, coupled with the invaluable personal knowledge she gained as the primary caregiver for her father after he was diagnosed with mixed dementia. Join TALA and Hollie Glover from the James L. West Center for Dementia Care for this TALABook. Purchase book on your own or just tune in for some insights. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://tala.org/event/talahour-what-has-tala-done-for-you-lately-new-member-benefits-galore/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:TALAHour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240712T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240712T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101741
CREATED:20240605T223513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T174812Z
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SUMMARY:TALAHour: What has TALA Done for you Lately? New Member Benefits Galore!
DESCRIPTION:TALA has recently launched several new member programs including our AI regulatory database search assistant “Ruth”\, Operation Serving Seniors connecting National Guard members with career opportunities in Texas Assisted Living\, the TALATalks podcast\, and the job search portal on the TALA website. Tune into this webinar to learn more about each new initiative and how it helps make your day to day easier as an Assisted Living professional.
URL:https://tala.org/event/what-has-tala-done-for-you-lately-new-member-benefits-galore/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:TALAHour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240621T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240621T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101741
CREATED:20240523T200741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T201532Z
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SUMMARY:TALAHour - Emergency Response Planning and How it Impacts your Building in the Event of a Disaster - with Servpro Team Shaw
DESCRIPTION:Staying current on emergency preparedness is a crucial aspect of running an Assisted Living community. June 1st is the official start of hurricane season and extreme weather has become practically a year-round occurrence across the state of Texas. Get refreshed on the fundamentals of emergency preparedness during this webinar.
URL:https://tala.org/event/talahour-emergency-response-planning-and-how-it-impacts-your-building-in-the-event-of-a-disaster-with-servpro-team-shaw/
CATEGORIES:TALAHour
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240518
DTSTAMP:20260408T101741
CREATED:20240513T151055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T151933Z
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SUMMARY:In-Person Assisted Living Manager Class
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://tala.org/event/in-person-assisted-living-manager-class/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240510T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240510T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101741
CREATED:20240429T154250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T203310Z
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SUMMARY:TALAHour: UTI Management in Assisted Living with Allen Flores Consulting
DESCRIPTION:Urinary tract infections are among the most commonly diagnosed infections in older adults. The incidence rate in women over age 85 is almost 30%. It is time we take a more sophisticated approach to managing UTIs in our residents. The good news is we can partner with labs\, pharmacies\, and primary care providers to help tackle this challenge. Compounding factors include increased acuity and the increased role of AL in healthcare. During this webinar we will discuss effective treatment approaches\, standards of care\, and avoiding overtreatment.
URL:https://tala.org/event/talahour-uti-management-in-assisted-living-with-allen-flores-consulting/
CATEGORIES:TALAHour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240503T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240503T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101741
CREATED:20240429T154604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T203240Z
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SUMMARY:TALABook: Intelligent Emotions with Stephen Barth
DESCRIPTION:Join TALA and Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management at the University of Houston Professor Stephen Barth to discuss his book Intelligent Emotions: On Self Responsibility\, Owning Our Emotional Power\, and Changing Our Reactions. This fun\, insightful book delivers the tools to develop intelligent emotions\, then demonstrates how to practice that emotional intelligence in daily life. Barth teaches courses in hospitality law and leadership. He is #3 on Global Guru’s Top 30 Hospitality Thought Leaders & Influencers for 2024.
URL:https://tala.org/event/talabook-intelligent-emotions-with-stephen-barth/
CATEGORIES:TALABook
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240214
DTSTAMP:20260408T101741
CREATED:20230706T160819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T205535Z
UID:5880-1707782400-1707868799@tala.org
SUMMARY:2024 TALA Conference and Trade Show: Early Bird Pricing Available for Attendees
DESCRIPTION:Attendees will be able to secure early bird pricing to the 2024 conference and trade show starting in February 2024. Put a reminder on your calendar now to get the best pricing to this popular event! More information to follow. If you have questions\, please reach out to Conference and Events Coordinator Alex Yndo at alex.yndo@tala.org.
URL:https://tala.org/event/2024-tala-conference-and-trade-show-early-bird-pricing-available-for-attendees/
CATEGORIES:Conference and Trade Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230921T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230921T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101741
CREATED:20230905T205149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T205149Z
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SUMMARY:YPN Howdy in Houston
DESCRIPTION:Join the YPN for drinks and conversation Thursday September 21. RSVP appreciated by Monday September 18th to lzager@belmontvillage.com and paulj@clarentdata.com.
URL:https://tala.org/event/ypn-howdy-in-houston/
CATEGORIES:YPN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230915T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230915T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101741
CREATED:20230706T155134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T163436Z
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SUMMARY:September TALAHour: Culinary Hints for Memory Care Dining
DESCRIPTION:Join TALA for a live culinary demo including an overview of key aspects of the memory care dining experience\, creating a dining program in memory care\, and how to engage residents during mealtime.
URL:https://tala.org/event/save-the-date-september-talahour/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:TALAHour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230907T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230907T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101741
CREATED:20230724T152331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T221251Z
UID:5914-1694088000-1694091600@tala.org
SUMMARY:TALABook - Love Remembers: Holding on to Hope and Faith in the Face of Early-Onset Alzheimer's
DESCRIPTION:Join TALA and Fort Worth native and author Kathe Ambrose Goodwin\, along with Hollie Glover\, Director of Education and Family Support Services at the James L West Center\, for this compelling TALAHour. Ambrose-Goodwin writes of her husband Steve's diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer's at the age of 61. Kathe lays bare the pain and frustration of their journey and how her family’s love and faith shine through\, giving meaning and hope to even the darkest days. The book is available in print and digital versions. Purchase the book on your own or just tune in for some insight.
URL:https://tala.org/event/talabook-love-remembers-holding-on-to-hope-and-faith-in-the-face-of-early-onset-alzheimers/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:TALABook
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231014
DTSTAMP:20260408T101741
CREATED:20230706T160534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T204704Z
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SUMMARY:2024 TALA Conference and Trade Show: Keynote Speakers RFP Open
DESCRIPTION:If you have questions\, please reach out to Conference and Events Coordinator Alex Yndo at alex.yndo@tala.org.
URL:https://tala.org/event/2024-conference-and-trade-show-request-for-proposals-opens-for-speakers/
CATEGORIES:Conference and Trade Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230824T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230824T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101741
CREATED:20230801T170257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T170257Z
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SUMMARY:The Texas Roundup: TALA YPN Happy Hour with Young Professionals in Assisted Living
DESCRIPTION:Join the YPN for drinks and conversation Thursday August 24! \nRSVP appreciated by Monday the 21st to Jillian.Heil@usi.com and AOH@csrliving.com.
URL:https://tala.org/event/the-texas-roundup-tala-ypn-happy-hour-with-young-professionals-in-assisted-living/
LOCATION:Lane’s Oak BBQ\, 4525 Belt Line Rd\, Addison\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:YPN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230818T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230818T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101741
CREATED:20230706T154849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T172708Z
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SUMMARY:August TALAHour - An Insurance Perspective: Workplace Safety Topics in Assisted Living
DESCRIPTION:Do you have questions about respiratory protection programs? Or have resident transfers led to insurance claims?  This presentation will cover practical solutions to address two important safety topics in senior living: 1) respiratory protection\, and 2) resident mobility procedures. \nJoin us monthly for these free educational webinars.
URL:https://tala.org/event/save-the-date-august-talahour/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:TALAHour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230714T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230714T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T101741
CREATED:20230605T193729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T161102Z
UID:5769-1689336000-1689339600@tala.org
SUMMARY:TALAHour: Securing Data: Why Healthcare Facilities are a Prime Target for Hackers
DESCRIPTION:Healthcare is one of the top industries experiencing security breaches by hackers. This session will help attendees understand how to protect against\, prevent\, and react to cyber security breaches.
URL:https://tala.org/event/talahour-securing-data-why-healthcare-facilities-are-a-prime-target-for-hackers/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:TALAHour
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