FALA 2021 Annual Conference & Tradeshow

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS JUNE 18TH!

​ARE YOU READY?

Join us this year as we get back to a live conference experience in Orlando! We are excited to see everyone and share this event with you in August as FALA lines up expert speakers and breakout sessions geared specifically for you and your community. 

Thanks to our wonderful sponsors and more than 100 exhibitors in our sold out tradeshow, this promises to be the best FALA conference ever!
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES
April 15 - June 18 Early Bird Rates:  $425 Member / $565 Non-Member
June 19 - July 19 Standard Rates:  $465 Member / $640 Non-Member
July 20 - August 4 Late/Onsite Rates:  $515 Member / $690 Non-Member
Single Day Registration fees are also available.  Adult Guest and Child tickets are available for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evening events.
Registration fees must be paid in full prior to check-in at conference or admittance will be denied.

Conference Location

The Hyatt Regency Orlando is conveniently located on the ever-popular International Drive and within walking distance of restaurants, entertainment and shopping options.  Resort amenities include Spa with 12 treatment rooms; 5 pools including 2 children pools, water slide, pool cabanas, tennis courts, bike rentals, 24-hour Fitness Center, onsite golf concierge, and 6 on-site outlets/restaurants.  In light of COVID-19 and for precautionary measures, some services and venues will be impacted.  Additionally, face coverings are required in hotel indoor public areas and when moving around in outdoor areas.
Deadline for group rate reservations is July 16, 2021.
Reservations:  CLICK HERE or call 402-593-5048.
Hyatt Regency Orlando
9801 International Drive
Orlando, FL  32819
(407) 284-1234
FALA Group Room Rates:  $165.00 single/double occupancy (plus applicable tax)
Self-Parking:  $11.00 for hotel guests (discounted from $27.00); $22.00 for drive-in guests (after $5.00 discount voucher)
Valet Parking:  $27.00 (if available)
Guestroom internet is complimentary.
An optional daily resort fee of $25.00 includes amenities such as 2 bottled waters per day, Fitness Center access, discount on Spa treatments and merchandise; local and 800 calls, incoming and outgoing faxes.  Covered amenities are subject to change.
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View COVID19 and Safety Precautions at the Hotel

Conference Schedule

FALA Members:  To register at member pricing, you must click the Login button in top right corner of registration page and enter your personal login credentials. (For assistance, contact youradvocate@fala.org or call FALA at 850.383.1159.) A unique email address is required for each registrant for CEU and health tracking and access to the conference mobile app. (Children excluded.)
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Sunday, August 1

Time Session Name
03:00 pm - 06:00 pm Conference Registration Desk and Heath Screening/Temp Check Kiosks Open

Monday, August 2

Time Session Name
08:00 am - 08:00 pm Conference Registration Desk Open
08:00 am - 08:00 pm Daily Health Screening & Temperature Check Kiosks Open
08:00 am - 10:00 am Morning Coffee Service
10:00 am - 11:30 am Opening General Session & Keynote Speaker: Post Pandemic Care Building a Resilient Team Together | Kathy Parry
11:45 am - 12:45 pm Breakout Session 1: Pallative Care vs Curative Care | Dr. Mary Busoski
11:45 am - 12:45 pm Breakout Session 2: Conquer the Challenges of the ALF Medicaid Maze | Julie Kenman
01:00 pm - 02:30 pm Lunch and Keynote Speaker
02:45 pm - 03:45 pm Breakout Session 3: Multi-Sensory Stimulation Rooms for Persons with Dementia: Design-on-a-dime | Kathleen Wessberg
02:45 pm - 03:45 pm Breakout Session 4: Best Practices in Executive Compensation for Assisted Living Facilities and Adult Family Care Homes: Attracting, Rewarding, and Retaining Key Talent | David Jacobs
04:15 pm - 05:15 pm Breakout Session 5: Reducing the Use of Psychoactive Medications in the Assisted Living Setting | Alan Obringer
04:15 pm - 05:15 pm Breakout Session 6: Trends, Impacts, and Forecast Affecting Food Cost | Michael Rzepka
06:00 pm - 08:00 pm Tradeshow and Welcome Reception / Silent Auction Open

Tuesday, August 3

Time Session Name
07:30 am - 07:00 pm Conference Registration Desk Open
07:30 am - 07:00 pm Daily Health Screening & Temperature Check Kiosks Open
07:30 am - 09:00 am Morning Coffee Service
09:00 am - 10:00 am General Session and Keynote Speaker: Lead Out Loud | Vincent Phipps
10:15 am - 11:15 am Breakout Session 7: Don't Go Bare! The Downside of Not Having Workers Compensation Insurance | Jeff Howell
10:15 am - 11:15 am Breakout Session 8: CBD and Medical Marijuana Use in Health Care | Rob Leffler
11:30 am - 02:30 pm Tradeshow and Lunch / Silent Auction
02:45 pm - 03:45 pm Breakout Session 9: Labor Trends: The Latest in Recruitment & Retention | Brandi Kurtyka
02:45 pm - 03:45 pm Breakout Session 10: Mental Health is Just as Important as Physical Health: Connect, Connect, and Reconnect | Natalie Kelly
04:15 pm - 05:15 pm Breakout Session 11: Overview of Cultural Competent Care for the LGBT Older Adult Community | Stacie Sims
04:15 pm - 05:15 pm Breakout Session 12: Understanding Your Medicaid Contracts | Regina Wild
05:30 pm - 07:00 pm Reception
Dinner and Evening on Own

Wednesday, August 4

Time Session Name
07:30 am - 06:30 pm Conference Registration Desk Open
07:30 am - 07:00 pm Daily Health Screening & Temperature Check Kiosks Open
07:30 am - 08:30 am Morning Coffee Service
08:30 am - 09:30 am Breakout Session 13: How to Effectively Deploy a Non-Pharmacological Memory Care Program: Bridging the Gap of Neuroscience and Supportive Living | Joshua Freitas
08:30 am - 09:30 am Breakout Session 14: The Power of Great Customer Service | Joy Boyd
10:00 am - 11:00 am Breakout Session 15: Hot Topics in Assisted Living Litigation | Kirsten Ullman
10:00 am - 11:00 am Breakout Session 16: Fighting Isolation and Loneliness to Improve Outcomes Beyond the Pandemic | Larry Graft
11:30 am Silent Auction Closes
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Breakout Session 17: Understanding How Liability Insurance Can Protect Your Facility and Your Residents
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Breakout Session 18: Addressing Employment Needs and Occupancy with Our Country's Vets | Dennis Baker
12:30 pm - 04:00 pm Survivor Challenge / Afternoon on Own
04:00 pm - 05:00 pm General Session and Keynote Speaker: Secretary Marstiller and Bureau Chief of Field Operations
05:00 pm - 06:00 pm Tribal Council (Membership Meeting) and Awards Ceremony
06:00 pm - 11:00 pm Survivors Feast and Party (includes Live Auction and 50/50 Drawing)
All times are subject to change.

Pre and Post-Conference Classes Schedule

*Limited Seating*
FALA is offering many training and continuing education classes on Sunday, August 1, and Thursday, August 5.   Pre-Registration is required for all classes as seating is limited.  Class Registration Fees will apply; however, upon completion of each class, students will 1) receive a $10 gift certificate and 2) be entered into a drawing for one of two Kindle Fire HD tablets.

Sunday, August 1

Time Session Name
07:30 am - 03:30 pm Class Registration Desk and Health Screening/Temperature Check Kiosks Open
08:00 am - 02:00 pm CPR and First Aid | Paul Sturdges
08:30 am - 05:30 pm NCCDP Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Seminar | Tammy DeCaro
09:00 am - 01:00 pm ECC 4 hr Training | Alberta Granger
09:00 am - 03:00 pm Medication 6 hr Training | Charlie Grice
01:00 pm - 03:00 pm Medication 2 hr Updates Training | Charlie Grice
02:00 pm - 05:00 pm Adult Family Care Home 3 hr Continued Education | Alberta Granger
03:00 pm - 05:00 pm Dietary 2 hr Updates Training | Anna Lopez
03:00 pm - 09:00 pm CPR and First Aid | Paul Sturdges

Thursday, August 5

Time Session Name
07:30 am - 09:00 am Class Registration Desk and Health Screening/Temperature Checks Kiosks Open
08:30 am - 10:30 am Dietary 2 hr Updates Training | Anna Lopez
08:30 am - 10:30 am Medication 2 hr Updates Training | Alnesha Love
08:30 am - 02:30 pm Medication 6 hr Training | Alnesha Love
08:30 am - 05:00 pm ServSafe Food Manager Training and Test | Paul Sturdgess
08:30 am - 05:30 pm NCCDP Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Seminar | Tammy DeCaro
All times are subject to change.
*Pre and Post-Conference classes may be cancelled or rescheduled if minimum number of attendees are not met.