Conferences

Please join us for a fun and educational conference. 
We have a great line up of speakers including
Gerontologist, Dr. Kevin Costello as well as
Kim Pietrorazio and Queen Bailey joining us again by popular demand. 

NYSARSC Conference Agenda April 17 - 19, 2024
Embassy Suites by Hilton Saratoga Springs
86 Congress Street, Saratoga Springs NY 12866

Wednesday, April 17

9:00am-1:00pm Hotel Lobby
Registration & Meet Exhibitors

2:00pm Grand Ballroom
Welcome - Brian Nealon - CEO The Wesley Community

2:15pm-3:45pm Grand Ballroom
Speaker - Melissa Harris AASC: The Evolution of Service Coordination

4:00pm-6:00pm Grand Ballroom
Speaker - Kim Pietrorazio
Program Evaluation: The Key to Successful Program Outcomes

6:00pm-7:30pm Skidmore Room
Happy Hour with Appetizers
Enjoy networking & connecting with our Sponsors.

Thursday, April 18

8:00am-9:00am Hotel Restaurant
JOIN US FOR BREAKFAST AND VISIT EXHIBITORS. ALSO ENJOY A CHAIR MASSAGE IN THE LOBBY AREA STARTING AT 7:30AM.

9:00am-10:00am Grand Ballroom
Speaker - Queen Bailey: Fair Housing & Reasonable Accommodations

10:15am-11:15am Grand Ballroom
Speaker - Judy Torel: Role of Behavioral Medicine In Healthspan

11:30am-12:30pm Grand Ballroom
Speaker - Dr. Kevin Costello: Ageism

12:30pm-1:30pm Lunch Hotel Restaurant
Join us for lunch and visit our Exhibitors

1:45pm-2:45pm Grand Ballroom
Speaker - Kesha Carter: Diversity & Inclusion

3:00pm-4:00pm Grand Ballroom
Speaker - Nancy Burger: Difficult Conversations

4:15pm-6:00pm Grand Ballroom
Interactive Panel Discussion:
Best Practices when people with Dementia are living in Independent Living.
Queen Bailey - Service Coordinator/QA
Gwen Rowland - Alzheimer’s Association
Tracey Siebert - Lifespan - Elder Abuse Trainer

6:00p.m. Onwards | Enjoy Saratoga Springs

Friday, April 19

8:00am-9:00am Hotel Restaurant
JOIN US FOR BREAKFAST AND VISIT EXHIBITORS. CHAIR MASSAGES AVAILABLE BEGINNING AT 7:30AM.

9:00am-10:00am Grand Ballroom
Speaker - Emily Kruger: Mental Health in Older Adults

10:15am-11:15am Grand Ballroom
Speaker - John Cochran: Office for Aging New Initiatives

11:30am-12:30pm Grand Ballroom
Speaker - Mike Hasenbalg: Underused Benefits for Seniors

12:30pm Light refreshment provided

12:45pm-1:45pm Grand Ballroom
Speaker - Gail Meyers: Statewide Legislative Agenda

1:45pm-2:00pm Grand Ballroom
NYSARSC Business

Conference Adjourned
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS!

April 17 - 19

Embassy Suites at the Hilton Saratoga Springs
86 Congress Street
Saratoga Springs NY 12866

Unfortunately the  Embassy Suites by Hilton Saratoga Springs are SOLD-OUT.

We recommend reaching out to one of these inns or suites. The Holiday Inn is in walking distance to the conference.

We are excited to be back in beautiful Saratoga Springs this year. 
The conference will be held in April this year due to the Belmont Stakes
taking place in Saratoga in June of 2024.