4:30-5:30 p.m

113-I. Community Partnerships That Advance Person-Directed Care

How can providers of aging services develop mutually beneficial community partnerships that enhance resident engagement, encourage team building, and expand volunteer opportunities? This session will show you how. Representatives of A.G. Rhodes in Atlanta, GA, will describe how they partnered with a youth development organization to create an intergenerational program that could fit any organization’s structure and goals. Presenters will identify factors that make for a thriving community partnership and offer tips for incorporating the principles of person-directed care into volunteer programs. You’ll be surprised by how you can enhance quality of life for residents and employees by being more intentional about forming meaningful partnerships with other community-based organizations.

• Kim Beasley, Director of Communications and Outreach, A.G. Rhodes Health & Rehab
• Sonya Williams, Recreational Therapist, A.G. Rhodes Health & Rehab Cobb