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13. Radio talk show host and author Diane Rehm spoke about the challenges facing families such as hers when making end-of- life decisions about a loved one’s care.
14. Jen Shirkani is a leading expert on the subject of emotional intelligence, educating attendees on topics from a leadership perspective.
15. More than 2,500 conference attendees enjoyed speakers and sessions on Argentum’s key imperatives: Workforce Development, Consumer Choice, Operational Excellence, Quality Care and Memory Care.
16. Veteran news journalist Ann Compton interviewed author Diane Rehm about her latest book, and in separate sessions offered her outlook on the upcoming presidential election and moderated a panel of senior living CEOs.
17. Greenfield Senior Living Executive Director Vickie Conner, center, accepts the 2016 Argentum Senior Living Community Leadership Award from Greenfield CEO Mathew Peponis, center, and Argentum Board Member Dan Hirschfeld, president of Genesis Rehabilitation Services.
18. More than 100 community executive directors participated in Argentum’s Executive Director Leadership Institute, a four-day educational experience held during the conference.
Argentum Celebrates Senior Living Heroes
The Argentum Hero Awards recognize individuals who are ideal representatives of the hundreds of thousands of people serving in the senior living field. Nominated by regional/ company executives and executive directors of senior living communities, these individuals represent the highest levels of excellence, caring, and dedication in senior living. This year, six awardees were recognized for championing quality of life for the residents they serve:
• Elizabeth Buchinski, Program Coordinator at Bay Pines, a Brookdale community in St. Petersburg, Florida
• Lindsey Hernandez, Life Engagement Manager at Fossil Creek, an Autumn Leaves community in Fort Worth, Texas
• Al Kuzio, Transportation Coordinator at Summit Place, a Five Star Senior Living community in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Abbi Laushine, Life Enrichment Director at Bridges by EPOCH at Westford, an EPOCH Senior Living community in Westford, Massachusetts
• Dane Taylor, Concierge at Kensington Park, a Kensington Senior Living community in Kensington, Maryland
• Kathy Weaver, Resident Care Partner at Oakley Place, an Enlivant community in Greenville, Ohio
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