AALNA 2027 Annual Conference

July 8-10, 2027

Austin, Texas

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See below for presentations from our 2026 speakers and photos from the 2026 conference.

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2026 Conference Presentations

Develop the Leader Within You – Dr. Shad MorgheimCrew Before the Voyage – Erin Thompson
From Discovery to Decision: Purpose-Aligned Sales ProcessesMedical and Mental Health Care in Assisted Living – Dr. Sheryl Zimmerman
Positive Approach to Care Dementia ChampionNews and Notes from AALNA – Calvin Groeneweg
Emergency Management 101 for Assisted Living Nurses – Stan SzpytekAssisted Living Regulations and Compliance – Meredith Chillemi
Value-Based Care in Assisted Living – Ara SayabalianEnhancing Person-Centered Care in Long-Term Care Settings – Elizabeth Seidel
Thursday, 7/9
Calvin Groeneweg & Jenna Cooledge welcoming attendees to the conference.
Shad Morgheim speaks about “Developing the Leader Within.”
Teri Showalter and other Merrill Gardens nurses listen attentively.
Erin Thompson speaks on “Developing Leaders Around You.”
Aaron Fish speaks on “From Discovery Through Decisions.”
Sheryl Zimmerman speaks on “Medical & Mental Health Recommendations for AL.”
Friday, 7/10
Amanda Bulgarelli facilitates “Dementia Champion Skills Training.”
Charlotte Gourley and other nurses Belmont Village nurses participate in the training.
Amanda and Dan Bulgarelli demonstrate vision problems in dementia.
Star Maizonet and Ernie B (both from Belmont Village) enjoying the day.
Liz Seidel and colleague explain the benefits of online geriatrics courses through HIGN @ NYU Rory College of Nursing
Group photo on the deck of the U.S.S. Iowa
A nurse modeling the collectible AALNA sailor cap.
Nurses from Morningstar Senior Living celebrating on the U.S.S. Iowa.
The Queen Mary at night.
Saturday, 7/11
Calvin Groeneweg gives News and Notes from AALNA.
Stan Szpytek discusses “Emergency Preparedness in Assisted Living.”
John Burke discusses Assisted Living and Regulatory Compliance.
Ruby Ramirez, Oakmont nurse
Rob Sanderson from Lemoine
Meredith Chillemi discusses Regulations and Compliance
Ara Sayabalian discusses “Value-Based Care in Senior Living.”
Bryan Cash from Total Incontinence Management
Liz Seidel speaks about “Discovering Excellence in Person-Centeredness.”
Calvin Groeneweg and Deb Choma
Melissa Clement and Morningstar Senior Living nurses
Andrea Solomon and Cristina Garcia from Town & Country
Wendy Kallaher discusses customer service
Thank you AALNA Board of Directors!!
Ethel Mitty Heart Award recipients
Melissa Clement presents the Clinical Leadership Award to Mary Watson.
Sheri Easton-Garrett presents the Clinical Leadership Award to Robyn Moore.
Calvin Groeneweg receives an Appreciation Award
for his work as President of AALNA.

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