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CSA Leaders Network

Our mission is to create a strategic network for Certified Senior Advisors (CSAs) that increases professional and public awareness of CSAs, provides resources and education, and promotes the value of the CSA dually accredited credential.

Denver, CO

Welcome to the Denver, Colorado CSA Leaders Network. Our meetings are typically held the 4th Wednesday of each month. See below for details on our next meeting.

Upcoming Event

Meeting Date: March 22, 2023
Time: 9:00 am to 10:30 am MT

Program: StrideTech's innovative walker attachment solution and how it works & RYAN the Robot
Presenter: George Douaire, CEO of StrideTech and Jamie Schmidt from DreamFace Technologies

The size and scope of the problem of falls by walker users; StrideTech’s innovative walker attachment solution and how it works.

RYAN the Robot- how he operates, how loneliness and cognitive decline go hand in hand and how RYAN can assist in preventing loneliness and maintaining a healthier, holistic aging model. How RYAN can be utilized in Senior Communities, Home based Health Services/ancillary and marketing income opportunities.

Bios: George Douaire, CEO of StrideTech. George has been a Senior Executive for start-ups to Fortune 50 companies and a mentor at Boomtown Accelerator, Boulder. George is currently an Instructor at the Leeds School of Business.

Jamie Schmidt has been working in health care & the senior living industry for 30 years. Her experience ranges from Assisted living and Skilled communities to Hospice/Home Health and Homecare. She spent several years in the Medical Device industry as a Sales Rep for DME products specializing in Lymphedema, Cancer and Vascular issues. She is currently assisting DreamFace Technologies in getting the word out about RYAN, the first CompanionBot designed specifically for seniors and the senior care industry.

Virtual Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81405437503?pwd=RkFGbUl6RitkUmM4Q2lyUnE1aWQ0UT09
Virtual Meeting ID: 814 0543 7503
Virtual Meeting Password: 559763

RSVP
None Needed

Group Contact
Sarah Stowell
Sarah@ThirdActInsurance.com
719-360-2285

Meeting Chair
Sarah Stowell
Sarah@ThirdActInsurance.com
719-360-2285

Program & Venue Chair
Audrey Krebs
AgingServicesConsultants@gmail.com
720-328-1375

Membership Chair
Amanda Varga
amanda@caretreks.com
720-512-7441

Web & Social Media Chair
Renatta Anderson
RAnderson@FairwayMC.com
720-849-7389

Community Outreach & Volunteerism
Position Open

Additional Information

Please check out the Denver Senior Coalitions website for a list of upcoming events for Professionals serving seniors.

2023 Denver Leaders Network Schedule

January 25, 2023
February 22, 2023
March 22, 2023
April 26, 2023
May 24, 2023
June 28, 2023
July 26, 2023
August 23, 2023
September 27, 2023
October 25, 2023


Continuing Education

In order for you to submit CE Credit, you need the following:

  • Date of Event
  • Program Title
  • Number of CE Credits
  • Credit Type: Leaders Network CE

Previous Events

Previous Event Information for Submitting CSA CE

2022

02/23/22 – Stephanie O’Neill, DRMAC – “Denver Regional Mobility and Access Council” – 1 CEO – Video Replay
01/26/22 – Amanda Varga, CareTreks – “The Mind of a Family Caregiver” – 1 CEO – Video Replay

2021

10/27/21 – Jacqui Angelo (Palliative & Hospice Care) & Maggie Gannon (WhoPassed) – 1 CEU Video Replay
09/22/21 – Julia Beems – Emergency Preparedness for Seniors – 1 CEU Video Replay (Replay not eligible for CEU)
08/25/21 – Jason Lesandrini – Ethical Decisions Surrounding Authorized Decision Makers – 1 CE Video Replay (Replay not eligible for CEU)
07/28/21 – Liz Tredennick, CSA with www.LizKnowsMedicare.com – 1 CEU Video Replay (Replay not eligible for CEU)
06/23/21 – David Smith, Sherpa CRM: Understanding Decision-Making Psychology – 1 CEU
05/26/21 – Susie Germany, The Germany Law Firm: Elder Law & Estate Planning 101 – 1 CEU
04/28/2021 – Julia Beems,MA: Overview of Assistive Technologies – 1 CEU
03/24/2021 – Becky Bressan, MT-BC & Renee DeLuca, MT-BC, Music Therapists – 1 CEU
02/24/2021 – Pam Silverberg with GDPRA – 1 CEU
01/27/2021 – Erik Listou with Living In Place Institute – 1 CEU

2020

10/28/2020 – Jim Macris with CarePartners Counseling
09/23/2020 – Greg Goettsch with Qualified Listeners – 1 CEU
08/26/2020 – Shirley Proppe with Audio Information Network of Colorado – 1 CEU
07/22/2020 – Karen Lamprey with Lamprey Law: Probate Procedures – 1 CEU
05/27/2020 – Jill Lindgren with eLivelihood – 1 CEU
04/22/2020 – What is Working for Your Business in the COVID-19 Environment?
02/26/2020 – Leaf411 – 1CEU

2019

11/22/2019 – Kay Adams – Competence and Compassion in Dementia Care – 1CEU
10/23/19 – Kathryn Severns Avery – Your Countdown to Retirement – 1 CEU
6/26/19 – Senior Planet Colorado and Older Adults Technology Services – 1 CEU
5/22/19 – City of Denver and the State of Colorado: Addressing an aging population – 1 CEU
4/24/19 – Senior Transportation Options: Carol Buchanan – 1CEU
3/27/19 – The Challenges of Aging Solo – Jane W. Barton MTS, MASM, CSA – 1CEU
2/27/19 – Best Buy Older Adult In-Home Technology and Resources – Brandon McCool and Seth Dietrich
1/23/19 – 2019 Kick off

2018

10/24/18 – Change the Narrative, Judy Rough – 1 CEU
9/26/18 – Intro to NextFifity Initiative – 1 CEU
8/22/18 – Caregivers@Work – 1 CEU
7/25/18 – Hoarding & Housing 1 CEU
6/27/18 – Living In Place – 1 CEU
5/23/18 – Downsizing Transitions – 1 CEU
4/25/18 – Senior Living Contracts Explained by Julie Groves, Elder Law – 1 CEU
3/28/18 – Life Insurance Use Options – 1 CEU
2/28/18 – New HUD Reverse Mortgage Update – 1 CEU

2017

11/29/17 – Understanding Adult Day Care – 1 CEU
10/25/17 – Placement/Referral Industry Analysis – 1.5 CEUs
9/27/17 – DRCOG/Area Agency on Aging (AAA) – 1 CEU
7/26/17 – Older Adults “Tell It Like It Is” To The Pros – 1.5 CEUs
6/28/17 – Front Line Workers – Creating a Better Chance at Job Retention – 1 CEU
5/25/17 – Stronger Together: Fixing Care Transition – 1 CEU – Program Video
4/26/17 – The Last Chapter: Mother & Daughter Conversations – 1 CEU – Program Video
3/22/17 – Understanding Elder Law – 1 CEU – Program Video
2/22/17 – Public Profile/Use CSA Correctly/Transparent to Older Adults – 1.5 CEUs
1/25/17 – Jamie Sarche, Never Say Die, Death & Pre-planning – 1 CEU

2016

11/16/16 – Cheryl Kruschke, Culture Change, Person-Centered Care – 1 CEU
10/26/16 – Roland Halpern, Medical Aid in Dying – 1 CEU
9/28/16 – Alison Joucovsky & Kari Henley, Home Sharing – 1 CEU
7/27/16 – Melanie Plaksin, Dispatch Health, Mobile Acute Care – 1 CEU
6/22/16 – Amy Panza, Polypharmacy – 1 CEU
5/25/16 – Art Chmelik & 3 others, skit: “What Mom & Dad Failed to Tell Me” – 1 CEU
4/27/16 – Patsy Barnes, Navigating Healthcare Choices – 1 CEU
2/24/16 – Ken Blum, Firefighter, PASCO – What Happens If You Have Fallen – 1 CEU

How to Join a Leaders Network

You may want to first visit the group in your area. Check out this list of all CSA Leaders Network Groups to see if there is a group in your area and RSVP to attend a meeting or event. You are welcome as a guest, but if you want to join it is generally free or at a very low cost.

If there is not a group in your area and you want to explore how to get one started, contact SCSA at 800.653.1785 or fill out our Information Request Form.