The R.I.P.E. Conference & Expo provides resources, information and planning assistance for seniors, caregivers, and case managers. It is in its sixth year and will be held on May 7, 2015 at the Biloxi Civic Center. The all day conference will include presentations on topics such as emotional healing, resources for Parkinson's patients, addiction in older adults, and end of life decisions. It aims to educate attendees on issues impacting seniors through various speakers and a virtual dementia tour.

1. May 7, 2015
Biloxi Civic Center
The R.I.P.E. Conference & Expo, which is in its sixth year,
provides resources, information and planning assistance
for the elderly to seniors, case managers and caregivers.
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2. R.I.P.E. CONFERENCE 2015
Ripe Conference and Expo Program
8 – 8:30 a.m. Registration
8:30 – 10 a.m. Janice Ladnier, LPC
Alternative Approaches
to Emotional Healing
MeloraJackson,MS,CMHT-VirtualDementiaTour
10 – 10:30 a.m. Break – Visit Vendors
10:30 a.m. – noon Kevin Jones, MBA
Overview of Resources
for Parkinson’s Patients
MeloraJackson,MS,CMHT-VirtualDementiaTour
12 – 1 p.m. Lunch
1 – 2:30 p.m. Sally Moody, LCSW
Addiction in Older Adults
MeloraJackson,MS,CMHT-VirtualDementiaTour
2:30 – 3:00 p.m. Break – Visit Vendors
3 – 4:30 p.m. Susan Hrostowski,
LMSW, PhD
End of Life Decisions
MeloraJackson,MS,CMHT- VirtualDementiaTour
4:30 p.m. Submit CE Packets &
Adjourn
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CEU Agenda
Thank you to Canon Hospice for breakfast and FoFo Gillich for DJ Music
8:30 a.m. Sherry Bell, City of Biloxi – Welcome
8:40 a.m. Brannon LeBlanc, Emcee –
Announcement and some door prizes
MUST ATTEND A BREAKOUT SESSION TO REGISTER FOR BIG DOOR PRIZES
8:50 – 9:05 a.m. BREAK/VISIT BOOTHS
Special appearance by Biloxi Mayoral candidates
FoFo Gillich and Windy Swetman
9:10 – 9:40 a.m. Laurie Johnson, AARP – “Prepare to Care”
9:50 - 10:20 a.m. Leslie Kelley, Community Bank - “Prevent Financial Exploitation”
10:25- 10:35 a.m. Emcee – Announcements and door prizes
10:35 – 10:55 a.m. BREAK/VISIT BOOTHS
11:00 – 11:30 a.m. Dr. Russell Reed, South MS Heart Center
11:35 a.m. - 12:35 p.m. LUNCH SERVED
11:40 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. Introductions of Sponsors, Vendors and Committee
Special appearance by Biloxi Mayoral candidates
FoFo Gillich and Windy Swetman
12:30 – 12:40 p.m. EMCEE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND DOOR PRIZES
12:45- 1:20 p.m. BREAK/VISIT BOOTHS
1:30 – 2:00 p.m. Leslie Kelley, Community Bank - “Prevent Financial Exploitation”
2:10 – 2:40 p.m. RIPE Fashion show by Belk
Emcee – Final door prizes and closing

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PRESENTATION:
“Prevent Financial Exploitation”
Leslie Kelley, Loan Officer/Branch Operations Officer
Leslie Kelley began her banking career with
Community Bank, Coast in 2003. Having had the
opportunity to work in every area of the Bank, Leslie
has the knowledge and understanding needed to
effectively assist customers with their financial needs.
Currently, she is the Branch Manager and Loan Officer
at the Biloxi branch. Leslie is a 2013 graduate of
the Mississippi School of Banking at the University
of Mississippi in Oxford. Leslie also volunteers and serves as the
Secretary for Biloxi Kiwanis Club, President of the Catalyst Chapter
of Business Network International and serves as Treasurer for her
Neighborhood Association. Leslie resides in Ocean Springs with
husband Joey and son Jacob.
Leslie Kelley
PRESENTATION:
“Prepare to Care”
Laurie Johnson
Laurie Johnson
Laurie Johnson is the Associate State
Director of Community Outreach for the
Mississippi Chapter of AARP. Prior to that,
she was the executive director for CASA. Ms.
Johnson received her Bachelor of Science
in Psychology and Gerontology. She is also
an executive coach and owner of 4 Elements
Coaching. Additionally, she has worked with
vulnerable children and youth for over 16 years.
2015 Speakers
PRESENTATION:
“Addiction in Older Adults”
Sally Moody, LCSW
Sally Moody, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical
Social Worker and Clinical Therapist with Legacy
of Pine Grove Recovery Center. She received
her undergraduate degree in Social Work from
Mississippi College in Clinton, MS and her Masters
degree in Social Work from the University of
Denver in Denver, Colorado.
Moody has experience with chemical
dependency case management with Arapahoe
House, Inc. and in evaluating and monitoring medical professionals
with the Colorado Physician Health Program, both in Denver, Colo.
Since February 2012, Moody has worked in developing,
implementing and treating addiction in adults, age 55 and older,
through Pine Grove’s Legacy Program.
PRESENTATION:
“Alternative Approaches to Emotional Healing”
Janice Ladnier, LPCC
Janice Ladnier is a Licensed Professional
Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and approved
continuing education provider throughout
the State of New Mexico. She received an
MA in Counseling and a Certificate in Death
Education, Grief Counseling and Hospice from
Southwestern College in Santa Fe in 2002.
Ladnier currently teaches “Loss,
Bereavement and The Family” for Santa Fe
Community College. She also travels the
country, providing a variety of educational
seminars and workshops on the use of essential oils for health and
wellness to the general public as well as to professionals.
Ladnier is a dementia care specialist, master guardian (medical
decision-maker for incapacitated adults) and a geriatric care
manager.
Ladnier’s educational approach is backed by the latest scientific
research and information on the therapeutic effects of pure
essential oils and the most recent holistic health technologies.
She currently lives on the Mississippi Gulf Coast where she is a
companion for her 96-year-old mother.
PRESENTATION:
“End of Life Decisions”
Susan Hrostowski, PhD, LMSW
Dr. Hrostowski holds a B.A. in psychology
from the University of Southern Mississippi,
a Master of Divinity from Virginia Theological
Seminary, an MSW from USM, and a Ph.D. in
social work from Tulane University.
She currently teaches courses in gerontology,
community development, social justice,
and public policy. Her area of research is
gerontology with an emphasis on resilience
in late life. An ordained Episcopal priest, Dr.
Hrostowski occasionally serves at area churches and is often called
upon to speak on spiritual issues in social work.
Janice Ladnier
Kevin Jones
Dr. Susan Hrostowski
Melora Jackson
PRESENTATION:
“The Virtual Dementia Tour”
Melora Jackson, MS, CMHT
Melora Jackson is the Training & Program
Specialist for the southern half of Mississippi’s
Division of Alzheimer’s Disease & Other
Dementia, under the Department of Mental
Health in Long Beach, Mississippi.
Jackson has a B.A. in Psychology from
Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington
and holds a Master of Science in Human
Development & Family Studies with a
Gerontology emphasis from Colorado State
University. She is a Certified Mental Health
Therapist and a graduate of the Stennis Institute for Government
at Mississippi State University. She is a certified facilitator for the
Stanford University Chronic Disease Self-Management Program.
Additionally, Jackson is a Certified Trainer of the Virtual
Dementia Tour® with Second Wind Dreams.
PRESENTATION:
“Overview of Resources for Parkinson’s Patients”
Kevin Jones, MBA
Kevin Jones is the Hospice Service
Coordinator for Sta-Home. He is a graduate of
Belhaven College with a major in psychology
and minor in dance. He also has an MBA.
Previously, he served as a Board Member
and Vice-President of the MS Chapter
Alzheimer’s Association. Currently, he is Board
President of the Mississippi Chapter of the
American Parkinson’s Disease Association and
serves on the board of National Alliance on
Mental Illness (NAMI).
Jones has many years of experience working in the healthcare
field through education, advocacy, consulting, and marketing. One
of his main focuses is educating healthcare professionals about
resources of which they may be unaware.
Sally Moody

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Special thanks to our Sponsors
Special thanks to our Committee Members
R.I.P.E. CONFERENCE 2015
GWEN JOHNSON
CITY OF BILOXI
gjohnson@biloxi.ms.us
228-388-2494
MELORA JACKSON
DEPARTMENTOFMENTALHEALTH
Melora.Jackson@dmh.state.ms.us
228-214-5556
228-806-6330
T.J. JOHNSON
JOHNSON HOUSE
PERSONAL CARE
tjandddeb@gmail.com
228-285-1825
BRANNON LEBLANC
PRN HOME CARE
RIPE EMCEE
Bal1608@yahoo.com
228-860-4727
CAMERON HENSLEY
PRN HOME CARE
airbornautopilot@gmail.com
228-382-7873 (c)
228-385-8503 (o)
SWAYZE COLLIER
SOUTHERN CARE HOSPICE
scollier@curohs.com
228-233-8884 (c)
228-396-4756 (o)
TIM JONES
SOUTHERN CARE HOSPICE
tim.jones@southerncareinc.com
228-327-7117 (c)
601-947-9282 (o)
KEARN CHERRY
PRN HOME CARE
RIPE SENIOR GUIDE
228-239-1867 (c)
228-385-8503 (o)
Kathy Brown van Zutphen,
Attorney
VICKI HENSLEY
PRN HOME CARE
SAFE
(Senior Advocate for the Elderly)
hensley_bob@bellsouth.net
228-355-4459 (c)
228-385-8503 (o)
SENIORGUIDE
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