Time is running out to register for the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations Post-Acute Partners in Care Conference, happening March 31–April 1, 2026, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.
This year’s event features a few specialty sessions for dietary leaders, activity directors, along with powerful leadership and communication training designed to strengthen your entire care team.
For Dietary Leaders
Looking to elevate the dining experience in your facility? Don’t miss:
Enhancing the Dining Experience in Long-Term Care | Scott Eisenbeisz
Learn practical strategies to transform mealtimes into meaningful experiences that promote dignity, social connection, and resident satisfaction. This session explores best practices in service, environment, staff interaction, and technology that support a positive dining culture.
For Activity Directors
Bring fresh energy and creativity to your programming with:
Creative Aging Approaches for Care Teams | Ariadne Albright
Discover how arts-based programming can boost engagement, build social connections, and enhance quality of life for residents. This session also previews SDAHO’s upcoming Creative Aging webinar series launching in summer 2026.
Leadership, Communication & Innovation
This year’s conference also delivers impactful sessions for leaders and care teams, including:
- From Surviving to Thriving: Strategies to Eliminate Toxic Workplaces – Jill Weisensel
- Systems Thinking, Root Cause Analysis & Sustainable Improvement – Ralph Peterson
- Intentional Speaking: Communicating with Purpose and Impact – Danielle Pierotti, PhD, RN
- From Visitor to Key Partner: Elevating Medical Leadership in Long-Term Care – Dr. Victoria Walker
- AI in Senior Living: Real Progress, Real Pitfalls, Real-Time Demos – Steven VanderVelde
From workplace culture to quality improvement and the real-world impact of AI in senior living, these sessions provide practical tools you can take back to your organization immediately.
Registration deadline: March 23
Don’t wait—secure your spot today and join your peers for two-half days of learning, networking, and inspiration.
Click here to register.
