2025 CAPA State Conference
CAPA 38th Annual Conference
October 7-8, 2025
Frasier Retiement Community
Conference Information
To register, complete the enclosed registration form or register online at thecapa.org under “Upcoming CAPA Events.” You can pay online or make checks out to CAPA and mail to: Ginger Clark, 4902 Herndon Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80920. On-time registrations must include a registration form and payment prior to the deadline.
Full Conference Registration Includes:
- All Educational Sessions
- Choice of Break-out Sessions
- Wednesday Awards Theme Dinner
- Luncheon on Thursday
- Networking and Free Time
Deadline for Early-bird Registrations is Friday, September 5, 2025.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be postmarked or called in by September 5, 2025, for a full refund. After that date, a 10% fee will be deducted for all cancelled registrations. A 50% fee will be assessed for all cancellations after October 6, 2025. No refunds for no-shows!
Continuing Education Credits Available 18.0 hrs Total
Tuesday Evening 1.5 hrs
Wednesday Only 6.0 hrs
Thursday Only 7.5 hrs
Friday Morning 3.0 hrs
Dress
Business casual is appropriate. Dress in layers as meeting rooms can be chilly. Masks are personal preference this year. Please bring a costume to dress up as a “tacky tourist” on Wednesday evening.
If you are interested in sharing a room or have questions or concerns about the conference,
contact Ginger at 719-661-7855.
CONFERENCE INFORMATION
Entire Conference Brochure can be downloaded below From Download the Button
Tuesday, October 7th
4:00pm – 6:00pm
State Executive Board Meeting
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Registration Open
7:00pm – 8:30pm GROUP SESSION
Stephanie Lynn (Stirring Up Ideas…)
8:30pm – 9:30pm
Opportunity for Networking
Wednesday, October 8th
7:30am – 8:30am
Registration Open
Display Tables Open
8:15am – 8:30am
Welcome & Introductions
8:30am – 10:00am KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Sam Hensley (Wabi Sabi & The Beauty of Aging)
*THIS IS A GROUP SESSION
10:00am – 10:15am BREAK
10:15am – 11:45am BREAKOUT SESSIONS
- Karis Meskimen (Overcoming Loneliness…)
- Meikka Zanders (Being with Dementia…)
11:45am – 1:30pm LUNCH on your own
Display Tables Open
1:30pm – 3:00pm BREAKOUT SESSIONS
1. Evelyn Shoultz (APNCC Credentialing…)
2. Meghan Morrissey (Keep Them Smiling…)
3:00pm – 3:15pm BREAK
3:15pm – 4:45pm GROUP SESSION
1. Doug Warren (Interdisciplinary Approach …)
2. Sue Mackey (Helping Res Prepare for Future…)
4:45pm – 5:30pm Break to prepare for Dinner
5:30pm – 7:00pm Theme Night & Awards Ceremony
(Dinner included with CAPA Registration)
7:00pm – 7:15pm BREAK
7:15pm – 8:45 pm DJ and Dancing
Thursday, October 9th
7:30am – 8:30am Registration Open
Display Tables Open
8:30am – 10:00am GROUP SESSION
1. Frasier Wellness Team (Chair Exercises…)
2. Evelyn Shoultz (Professionalism)
10:00am – 10:15am BREAK
10:15am – 11:45am GROUP SESSION
1. Rebecca Melpakam (Hospice & Activities…)
2. Mickey Hamilton (Care Planning…)
11:45am – 12:00pm BREAK
12:00pm – 1:30pm CAPA BUSINESS
MEETING & LUNCHEON
Lunch is included with your conference fee.
Door Prize Drawings
1:30pm – 3:00pm BREAKOUT SESSIONS
- Desiree Firle (Scams, Fraud & Abuse…)
- Michael Block (Homeless & Mentally Ill…)
3:00pm – 3:15pm BREAK
3:15pm – 4:45pm BREAKOUT SESSIONS
1. John McIlvennan (Walking Tour of CU)
2. Lydia Nguyen (Plugged in w/ Purpose (Tech)…)
4:45pm – 6:30pm BREAK
Dinner is on your own tonight.
6:30pm – 8:00pm GROUP SESSION
Mark Brown
(Be Bolder & Say What You Want …)
Friday, October 10th
8:30am – 10:00am BREAKOUT SESSION
1. Frasier Health & Wellness (The Illnesses of Aging)
2. Carl Gibbs (How AI Can Transform Engagement…)
10:00am – 10:15am BREAK
10:15am – 11:45am ENDNOTE SESSION
Mark Brown (The Bolder You Are, The Bolder You Are Seen)
Have a Safe Trip Home!
Note: If you wish to pay by credit/debit card, please go to www.thecapa.org under “Upcoming CAPA Events” then “2025 CAPA Conference”
*After September 5th, contact Ginger Clark at emtclark@aol.com or 719-661-7855 for Special Consideration.
Please Note: Late Registrations will not guarantee meal and special diets.
Will you be attending the Friday morning sessions? Yes___ No___
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