Webinars & Other Trainings

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Upcoming Webinars

Navigating Guardianship in Assisted Living Communities
April 23, 2025, 11 AM - 12 PM
Registration closes April 22, 2025
Many seniors improve their quality of life after moving into assisted living communities, getting the support they need to live full and engaged lives.  However, there are occasions when residents develop issues that surpass the capacity of the assisted living community, such as residents becoming unable to make decisions for themselves due to the onset of dementia or their financial resources are depleted.  In scenarios such as these, guardianship may serve as a feasible option to explore to ensure the resident in question continues to receive the best care available.

Join VALA for a panel discussion on what guardianship is and is not, as this webinar will cover all aspects of guardianship, from the differences between private and public guardianship to a step-by-step guide on how to complete a public guardianship referral.

This educational session has been approved by NAB for 1 CEU. Only individuals pre-registered for the webinar and marked in attendance will be eligible to receive CEUs. 

Panelists:
Sheryl Herndon, Esq., Elder Law Attorney, Herndon Law
Laurie Hunter, Long-Term Care Manager, The SPAN Center
Laura Koch, Public Guardian and Conservator Program, Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)



Informational Webinar: VALA AI Mascot for Regulatory Support
June 17, 2025, 2 PM - 3 PM
Registration closes June 16, 2025
At VALA, we are committed to supporting assisted living professionals with the knowledge and resources they need to provide exceptional care. That’s where Reggie, VALA’s WiseOx AI-powered mascot, comes in - your go-to expert for navigating Virginia’s assisted living regulations with ease and confidence. "Reggie" is VALA's regulatory red fox. This informational webinar will introduce you to Reggie and share how best to use his services. 



Empowering Residents and Employees to Defend Themselves Against Identity Theft
June 18, 2025, 11 AM - 12 PM
Registration closes June 17, 2025
In the fight against identity theft, the IRS has many informative resources available to help taxpayers defend themselves against scammers. Join VALA and the IRS in this interactive webinar to discuss the different types of IRS impersonation scams and the steps you can take to avoid becoming victims of identity theft. Topics include how to report identity theft, obtaining an identity protection pin (IP PIN), and IRS resources available online.

This educational session has been approved by NAB for 1 CEU. Only individuals pre-registered for the webinar and marked in attendance will be eligible to receive CEUs.

Presenter:
Cheryl Jackson, Senior Stakeholder Liaison, IRS



Past Webinars

Update on Outcomes of 2025 Virginia General Assembly
April 3, 2025, 11 AM - 12 PM
The 2025 Virginia General Assembly ended this year's session on February 22, with final bills going to the governor's desk to be acted upon by the end of March. Join VALA's legislative and regulations team to review and discuss the outcomes of legislation impacting the assisted living industry in Virginia, such as VALA's advocacy to expand and increase the Auxiliary Grant (AG) for low-income seniors and adults with disabilities.

This educational session has been approved by NAB for 1 CEU. Only individuals pre-registered for the webinar and marked in attendance will be eligible to receive CEUs.

Presenters:
Judy Hackler, Executive Director, Virginia Assisted Living Association
Julia Hammond, Senior Principal, Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies
Kyler Hedrick, Government Relations Associate, Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies