2026 Senior Care Alliance Annual Conference

"Senior Care Alliance Goes to the Movies"

September 24th & 25th

Located at First United Methodist Church

Fort Smith, AR

Excitement is already building for the 2026 Senior Care Alliance Conference!

Our planning committee is hard at work creating another outstanding event filled with valuable education, meaningful networking opportunities, and insightful discussions focused on serving older adults and their families.

Follow SCA on Facebook

We're assembling an exceptional lineup of speakers who represent a wide range of expertise and experiences within the senior care industry. We are pleased to announce the following confirmed speakers for the 2026 conference:

Dr. Rachel Fiori, Medical Director and Owner

Center for Psychiatric Wellness

"Here's to Feeling Alive Again: How TMS and Ketamine are Offering Hope to Seniors with Depression"

Jamie Powers, APRN, MSCP

The Menopause Center

"Modern Menopause Care: Bridging the Gap Between Evidence and Practice"

Chellie Smith, RPSGT, RST, CRT, CCSH

Mercy Sleep Services Director

"Sleep and Aging: Pathophysiology, Impact, and Therapeutic Interventions"

Phil Whiteaker, Owner

Morgan Supply

"Water the Flowers"

Dr. James Henry, Adjunct Instructor

Arkansas College of Health Education

"Renal Failure in the Elderly"

Jamison Bonds, J D

Providence Estate & Elder Law Attorneys

"POA's, Trusts, and Medicaid Planning: Why Even Great Estate Planning Blows Up in Long-Term Care (and How to Fix It)"

Janice Sudbrink, BSN, NP

Mercy Medical Center, Interventional Pain Management

"Interventional Pain Management"

Shelly Johnson, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Mercy Cardiology

"Navigating Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in a World of Information Overload"

Taylor Franklin, Pharm.D.

LTC & Clinical Consultant

Medisav Pharmacy

"Medication"

Dr. Brian W. Bell, Physician/CEO

Life Touch Health

"Doing the Right Thing: Everyday Ethics in Senior Living"

Dr. Trace Cash, AuD

Center for Hearing and Balance

"The Hidden Link Between Hearing and Brain Health"

Ashleigh Hall, LMSW

UAFS Social Work Professor

"More Than Just a Number: Understanding Ageism"

This conference continues to be one of the premier opportunities for professionals to connect, learn, and grow together. We encourage you to register early and secure your place at this highly anticipated event.

2025 Senior Care Alliance Annual Conference

"The Game of Life"

547212567_1208247081329238_4931409723092811714_n

The 2025 Senior Care Alliance Conference Was a Great Success!

On behalf of the Senior Care Alliance, we sincerely thank you for helping make the 2025 SCA Conference – “Game of Life”- a tremendous success!

Over two days, we welcomed professionals, caregivers, and community members to learn, connect, and grow together. From the outstanding presentations to the creative vendor tables, the energy and collaboration were truly inspiring. Special thanks to our sponsors, speakers, and vendors for their support and dedication to serving seniors and caregivers in our region.

Because of your participation, we were able to provide valuable education, networking opportunities, and resources—all while celebrating the vital work we do together.

We look forward to continuing this journey with you and hope to see you at our monthly meetings and future events!

We’re proud to have welcomed the following individuals to our speaker roster for 2025:

Kirsten Dickens, Executive Director

Arkansas Chapter Alzheimer's Assocation

"Health Disparities and Inequalities in Alzheimer's and Dementia"

Nycole Oliver, APRN

Baptist Health

"Caring for Older Adults with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities"

Sarah Peterson, Clinical Dietitian

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital

"Identification and Management of Malnutrition in Older Adults"

Dr. Margaret Tremwel