Webinars, Other Education, & Events

ESAAL's 45th Annual Conference Webinars

We are excited to announce our 2026 Conference Webinars!

These webinars are designed to bridge the gap in the CEUs we are able to offer in-person with the new shortened schedule, but are open to anyone to register, even if you are not attending the in-person conference!

Each hour of instruction is worth 1 CEU.

If you registered for the full in-person conference, you'll automatically be registered for these webinars. You do not need to do anything further at this time.

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May 7, 11:00am-12:00pm Bridging the Knowledge Gap: Medical Cannabis Education for Senior Care Providers - This presentation will provide essential knowledge on medical cannabis fundamentals, including the endocannabinoid system, cannabinoid pharmacology, common side effects, and drug interactions relevant to older adults' complex medical regimens, and explore evidence-based applications of medical cannabis for senior health conditions. Attendees will learn how to safely integrate medical cannabis into assisted living care protocols while mitigating risks and ensuring regulatory compliance under NYS guidelines. Presented by: Sang Choi, Pharmacist, Research Scientist, NYS Office of Cannabis Management

May 13, 11:00am-12:00pm AI in Senior Living: Cutting Through the Noise to Drive Outcomes - Artificial Intelligence dominates today’s senior living conversations, but leaders must separate meaningful innovation from market noise. In this session, Gary Jones, EVP of Sales and Marketing at ALIS, will explore how AI delivers real value when built on an integrated EHR foundation with unified data and intuitive workflows. Attendees will examine practical use cases that show how AI can surface risk trends, strengthen compliance, streamline documentation, and drive smarter operational decisions, all tied directly to measurable outcomes in care quality, efficiency, and financial performance. Presented by: Trisha Cole, COO, ALIS

*NEW! Added 4/22/26* May 13, 2:00pm-3:30pm
Is Your Facility Truly Ready for an 11:30 PM Emergency? A 90-Minute Critical Retrospective
Most fire drills happen at 2:00 PM on a Tuesday with a full staff. But real-world tragedies don't follow a schedule. On July 13, 2025, the Gabriel House fire proved that when smoke fills the hallways at night, the "standard plan" is often the first thing to fail.
We invite you to a candid, expert-led analysis of the Gabriel House incident. This isn't just a history lesson—it’s a survival manual for the modern assisted living administrator.
What You Will Learn:
• The "Oxygen Factor": Why supplemental oxygen changes the physics of fire and how to adjust your risk assessment.
• Night-Shift Reality: Practical strategies for evacuating non-ambulatory residents with limited staffing.
• Communication Redundancy: Lessons learned from the total failure of internal comms during the Fall River blaze.
• Interagency Synergy: How to work with—not against—first responders during a 5-alarm crisis.
Presented by: Zachary Goldfarb EMT-P, CHEP, CHSP, CHSO Certified Emergency Manager, President, Incident Management Solutions, Inc.

May 19, 2:00pm-3:00pm Refresh, Reset! - Need a reset? After the last couple years, we all need a new perspective on how to reflect, reset and refresh activity programming. Now more than ever, our residents need us to provide fresh new programming to promote their quality of life. Join us for this session to be reenergized professionally and learn from our Refresh Toolkit to give your activity department a reboot! Presented by: Tia Hovatter, President & CEO, Health Consultants Plus, Inc.

May 20, 11:00am-12:00pm AI for Senior Living Leaders: A Hands-On Guide to Working Smarter - An interactive session where attendees learn the basics of getting useful output from AI, with a focus on the unique privacy considerations in senior living. We'll do a live prompt-building exercise together, talk about what's safe and what's not when it comes to resident information, and walk through real examples of AI saving hours of admin time each week. Presented by: Aryeh Laufer, CEO and co-founder, NymbleAI

May 28, 2:00pm-3:00pm Nutrition Intelligence: Personalizing Meal Plans with Clinical and Resident Data - This session demonstrates how dietary software and data-driven approaches can personalize meal planning, support nutrition, reduce weight loss, and improve resident satisfaction. Attendees will learn best practices for integrating clinical and personal preferences, leveraging technology to enhance nutrition management in assisted living. Presented by: Amy Wootton, Head of Product, MealTracker, MatrixCare