IALA Spring Conference 2026
April 1, 2026 - Event Center West
Leading with Purpose
Unlock the Future of Dementia Care at IALA's Spring Conference
We invite you to be part of an exciting and transformative event designed specifically for assisted living providers. Our conference will provide you with the latest strategies, research, and best practices for supporting individuals with dementia.
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This is your opportunity to connect with industry leaders, gain actionable insights, and enhance your approach to dementia care. Don’t miss the chance to elevate your organization and be at the forefront of senior living excellence.
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Join us for an engaging experience that will inspire, inform, and empower you and your team.
Rates
Early Bird Pricing -
Save $5 if register by 3/2/26
Member Rate: $90
Non-Member Rate: $140
Agenda
8:00 -8:30 Registration/Continental Breakfast
8:30 - 9:30 Josh Frietas: Dementia Is Not a Person's Name - First Care Models Abstract
9:30 - 10:30 Josh Frietas: Treatment by Design: Leveraging Environments as a Therapeutic Tool
10:30 -10:45 Break
10:45 - 11:45 Josh Frietas: Lifestyle Medicine & Healthy Aging: Prescriptions Beyond the Pill
11:45 - 12:30 Lunch
12:30 - 1:30 DIAL - Catie Campbell: Updates, Trends, Service Plans, Policy & Procedures
1:30 - 2:45 Mock Survey: Liz Beach & Liz Jensen (Clinical), Bill McCarty (Director/Operations)
2:45 - 3:00 Break
3:00 - 4:30 Mock Survey Continued: Amy Fratzke (Fire Safety)
Thank you for Attending! Safe Travels Home
Thank You Sponsors!
About the Venue
Event Center is located at: ​
1701 25th Street Suite 102 - West Des Moines Iowa 50266​
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Hotels in the area: (IALA does NOT have any room blocks)
Sheraton West Des Moines: 1800 50th Street, West Des Moines
Wildwood Lodge Clive: 11431 Forest Ave, Clive
Courtyard by Marriott: 1520 NW 114th Street, Clive ​​​