Conferences
- Sample, G.J. (2018, November) Sex and dementia: Navigating and preparing for change. Invited presenter. Family Caregiver Conference, Ottumwa, Iowa.
- Sample, G.J. (2018, October) Capacity to consent to sex. Invited presenter at Guardianship Association of Iowa Network annual conference. Des Moines, Iowa.
- Sample, G.J. (2018, September) From bricks-and-mortar to the cloud: Transforming to a cloud-based organization. Invited presenter. LeadershipNOW conference, Ottumwa, Iowa.
- Sample, G.J. (2017, November) Caregiving at the end of life: Navigating health care and managing difficult decisions. Invited presenter. Family Caregiver Conference, Ottumwa, Iowa.
- Bentrott, M. and Sample, G.J. (2016, March). Capacity to consent to sex. Invited co-presenter. American Society on Aging National Conference 2016, Washington, D.C.
- Bentrott, M. and Sample, G.J. (2015, November. Reconciling long-term care residents’ rights to sexual expression with government regulations. Invited co-presenter. Leading Age Annual Meeting 2015, Boston, Massachusetts.
- Sample, G.J. and Bentrott, M. (2014, December). Sex education…for old people? Invited co-presenter, National Sex Education Conference 2014, East Rutherford, New Jersey.
- Sample, G.J. (2014, March). The business case for paradigm change for Area Agencies on Aging/Aging & Disability Resource Center services. Invited co-presenter. American Society on Aging 2014 Aging in America Conference, San Diego, California.
- Sample, G.J. and Christensen, R. (2014, March). Family caregivers in the workplace: Strategies for employers. Invited co-presenter. American Society on Aging 2014 Aging in America Conference, San Diego, California.
- Sample, G.J., Isaacson, M., and Gleason, J. (2013, October). LifeLong Links: Iowa’s Aging and Disability Resource Center’s statewide expansion. Invited co-presenter. Iowa Department on Aging, Iowa’s Prospects for Independent Living: Mining for Options Conference, Ames, Iowa.
- Wulf, J. and Sample, G.J. (2013, October). LifeLong Links: Iowa’s Aging and Disability Resource Center’s Statewide Expansion. Invited co-presenter. Leading Age Iowa, 2013 Fall Conference and Annual Membership Meeting, Altoona, Iowa.
- Wulf, J. and Sample, G.J. (2012, March). The modernization of Iowa’s aging network and its impact on Aging and Disability Resource Centers. Invited co-presenter, American Society on Aging 2012 Aging in America Conference, Washington, D.C.
- Sample, G.J. (2011, October). Aging and Disability Resource Centers in Iowa. Invited panelist. U.S. Administration on Aging, Regional Conference, Kansas City, Kansas.
- Sample, G.J. and Diehl, J. (2011, June). Planning and responding to elderly populations in emergencies. Invited co-presenter. Iowa Partners in Preparedness Conference, Iowa Department of Public Health, Des Moines, Iowa.
- Sample, G. J. (2006, November). Public health model for corrections. Invited presenter. Drake University Innovation and Leadership Conference, Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa.
Seminars/Trainings (Presenter)
- Sample, G.J. (2017, April). Dementia and the Capacity to Consent to Sexual Expression. Awareness & Impact of Sexual Violence throughout the Lifespan Conference. Family Violence Coalition, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Sample, G.J. (2016, August). Government 101. Iowa Association of Area Agencies on Aging boot camp, Des Moines, Iowa.
- Sample, G.J. (2014, October). Iowa’s Aging and Disability Resource Centers. Iowa Department on Aging, Options counseling boot camp, Des Moines, Iowa.
- Sample, G.J. (2014, October). Americans with Disabilities Act 101. Iowa Department on Aging, Options Counseling boot camp, Des Moines, Iowa.
- Sample, G.J. (2014, February). Aging and Disability Resource Center: State of the state. Iowa State University, Gerontology colloquia, Ames, Iowa.
- Sample, G.J. (2013, December). Healthcare Ethics, Unity Point-Des Moines, Nurse residency training program, Des Moines, Iowa.
- Sample, G.J. (2013, June). Community and Statewide Innovation Model. Iowa Medicaid Enterprise statewide innovation model grant and long-term community care learning forum, Des Moines, Iowa, panel presenter.
- Sample, G.J. (2013, May). Aging and Disability Resource Center expansion in Iowa. Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa Medical Home and Prevention & Chronic Care Management Advisory Council, Clive, Iowa
- Harvey, D.K. and Sample, G.J. (2013, April). Aging and Disability Resource Center in Iowa. Iowa Veteran Affairs, County Veterans Directors’ Annual Meeting, West Des Moines, Iowa.
- Sample, G.J. (2013, April). Aging and Disability Resource Center expansion in Iowa. Iowa Department on Aging, Iowa ADRC Summit, Des Moines, Iowa.
- Sample, G.J. (2013, April). Careers in social policy and advocacy: Government and private sector. Iowa Geriatric Education Center “Careers in Aging Week” webinar series, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
- Sample, G.J. (2013, April). Aging and disability resource center expansion in Iowa, Iowa Department of Public Health, Health and Long-term Care Access Advisory Council, Urbandale, Iowa.
- Sample, G.J. (2012, August). Identifying and building your community teams. Invited presentation. Hospital Engagement Network Learning Community, Iowa Healthcare Collaborative, Altoona, Iowa.
- Sample, G.J. (2011, November). Accountable care organizations and the role of non-clinical support. Invited presentation, Iowa Healthy Links 3rd Annual Evidence-Based Symposium, Iowa Dept on Aging, Des Moines, Iowa.
Guest Lectures
- Sample, G.J. (2017, January). Issues on aging and the aging network. Mt. Mercy University, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Sample, G.J. (2016, October). Issues on aging and aging network. Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Sample, G.J. (2016, April), Issues on aging and the aging network. University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa.
- Sample, G.J. (2016, March), Issues in aging. Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Sample, G.J. (2007, November). Palliative care overview. Instructor for American International Health Institute and Iowa Sister States PEPFAR project, Same, Tanzania.
- Sample, G.J. (2007). Ethics in palliative care. Instructor for American International Health Institute and Iowa Sister States PEPFAR project, Same, Tanzania.
Professional Development (Presenter)
- Sample, G.J. (2014, January). Aging and Disability Resource Center state of the state. Iowa Department of Public Health, Regional Meetings, Story City, Iowa.
- Sample, G.J. (2013, November). Aging and Disability Resource Center state of the state. Iowa Department of Public Health, staff training, Norwalk, Iowa.
- Sample, G.J., (2013, August). Aging and Disability Resource options counseling, Iowa Department on Aging, Iowa Area Agency on Aging Strategic Planning Retreat, Moravia, Iowa.
- Sample, G.J., (2013, August). Aging and Disability Resource Center state of the state. Iowa Department on Aging, Iowa Area Agency on Aging Strategic Planning Retreat, Moravia, Iowa.
- Russell, C. and Sample, G.J. (2013, March), Taking care of aging relatives, friends, and neighbors, Iowa Department of Administrative Services, State of Iowa Wellness Series webinar.
- Sample, G.J. (2012, April). Iowa’s Aging and Disability Resource Centers. Disability Rights Iowa, Staff training, Des Moines, Iowa.
- Sample, G.J. (2012, August). Iowa’s Aging and Disability Resource Centers: Healthcare collaboration opportunities, Iowa Healthcare Collaborative, Staff training, Des Moines, Iowa.
- Sample, G.J. (2012, September). Aging and Disability Resource Centers: Advisory board training, Aging Resources, Des Moines, Iowa.
- Sample, G.J. (2012, September). Aging and Disability Resource Centers and options counseling. Iowa Department on Aging, Staff training, Des Moines, Iowa.
Poster Presentations
- Low, J.L., Su, Y., Sample, G.J., Margrett, J., Ashida, S., & Shelley, M. (2015, November). Disability and resources in a rural State: Impact on aging in place. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Orlando, FL.