An article on the multi-disciplinary approach needed to identify elder abuse.
http://khn.org/news/doctors-lawyers-and-even-the-bank-can-help-identify-elder-abuse/
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Elder Abuse Media Campaign Launch
Elder Abuse media campaign launch
The campaign, “No Excuse for Elder Abuse,” is designed to empower every citizen to report suspected abuse and dissuade would-be perpetrators from taking advantage of our seniors.
What: No Excuse for Elder Abuse Campaign Launch
When: Wednesday, March 27, 2013
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Where: Michigan First Credit Union
27000 Evergreen Rd., Lathrup Village, MI
(North side of the I-696 service drive) click here for map
Who: Participants representing elder interests in counties throughout southeast Michigan will include:
- Gov. Rick Snyder (via video message)
- Cynthia Canty, Michigan Radio (moderator)
- Joseph A. Costello, Jr., Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, MonroeCounty
- Brian L. Mackie, Prosecuting Attorney, WashtenawCounty
- Derek Meinecke, 44th District Court Judge, City of Royal Oak, OaklandCounty
- Eric J. Smith, Prosecuting Attorney, MacombCounty
- John D. Tomlinson, Probate Judge, St. Clair County
- William J. Vailliencourt, Prosecuting Attorney, LivingstonCounty
- Kym L. Worthy, WayneCounty Prosecutor
- Kaye Lani Rae Rafko-Wilson, RN, former Miss America/Miss Michigan and elder care advocate
RSVP: Space is limited, so please click here or call 248-851-3578 to R.S.V.P. your attendance
The “No Excuse for Elder Abuse” campaign is made possible through the collaboration of Area Agency on Aging 1-B, Neighborhood Legal Services/Elder Law and AdvocacyCenter, Lakeshore Legal Aid, Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County, and Oakland Family Services, and is supported with funding from the Michigan Office of Services to the Aging.
Katy Graham
Managing Attorney/Program Director
Elder Law and Advocacy Center
Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan
12121 Hemingway
Redford, Michigan 48239
313/937-8291
Serving Adults who are Vulnerable and/or Elderly Conference
SAVE Task Force (Serving Adults who are Vulnerable and/or Elderly) Conference
Friday, April 12, 2013
8 am – 4 pm
St. Mary Magdalen 2201 S Old US 23 Brighton, MI
See flyer and registration below.
Wahlberg Lecture
Fourth Annual Judith J. Wahlberg Memorial Lecture
Raising Awareness of Elder Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation and LGBT Issues
March 7, 2013 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Raising Awareness of Elder Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation and LGBT Issues
March 7, 2013 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Shriners Silver Garden Events Center 24350 Southfield Rd. Southfield, MI 48075
The Judith J. Wahlberg Memorial Lecture is a professional training partnership between the Area Agency on Aging 1-B and Wayne State University Institute of Gerontology. The lecture is dedicated to enhancing professional development opportunities for those concerned about services and programs for older adults who are aging in the community. It is a 3CE Conference for Aging Network Professionals.
Agenda: 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Welcome and Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. “Awareness of Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation Issues” Ron Tatro: Director of Elder Abuse Prevention Services, Elder Law of Michigan
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. “Awareness of LGBT Older Adult Issues” Judy Lewis: Director, Affirmations Faith Alliance
12:15 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Evaluations
CEUS: Three (3) Contact Hours are available to attendees in: • Nursing • Social Work • Nursing Home Administration • Occupational Therapy • Physical Therapy
You can register to earn CEUs online when you register to attend the lecture. CEU Certificates will be issued after total completion of program. Evaluation, sign in and sign out are required.
Registration Info: Cost: Individual Registration: $45 per person. Group Registration: A group discount rate of $40 per person is available for three or more people registering from the same agency or organization. Student Rate: $20 per student
To Register: Registration for the Judith J. Wahlberg MemorialLecture will take place exclusively online at: www.jjwahlberg.eventbrite.com. Registration Deadline is March 4, 2013.
If you experience problems registering online, please contact Natalie Pearce, LMSW, AAA 1-B, at 248-262-0533, or at npearce@aaa1b.com.
To View Brochure: To view the Judith J. Walhberg Memorial Lecture Brochure (click to download a pdf).
Questions: Please contact Natalie Pearce, LMSW, AAA 1-B, at 248-262-0533, or at npearce@aaa1b.com.
Please let Rachel and/or Brenda know if you are interested in attending since there is a group rate!
Judith Wahlberg Memorial Lecture
Judith J. Wahlberg Memorial Lecture
Thursday, March 7, 2013
9:00 a.m.—12:30 p.m.
Shriners Silver Garden Events Center
(24350 Southfield Road, Southfield, MI 48075)
Raising Awareness of Elder Abuse, Neglect,
Exploitation and LGBT Issues
Presenters:
Ron Tatro, Director of Elder Abuse Prevention Services, Elder Law of Michigan
Awareness
of Elder Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation Issues
Judy Lewis, Director, Affirmations Faith Alliance
Awareness of LGBT Older Adult Issues
The Judith J. Wahlberg Memorial Lecture is dedicated to enhancing professional development opportunities for those concerned about
services and programs for older adults.
CEU’s
Aging Services Consortium of Detroit Sept. 5th meeting
By admin on September 4, 2012 in Area Agency on Aging, General Aging Information, General information, Legal Services, Reference Information
Aging Services Consortium of Detroit Sept. 5th meeting
Ask Mike Simowski, below, for material related to the Wayne County Senior Millage and the need associated with that proposal from DAAA’s “Dying Before Their Time” study. Paul Bridgewater will be presenting on the millage and Katy Graham will be discussing the projects and services at Wayne County Neighborhood Legal Services at our September meeting.
The meeting will be held at 9 am on September 5th at Hannan House, 4750 Woodward, Detroit. We look forward to seeing you there and, if you have colleagues who might also wish to attend, please feel free to bring them along.
Mike
Mike Simowski Chair, Aging Services Consortium of Detroit
(734)495-9782 / home (734)740-5295 / cell
simowskim@aol.com
Mike
Mike Simowski Chair, Aging Services Consortium of Detroit
(734)495-9782 / home (734)740-5295 / cell
simowskim@aol.com