Uniting for Elder Justice

Older adults face a myriad of issues in daily life. Often times these issues are compounded by cognitive issues or physical disability. Older adults are statistically more vulnerable to abuse and exploitation than their younger counterparts. Join us to learn about these unique threats facing older adults, learn about how to help them mitigate these threats and join us in our mission to “Unite for Elder Justice”.

5 CEUs Available

LSW/ LISW/ SWA/ LPC/ LPCC (CSWMFT# RCS012201)

Nurses by Ohio Board of Nursing reciprocity 

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Agenda

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Registration: 8:15am-8:45am

Welcome and Kick Off: 8:45am-9:00am

Opening Session: 9:00am-10:00am

• Cognitive Changes in Later Life and the Risk of Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation- Dr. Jennifer Drost, Summa Health, Complex Care Institute, Geriatrics Department of Internal Medicine POWERPOINT

Break: 10:00am-10:15am

Breakout Session 1: 10:15am-11:15am

• Hoarding’s Impact on Others- Etta Smith-Wells, MSSA, LISW-S, Service Coordinator, Franciscan Village POWERPOINT
• Human Trafficking of Older Adults- Susan Laird, LPCC-S, CDCA, Adjunct Faculty, Youngstown State University POWERPOINT

Break: 11:15am-11:30am

Keynote: 11:30am-12:00pm

• Advocacy at all Levels- Beverly Laubert, National Ombudsman Program Coordinator, Administration for Community Living

Lunch: 12:00pm-12:30pm

Breakout Session 2: 12:45pm-1:45pm

• Drug Use in Older Adults- Hannah Vollnogle, LPCC, Site Director, Meridian Healthcare, Julia Johnston, LPCC, LICDC, Telehealth Therapist, LifeStance Health POWERPOINT
• Suicide Prevention- The Needs in an Aging Population- Tony Coder, Executive Director, Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation POWERPOINT

Break: 1:45pm-2:00pm

Closing Session: 2:15pm-3:45pm

• Conduction a Person-Centered Investigation- Gena DeGenova, Mahoning County Prosecutor, Leilani Pelletier, Ombudsman Systems Liaison, Office of the State Long Term Care Ombudsman, ODA Darcie Anderson, Nurse Educator, Provider Resource and Education Program, Ohio Department of Health POWERPOINT, Carrie Burgess, Columbiana County Adult Protective Services, Jennifer Bonish, Chief, Special Victims Unit, Mahoning County Prosecutor's Office

Conclusion: 3:45pm

• Thank you and Evaluations

Refunds will be made ONLY for cancellations received three business days prior to the event. If received less than three days prior to the event, a credit can be issued for use at another program within the next 6 months. If notice of cancellation is not received before the date of the program, no refund will be issued.  PLEASE NOTE: No shows will be charged the full registration fee.

Conference starts and ends on time. To ensure a quality experience for all, please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the conference.  CEU credits will be adjusted 0.25 credit hours for every 15 minutes not in attendance; adjusted certificates will be emailed to participants within 3 business days after the training. 

Please note: Certificates will be provided at the completion of the event as long as attendance has been verified and evaluation returned. A reminder that, in keeping with licensure board requirements, certificates will be adjusted 0.25 hours for every 15 minutes not in attendance, and attendance will be monitored.