Join us for the 2nd Annual Michigan Elder Justice Conference!
The conference is focused on keeping older adults safe from abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation by bringing together professionals, experts, and advocates for two days of learning, networking, and collaboration.
The conference is designed for: Law Enforcement, Prosecutors and Staff, Adult Protective Services, Case Workers and Social Workers, Medical Health Professionals, Mental Health Professionals, Senior Centers and Facilities, Senior Support Service Organizations, Financial Organization Team Members, Financial Advisers/Estate Planners, and Multidisciplinary Team Members.
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Conference Cost: Only $50 for both days!
A limited number of scholarships are available if needed.
Licensed social workers will have the opportunity to earn continuing education credits (CEUs) based on the sessions attended (see agenda below for credit information).
For law enforcement, some sessions may qualify for MCOLES CPE.
Agenda
Day 1 – July 28
8:00 – 9:00 am Registration
9:00 – 9:45 am Keynote Speaker: Erin Frisch – Senior Deputy Director, Economic Stability Administration, MI DHHS
10:00 – 11:30 am General Session: Understanding the Aging Brain (1.5 LSW CEUs)
11:30 am – 1:30 pm Lunch and Expo
1:30 – 2:30 pm General Session: Crypto Currency – Danger and Awareness (1 LSW CEU)
2:45 – 4:00 pm General Session: MDTs – History, Protocols, and Moving Forward
4:00 – 6:00 pm Social Hour Networking Event
Day 2 – July 29
7:30 – 8:30 am Registration and Breakfast Buffet
8:30 – 10:00 am General Session: Coordinating with a Financial Expert in Elder Abuse Cases
10:15 – 11:15 am
Breakout Session 1a: Brain & Cognitive Aging (1 LSW CEU)
Breakout Session 1b: Bridging the Language Barrier: Law Enforcement & APS Partnership (1 LSW CEU)
Breakout Session 1c: The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (1 LSW CEU)
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Breakout Session 2a: Substituted Decision Making Meets Supported Decision Making (1 LSW CEU)
Breakout Session 2b: Prosecutor’s Role in Alleged Parasitic Living
Breakout Session 2c: Senior Suicide Ideation (1 LSW CEU)
12: 30 – 1:30 pm Lunch and Networking
1:30 – 2:30 pm
Breakout Session 3a: Safe Haven: Together We Can Prevent Elder Abuse (1 LSW CEU)
Breakout Session 3b: Beyond the Bank Account (1 LSW CEU)
Breakout Session 3c: Loneliness and Isolation (1 LSW CEU)
2:45 – 4:00 pm General Session: Mindful Balance: Coping with Secondary Trauma (1 LSW CEU)
4:00 PM Closing Remarks
Premier
Breakfast
1 spot open
Lunch
2 spots open
Happy Hour
1 spot open
Snack
4 spots open
Expo Exhibitors
17 spots open
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