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 (CEs) based on the sessions attended. These credits are currently pending approval.
For law enforcement, some sessions may qualify for MCOLES CPE. Please check the agenda below for updated information; we will add CE/MCOLES CPE notes when we receive approvals.
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
11:30 am – 1:30 pm Lunch and Expo
1:30 – 2:30 pm General Session: Crypto Currency – Danger and Awareness
2:45 – 4:00 pm General Session: MDTs – History, Protocols, and Moving Forward
4:00 – 6:00 pm Happy 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
Breakout Session 1b: Bridging the Language Barrier: Law Enforcement & APS Partnership
Breakout Session 1c: The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Breakout Session 2a: Substituted Decision Making Meets Supported Decision Making
Breakout Session 2b: Prosecutor’s Role in Alleged Parasitic Living
Breakout Session 2c: Senior Suicide Ideation
12: 30 – 1:30 pm Lunch and Networking
1:30 – 2:30 pm
Breakout Session 3a: Safe Haven: Together We Can Prevent Elder Abuse
Breakout Session 3b: Beyond the Bank Account
Breakout Session 3c: Loneliness and Isolation
2:45 – 4:00 pm General Session: Mindful Balance: Coping with Secondary Trauma
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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