Serving Seniors: What Professionals Need to Know

 Carroll Community College / 1601 Washington Road / Westminster MD 21157 / 410-386-8100

What Professionals Need to Know

$25/pp  -  CEUs Available

An interdisciplinary conference, open to the public, for those working with older adults and their families

The Longevity Revolution: Be Part of the Solution! 

Carolyn J. Rodis, J.D., M.A, mediator, trainer, teacher, coach

Our population is aging, globally, nationally and locally. Business as usual is not sustainable. We must think creatively about improving the choices and services being offered to our older population and engaging them fully in their futures.

Keynote

Concurrent Workshops (Choose One):

Opportunities and Challenges in Elder Mediation 

Carolyn J. Rodis, J.D., M.A. Course: VOC456 Room: T325 Available seats: 28 Earn 1.5 clock hours of social work CEU

Understand the differences between elder and other types of mediation. Learn about the opportunities for and be able to describe the challenges to expanding the acceptance of older adult mediation.

Mental Health and Well-Being in Later Life

Understand and identify common mental health concerns in older adults and find out how to recognize barriers to and help improve mental health later in life.

Elder Abuse

Explore self-determination and the vulnerable adult. Learn about voluntary and involuntary services, different types of referrals and who must report them, and how CCASP processes a report.

The Difference between Life and Death: Powers of Attorney and Guardianships vs. Wills

How does one determine if a lack of capacity or merely poor decision making is behind a bad decision? What does one do in either of these circumstances? Address these questions by looking at guardianship and the alternatives.