You can use this online Order Form to make your order now.
You can also access the Community Resource Guide on the ElderSAFE website.ElderSAFE is also hosting a series of webinars this Summer / Fall. Details below:
The Red Flags of Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation
July 9th at 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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1 in 10 older adults will experience some form of abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation. Unfortunately, only one in 24 cases is ever reported. This virtual training is designed for community members, neighbors, Villages members, and caregivers to better understand the issue of elder abuse. Attendees will learn about how to spot the warning signs of elder abuse, especially now with social distancing guidelines in place. Finally, attendees will learn how to respond effectively if they are concerned about an older or vulnerable adult in their life, including information on Adult Protective Services and other local community resources.
Speakers: Mario Wawrzusin, Administrator, Montgomery County Health and Human Services, Adult Protective Services
Register online
1 in 10 older adults will experience some form of abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation. Unfortunately, only one in 24 cases is ever reported. This virtual training is designed for community members, neighbors, Villages members, and caregivers to better understand the issue of elder abuse. Attendees will learn about how to spot the warning signs of elder abuse, especially now with social distancing guidelines in place. Finally, attendees will learn how to respond effectively if they are concerned about an older or vulnerable adult in their life, including information on Adult Protective Services and other local community resources.
Speakers: Mario Wawrzusin, Administrator, Montgomery County Health and Human Services, Adult Protective Services
Tovah Kasdin, ElderSAFE Center Director, Charles E. Smith Life Communities
KerryAnn Aleibar, ElderSAFE Center Program Manager, Charles E. Smith Life Communities
Sydney Palinkas, ElderSAFE Center Community Educator, Charles E. Smith Life Communities
Preventing, Recognizing and Reporting Financial Fraud, Scams, and Exploitation -
Believing You Know What’s Best: Understanding and Assisting in Cases of Hoarding and Self-Neglect with Older Adults
KerryAnn Aleibar, ElderSAFE Center Program Manager, Charles E. Smith Life Communities
Sydney Palinkas, ElderSAFE Center Community Educator, Charles E. Smith Life Communities
Preventing, Recognizing and Reporting Financial Fraud, Scams, and Exploitation -
August 20th at 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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In honor of National Fraud Awareness Month in August, the ElderSAFE Center is hosting a webinar on financial fraud, scams, and exploitation. Financial abuse is estimated to cost older Americans over $2.6 billion every year. This webinar is designed for Villages, community members, caregivers, and professionals that work with older adults. Experts will discuss not only the most common scams committed by strangers but also the dynamics of financial exploitation from a trusted family member or friend. Attendees will learn about resources to help protect themselves and the older adults in their lives from financial abuse.
Speakers: Dina Rivera, Legal Assistant at the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office
Amy R. Mix, Chief, Elder Justice Section, Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia
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In honor of National Fraud Awareness Month in August, the ElderSAFE Center is hosting a webinar on financial fraud, scams, and exploitation. Financial abuse is estimated to cost older Americans over $2.6 billion every year. This webinar is designed for Villages, community members, caregivers, and professionals that work with older adults. Experts will discuss not only the most common scams committed by strangers but also the dynamics of financial exploitation from a trusted family member or friend. Attendees will learn about resources to help protect themselves and the older adults in their lives from financial abuse.
Speakers: Dina Rivera, Legal Assistant at the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office
Amy R. Mix, Chief, Elder Justice Section, Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia
Believing You Know What’s Best: Understanding and Assisting in Cases of Hoarding and Self-Neglect with Older Adults
September 24th at 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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Do older adults have the right to self-neglect or make ‘bad’ decisions? What are the ethics behind self-neglect and decision-making capacity? What is hoarding? Why do people start hoarding? How do things get so bad? How and when can you intervene? While cases of self-neglect and hoarding can be extremely complicated, these are questions we will address in our upcoming webinar. Using case examples, experts will discuss balancing safety and self-determination, the psychology behind hoarding, and the resources and interventions available to older adults in need of assistance. This webinar is designed for Villages, community members, caregivers, and professionals working with older adults.
Speakers:
KerryAnn Aleibar, LCSW-C, ElderSAFE Center Program Manager, Charles E. Smith Life Communities
Frederika Granger, LCSW-C, Clinical Social Worker, specializing in older adults, anxiety, depression, hoarding and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Julia Frank McGlamary, LCSW-C, Montgomery County Adult Protective Services Supervisor
Register online
Do older adults have the right to self-neglect or make ‘bad’ decisions? What are the ethics behind self-neglect and decision-making capacity? What is hoarding? Why do people start hoarding? How do things get so bad? How and when can you intervene? While cases of self-neglect and hoarding can be extremely complicated, these are questions we will address in our upcoming webinar. Using case examples, experts will discuss balancing safety and self-determination, the psychology behind hoarding, and the resources and interventions available to older adults in need of assistance. This webinar is designed for Villages, community members, caregivers, and professionals working with older adults.
Speakers:
KerryAnn Aleibar, LCSW-C, ElderSAFE Center Program Manager, Charles E. Smith Life Communities
Frederika Granger, LCSW-C, Clinical Social Worker, specializing in older adults, anxiety, depression, hoarding and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Julia Frank McGlamary, LCSW-C, Montgomery County Adult Protective Services Supervisor
