Sunday, March 29, 2009

Alzheimer’s Association Conference

The Alzheimer’s Association Greater PA Chapter will sponsor a conference, “Preventing Elder Abuse,” April 16 at the Mohegan Sun Conference Center.

Presenters include Attorney Dr. Ronald Costen, director of the Institute on Protective Services, Temple University; Carol L. Lavery, MPW, Office of the Victim Advocate, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and James Siberski, MS, coordinator of the Gerontology Education Center, Misericordia University.

The registration deadline is April 8.

For additional information, contact the Alzheimer’s Association at 822-9915.

Source:
Alzheimer’s Association schedules ‘Preventing Elder Abuse’ seminar

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Alzheimer's patients are prime targets for guardianship/conservatorship abuse.

Sue said...

Recognizing and shouting out loud the growing epidemic of elder abuse and financial exploitation, including fiduciaries with court approval, is a major step forward

Anonymous said...

It's my understanding that the Alzheimer's Association turns a blind eye to guardianship/conservatorship abuse.