This month’s webinar will build upon the content presented in June’s webinar on substitute decision-makers, which set the foundation for discussion on guardianship and powers of attorney. In July’s webinar, Anita Raymond will explain the evolving landscape in guardianship considerations…
Substitute decision-makers, including those designated through power of attorney documents and guardianship arrangements, can wield significant influence over the lives and well-being of older adults. While these arrangements can serve as valuable tools for family members and caregivers of older…
This brief provides guidance on a process for tracking cases discussed at E-MDTs.
This session explores how multidisciplinary teams navigate client capacity issues. Presenters discuss common capacity diagnoses among older adults and explain the difference between a capacity assessment and cognitive screening. Participants will be able to identify tools and techniques utilized by…
This webinar provides an overview of Indigenous populations and discusses traditional Indigenous beliefs about Elders. It also discusses historical trauma and its importance. This webinar also covers the critical work that Tribal partners play on an E-MDT. Presented by: Victoria…
This resource is designed to help tribal communities create or enhance their response to harm experienced by Elders in their community. It also provides important context for teams working with tribal communities.
The Elder Justice Toolkit is a resource created by the National Center on Law & Elder Rights. It contains practical information on civil legal remedies, practice tips, and sample pleadings for attorneys seeking protection and redress for their clients who…
The Senior Abuse Financial Tracking and Accounting (SAFTA) toolkit was developed to provide law enforcement with a simplified tool for investigating suspicious financial patterns and prosecuting cases of elder financial exploitation. The toolkit includes the SAFTA tool (an Excel macro-enabled…
Through an interactive case scenario, discussion takes place on the unique role prosecutors can play in forging connections with law enforcement and allied partners on an E-MDT. Information is shared on how to recognize the components of an unrelated case…
This session covers establishing ethical practices and interventions in a hospital setting within the context of elder abuse. Participants will gain an understanding of the least restrictive measures taken in a hospital setting and the ethics process. Presented by: Alyssa…
This session explores the role of forensic accountants in E-MDT practice and within the broader context of elder abuse. Coverage also includes locating a forensic accountant, an engagement process, and how the case referral process could work. Presented by: Karen…
This webinar covers the impact of case issues on Enhanced Elder Abuse Multidisciplinary Teams. Information is shared on the methods and resources to solicit new cases for team review and strategies for creating a team-specific case criterion, establishing a case…