One of the distinguishing features of an Enhanced Elder Abuse Multidisciplinary Team (E-MDT), is the involvement of specialists who provide unique expertise in complex elder abuse discussions. Geriatric psychiatrists, neuropsychologists, civil attorneys, and forensic accountants, to name just a few…
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 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…
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 session covers the impact of new scams on elderly populations. Coverage at this session includes key concepts around financial scams and investigates emerging trends in financial scams and techniques. Additionally, participants explore strategies for responding to emerging trends in…
This session covers prosecutors’ roles in elder abuse investigations, in the court system, and on E-MDTs. Coverage includes strategies for better engaging and utilizing prosecutors on E-MDTs and emerging restorative practice approaches in prosecution. Presented by: Tara Patet, JD, senior…
This webinar covers different types of civil attorneys, how their expertise differs from other legal professionals, and what civil legal expertise can add to E-MDT discussions and elder abuse responses. Presented by: Deena Schwartz, Elder Abuse Enhanced Multidisciplinary Team (EMDT)…