Interdisciplinary Approaches to Prevent Elder Mistreatment
June 23 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
This webinar highlights interdisciplinary approaches to preventing elder mistreatment through education, training, and legal collaboration. Dr. Valerie Bearden (University of Arkansas GWEP) will present a comprehensive training model that equips frontline professionals, caregivers, and community partners to identify and respond to elder abuse. Dr. Aida Wen (University of Hawaii GWEP) will share an innovative partnership integrating geriatrics and legal education to promote dementia capability among legal and business professionals. Together, these efforts demonstrate how cross-sector collaboration can strengthen prevention and better protect older adults.
Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
Presenters:
- Dr. Valerie Bearden, DNP, RN, CNE; Executive Director of the Oaklawn Center on Aging
- Dr. Joan Weiss, Acting Director, Division of Medicine and Dentistry, BHW/HRSA
- Jennifer Tripken, GWEP Project Officer
Meeting ID: 249 163 381 439 489
Passcode: NY6SR9BP
Dial in by phone
1 206-420-5032,,838619875# United States, Seattle
Phone conference ID: 838 619 875#
Elder Justice Awareness Month Webinar Series
In recognition of Elder Justice Awareness Month, the Elder Justice Coordinating Council (EJCC) is hosting a national webinar series to raise awareness, strengthen prevention efforts, and advance coordinated responses to elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The series will explore the evolving landscape of fraud and scams, provide guidance on recognizing warning signs and protecting oneself, and highlight community- and facility-based resources available to support individuals who have experienced maltreatment.
The series underscores the importance of cross-sector collaboration in protecting older adults. Sessions will feature subject matter experts, older adults, and advocates discussing topics such as identifying signs of abuse, supporting victims and caregivers, and utilizing federal and state resources. This initiative reflects the EJCC’s ongoing commitment to ensuring that all older adults can live with dignity, independence, and security in their communities.
