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Join us for a insightful discussion about Abuse in Later Life. Topics will include factors that contribute to victimization, how to recognize signs of potential abuse, and how to respond if abuse is suspected. Tasha Jones, Elder Rights Specialist at Connections Area Agency on Aging, is delighted to join us in Siouxland and encourage ways for inter-agency collaborations to prevent, recognize and respond to abuse.

Lunch will be provided at no charge, with special thanks going to Sunrise Retirement Community for sponsoring the lunches. RSVPs for lunch are needed by June 5th. Donations to help cover the additional costs of this event and to assist with our Elder Abuse Education and Intervention Program will be cheerfully accepted.

A Welcome to Medicare Seminar, especially geared for those considering retirement or just beginning Medicare benefits. It will also be helpful for caregivers, professional who work with medicare, or those just wanting to expand their knowledge about Medicare benefits. Topics to be covered include eligibility and how to sign up, how to avoid penalties, benefits of Parts A & C, how to select a supplement and drug plan, difference between original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans, and how to protect your Medicare benefits. This is a 2.5 hour information-packed seminar and recommended for those who will be scheduling their first SHIIP appointment. This presentation is co-sponsored by SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program), Connections Area Agency on Aging, and WITCC Life Long Learning program. The SHIIP presenters do not sell insurance, and give unbiased, free information. SHIIP counselors are located at several sites throughout Sioux City and the state.

Parking Lot 4, Entrance 14. Preregister by June 5 by calling 712.274.6404 or 800.352.4649

2018 Elder Abuse Symposium “Abuse Later in Life”
Each year, an estimated 5 million older persons are abused, neglected and/or exploited. In addition, elders throughout United States lose an estimated $2.6 billion dollars ore more annually due to financial exploitation. Unfortunately, no one is immune to abuse, neglect or exploitation. It occurs in every demographic area including our Creston service area and it could happen to anyone including your neighbor, family member and even you. Elder Abuse and/or Neglect occurs 1 in 5 seniors yet only 1 in 23 cases are reported.
The goal of the symposium is to increase awareness of Elder Abuse, to recognize the signs of it’s occurrence, and to further develop the coalition of collaborative resources to address these needs of the older members within our communities. The symposium will empower us with a sense of purpose, relevancy and common cause as we educate, recognize and alleviate the suffering caused by Elder Abuse within our communities.
Agenda
9:30 Sign-in
10:00 Welcome
10:15 Keynote: Tasha Jones, Connections Area Agency on Aging
10:55 Keynote: Kacey Barrow-Miner, Crisis Intervention and Advocacy Center
11:45 Lunch served
12:30-1:00 Darla Sobotka Greater Regional Medical Center
1:00-1:45 Andrew Cederdahl, Attorney General ‘s Office
1:45 Q&A session with speakers
$27 registration fee includes lunch, certificate of attendance.
$37 registration fee includes lunch, certificate of attendance, and 3.6 nursing CEUs.
Register on-line using the link below or by calling 641.782.1441
Registration Deadline: June 1

Networking group of local non-profits from Pottawattamie county.