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AGLSS (Austin Gay and Lesbian Senior Services)
LGBT Cultural Awareness Training
Speaker: Cheryl Young, LCSW
Wednesday, February 1, 2012, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Fees: $10 includes lunch and CEU credits (See payment information below)
Location: Family Eldercare, 1700 Rutherford Lane, Austin, TX 78754
CEUs: 2 hours for Social Workers
Open to professionals and the general public
Objectives of the training:
Seats are limited. Please email kwilson@familyeldercare.org to register by Friday, January 27th.
Aging 101- The Aging Process & Aging Sensitivity
Speaker: Joyce Hefner, LMSW
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Fees: $10 includes lunch and CEU credits (See payment information below)
Location: Family Eldercare, 1700 Rutherford Lane, Austin, TX 78754
CEUs: 1.5 hours for Social Workers
Open to professionals and the general public
A lot of change is happening as we move into later life. Want to find out what is normal, what to expect, and how to respond to these changes? Join us for an interactive workshop to learn about normal aging and participate in activities that simulate the impact of these changes. This workshop is appropriate for those with minimal knowledge and experience in this subject.
Seats are limited. Please email kwilson@familyeldercare.org to register by Tuesday, February 14th.
Financial Protection for Older Adults
Speakers: Jamie MacLean, JD, LMSW, TxCG and Keri Mendoza, MBA, TXCG
Thursday, March 1, 2012, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Fees: $10 includes lunch and CEU credits (See payment information below)
Location: Family Eldercare, 1700 Rutherford Lane, Austin, TX 78754
CEUs: 1.5 CEUs/.5 Ethics CEUs for Social Workers
Open to professionals and the general public
This training will explore the ways to assist a loved one in managing their financial affairs and protecting them from exploitation. Participants will identify ethical dilemmas regarding potential consequences of using each form of financial management for a person who does not have the capacity to consent. Topics covered include:
Seats are limited. Please email Kwilson@familyeldercare.org to register by Tuesday, February 28th.
Payment: Seats are limited, please RSVP with kwilson@familyeldercare. You may bring a check in the amount of $10 made payable to Family Eldercare or you can click here to pay $10 through our donation page. Please make sure to list the name of the workshop you plan to attend in the notes field so that we can track your registration.
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