Dear Friends, Welcome to the second annual Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference. The Illinois Department on Aging is proud to build on the success of last year’s conference. That conference coincided with the Department taking a big step to become the new “home” of Adult Protective Services in Illinois.

Our model has grown to include serving adults with disabilities. We have undertaken our growing responsibilities with enthusiasm and the can-do attitude that has been the hallmark of our achievements. We also believe strongly in ongoing training and education, and this conference is a testament to that need.

This fi eld is not for the faint-hearted. It is not driven by fi nancial gain. It is driven by the need to promote elder rights to the best of our abilities and the satisfaction in safeguarding at-risk individuals.

I am extremely grateful you have found time to carve out of your busy professional lives to attend this conference and learn from one another. I think you will be pleased that it devotes an entire day to the Financial Summit and sessions that cover capacity, trauma, guardianship, litigation, fatality reviews and much more. We are also proud to have secured Dr. Laura Mosqueda to deliver a keynote address spotlighting complexities relating to abuse, neglect and exploitation. The conference reception Thursday night will be a fi ne opportunity to share with one another insights gleaned during the full course of the day. Further, we will have a closing address by Marty Richards who will share her message about keeping hope alive as we face shrinking dollars, increased caseloads and demands, and the daily challenges we face.

Again, I am delighted you are here and look forward to a provocative, enlightening and enjoyable 2nd Annual Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference.

Sincerely,

John Holton, Ph.D.,

Director, Illinois Department on Aging

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Tuesday, August 199:00 am – 4:00 pm Illinois’ Care Coordination Initiative: MMAI, Managed Care, Medicaid Waivers, and ICP (Canterbury)5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Conference Registration

Wednesday, August 207:00 am – 4:30 pm Conference Registration8:30 am – 4:30 pm 3rd Annual Financial Summit (Court A-E)

Thursday, August 217:30 am – 4:30 pm Conference Registration7:30 am – 9:00 am Continental Breakfast

Sponsored by Molina Healthcare of Illinois and Chicago Commons9:00 am – 10:30 am General Session (Court E)

Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults: Unraveling the Complexities

Dr. Laura Mosqueda, Family Medicine and Geriatrics, University of Southern California10:45 am – 12:00 pm Concurrent Sessions12:00 pm – 1:15 pm Lunch (provided) (Marquis Tent) Sponsored by ComEd1:30 pm – 6:30 pm Exhibits (Court F)1:30 pm – 2:45 pm Concurrent Sessions2:45 pm – 3:00 pm Break Sponsored by Philips Lifeline and Addus Healthcare, Inc.3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Concurrent Sessions4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Conference Reception (Court F) Sponsored by Help at Home, Inc.

Friday, August 227:30 am – 12:00 pm Conference Registration7:30 am – 8:30 am Continental Breakfast Sponsored by Healthcom and IlliniCare8:30 am – 10:00 am Concurrent Sessions10:00 am – 10:15 am Break10:15 am – 11:45 am Concurrent Sessions12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Conference Awards Luncheon and Closing Session (Court A-E) Sponsored by Cigna-HealthSpring A Kindle Fire HD will be given away, sponsored by Community Care Systems, Inc.

Conference at a Glance

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Hotel Maps

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Special Needs & AccessibilityAll conference sessions and activities are held in fully accessible rooms. If you have additional questions or concerns regarding special needs accommodations, please go to the Conference Registration area for assistance.

Conference Session HandoutsHandouts are posted on the conference website http://cspl.uis.edu/ILLAPS/DOA/. Handouts will not be provided at the conference.

Special Conference Attendee Golfi ng RateHotel guests are able to make tee times up until 9am, or after 4pm, for 9 holes of play at a rate of $55.00. This rate includes the green fee, cart portion, a set of clubs, and a sleeve of golf balls. All reservations are based on availability. To make reservations and/or check availability call 630-242-5700.

Conference EvaluationsConference evaluations will be sent via email to each participant. Please complete evaluation by Monday, September 22, 2014. Three timely submissions will be chosen to receive a complimentary registration to the 2014 Governor’s Conference on Aging.

Conference Information

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Submission Procedures:

The “Certifi cate Request Form” will be used to request all certifi cation types listed below. The form is page 6 in this conference program. A total of 21.5 CE credits will be awarded for this conference. (Tuesday, August 19th: 4.0, Wednesday, August 20th: 7.0, Thursday, August 21st: 5.5, Friday, August 22nd: 5.0)

Certifi cation Types Off ered:

CCP Care Coordinator Recertifi cation

Adult Protection Services Recertifi cation

Long Term Care Ombudsman Program In-Services Credits

Nursing Home Administrators The Illinois Department on Aging has been approved as a sponsor of continuing education in the 2013-2015 renewal period by the Nursing Home Licensing Board of the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License number: 139-000063.

Licensed Social/Clinical Social Workers The Illinois Department on Aging has been approved as a sponsor of continuing education in the 2013-2015 renewal period by the Licensed Social Worker/Clinical Social Worker Licensing Board of the State of Illinois, Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License number: 159-000109.

Clinical/Professional Counselor The Illinois Department on Aging has been approved as a sponsor of continuing education by the Licensing Board of the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations, Division of Professional Regulation (Clinical/Professional Counselor Act).

Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Professional Nurse The Illinois Department on Aging has been approved as a sponsor of continuing education by the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and Registered Professional Nurse (RN) Licensing Board of the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation (Nurse Practice Act, section 1300.130).

Attorney CLE Credits will be available for Illinois attorneys attending the conference. CLE forms and additional information will be available at the Conference Registration area. CLEs are being provided in cooperation with the Illinois State Bar Association.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

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2014 Adult Protection and Advocacy ConferenceOak Brook Hills Resort, Oak Brook, Illinois

Certifi cate Request Form

Certifi cates for CEUs, IDoA CCP Recertifi cation, and APS Recertifi cation may be obtained upon completion and submission of this form. Please note: A total of 21.5 CEUs will be awarded for this conference (Tues: 8/19: 4.0, Wed. 8/20: 7.0, Thurs. 8/21: 5.5, Fri. 8/22: 5.0)

Please email this completed form to: gidget.freeberg@illinois.gov. Deadline for submission is Wednesday, September 10, 2014.

Type Requesting:

___ Registered Professional Nurse (License # __________________)___ Licensed Practical Nurse (License # __________________)___ Nursing Home Administrator (License # __________________)___ Licensed Social/Clinical Social Worker (License # __________________)___ Clinical/Professional Counselor (License # __________________) *___ IDoA CCP Care Coordinator Recertifi cation (Care Coord. Certifi cation #: ____________________) *___ IDoA Adult Protective Service Case Worker/Supervisor Recertifi cation *___ Long Term Care Ombudsman Program In-Service Credits

Check the session(s) you attended:

Name (print): ________________________________________________________

Agency Name: _______________________________________________________

E-mail Address:______________________________________________________

*SUPERVISOR VALIDATION NEEDED FOR COMPLETION: I validate with my signature that the above named individual completed the sessions as marked.

Supervisor’s Printed Name: ___________________________________________________

Supervisor’s Signature: ___________________________________________________

E-mail address: ______________________________________ Date:_________________

Tuesday, August 19 __10:30 - 4:00 Ombudsman Meeting Thursday, August 21__ 9:00 - 10:30 General Session__ 10:45 - 12:00 Concurrent Sessions__ 1:30 - 2:45 Concurrent Sessions__ 3:00 - 4:30 Concurrent Sessions

Wednesday, August 20__8:30 - 4:30 Financial Summit __10:00 - 11:30 BSafe Training __1:00 - 4:30 Home Care Ombudsman Training Friday, August 22__ 8:30 - 10:00 Concurrent Sessions__ 10:15 - 11:45 Concurrent Sessions__ 12:00 - 2:00 Awards Luncheon and Closing Session

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Thank You - Conference Sponsors

Platinum Level Sponsors: August 21st Luncheon Sponsor: ComEdAugust 22nd Awards Luncheon and Closing Session Presenter Sponsor: Cigna-HealthSpring

Gold Level Sponsors: August 21st Continental Breakfast Sponsors: Molina Healthcare of Illinois, and Chicago CommonsAugust 21st Afternoon Refreshment Break Sponsor: Philips Lifeline and Addus Healthcare, Inc.August 21st Conference Reception Sponsor: Help at Home, Inc.August 22nd Continental Breakfast Sponsors: Healthcom and IlliniCare

Bronze Level Sponsor: August 22nd : Closing Luncheon Giveaway: Kindle Fire HD (must be present to win) compliments of Community Care Systems, Inc.

Exhibitor Level: ADT Home Health Security ServicesCapTelIllinois Department on AgingSecretary of State, Illinois Securities DepartmentVRI

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8:30-4:30 (Court A-E)3rd Annual Summit on The Prevention of Elder Financial Fraud and AbuseHow Institutions, Federal, State and Community Agencies Can Work Together to Protect Consumers

This summit will be a full day, packed with information from experts on fi nancial exploitation. Hear speakers from the Federal Trade Commission, the Postal Inspector, the U.S. Attorney’s and the Illinois Attorney General’s offi ces, Cook County Sherriff ’s investigators, EPCOR electronic payments fraud expert, Department on Aging Investigative Professionals, and more.

Participants can expect to learn why older adults may be more susceptible to fi nancial abuse, gain knowledge from successful elder fi nancial abuse prevention programs, learn how to identify elder fi nancial fraud, and how the perpetrators can be prosecuted.

The 3rd Annual Summit-Financial Exploitation of the Elderly has been approved for 7 CRCM credits. This statement should not be viewed as an endorsement of this program or its sponsor. To report these credits, ICB Members should visit www.icbmembers.org.

Lunch Program Presenter, Terry Savage

Terry Savage is a nationally known expert on personal fi nance, the markets, and the economy. Terry is a regular blogger at the Huffi ngton Post. She is a frequent guest on television and radio shows, including CNN, CBS, and appeared many times on Oprah!

Terry is in demand as a speaker at business meetings across the country. Her lively presentation style entertains as well as informs, whether talking about global economics, investing techniques, or personal fi nances. In 2012, Terry was named a “Top5 Speaker” in Economics/Finance as a result of popular votes at the Speaking.com web site.

Terry’s most recent book is a new edition of The Savage Truth on Money, which was named one of the ten best money books of the year by Amazon.com in its fi rst edition. Her other current best-selling book — The Savage Number: How Much Money Do You Really Need to Retire? — was published in Fall, 2009 and deals with issues in retirement planning and investing.

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

SAVE THE DATE

Adult Protection & AdvocacyAugust 5-7, 2015

Governor’s ConferenceDecember 10-12, 2014December 9-11, 2015

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Thursday, August 21, 20149:00-10:30 General Session (Court E)

Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults: Unraveling the Complexities

In this talk we will explore the vulnerabilities to abuse, neglect, and exploitation that often accompany the aging process. With this background, red fl ags that should alert us to the possibility of mistreatment will be discussed along with the need for an interdisciplinary approach.

Laura A. Mosqueda, M.D. is Professor of Family Medicine and Geriatrics at the University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine. She has been the principal investigator on multiple grants focusing on the areas of elder abuse, dementia, and medical education. She has extensive experience in the fi eld with elder victims of abuse and interdisciplinary teams. In 2003 she founded the Orange County Elder Abuse Forensic Center, the fi rst of its kind in the country and started the county’s elder death review team. She co-directs the National Center on Elder Abuse and has published many articles including original research in journals and textbooks.

10:45-12:00

T1 A Trauma-Informed Approach to Abuse Investigations (Court E)Shirley Paceley, Director, Blue Tower Training, Decatur, Illinois

This workshop recognizes that the majority of people with disabilities have experienced trauma- many on multiple occasions. When we understand trauma and the impact it has on individuals, we are better able to form a trusting relationship in the context of abuse investigations. Content includes: defi nition of trauma; incidence of trauma in the lives of people with disabilities; eff ects of trauma; and creating relationships that do not re-traumatize individuals. Trauma-informed investigators are mindful of environmental factors, power dynamics, culture of gentleness, possible triggers, grounding principles, and factors that can reduce triggers and increase opportunities for calming and coping with a trauma history. Learn how you can make a diff erence in the lives of the people you come in contact with in your daily work.

T2 What are SMHRFs? New Opportunities for Mental Health Treatment (Court A-D)Cynthia Germain, Executive Director, Continuing Education Institute of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois

Terry Sullivan, MS, Executive Director, The Illinois Alliance for Living, Chicago, Illinois

The Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Act of 2013 is on the books and its intention will soon be realized in the Illinois nursing home arena. This program will provide the key components of the proposed rules including the perspective change of the residents as “consumers”, the services that are required by licensed facilities, and the qualifi cations of the professional who serve them. The SMHRFs (Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Facility) will have a unique task at hand, balancing the traditional model with transitional assistance. An outline of a specialized toolkit for Ombudsmen will be off ered that can be utilized to eff ectively assist these “new” residents.

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T3 Capacity Determination- Zealous Advocacy vs. Expressed Consent (Canterbury)Anthony Chicotel, Attorney, California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR),

San Francisco, California

So much of working with senior and disabled clients is based on “capacity.” What is capacity and how do we assess it? This session will review the various defi nitions of capacity, assessment tools, and the implications of incapacity on legal rights. We will also discuss the tension that capacity questions create in client advocacy – namely, are we bound to see what clients want, even if those decisions clash with their “best interests”? The debate between zealous advocacy versus best interests advocacy has profound ethical, professional responsibility, and fairness concerns that we will consider.

T4 Nursing Home Litigations for the Elder Law Practitioner (Waterford)Kenneth T. Lumb, Attorney, Corboy & Demetrio, Chicago, Illinois

Learn what to do and how to protect your client when there’s an injury, neglect or abuse while living in a skilled care facility.

T5 Adult Protective Services Program Update (Butler)Lois Moorman, Program Administrator, Offi ce of Adult Protective Services,

Illinois Department on Aging, Springfi eld, Illinois

This session will report on the undertakings of the Adult Protective Services Program during the program’s expansion within the past year, as well as discuss the Department’s goals for further program enhancements in the year ahead.

12:00-1:30 Grilled Lunch Provided (Marquis)

1:30-2:45

T6 Reaching Within: The Professional Journey into the World of Ethics and Values (Part 1- Cont. at T11) (Court E)

Nyla McCarthy, Executive Director, Catalysts for Change Institute for Ethical Leadership, Portland, Oregon

In this fast paced, highly interactive workshop, Catalysts for Change Institute for Ethical Leadership Director Nyla McCarthy will guide participants through an exploration of both personal and professional meanings of ethics and values as they apply to living a highly ethical APS service life. We will journey through developmental, cultural, class based, media infl uenced, and politically colored beliefs, examine personal decision making frameworks, consider the three Foundational Ethical Questions for Professionals, and explore the NAPSA Code of Ethics and APS Principles. Finally, Nyla will present a model framework for ethical decision making which participants may fi nd useful in application to real life ethical case dilemmas which we will consider.

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Thursday, August 21, 2014T7 Managing the Silver Tsunami: How Advance Planning Can Help (Court A-D)

Christine Gorka, MS, MA, Ph.D., Senior Clinical Ethicist, Memorial Medical Center, Springfi eld, Illinois

When patients can no longer speak for themselves, families can be left struggling with decisions around the use of life-sustaining treatment. This can result in more aggressive care being provided than patients would have desired. In these situations, Advance Care planning documents can help. The goal of this presentation is to provide information and discuss limitations of the most commonly used Advanced Directives to talk specifi cally about the POLST (Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment). It will provide an overview of the POLST paradigm and provide instructions for using the form. POLST intends to promote patient autonomy, clarify treatment wishes, and facilitate appropriate treatment. It also helps ensure that a patient’s end-of-life care decisions are made known to health care providers and family members by translating patient decisions into physician orders that are recognizable and honored across care settings. This presentation will also touch on more controversial topics such as physician assisted suicide, euthanasia and medicinal marijuana with the goal of distinguishing them from broadly accepted methods of advance care planning.

T8 Dementia Care Without Restraints (Canterbury)Anthony Chicotel, Attorney, California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR),

San Francisco, California

The hallmarks of dementia – memory loss, confusion, inability to communicate – often lead suff erers to resort to “behaviors” to express their needs. These behaviors pose challenges to caregivers that for years have been addressed with sedating drugs or physical restraints. Myriad studies have shown chemical and physical restraints are dangerous and often worsen care outcomes and that non-pharmalogic approaches based on making patients comfortable is a superior approach. This session will explore the clinical and legal issues of restraints, good dementia care practices, and the national campaign to reduce inappropriate antipsychotic use and improve dementia care.

T9 Guardianship Litigation Issues (PMCLE*) (Waterford)Kerry Peck and Diana Law, Attorneys, Chicago, Illinois

This session discusses what to do when things become adversarial. Topics will include litigating incapacity; Battle for Guardian (cross petitions); Removal of Guardian; Remedies under the Power of Attorney; and a discussion of discovery and the use of experts.

T10 Understanding Sexual Violence: Responding to Survivors with Disabilities (Part 1 - Cont. at T15) (Butler)

Megan Blomquist, Rape Victim Advocates, Chicago, Illinois and Linda Sandman, UIC Institute on Disability and Human Development, Chicago, Illinois

This double session will provide a solid background in understanding how sexual violence impacts the lives of survivors with disabilities. Myths and facts about sexual violence and people with disabilities will be examined, as well as the indicators for sexual victimization and trauma. Disability specifi c concerns will be highlighted. Case specifi c examples and resources will be discussed, along with an interactive group activity.

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Thursday, August 21, 20142:45-3:00 Break

3:00-4:30

T11 Reaching Within: The Professional Journey into the World of Ethics and Values (Part 2- Cont. from T6) (Court E)

Nyla McCarthy, Executive Director, Catalysts for Change Institute for Ethical Leadership, Portland, Oregon

See the description for T6

T12 Elder Abuse Fatality Review: Improving the identifi cation, diagnosis, systems response and prevention of fatal abuse in elders (Court A-B)

Theresa M. Covington, MHP, National Center for the Review and Prevention of Child Dealths, Washington, DC

This session will provide an overview of the elder abuse fatality review process. You will learn how to establish a team and conduct eff ective reviews in order to improve your community’s identifi cation of fatal abuse, investigation systems, services, and prevention work.

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T13 What We Know About Adults with Disabilities: Public Health Resources for Planning (Canterbury)

Bruce Steiner, MS, Chief, Surveillance Section, Illinois Department of Public Health, Springfi eld, Illinois

More than two million adults have disabilities in Illinois. Three quarters of them have conditions that aff ect activities of daily living (ADL). This presentation will reveal demographic characteristics of Illinois adults with disabilities and illustrate how their health and well-being are aff ected. Additionally the presentation will identify data resources to aid in planning to meet the needs of those with disabilities.

T14 Guardianship vs. Agency (POA) (PMCLE*) (Waterford)Susan Dawson-Tibbits, Attorney, Johnson, Bunce & Noble Law Firm, Peoria, Illinois

This session will discuss the factors to consider before fi ling for guardianship and the alternatives to guardianship. Topics will include: temporary powers, freezing assets, appropriate guardianship considerations including family members – public guardian – corporate guardian, powers of attorney for property and health and the Mental Health Guardian (cross petitions); Removal of Guardian; Remedies under the Power of Attorney; and a discussion of discovery and the use of experts.

T15 Understanding Sexual Violence...(Part 2- Cont. from T10) (Butler)Megan Blomquist, Rape Victim Advocates, Chicago, Illinois and Linda Sandman, UIC Institute on

Disability and Human Development, Chicago, Illinois

See the description for T10

4:30-6:30 Conference Reception (Court F)

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Friday, August 22, 20147:30-12:00 Registration

7:30-8:30 Continental Breakfast

8:30-10:00

F1 Assessing Decision Making Capacity in Adult Protective Services Clients (Court G-J)Jason E. Schillerstrom, MD, Associate Professor, Director of Psychiatry Residency Training

Program, UTHSCSA, Texas

This session will discuss the process of assessing decisional capacity in elders referred to a physician for assessment. The audience will learn the process of the assessment, how neuropsychological testing informs the clinician’s impression, and the limitations of cognitive testing. Case examples will be used to illustrate the process of capacity assessments.

F2 Normal is a Setting on the Dryer: Reframing how we view people with disabilities (Court A-D)Shirley Paceley, Director, Blue Tower Training, Decatur, Illinois

This workshop challenges the audience to rethink how they view the concept of normal as it relates to people with disabilities. Content includes: defi nition of disability; models for viewing people with disability; self-advocacy movement; people-fi rst language; disability competence vs. disability humility; power dynamics; assumptions and attitudes; working with families; and practical changes that can be made immediately. As always, Shirley weaves her years of experience in supporting people with disabilities into the lessons learned with memorable story-telling.

F3 Dealing with Aggression (Canterbury)Charlotte Kaufman, Service Systems Coordinator, Illinois Department of Human Services,

Division of Mental Health, Springfi eld, Illinois

This session will discuss the origins of anger and aggression and how to diff use aggression on a practical level. Aggression may take the form of physical, mental or verbal behaviors and each form will be discussed. Steps for safely dealing with an aggressive person in home, workplace or public settings will be taught.

F4 Representing Clients with Diminished Capacity (PMCLE*) (Waterford)Kristi Vetri, Attorney at Law, Illinois, Demersseman Jesen, LLP , Rapid City, South Dakota

This session will present two common scenarios encountered by an Elder Law attorney and off er best practice ideas to protect the aging client, the children and the lawyer.

F5 Health Literacy & Dementia (Butler)Valerie Gruss, Ph.D., APN, CNP-BC University of Illinois – Chicago, Chicago, Illinois

Assessment of health literacy and impaired cognition has become an increasingly important issue in the care of older adults. How does one evaluate health literacy and impaired cognition? This presentation will provide a review of cognitive impairment and poor health literacy and discuss the unique needs of this population. The session will discuss evidence-based screening tools used to assess for dementia (cognitive decline) and poor health literacy, and strategies for eff ective consultation and management of these clients.

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Friday, August 22, 201410:15-11:45

F6 Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementia Related Disorders (Court G-J)Jason E. Schillerstrom, MD, Associate Professor, Director of Psychiatry Residency Training

Program, UTHSCSA, Texas

This session will introduce the audience to the diagnostic criteria for the Major Neurocognitive Disorders. The audience will learn the core features of Alzheimer’s disease, Vascular Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia, and Frontotemporal Dementia. Diagnostic and treatment strategies including the use of medication and non-medication interventions will be discussed.

F7 ...of course I can do something! (Court A-D) Nyla McCarthy, Executive Director, Catalysts for Change Institute for Ethical Leadership,

Portland, Oregon

In this thought provoking and interactive session, participants will review the most recent national data available on this epidemic, learn about a variety of intellectual and developmental disabilities, examine attitudes and behaviors which lead to the creation of cultures of abuse and fi nally, work together in teams to explore, and hopefully shatter, the myths and stereotypes we all may hold, thereby allowing each of us to, yes, be able to do something.

F8 Safety and Well-being : an Interdisciplinary Collaboration for Older Caregivers and the Children They Care for from the Child Welfare System in Illinois (Canterbury)

Barbara J. Sittler LCSW -Older Caregiver Coordinator Offi ce of the Inspector General Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Chicago, Illinois

Michelle Grove LCPS - Division of Clinical Practice and Development, Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Springfi eld, Illinois

For as long as human society has existed relatives and other older adults have helped raise and nurture children who were unable to live with their biological families. Older Caregivers are vital resources to these children and deserve and require support as they undertake this important challenge. DCFS and IDoA, after years of informal collaboration, have come together to embed practices, policies, procedures and referral mechanisms to eff ectively work together for the benefi t of older caregiver families. Come and learn about the history of this groundbreaking collaboration, understand some of the unique challenges these caregivers and children face, learn about the Intergovernmental Agreement established between DCFS and IDoA, and discover the resources that both departments bring to the table to support these extraordinary families.

F9 Guardianship of the Person: Recent Developments and Advanced Issues (PMCLE*) (Waterford)Sharon Rudy, J.D., Public Guardian and Public Administration for Winnebago and Boone Counties,

Rockford, Illinois

Learn how recent developments in Illinois guardianship of the person will impact your practice and representation of the guardian or the ward. Learn how to identify issues and problems before they arise and how to plan for them.

12:00-2:00 Conference Awards Luncheon and Closing Session (Court A-E) Sponsored by Cigna-HealthSpring

Keeping Hope and Heart Alive in Diffi cult Times: Challenges for Service Providers

In the current era of diffi culties in human services, hope can seem illusive, causing those providing assistance to older adults and adults with disabilities to “give up” on themselves and those they are charged to serve. Service providers may struggle personally and professionally with keeping hope alive. In this keynote, “realistic and reasonable hope” will be addressed within the community of those who provide assistance to persons who are at risk. Hope will be defi ned from psychological, spiritual, and psychosocial perspectives. Practical ways to keep hope alive for providers will be explored. Participants will be challenged to build on their own strengths so that they can encourage others and be as good as they can be.

Marty Richards

MSW, LICSWAffi liate Assistant Professor, University of Washington School of Social Work, Seattle, Washington

F10 Helping the Consumer to Understand How to Find Dignity and Choice in a Nursing Home (Butler)

Lee Moriarty, BS, CTRS, Director of Consultation, Quality Therapy and Consultation, Orland Park, Illinois

This session will discuss a grant-funded project that the Illinois Pioneer Coalition received where materials were created to educate the consumer on how to make an informed person-centered choice if and when nursing home care is needed. The manual, “Your Way! How to fi nd Dignity and Choice in a Nursing Home,” will be shared highlighting a questionnaire to help with this important decision.

F11 Medical, APS and Legal Approaches in Dealing with Elder Abuse (Kensington)XinQi Dong, MD, MPH, Associate Director at Rush University’s Institute for Healthy Aging,

Chicago, Illinois

Honorable Patricia Banks, Presiding Judge, Elder Law and Miscellaneous Remedies Division, Circuit Court of Cook County, Chicago, Illinois

Louise Starmann, Program Director, Aging Care Connections, LaGrange, Illinois

Through the illustration of an actual elder abuse case, the goals of this session are to: 1) highlight the clinical assessment of elder abuse in a health care setting with emphasis on neurocognitive function and decision-making capacity; 2) illustrate the APS approaches in dealing with elder abuse and its complexities; 3) examine the legal systems approaches to elder abuse by highlight the Elder Law Court system to treat and prevent elder abuse.

Friday, August 22, 2014

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