Education

Working with Elders: Important & Inspiring

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Mason Lewis Thurston County AAA
3603 Mud Bay Road, Suite A
Olympia, WA 98501

Workshop Summary:
Working with older adults can be inspiring and fulfilling, and with a burgeoning elder population, we have an ever-growing need for educated and committed eldercare professionals who value and respect elders. In this thought-provoking workshop, we’ll explore:

• the theoretical framework and stages of growth and development for older adults and associated developmental tasks

• ageism in our culture and how it affects working with elders

• the array of services available for older adults and how services support elders through late life transitions

• strategies and activities for working with elders to achieve better mental health

This workshop is perfect for people who are new to the aging field, who find themselves unexpectedly working with older adults or who are caring for family members.

Presenter:
Barbara Green, MSW is in private practice working with elders and their families as they transition through late life. Sara Myers, MA, Executive Director of WADSA, has over 20 years’ experience working with older adults and their families in a variety of capacities and settings.

CEUs:
3 hours
Approval pending for Professional Guardian Board for "person" credits. Meets many facility and professional licensing and certification board requirements.