Annual Meeting AND Panel: No Excuse for Elder Abuse: Raising Awareness and Taking Action
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May 7, 2024
Annual Meeting/Election of Officers
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Panel Presentation: No Excuse for Elder Abuse: Raising Awareness and Taking Action
Our Council's Annual Meeting announcing the 2024/2025 Board Officers and election of the new term of Board members is just prior to the program
Our panelists:
Tracey Siebert-Konopko, LMSW from Lifespan of Greater Rochester
Veronica Fallarino, Esq., Senior Attorney, Legal Aid Society of Northeastern NY
Paul Zarecki, CPA of FAZ Forensics
Moderator: Sarah Dorsey, CPA, President, EPC ENY
Prepare to debunk excuses and champion older adults' well-being! In this engaging discussion, we'll uncover the unspoken truths behind five types of elder abuse, expose the likely culprits, and unravel the red flags associated with each form of mistreatment. Beyond awareness, we'll delve into dynamic interventions and guide you on the crucial path to supporting elder abuse survivors – because excuses have no place in elder abuse. Then dive deeper into the comprehensive world of elder abuse prevention with our expert panel featuring a seasoned social worker, a dedicated civil attorney, and a seasoned fraud investigator. Gain invaluable insights as they share their unique perspectives, collaborative strategies, and real-world experiences in safeguarding older adults from abuse, exploitation, and fraud.