Webinar: Vulnerability, Cognitive Impairment, and Undue Influence: Webinar on Protecting People with Dementia Against Elder Abuse

Event Description: 

The Alzheimer's Association and the National Center on Elder Abuse are hosting a webinar on vulnerability, cognitive impairment, and undue influence. The webinar will provide insights into this emerging public health problem and include discussion of a new uniform definition of "elder abuse" to bring consistency to public health surveillance efforts. Opportunities to protect people with cognitive impairment from abuse will also be raised. Dr. Bonnie J. Olsen of the National Center on Elder Abuse will explain why people with cognitive impairment are at risk for physical, emotional, and other types of abuse. She will also describe the current scope and burden of the problem.  Dr. Jeffrey Hall from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention will discuss new guidance on surveillance of elder abuse and plans for use in public health and other sectors. Together, Drs. Olsen and Hall will explore ways the public health community can address abuse of people with dementia, including through partnerships with the aging network and law enforcement. Pre-registration is required for this meeting. When you click on the registration link, be sure to enter the meeting number (748 905 085). This webinar will take place on Thursday, May 5, 2016, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET. 

Dates: 
Thursday, May 5, 2016 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm EDT
Sponsor: 
Alzheimer's Association and the National Center on Elder Abuse
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Contact Email or Phone: 
jshean@alz.org
Registration specifics: 

When you click on the registration link, you must enter the meeting number (meeting number: 748 905 085) before proceeding to register.