Events and Workshops
Free Public Seminar Event: Psychiatric Disabilities in Older Adults (65 and older)
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Date: Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
Time: 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. PT
Location: 780 Mission Street at 4th Street, San Francisco (enter through the Marriott Marquis)
RSVP Here: pwdfseminar.eventbrite.com
You Tube live stream: https://youtube.com/live/CANEe6WeCM8?
Agenda:
Part 1: Aging Minds Matter: Mental Health Considerations in Older Adults
Dr. Tammy Duong, UCSF Vice Chair of Medical Education and Ambulatory Executive Medical Director, Adult Behavioral Health; Director, UCSF Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship
Participants will become more equipped to recognize mental health conditions in older adults, understand the barriers they face in accessing care, and explore solutions for delivering support and services.
Part 2: The Lived Experience: Navigating Mental Health Changes and Supports when over 65
Avonelle Hanley-Mills, SOLVE Coordinating Manager
Joy Abounds, SOLVE Peer Educator, MHASF-SOLVE (Sharing Our lives, Voices & Experiences)
Hear firsthand from a member of the 65+ community about their personal journey navigating mental health changes and deepen your understanding of the real-world impact of key systems.
Part 3: Mental Health Considerations when Navigating End-of-Life Planning
Janet M. Espey, Attorney at Law, Espey Law Offices
Participants will learn key legal aspects of end-of-life planning, gain insights into how mental health can impact the process, explore available supports and potential conflicts, and learn strategies for navigating sensitive conversations around end-of-life care.
Part 4: Securing Homes and Ensuring Rights: Addressing Housing Challenges for Adults 65+ with Psychiatric Disabilities
Abel Mouton, Esq., Staff Attorney, Legal Assistance to the Elderly
Kristin Acevedo, Support Services Manager, Tenderloin Housing Clinic
Participants will gain understanding of housing options for seniors with mental health disabilities and learn about tenant rights and responsibilities.
Moderated by PWDF with opportunities to ask questions and participate in open, public discussion.
For questions or accommodation requests (at least 2 weeks in advance), contact: education@pwdf.org or call (415) 931-3070.
This course meets the qualifications for 3 units of Continuing Education
for LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, and LEPs as required by the CA State Board of
Behavioral Sciences, provided by NASW-CA. Must attend in person.
This course is approved for 1.75 hours of MCLE in Recognition &
Elimination of Bias and 0.5 hours of LSMCLE in Estate Planning, Trust, &
Probate Law from the State Bar of California. Must attend in person.