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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.

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.

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