Arizona World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Conference

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The Arizona Department of Economic Security, Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) invites you to attend the 5th annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) Conference on June 15, 2023 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix-Tempe, Arizona. To attend and/or exhibit, register on this site.

The goal of this conference is to elevate the issue of elder abuse, neglect and exploitation in Arizona and provide education on best practices for prevention including networking opportunities for professionals supporting older adults.

The conference will include 13 sessions with subject matter experts and national leaders addressing the three conference focus areas. Current sessions include those below.

See It:

Mental Health vs. Dementia/Alzheimer’s Disease

Cross Sectional Care Coordination for Low Income Populations

Technology Scams and Savvy Scammers

Stop It:

Panel: APS, Region One and AHCCCS

Underreporting Abuse in Minority Communities (LGTBQ+, Rural, Refugees etc.)

Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH)

Prevent It:

Family Caregiver Support Programs and Services

Elder Abuse Coalitions: How They Work Together and Develop Prevention Strategies

Panel: Coordination of Care for Older Adults and Their Grandchild

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COVID Protocol:

The State of Arizona does not require COVID proof of vaccination status or masks nor does the conference. Please safeguard yourself to the extent you wish.

Registration/Exhibitor Questions:

Contact Michelle Fulcher, Organized Affair LLC, at email [email protected] or phone (480 247-2454.

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DAAS supports at-risk Arizonans to meet their basic needs and to live safely, with dignity and independence. Services and programs reach a diverse population of Arizonans from homeless youth to older adults. DAAS programs and services include Adult Protective Services (APS) and Community Service Programs (CSP) which strengthens the safety net for vulnerable and at-risk individuals and families through community services and engagement by providing services for domestic violence, homelessness, hunger, community and home-based services, disability, refugee and aging services.

Host or Publisher Arizona Department of Economic Security, Division of Aging and Adult Services