Psychiatric Disabilities in Older Adults (65 and over)

Schedule

Thu Apr 03 2025 at 12:30 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

780 Mission St | San Francisco, CA

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This event is a must-attend for older adults with psychiatric disabilities and those interested in learning more about how to support them.
About this Event

Psychiatric Disabilities in Older Adults (65 and older):

Planning and Solutions for Mental Health, Estates, and Housing

Join the People With Disabilities Foundation (PWDF) for a free 3.5-hour seminar exploring critical issues surrounding mental health in older adults. This seminar builds awareness and educates participants on meaningful support for seniors with mental health disabilities. Attendees will gain insights on common mental health diagnoses at this stage of life, housing options, legal considerations for end-of-life planning, barriers to mental health care, and more. Whether you're a community member, friend, family member, or professional in the mental health or legal field, this seminar offers key knowledge and practical tools to better support older adults.

This event is available both in person and as a live-stream event. Register as a remote participant to have the streaming link sent to you directly. Streaming link and additional information will be posted at pwdf.org.

People With Disabilities Foundation is an IRS approved § 501(c)(3) public non-profit agency. Our Mission is to provide education and advocacy for people with psychiatric and/or developmental disabilities, with or without physical disabilities, so that they can achieve equal opportunities in all aspects of life. Our goal is to provide total integration of people with mental disabilities into the whole of society.

Continuing education information for in-person attendees:

This course is PENDING approval for 2.25 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. This course PENDING approval for 3 hours of continuing credit for LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Accessibility and accommodations:

The event venue and restrooms are wheelchair and mobility device accessible. If you need other accommodations, please email [email protected] as soon as possible to increase the likelihood of securing accommodations. We ask that requests are made no later than two weeks prior.


Agenda
I. Introduction
II. Aging Minds Matter: Mental Health Considerations in Older Adults
Host: Dr. Tammy Duong, UCSF Vice Chair of Medical Education

Info: 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.


III. The Lived Experience: Navigating Mental Health Changes when over 65

Info: Hear firsthand from a member of the 65+ community about their personal journey navigating mental health and deepen your understanding of the real-world impact of key systems.


IV. Mental Health Considerations when Navigating End-of-Life Planning
Host: Speaker: Janet Espey, Esq., Espey Law Offices

Info: 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.


V. Securing Homes & Ensuring Rights: Addressing Housing Challenges for Adults
Host: Abel Mouton, Staff Attorney, LAESF.org

Info: Participants will gain understanding of housing options for seniors with mental health disabilities and learn about tenant rights and responsibilities.


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780 Mission St, 780 Mission Street, San Francisco, United States

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