DETAILS

This event will feature experts in their fields speaking on topics related to health and wellness in LGBTQ+ older adults. It is open to the public. Breakfast and lunch will be provided to all attendees. Breakfast is provided courtesy of Avita, and lunch is provided courtesy of ViiV. This program is approved for 5.0 General hours of continuing education credit by the National Association of Social Workers and CE approval agency, Your Saturday CEUs/Pamela Albers, LCSW,BACS, as authorized by Louisiana Board of Social Work Examiners. This workshop has been approved for 5.0 CE clock hours by the Louisiana Counseling Association as authorized by the Louisiana Mental Health Law (R.S.37:1101-1123). See clinical and non-clinical agendas below. Agenda for clinicians: 7:30AM Check in and breakfast 8:00AM Welcome and opening remarks 8:05AM "Improving Care for LGBTQ+ Older Adults) - Jim Meadows, LMSW 9:15AM "Loneliness, LGBTQ+ Elders, and the Power of Community - Graham McDougall, Phd, RN, FAAN, FGSA 10:30AM "Understanding Abuse and Exploitation of LGBTQ+ Elders," - Michael L. Benjamin-Robinson, DSW, LCSW-BACS 11:45AM (concurrent with lunch) "Slow to Heal: Building Bridges and Improving Health Outcomes” - Brandon Dykes, MBA 1:00PM Concluding remarks and adjournment Agenda for non-clinicians: 7:30AM Check in and breakfast 8:00AM Welcome and opening remarks 8:05AM "Improving Care for LGBTQ+ Older Adults) - Jim Meadows, LMSW 9:15AM Breakout sessions Mental health issues: Kami Landry, LPC Legal issues: Nicholas Hite, JD Spirituality issues: Lonnie Cheramie, pastor Housing issues: Andreanecia M. Morris, MACDPP Issues for lesbians and women of color: Tia Castellon, BA Suicide prevention: Clara Carruth, BA Generational support: Courtney Nalty, BS End of life issues: Ezra Salter, Board Member, Wake 11:45AM (concurrent with lunch) "Slow to Heal: Building Bridges and Improving Health Outcomes” - Brandon Dykes, MBA 1:00PM Concluding remarks and adjournment