Announcing A Six-Week Online Training Series

"Empowering Older Adults"

Strengthening Independent Living with Resources and Support

A Pilot Education Series for Community & Faith Partners
Hosted by the


Schedule

May 11, 2023 / 8:30 am - 9:45 am
 Orientation to Six-Week Online Training Series
"Empowering Older Adults"

Panel Presentation by Planning Committee
May 18, 2023 / 8:30 am - 9:45 am
 Elder Abuse Prevention

Presenter: Glen Fishman
Program Development Specialist of Elder Abuse Prevention Program,

(This presentation will focus on basic elder abuse prevention information
and tools to support older and dependent adult victims).
May 25, 2023 / 8:30 am - 9:45 am 
Important Resources for Older Adults

Presenter: Lisa Olsen
Lead Supervisor of Assessment Services, Institute on Aging
Presenter: Dana Leavitt
Acting Program Analyst

(This presentation will focus on resources such as IHSS, Support at Home, Meals on Wheels,
June 1, 2023 / 8:30 am - 9:45 am
 Injury Prevention

Presenter: Rita Huang

(This presentation will focus on tools in injury prevention
and adaptive and accessible resources within San Francisco to support those in need).
June 8, 2023 / 8:30 am - 9:45 am 
Isolation

Presenter: Carla Perissinotto, M.D., M.H.S.,
Professor in the Division of Geriatrics, Department of Medicine

(This presentation will focus on a range of isolation dynamics and tools
to help those experiencing isolation).
June 15, 2023 / 8:30 am - 9:45 am
Ageism & Ableism

Presenter: Ali Chiu
Lead Supervisor of Consultative Services

(This presentation will focus on understanding ageism and ableism and why it is important to gain tools
to avoid ageist and ableist practices when working with older and dependent adults).
June 22, 2023 / 8:30 am - 9:45 am 
Planning / Talking About End of Life Wishes

Presenter: The Venerable Canon Nina Pickerrell
Owner and Operator, Bayview Mission

(This presentation will focus on empowering community partners and faith leaders
to guide older adults in planning end of life wishes).
This series is offered concurrently with the observance of
World Elder Abuse Awareness Month
This Training Series is Supported by a Grant from the

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