"EMPOWERING OLDER ADULTS" TRAINING SERIES FOR
COMMUNITY & FAITH PARTNERS

SESSION #2: IMPORTANT RESOURCES FOR OLDER ADULTS

Thursday, May 25, 2023
8:30 am - 9:45 am

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Communities of faith are hubs where older adults feel safe, valued and may escape social isolation. Faith and lay leaders entrusted with their spiritual care are, more often than not, first responders in instances when the well-being of older adults is at risk. To better equip faith-affiliated caregivers with the necessary insights, skills and resources to minister to this vulnerable sector, the San Francisco Interfaith Council (SFIC), in collaboration with the San Francisco Department of Disability and Aging Services (DAS) and the Institute on Aging (IOA), supported by a grant from the Metta Fund, offers this six-week online training series entitled, "Empowering Older Adults." This week's training session entitled, "Important Resources for Older Adults" will be led by Lisa Olsen, Lead Supervisor of Assessment Services at the Institute on Aging (IOA), and Dana Leavitt, Acting Program Analyst at the San Francisco Department of Disability & Aging Services (DAS) Benefits and Resource Hub. The three-fold focus of this presentation will be 1) To increase understanding of DAS and the specific populations it serves; 2) To increase understanding of how to access DAS Hub Services; and 3) To increase understanding of the service the DAS Hub offers both directly and within the network of community-based organizations (CBOs).
(Introduction of Guest Presenters and Presentation
by SFIC Executive Director Michael Pappas)
Lisa "Elle" Olsen
Lead Supervisor of Assessment Services
Lisa “Elle” Olsen is a white, queer, cis-gender woman. She’s been with Institute on Aging (IOA) for 6 years. Prior to that, she dedicated 3 years to Epilepsy research at the UC Davis Med Center. Her work is focused on improving public health access and independent living for people of all abilities.
Dana Leavitt is a Clinical Social Worker who has been with the Department of Disability and Aging Services - Integrated Intake Unit for over 9 years. She is currently acting as a Program Analyst with the DAS Benefits and Resources Hub Providing data analysis and assistance in program development and outreach planning.

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