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Embodied Labs – Virtual Reality Experience

Presenters

WARNING The content of this session may be emotionally challenging as it covers a variety of sensitive topics including end of life experiences which may elicit a physical and/or emotional reaction.

Denise Jackson, MSPsy Staff Development Officer Riverside County Department of Public Social Services Aimee Reynolds, BA Customer Success Specialist Nancy Edwards, RN, BSN Clinical Development Specialist Embodied Labs

• Breakout Session 1: 10:10AM- 11:10AM • Breakout Session 2: 11:20AM- 12:20PM • Breakout Session 3: 1:50PM- 2:50PM • Breakout Session 4: 3:00PM-4:00PM

The Embodied Labs experience is an immersive learning system which allows participants to view the world through the perspective of disabled older adults and caregivers. Virtual reality allows you the opportunity to step into someone else’s shoes--to deeply understand the lives experience of another person. Knowing what to expect, how to relate, and how to respond allows you to communicate more clearly, support more confidently, and serve with greater purpose.

Protecting Seniors from Fraud Breakout Session 1: 10:10AM- 11:10AM

Presenter Teresa Campbell Public Affairs Specialist Social Security Administration

The presentation will delve into crucial information about scams and frauds, particularly those related to Social Security, and how to report them to the Office of the Inspector General (OIG). The training is tailored to professionals working with seniors and dependent adults, with a focus on how they can assist their clients through the application process and avoid falling victim to financial abuse and scams. Additionally, the presentation will offer insights on how professionals can detect and report scams, and the importance of the Social Security Representative Payee program.

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2024 Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Symposium