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Caregiver Support Program: A Light at the End of the Tunnel Breakout Session 4: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm This workshop’s focus would be on the Caregiver Support Program (CSP), a new and growing resource available to caregivers of Veterans. This program is a clinical service offered through Veterans Affairs Hospitals (VA) across the nation, and offers support, education, resources, and outreach to caregivers. The program has recently expanded to provide services to Veterans from all service eras, which has allowed us to grow and support more members of the elder community. In order to ensure caregiver and Veteran wellbeing, the program implements many opportunities to monitor participant safety and ensure that the program is in the Veteran and caregiver’s best interest. This workshop will highlight the history of the program, the supports offered through CSP and how the program monitors participant safety.

Presenter

Jean Sigaran, MSW, LCSW Caregiver Support Coordinator VA Loma Linda Healthcare System

CARE Act Proceedings - What to Know Breakout Session 4: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm This presentation will cover the new legislation and implementation of the CARE Act Proceedings effective October 1, 2023. The presentation will discuss the meaning of the CARE Act, who is eligible, timelines of the program, how to petition for CARE, and alternatives for those not eligible. We’ll also discuss the services that the CARE Act recipient can be provided, as well as the successful completion of the CARE Act program.

Presenters

Sheri Gulino Probate Director Superior Court of California, Riverside County Marcus Cannon Deputy Director, Forensics Riverside University Health System - Behavioral Health

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2024 Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Symposium