2025 EAS Event Program - Flipping Book

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. Breakout sessions descriptions

Embodied Labs – Virtual Reality Experience *Pre-Registration required to attend

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Breakout Session 1: 10:10 AM – 11:05 AM Claims sharks are increasingly targeting elder veterans—individuals and organizations that are not accredited but charge illegal fees for assistance with VA benefits. This presentation will reveal the predatory tactics used to exploit vulnerable veterans, including charging upfront fees, offering fraudulent claims advice, and trapping veterans in long-term contracts. We will highlight the financial impact of claims sharks, illustrating how they cost veterans millions of dollars each year. Attendees will learn to identify red flags, direct veterans to legitimate VA-accredited resources, and educate communities on fraud prevention strategies. We will also discuss legal protections, including VA regulations and federal measures to combat these fraudulent practices. This session will equip professionals, caregivers, and advocates with actionable steps to protect elder veterans from financial abuse and ensure they receive the benefits they have earned—at no cost.lockout occurs, residents face various decisions. Some of these decisions may prevent an Unlawful Detainer from being filed, help avoid an eviction appearing on their record or allow for more time in the property before having to leave. This workshop will cover the different types of notices and the Unlawful Detainer process, which includes filing and serving the Unlawful Detainer, Defendant response times, and the timing of pretrial proceedings, trial, and the Sheriff’s lockout. The goal of the workshop is to provide attendees with a basic understanding of the Unlawful Detainer process to help them assess how much time they may have to assist their clients. Claims Sharks: Protecting Our Elder Veterans from Financial Exploitation 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. Labs: Dima is a Lebanese American immigrant living with symptoms of both Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease, as she transitions from life at home to a residential community. Clay is a 66-year-old veteran with stage IV, terminal lung cancer coming to terms with the reality of his diagnosis, alongside his family.

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

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Adam C. French Assistant Director Riverside County Veterans Services

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