2025 EAS Event Program - Flipping Book

Supported Decision Making Breakout Session 3: 1:55 PM – 2:50 PM

Presenter

On September 30, 2022, the California Legislature enacted AB 1663, which codified supported decision-making. This powerful tool can avoid the need for a conservatorship for individuals who can make their own decisions with assistance from family, friends, or professionals. This workshop discusses the pros and cons of such an agreement and its specific legal requirements.

Sheri Cruz, JD Probate Attorney Riverside Superior Court

Documenting Elder Abuse: A Guide for Successful Prosecution

Presenters

Ricky Esquivel, MAMG Research Assistant National Center on Elder Abuse Elder Abuse Guide for Law Enforcement (EAGLE) Lori Mars, JD, LLM Director National Center on Elder Abuse Elder Abuse Guide for Law Enforcement (EAGLE)

Breakout Session 3: 1:55 PM – 2:50 PM

This workshop will outline clear and direct steps to take when you suspect that a loved one has been targeted or victimized by financial abuse. You will receive updated information on the deceptive tactics used by perpetrators who manipulate their victims into believing they are trustworthy and have their best interests at heart, all while gathering critical information to commit fraud. We will also explore various methods to seek remedies and recover lost funds.

The 4 Ws of Advance Directives: What, Why, Who, and When Breakout Session 3: 1:55 PM – 2:50 PM

Presenter Dr. Teresa Graney, DSW, MSW, LCSW PACT Social Worker Veteran Affairs Loma Linda Healthcare System

Terry Schiavo suffered a cardio-respiratory arrest in 1990 at the age of 26, leaving her incapacitated. She had no Advance Directives outlining her preferences for medical care prior to the incident. The struggles faced by her family highlight the negative consequences of not having the document ready before one becomes incapacitated. Her heartbreaking story illustrates the emotional toll on family members who must make decisions that may not align with what she would have wanted had she prepared her Advance Directives in advance. Any of us can lose the ability to make our own medical decisions due to illness, accidents, or cognitive decline, just as Ms. Schiavo did. Having an Advance Directive in place ensures that our medical preferences are respected. This presentation will explore the WHAT, WHY, WHO, and WHEN of Advance Directives, emphasizing the importance of adults executing these documents. It will also discuss how the VA addresses this issue within the veteran population.

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