Mental Health, Addiction, and Transition Issues in Older Adults

Event Description

Online registration is closed. To register, email Tram Nguyen at tnguyen@mnbars.org.

Our profession and our clients are aging.  Learn about mental health (including cognitive impairment) and addiction issues and the realities, risk factors, and resources specific to older adults.  Understand unique barriers to getting help for older adults, characteristics of older adult mental health, chemical dependency and gambling problems, and the difference between dementia, grief, and depression.  The program will touch on ethical issues if an impairment is present and offer a protocol to encourage someone to get help.

This program is co-sponsored by the Probate, Trusts, and Estates Section and Elder Law Section.

Speakers:

Joan Bibelhausen, Executive Director, Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers
Judith Rush, Outreach Manager, Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers

CLE Credits:

1.0 Elimination of Bias CLE Credit Approved | Event Code: 477929 

Cost:

Probate, Trusts and Estates/Elder Law Section Member: FREE
MSBA/HCBA/RCBA Member: $15
Non-Member: $45
Law Student/New Admittee: FREE

Registration Deadline:  December 14, 2022. To register after that time, email the program manager.

Remote Participation: Remote instructions will be emailed to you the day prior to the event.

Payments/Cancellations:  Please register online or over the phone by credit card whenever possible. If you must pay by check, please use this registration form . Need to cancel? Please see our cancellation policy .

Covid-19:  We are currently following CDC guidelines for Covid-19. For more information, please visit our website .

Accommodations: We are committed to creating an inclusive environment in which all members can participate fully. If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in this event, please notify the program manager with at least 72 hours notice prior to the meeting to allow sufficient time to make arrangements for accommodations. Thank you.

Program Manager: Tram Nguyen | tnguyen@mnbars.org | 612-278-6316

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DATE
Friday, December 16, 2022
TIME

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

VENUE
Live Webinar - Zoom