Category Archives: Safety

Past Free Webinar – Elder Abuse Prevention in Minnesota – Next Steps – May 15, 2018

Elder Abuse Prevention in Minnesota – Next Steps

Moderator: Rajean Moone, Executive Director, MN Leadership Council on Aging
Panelist:
Jan Malcolm, Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Health
Patti Cullen, President/CEO, Care Providers of Minnesota
Gayle Kvenvold, President/CEO, LeadingAge Minnesota
Amanda Vickstrom, Executive Director, MN Elder Justice Center
Cheryl Hennen, State Ombudsman, Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care

Handout – MN Department of Health – Malcolm

Handout – MN Elder Justice Center – Vickstrom

Handout – Care Providers – Cullen               Handout – LeadingAge – Kvenvold

Handout – Ombudsman for LTC – Hennen

Side by Side Legislative Bill Comparisons

This webinar will feature a panel discussion with representatives from nursing homes, state government and the legal community to review current legislative and policy proposals on reducing and preventing elder abuse. The legislature is considering several bills aimed to reduce abuse incidents, improve abuse investigation, and timely notification of families. The panel will preview current and pending legislation, review state policies, and discuss improvements in reporting and investigating elder abuse complaints.

Past Free Webinar – March 21, 2017

Preventing Deaths by Suicide of Older Adults in Minnesota

By: Amy Lopez, MSW, BA and Melissa Heinen, MPH, BSN

 

 

Handout – Suicide Prevention -1 per page       Handout – Suicide Prevention -3 per page

Related Research Article: Suicide Later in Life by Yates Conwell, MD

Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in America, yet it is preventable. Older adults (65 years and older) make up 12% of the US population and account for 18% of all suicide deaths. Men ages 85 and older have the highest rate (over four times higher) of any group in the country. Minnesota has experienced the highest number of deaths by suicide in 2015; though remained stable among males 65 years and older). Learn how we can prevent suicide among older adults.

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