Elderwerks Continuing Education Opportunities

Elderwerks Education Team

Cultural Competency, Ethics, & Legal Topics and know the extent of a decision-maker’s authority and what ethical standards he or she should apply when making decisions. CC40 1.0 Nurse, SW, NHA Capacity: How is it Evaluated and Who Decides When Your Patient/Client Can’t? Presented by a neuropsychologist and an elder law attorney The discussion: the role of a neuropsychologist in objectively evaluating mental capacity for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment; the primary uses of a neuropsychological assessment; the levels of mental capacity needed to execute Powers of Attorney for Healthcare and Property; the rights and responsibilities of an agent under power of attorney and the guardianship process. CC41 1.0 Nurse, SW, NHA Ethics & Scams Attendees will learn how to protect seniors from a plethora of common senior scams. CC42 What Does Elder Law Really Mean? General presentation regarding elder law. The presentation is to educate on what elder law is and how it can be beneficial. CC43 When Children with Special Needs Turn 18 Review how special needs trusts and guardianship can be utilized to help ensure children with special needs can thrive as adults. CC44 Probate 101 Basic understanding of the probate process and the procedure of settling a decedent’s estate, paying debt and their distribution of the balance of those that are entitled to receive. The presentation reviews the basic types of probate proceedings in Illinois . CC45

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