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LGBT Elders in an Ever Changing WorldNorth Shore Elder Services; Salem State University; LGBT Aging ProjectMonday, March 11, 2013 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (EDT)Salem, MA |
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CLASSES AND PRESENTATIONS
Keynote Address: Gary Bailey, MSW, ACSW, Associate Professor, Simmons School of Social Work, Clinical Associate Professor, Simmons School of Health Sciences
Am Session 1 : 10:15am – 11:30am
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Title: LGBT Aging and Addressing Health Disparities in Long Term Care Settings
Speaker: Matt Russell, MD, MSc, Assistant Professor, Boston University School of Medicine
Description: Discussion of health disparities in the LGBT older adult community, particularly those in long term care settings.
Session: am1
Title: Welcoming Churches and Synagogues: An Interfaith Discussion
Speaker: Panel
Description: An explanation of the history of faith organizations, and current ways that faith communities are working to embrace the LGBT population.
Session: am1
Title: Transgender 101
Speaker: Loree Cook Daniels, Founding Executive Director, Transgender Aging Network
Description: A look into the basics of understanding what “transgender” means in today’s society and the unique issues facing transgender older adults today.
Session: am1
Title: Public Policy & the Politics of LGBT Aging
Speaker: Sean Cahill, Ph.D., Director, Health Policy, The Fenway Institute
Dale Mitchell, Executive Director, Ethos
Carly Burton, MSW, Deputy Director, MassEquality
Description: Local, state and national policies related to LGBT aging, and current and future policy changes in the area of LGBT equality, rights and aging.
Session: am1
Title: LGBT Aging 101: What you need to know about Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Older Adults and Caregivers
Speaker: Lisa Krinsky, LICSW, Director, LGBT Aging Project
Description: Introduction to the unique needs of LGBT older adults and caregivers in today’s society.
Session: am1
Title: Tools & Tips for LGBT Caregivers: Practical and Creative Responses to the Experience of Caregiving
Speaker: Joanne Peskowitz, LICSW, Care Manager, Dementia Specialist
Lawrence Johnson, Caregiver, Featured in Gen Silent
Description: Skills for LGBT caregivers, or those caring for an LGBT loved one.
Session: am1
Title: Social Engagement Opportunities for Older LGBT Adults: Peer Led Programming
Speaker: Panel
Description: Highlights from a few of the many LGBT social groups in Massachusetts.
Session: am1
Am Session 2 : 11:45am – 1pm
Title: LGBT Long Term Care Policy & Practice Implications
Speaker: Paul Urbanski, MSW, Ph.D. Candidate, School of Social Welfare, University at Albany, NY
Description: How long term care policies and practices specifically affect LGBT older adults, and the social, cultural and health implications of these factors on the population.
Session: am2
Title: Coming Out and Coming Home: Finding your Place in a Faith Community
Speaker: Panel
Description: Personal stories from LGBT older adults who have come out in a spiritual community.
Session: am2
Title: Transgender Voices
Speaker: Panel
Description: Personal stories from transgender older adults.
Session: am2
Title: HIV, AIDS and Public Health in LGBT Older Adults
Speaker: Kevin Cranston, Director, Bureau of Infectious Disease at Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Description: Discussion about the unique HIV/AIDS concerns of LGBT older adults, as well as public health issues relating to LGBT older adults and caregivers.
Session: am2
Title: Now What? Direct Practice with LGBT Older Adults and Caregivers
Speaker: Lisa Krinsky, LICSW, Director, LGBT Aging Project
Description: Skills for working directly with LGBT older adults in clinical and community settings.
Session: am2
Title: LGBT Congregate Meals: Breaking the Cycle of Isolation, Setting New Standards for Engagement
Speakers: Bob Linscott, MTS, Assistant Director, LGBT Aging Project
Amy VanWagenen, Ph.D., Program Manager, The Fenway Institute
Sammy Sass, Evaluation Associate, The Fenway Institute
Description: Speakers from The Fenway Institute will present on a recent study highlighting the social and health benefits of congregate meal sites for the LGBT older adult population and their friends, and potential ways to increase the number of LGBT-friendly meal sites across the nation.
Session: am2
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Title: Legal & Financing Tools for LGBT Older Adults
Speaker: Catherine Burgess, CFP (R), ADPA sm, Certified Financial Planner and Accredited Domestic Partner Advisor
Gail Horowitz, Esq., Founding Partner, Wade Horowitz LaPointe, LLC
Description: Tools for handling finances and legal issues for LGBT older adults and caregivers.
Session: am2
Pm Session: 2:30pm – 3:45pm
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Title: Support and Advocacy for LGBT Older Adults in Long Term Care Facilities
Speaker: Sarah Wright, MSW, Founder and President of Social Work Progress, LLC
Description: Tips and tools for working with and advocating for LGBT older adults and caregivers living in or working with long-term care facilities.
Session: pm
Title: The Role of Mindfulness and Meditation in Strengthening Resilience in Older LGBT Adults
Speaker: Mary Lang, Senior Teacher, Boston Shambhala Meditation Center and Associate Geriatric Care Manager, Your Elder Experts
Description: Hands-on mindfulness and stress reduction techniques for LGBT older adults and caregivers.
Session: pm
Title: Transgender 101
Speaker: Loree Cook Daniels, Founding Executive Director, Transgender Aging Network
Description: A look into the basics of understanding what “transgender” means in today’s society and the unique issues facing transgender older adults today.
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Title: Integrated Care Organizations and Dually Eligible Beneficiaries
Speakers: Mary Margaret Moore, Executive Director, Independent Living Center of the North Shore and Cape Ann
Amy MacNulty, Project Director, Community Care Linkages
Description: An overview of Integrated Care Organizations (ICOs) and a look into how dually eligible LGBT older adults can benefit from ICOs in Massachusetts
Session: pm
Title: After the Training, What’s Next? Strategies for Successful Outreach Programs to Connect with LGBT Older Adults in your Area
Speaker: Bob Linscott, MTS, Assistant Director, LGBT Aging Project
Allyan Rivera, LICSW, ABECSW Diplomate (retired)
Description: How do you find a population that doesn’t want to be seen? Discussion of strategies for outreach and effective engagement with the LGBT older adult and caregiver populations.
Session: pm
Title: Local LGBT Qualitative Studies
Speaker: Jeff Driskell, Ph.D., MSW, Assistant Professor, School of Social Work, Salem State University
Description: An overview of recent local studies on the LGBT community including healthy aging and memory fitness.
Session: pm
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Title: Coming Out Late in Life
Speakers: Panel
Description: Stories from LGBT older adults who came out after age 50.
Session: pm
When & Where
Salem State University
Central Campus
Loring Avenue
Salem,
MA 01970
Monday, March 11, 2013 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (EDT)
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