The Mental Health and Physical Conditions in the Elderly Population is a two-day course designed to provide the law enforcement officer, APS Specialist/Investigator, mental health specialists, and other professionals who work with the elderly population with advanced knowledge related to the mental health and physical conditions seen in the elderly and persons with disabilities.
The training is based on the philosophy that personnel with a strong foundation and understanding of the forensic markers of abuse and neglect in the elderly and people with disabilities, along with knowledge of forensic investigative techniques, will have the tools necessary to develop a successful legal case in criminal and/or civil courts.
Dates
May 6-May 7, 2025
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
Location
TX Dept. of Protective and Regulatory Services
2525 Murworth
Houston, TX. 78223
COST
$149 per person*
*20% Discount for three or more students from the same agency - $119.20 per person. Please call for a coupon code. 817-882-8686, or if you need to pay with PO
CEU's
TCOLE - 12.5 hrs.
NASW-TX-12.5 hrs.
QUESTIONS?
Call: 817-882-8686
Text: 817-882-8686
Email: Ron Kunz: [email protected]
Faculty
Melissa Figueroa Ashley, RN, MSN, FNP-BC
Wellmed - Corpus Christi, TX
Dr. Sabrina Smith Dunne, R. Ph
CVS Pharmacy - Fort Worth, TX
Bonnie Armstrong, E.D.
The Shaken Baby Alliance- Fort Worth, TX
CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY:
Requests for refunds for the training must be received via email at info @ shakenbaby.org by 5:00 p.m. CST five days before the workshop. No refunds will be provided after this date. A light breakfast and snack will be provided.
All other meals are on your own. |
| 1. Aging Overview—This section covers Conditions related to the normal aging process, as well as conditions involving a rapid decline in mental health or a physical condition that requires immediate medical intervention. 2. DSM-5 – A discussion of the changes to the DSM-IV-TR to DSM-5 and what this means to the investigato . 3. Mental Health Conditions – Mental health and mental illness are defined, as is the impact mental health conditions have on all areas of life, including mental, cognitive, and physical. The importance of interventions to stabilize and often reverse conditions that contribute to mental health decline is covered. 4. Physical Conditions—This section provides an overview of physical conditions, including some that masquerade as mental health conditions, and explains how to differentiate them and provide proper interventions. 5. Untreated Conditions—This section discusses untreated conditions in context with an elderly person's rapid decline and the indicators an investigator would expect to see. 6. Medications—This section will discuss Information about commonly used medications, recognizing dangerous polypharmacy issues, drug interactions, over-the-counter (OTC) and herbal medicines, quick reference guides, and apps available to help the investigator. 7. Resources—A group exercise to develop a guide to local, state, and national resources for professionals investigating and protecting the elderly. 8. Service Planning (using the multidisciplinary team) – A small group exercise to develop a service plan using case studies with complex case facts and resources from the local, state, and national levels. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? - Adult Protective Services
- Legal Professionals (Civil & Criminal)
- First Responders: Patrol, Firefighters, EMS
- Victim Advocates
- Forensic Interviewers
- Medical Practitioners
- Fraud and Financial Crime Investigators
- Social Workers
- Mental Health Providers
- Family Violence Specialists
- Senior Advocates
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