Category: Elderly / Geriatics / Gerontology, Hospice / End of Life Issues Category: Elderly / Geriatics / Gerontology, Hospice / End of Life Issues (show less) Other: Wisconsin Other: Wisconsin (show less)

Over the past few years, Guardianship Abuse has been more prevalent in the news and media. From Netflix's "I Care a Lot" to Britney Spears story and recent documentary, and most recently, Wendy Williams battle, we are not short on challenges people are facing across the nation regarding self-determination. At the same time, Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, mental health challenges and additional precursors of incapacitation continue to increase for those we are serving. There has never been a time in history that this topic has been so important as today. Join us for this information packed session to learn about the importance of and options for Advance Directives, recent changes in Wisconsin Advance Directives and Guardian Training, and a lively problem-solving discussion on the status and issues surrounding guardianship abuse. 
Objectives
This webinar will:

• Provide a basic overview of the history and status of Advance Directives, Guardianship and Abuse in Wisconsin and across the Nation, including definitions and related concepts.
• Identify resources and challenges related to the current systems, recent and proposed changes to address issues, and challenges that remain unmet that require our ongoing attention and problem-solving.
• Equip and Encourage Social Workers to better engage with and advocate for patients/clients/residents, as well as to participate in taking action to identify and address unmet system needs.