WHAT: In a continuing effort to prevent the abuse and exploitation of Massachusetts’ elders, the Executive Office of Elder Affairs is hosting a presentation and listening session for individuals interested in elder protective services to come and share their thoughts and comments on the issues of guardianship, money management, and the prevention and prosecution of elder abuse, fraud, neglect and financial exploitation.
WHERE: The Foley Senior Residences
249 River Street, Mattapan
WHEN: Monday, May 5, 2009 from 1:00–3:00 p.m.
WHO: Michael E. Festa, Secretary, Elder Affairs
Daniel F. Conley, District Attorney, SuffolkCounty
Eliza Greenberg, Boston Elderly Commission
Dale Mitchell, Executive Director, Ethos
Sandy Hovey, Director, Boston Protective Services Program
Linda George, Executive Director, Boston Senior Home Care
Catherine Hardaway, Executive Director, Central Boston Elder Services
Ed Flynn, Executive Director, SouthShore Elder Services
Wynn Gerhard, Managing Attorney, Elder Law Unit, Greater Boston Legal Services
Members of the Massachusetts Legislature
Protective Services, Home Care and Caregiver Support Staff
Community Leaders