2025 Elder Rights Summit
The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program of the Area 1 Agency on Aging is proud to announce the 2025 Elder Rights Summit, taking place June 11–12 at the Sequoia Conference Center, 901 Myrtle Avenue, Eureka, California. This free two-day summit honors World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and aims to promote collaboration, education, and advocacy in the protection of older adults’ rights.
Event Details:
Wednesday, June 11 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Includes morning refreshments and lunch.
Topics Include:
- Conservatorship Reform – Tony Chicotel, CANHR
- Elder Abuse Response & Protective Services Panel – District Attorney Stacey Eads, Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office – Sergeant Blake Massaro, Public Guardian Kelli Schwartz, APS Program Manager Keri Schrock, Department of Justice Deputy Attorney General Jeff Darnell
- Culturally Informed Practices – Laura Woods, Yurok Tribal Court
- California’s Elder Justice Infrastructure – Donata Bohanec, California Elder Justice Coalition
- Homelessness Among Older Adults – Anjali Browning, Arcata House Partnership
- Integrated Community Living – Mary Keehn, Founder, We Are Up
Thursday, June 12 | 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Breakfast provided
Workshops on Estate & Healthcare Planning:
- Elder Abuse Prevention & Legal Remedies – Jenny Anders-Gable & Amy Hunt, Legal Services of Northern California
- Estate and Health Planning – Jenny Anders-Gable & Amy Hunt
- Advance Healthcare Directives – Hospice of Humboldt
This summit offers an opportunity for professionals, advocates, and community members to gain knowledge, share experiences, and strengthen a unified front for elder rights and justice. Join us in standing up for older adults and building a stronger, safer, and more just future for all generations.
Contact:
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Area 1 Agency on Aging
Phone: (707) 269-1330
Email: ombudsman@a1aa.org
REGISTER TODAY at www.a1aa.org/elderrightssummit
