Location:
801 Mt Vernon Pl NW Washington, DC 20001
Building:
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Details:
Join the distinguished panel of experts for two lively and informative discussions about challenging topics facing every senior today.
Session 1: 10:30am – 11:30am Room 154B
Age in Place and Senior Friendly Housing Alternatives
This panel discussion will explore the decision making processes required to successfully age in place. Topics will include but are not limited to assisted living, COC senior villages and nursing home options.
Session 2: 11:45am – 12:45pm Room 154B
More Life‐Less Clutter
This panel discussion will address the topics of excessive collecting and hoarding. Presenters will provide pragmatic tools and methods to address these issues.
Panel of Experts
- Jennifer Berger (AARP & Legal Counsel for the Elderly – Aging and Disability Resource Center Unit)
- Marty Bell (National Age‐in‐Place Council)
- Dr. Sheila Jones (DHS, Chief of Adult Protective Services)
- Elizabeth Fox (Coordinator, DC Senior Advisory Coalition)
- Dr. Chantelle Teasdell, PhD, MPH (ADRC Manager, DC Office on Aging)
- Dr. Elspeth Neiman Bell (Behavior Therapy Center of Greater Washington
- Maria Spetainik (Conquer the Clutter, Founder Professional Organizer, CEO, COO)
- Christine Bitzer / Stephanie Chong (Seabury Resources for Aging
Contact:
Phone:
(202) 442-7200