2025 Elder Rights Summitt

June 11th – 12th
Sequoia Conference Center
901 Myrtle Avenue, Eureka, California

Register at www.a1aa.org/ElderRightsSummit by Friday, June 6^th.

The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program of the Area 1 Agency on Aging is excited to host the 2025 Elder Rights Summit, formerly the Elder Abuse Awareness Conference. This event honors World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and will bring together local and statewide partners working to protect the rights of older adults in our community. Our goal is to educate and provide a platform for critical conversations around elder abuse prevention and advocacy!

We are pleased to offer this event at no cost!

Wednesday, June 11th – 8 am to 5 pm
Perspectives from Local & Statewide Partners in Abuse Response, Advocacy, and Protection
Morning refreshments and lunch will be provided.

Conservatorship Reform: Progress to Date and the Journey Ahead
Tony Chicotel – Senior Staff Attorney, California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR)

Panel Discussion on Elder Abuse Response and Protective Services
District Attorney Stacey Eads, Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, Public Guardian Kelli Schwartz,
Adult Protective Services Program Manager Keri Schrock,
and California Department of Justice Deputy Attorney General Jeff Darnell.

Honoring and Protecting our Elders through Culturally Informed Practices
Laura Woods – Yurok Tribal Court Community Outreach Manager

A Blueprint for Reinforcing California’s Elder Justice Infrastructure
Donata Bohanec – California Elder Justice Coalition Executive Director

Highlighting Homelessness Among Older Adults in Humboldt County 
Arcata House Partnership

Integrated Community Living: A Vision for the Future in Our Community
Mary Keehn, Founder of We Are Up

Thursday, June 12th – 8 am to 12:30 pm

Empowering Your Future: Essential Strategies for Estate and Healthcare Decisions

Breakfast will be provided.

Identifying and Preventing Elder Abuse & Legal Remedies
Jenny Anders-Gable & Amy Hunt, Legal Services of Northern California

Planning for the Future: Health and Estate Planning to Protect Oneself and Family
Jenny Anders-Gable & Amy Hunt, Legal Services of Northern California

Advance Healthcare Directives: Making Informed Decisions
Hospice of Humboldt

To register www.a1aa.org/ElderRightsSummit by Friday, June 6^th.

 For more information call (707)-269-1330, or email ombudsman@a1aa.org.

We hope to see you there for this important and impactful event!