CCERAP: Webcasts

YOU and the New Uniform Power of Attorney Law
(Recorded January 20, 2010 at the Aurora City Hall)

Training materials on the New Power of Attorney Law

Part I: The New Law and Colorado

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Mary Catherine Rabbitt, Colorado Legal Assistance Developer for the Elderly

Part I examines the overall scope of the new Uniform Power of Attorney Law, which took effect in Colorado January 1, 2010. Mary Catherine Rabbitt explains the major provisions of the new law and highlights important changes that will affect agents. She also provides a general summary of when a Power of Attorney should be used as well as what to look for when abuse is suspected.

Part II: Implications of the UPOA (Questions and Answers)

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Tom Rodriguez, Elder Law Attorney; Vincent, Romeo & Rodriguez, LLC
Scott Storey, District Attorney, 1st Judicial District
Dave Bernhard, Assistant City Attorney, Adult Protection Unit, Denver Dept. of Human Services
Theresa Bradbury, Criminal Investigator, Colorado Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit
Mary Catherine Rabbitt, Esq.

Part II: A panel led by Elder Law Attorney Tom Rodriguez examines how the new law will work within the judicial system and Adult Protective Services. The panel also discusses how the new law benefits criminal investigations and allows for stronger prosecution when Power of Attorney abuse is reported.

Responding To People With Dementia - April 29, 2009

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Responding to People with Dementia is a training seminar presented on April 29, 2009. This training was designed for law enforcement officers and other first responders, attorneys, APS, and Long Term Care Ombudsmen who are called upon to assist people with dementia in stressful situations. This podcast, presented by the Alzheimer's Association (Colorado Chapter), provides participants with tools and knowledge to more effectively respond to and communicate with people with dementia.

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