Malnutrition is defined by the WHO as deficiencies, excesses or imbalances in a person’s intake of energy and/or nutrients.  The term covers two broad groups of conditions – undernutrition and overweight.  

1. Mortality, Morality and Honor: The End-of-Life Paradigm
2. Please, I Want to Die: Why My Father, Charles, and I Were Inspired to Initiate the Colorado End-of-Life Options Act as a Ballot Initiative
3. Colorado’s Death with Dignity Law: A Legal Perspective

Approximately 10,000 people turn 65 years old every day. As the population ages, the number of reports of abuse, neglect and exploitation of older adults is rising. In many cases, the abuser is an intimate partner, adult child or other family member or caregiver of the older victim. This seminar will address how to identify and effectively respond to domestic violence in later life. Using case studies, this interactive workshop will focus on the dynamics of abuse in later life; practical strategies to address safety needs and to enhance the quality life of older victims.

Learn the distinct differences between sympathy, empathy, and compassion; as well as the differences between compassion fatigue, burnout, and vicarious trauma.

Cindy Webb presents the difference between sexual and non-sexual behavior, how our individual value systems make the job more difficult and influence the way we respond. She will discuss ways to determine consent and when it’s necessary to intervene and notify appropriate entities. Cindy will recommend interventions and provide case studies.

Three disorders common to older adults and with overlapping symptoms, origins and consequences are referred to as the “3 D’s”: Depression, Dementia and Delirium. Overlapping symptoms can include confusion, apathy, anhedonia, emotional liability, irritability, poor concentration, memory problems, and eating/appetite change.

A challenge for professionals working with older adults and their families is trying to manage and communicate in a multigenerational workplace.  Today’s workplace is more complicated than ever with as many as five generations working together.  Kerry Mitchell, M.A.,  Lead Faculty, Regis University, discusses the differences among generations, their work styles, and how effective communication can reduce cross-generational conflict.

Elder Abuse as a public health issue is expected to grow as our population ages. Find out more. An emergency room nurse, an elder law attorney, the Director of the Denver DA's Consumer Fraud Program, and Denver's Adult Protective Services provide key information and resources on how medical professionals and others are dealing with the medical implications of elder abuse, including financial exploitation.

The aging of America is the most significant demographic trend of our time. It’s expected that by 2030 the U.S. population of people over 65 will have more than doubled from 35 million in 2000 to 71.5 million. This “aging of America” will also bring an increase in the number of people with cognitive disabilities such as Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other health conditions that will require guardianship of incapacitated older adults.

Most states have mandatory reporting of elder abuse. Colorado does not.

Hunger is a major problem within the senior community.  In Colorado, the number of older adults experiencing a threat of hunger has increased 78% from 2001 to 2010.

The Colorado Program Eligibility and Application Kit (PEAK) is the flagship tool that will allow the State to meet these new service needs.

Vickie Rodgers and Teresa Legault of Senior Reach talk about how to reach isolated, frail adults who may need mental health and care management services.  Senior Reach is a model program that provides an innovative way for communities and local service agencies to work together to provide care management or mental health services.

Personal stories told by victims of elder abuse and financial exploitation.