Strike Up the Conversation on Emergency Preparedness

This event is sponsored by the Western Region Chapter

Monday, August 12, 2024

12pm ET / 11am CT / 10am MT / 9am PT

Learning Objectives: In this webinar, you will learn about the uptick in disasters including fires, floods, hurricanes, and power outages, and how those are affecting the older adult population. You will understand the limitations of the Office of Emergency Services and why it is important, for you as Aging Life Care Managers, to develop a plan for your clients, whether they live at home or in a facility. You will learn about plans that include special considerations for cognitive impairment, mobility, and medical issues. You will gain a skill set to appropriately plan and ensure the safety of your clients should a disaster occur.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this webinar, (Aging Life Care Professionals®) will be able to:

• Describe why older adults are more vulnerable during a disaster
• List elements of mobility & sensory plans
• List the Office of Emergency Services' limitations
• Describe an appropriate approach when developing a plan
• List the special needs for cognitive impairment
• Describe the elements of an Aging Life Care management disaster planning assessment

About the Presenter

Liz Heape-Caldwell, BS, MBA, CMC is the co-owner, Chief Operating Officer & Certified Care Manager at Elder Options, in the greater Sacramento Region. Liz has worked for Elder Options for over 24 years becoming excited about the field of Care Management while pursuing her undergraduate. She joined the Aging Life Care Association as a student and has been an active member for the past 14 years. Liz & her Aging Life Care Manager mother, Carol Heape, just celebrated Elder Options' 36th year in business. Throughout the years, Liz has assisted in diversifying Elder Options services to ensure they can help anyone who needs them, regardless of age or socioeconomic status.

Continuing Education Credit Hours

* This program for has been approved by the National Academy of Certified Care Managers (NACCM) for 1.0 continuing education contact hour.

This event is provided to ALCA members and partners at no charge by the Western Region Chapter, but registration is required. 

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