Inform&Connect Academy: Basic Services for Older Adults

A free training designed for help-desk, information hotline, front-line volunteers and other staff who work with the public to provide information about programs and services for older people in Marin. Specialists will share their expertise and resources through presentations and audience Q&A.

This workshop will cover basic services for older adults. AAI will also offer a workshop on November 12 on end-of-life resources and programs for Marin residents. Register for the November 12 workshop here: https://informandconnect2019-2.eventbrite.com

A free networking lunch will be provided.

When:

Tuesday, October 15, 2019, 9am-4:30pm (coffee and light breakfast at 8:45am).

Where:

The Key Room at Homeward Bound

1385 N. Hamilton Parkway, Novato, CA 94949

October 15 Agenda:

Morning (9am-12:30pm):

• Taking care (self-care for front-line workers)
• Transportation
• Housing options
• Attendant care: all service lines
• Adult Protective Services

Lunch (12:30-1pm)

Afternoon (1-4:30pm):

• Mental health and well-being
• Food and nutrition
• Staying connected

Who should attend:

Front-line volunteers and staff who support the resource referral needs of older adults.

Contact:

Email support [at] agingactioninitiative.org with questions.

Accommodations:

If you are a person with a disability and require this document in an alternate format (example: Braille, Large Print, Audiotape, CD-ROM), information below. If you require an accommodation (example: ASL Interpreter, reader, note taker) to participate in any county program, service or activity, you may request an accommodation by calling (415) 473-4381 (Voice) / CRS (711) or by e-mail at: disabilityaccess@marincounty.org not less than four work days in advance of the event.