Posts by Shelly Carlson
Commitment to Address Systemic Racism and Reflections on Recent Events
As a state, we are only just beginning to reckon with what our Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) neighbors have been experiencing and expressing to the rest of…
Read MoreMinnesota World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Conference 2021
The Minnesota World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Conference will be held virtually June 14-16, 2021. Click the button below for more information!
Read MoreEnjoy Holiday Time…with a Dash of Financial Exploitation Prevention
When we gather (safely) with family over the holidays, we are honoring the great connections and love we have with family members. It is a great time to reminisce about…
Read MoreCenter Partners Fall Forum – Online Speaker Series
Financial Exploitation: Diving Deeper to Understand Why and How it Happens In understanding abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults, we have often been lacking data and scientific studies to…
Read MoreMinnesota Elder Justice Center Legal Services
Through a new grant from Allianz Life, the Minnesota Elder Justice Center as hired its first full time staff attorney to expand legal services to older and vulnerable adults. This…
Read MoreCenter Partners: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Forum
In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, join us for our virtual Center Partner’s Forum. DATE: Monday, June 15 TIME: 1:00pm – 3:00 pm Self-Neglect: Understanding the…
Read MoreCaregiver Support: Essential and Available Through Our Victim Services Program
Sara Green, Victim Services Coordinator, Minnesota Elder Justice Center Since the onset of the Coronavirus, the Minnesota Elder Justice Center staff have been thinking about the increased importance of supporting…
Read MoreConsumer Update: Using Cameras to Monitor and Communicate with Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities During COVID-19
Many people have questions about using cameras to monitor and communicate with residents they care about. This post contains information to help answer questions about placing and using cameras. If…
Read MoreFederal Advocacy for a New Year
We are approaching the tenth anniversary of the Elder Justice Act, landmark legislation to elevate the federal response to elder abuse, neglect and financial exploitation. While its funding authorizations required…
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