Conference—Homelessness and the Elderly

For John, BLUF:  Understanding the homelessness situation regarding the elderly.  Come join us.

This Friday, April 12, 2013 - 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM, the City of Lowell will hold its eighth "Keys to Ending Homelessness Conference", this time looking at "Homeless and At-Risk Seniors".

The location will be the UMass Lowell Inn & Conference Center, 50 Warren Street, here in Lowell, MA.

The Keynote Speaker will be Mr Steven Grossman, Treasurer and Receiver General, Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  Also speaking will be Mr Aaron Gornstein, Undersecretary, Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development. In addition to the speakers, there are two sets of breakout sets, as follows:

A-1.  Homeless Elders 101
A-2.  Hoarding
A-3.  Financial Management and Resources
A-4.  Case Management and In-Home Clinical Care

B-1.  Homeless Elders 101
B-2.  Housing
B-3.  Health Care
B-4.  Mental Illness and Substance Use

While many of those attending will be professionals in the area of Elder Services or Homelessness, there are issues that might be of benefit to those who have elderly at home, whom they are caring for.

The cost is not that much.  Pre-registration is $25 and registration at the door is $30.  Lunch is included.  To register early, contact Ms Linda King, Lowell Community Development Specialist, at (978) 674-1428, or EMail her at lking@lowellma.gov

Please feel free to come and join the activities.

Regards  —  Cliff