Addiction and Older Adults

Date

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Time

7:30pm - 9:00pm

Description

“Addiction and Older Adults” will be presented by Matthew Cremin, LLMSW; Foreclosure Prevention Coordinator, U/M Housing Bureau for Seniors; and Charles E. Coleman LLMSW, Primary Therapist, Dawn Farm Downtown; and. Older adults are the fastest growing population in the US. Substance addiction affects this population in a unique way, and the intersection of older adults, their medical care providers, and how value systems can play into addiction are important considerations in providing care. The unique nature of how addiction affects older adults, myths and facts, and available local resources will be discussed. Free, open to all; no registration required. Provides 1.5 free CEH for addiction professionals. Sponsored by Dawn Farm.
For additional information please see http://www.dawnfarm.org/programs/education-series or contact 734-485-8725 or info@dawnfarm.org