Guardianship Association of Iowa Network Annual Conference
Blurred Lines: Navigating Conflict in Substitute Decision Making
October 12th, 2018
Iowa State Bar Association (ISBA) Headquarters
625 E. Court Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Keynote presentation will focus on the difference between medical and legal incapacity.
8:30- 9:00 Introduction by GAIN President – Erin Droll
9:00-10:30 Medical vs Legal Perspective on Decision Making Capacity
Honorable Judge Craig Block and Dr. Robert Bender Geriatrician
10:30 Break – Muffins by Peppercorn Pantry (Sponsored by First Security Bank)
10:45-11:45 Office of the Public Guardian Update – Jennifer Donovan, JD and Erin Droll
1145-12:30 Lunch by Something Italian
12:30-1:30
Sexuality in the Aging Population – G. Joseph Sample, Iowa State University
1:30 – 3:30
Disagreements, Investigations and Solutions – Panel Discussion
DHS Adult Protective and Service Supervisors Jone Staley and Darci Patterson,
Easter Seals Team Leader of Vocational Services, Megan Harrison,
Probate attorney Nathan Miller, JD; and Sherri McLerran Nationally Certified Guardian
2:30 Break – Cookies by Peppercorn Pantry (Sponsored by First Security Bank)
3:30-4:00 Wrap up and closing – Erin Droll
Space is limited so register today by visiting our website www.iowaguardianship.org Please include a list of all attendees from your organization. See you there!
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions at iowaguardians@gmail.com
Multi-registration rate-any agency with 5 or more attendees – $55.00 per attendee
Registration $75.00 per attendee
Registration includes certificate of attendance, snacks, drinks and lunch.
5.5 CEU’s and 5 CLE’s
GAIN is a non-profit, member organization dedicated to enhancing the professional education and networking opportunities of Iowa’s substitute decision-makers.