Elder Mediation 2012


Course Date: May 16, 2012

Introduction to Elder Mediation

Colleen E. Selby — MacLeod & Company, Vancouver

Methodologies in Elder Mediation

  • review of facilitative, evaluative, transformative, and multi-party aspects of mediation unique to elder mediation

Nicole L. Garton-Jones — Heritage Law, West Vancouver

Ethical Issues in Elder Mediation

  • includes strategies and tips for dealing with vulnerable older adults, guardianship issues, and third parties

Joan Braun — Vista Law Group, Vancouver

Review and Recommendations of the CCEL Elder & Guardianship Mediation Project Report

  • tying the morning topics and information together

Emma J. Butt — BC Law Institute/Canadian Centre for Elder Law, Vancouver

Lunch (on your own)

Aging and Families

Peter S. Silin, MSW, RSW, CCC — Diamond Geriatrics, Vancouver

Legal Aspects of Elder Mediation

  • includes issues of incapacity planning, committeeship process, what is legal capacity

Jane A.G. Purdie, QC — Hambrook & Company, Surrey

Financial Abuse

  • red flags and common pitfalls in finances for seniors

Kathleen M. Cunningham — Public Guardian and Trustee of BC, Vancouver
Margaret Easton — Meridian Aging Project, Port Coquitlam

Health Aspects of Elder Mediation

  • includes physical and mental health aspects of aging

Dr. Stephen Kiraly, FRCPC — Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Division of Geriatric Psychiatry, University of BC AND Consultant, Vancouver Coastal Health, North Shore, Vancouver