Best Practices Presentation - Hoarding and Mental Illness

The Geriatric Mental Health Alliance of New York and the Brookdale Center for Healthy Aging and Longevity of Hunter College

invite you to a best practices presentation in geriatric mental health entitled

HOARDING AND MENTAL ILLNESS

presented by

Carmen Morano, Ph.D., Director of Education, Associate Professor, Hunter College School of Social Work
Judy Willig, LCSW, Executive Director, Heights and Hill Community Council

April 16, 2007 from 3:00 - 5:00PM
Hunter College School of Social Work - Auditorium
129 East 79th Street, NYC
(Between Lexington and Park Avenues)

Hoarding, a complex behavioral problem, is particularly common among older adults, and it is frequently related to a mental disorder. Many such older adults often live alone, deny their condition, and refuse help making it difficult for providers to intervene.

Dr. Morano and Ms. Willig will discuss the complexities of harding as a behavioral health issue and best practices for providers who work with older adults who hoard.

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Refreshments will be served.

Attendence is free, but pre-registration is required.

To make a reservation, please call (212) 614-6356 or email yhsin@mhaofnyc.org

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Thank you to the supporters of the Alliance, the Altman Foundation, the Stella and Charles Guttman Foundation, the van Ameringen Foundation, the James N. Jarvie Commonweal Service, the New York State Legislature (courtesy of Nicholas Spano), and the Mental Health Associations of New York City and Westchester.