Upcoming Meetings & Events
GCA Annual Members Meeting
GCA Annual Members Meeting - for GCA Members Only
Schedule
8:00 AM - Breakfast Service Begins
8:15 AM - 8:45 AM Business Meeting
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Session I
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM Session II
11:15 AM - 12: 15 PM Session III
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Session IV
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM Session V
Presenters / Presentation Topics (Times TBD):
State of the State with Jefff Petty
Practice Tips for Guardian / Conservators from 30-year Probate Attorney Tim McNeil
Medicare Basics: Learn about Medicare Part A, Part B, and Part D.
This presentation covers eligibility for Medicare and enrollment timeframes, Medicare service cost overview, how employer group health plans may be used to delay Medicare , additional insurance coverage offered by Medigap Supplements, and Medicare Advantage Plans.Legislative 125 Work Group: Additional information on the 125-work group and review of the updates, share in the development of the Ch 125 revisions. The changes will affect your practice and your business and to vulnerable adults. Come and have a say!
One additional presentation - details to come soon.
Presentation Material
Presentation materials will be located in the Member Portal (login required)
Registration Details Coming Soon
Virtual Option will be available
Hotel Room Discount Coming Soon - watch your email for this link!
GCA Quarterly Members Meeting
GCA Quarterly Members Meeting
Schedule
8:00 AM - Breakfast & Networking
8:30 AM - Member Meeting
9:00 AM - Break & Vendor Introduction
9:15 AM - Oregon Care Partners Presentation
10:15 AM - Break & Vendor Introduction
10:30 AM - Chapter 125 Workgroup Project
11:30 AM - Break & Vendor Introduction
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM - SHIBA Presentation
Presentation Details
This carefully curated lineup promises a diverse range of topics and expertise, ensuring an engaging and informative event for all attendees.
Presentation 1: Oregon Care Partners
Explore normal vs. non-normal aging, featuring brain slides detailing what happens when Alzheimer's develops. This session centers on Teepa Snow’s compassionate approach to dementia care alongside our presenter's firsthand experience developing resources for the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC).
Presenter: Suanne Jackson
Speaker Bio: Suanne Jackson is a certified Teepa Snow Positive Approach to Care Trainer/educator for people supporting folks living with Dementia. She volunteers for Villages NW and the WLLO Village, helping individuals living alone stay in their homes as long as possible with volunteer support. With more than 35 years of experience in staff development and training, she was an Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) program analyst for the Oregon State Unit on Aging, where she provided training and coordination for Oregon’s ADRCs and Area Agency on Aging offices. Previously, she worked as a project coordinator and trainer for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s national initiatives "Jobs to Careers" (2006–2009) and "Better Jobs Better Care" (2003–2006). She holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from Humboldt State University.
Presentation 2: Chapter 125 Workgroup Project
GCA’s Legislative Committee is actively involved with the statewide Chapter 125 Workgroup to rewrite the guardian/conservator statutes based on the Uniform Guardian Act. This could become law within the next couple of years. Come get involved in the process and voice your thoughts on the future of your daily practice!
Speaker Bios: Kali Jensen, Karen Fabiano, and Christian Hale are professional fiduciaries and members of the GCA Legislative Committee.
Kali Jensen is the current GCA President and owner of Succession PDX, LLC.
Karen Fabiano, Past President of GCA, is the owner of Fabiano Fiduciary, LLC, and brings 16 years of experience as a fiduciary in Oregon.
Christian Hale, also a Past President of GCA, completes the panel and is the owner of Senior Fiduciary Services, LLC.
Presentation 3: SHIBA
Get a clear overview of how SHIBA counselors guide Medicare beneficiaries through complex choices—including Medigap comparisons, Part D reviews, and Medicare Advantage vs. Original Medicare. Learn exactly how SHIBA can support your clients, understand the boundaries of their services, and discover how they connect clients to income-based program agencies. A Q&A session will follow.
Presenter: Ann
Speaker Bio: Ann is a program specialist with SHIBA of Lane County, working alongside a dedicated team of certified volunteer counselors to help individuals navigate the complexities of Medicare. She works directly with community members to break down the core differences between Original Medicare ("the system of parts") and Medicare Advantage plans ("all-in-one" bundled coverage). Beyond Medicare guidance, Ann assists clients by connecting them with local partner agencies for financial assistance eligibility screening. Through attentive listening and practical guidance, she is passionate about empowering callers to make confident healthcare decisions and serves as a collaborative resource for fiduciaries advocating for their clients' Medicare needs.
Presentation Material
Presentation materials are located in the Member Portal (login required)
Registration Details
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Please fill out a separate form for each individual attending.
Meet & Greet Happy Hour
Join other GCA members at 5:00pm on Thursday, August 13 (the night before the Quarterly Members Meeting).
The PublicHouse (Inside “The Study” room)
418 A Street, Ste. 4606
Springfield, OR
Well drinks, beer, soft drinks, and snacks provided by co-hosts Sara Hoadley of S.J. Guardian Services and Karen Fabiano, of Fabiano, Fiduciary.
Attendees are encouraged to wear their most colorful, flowery summer casual outfit. Be ready to play low-key icebreaker games for prizes.
Your family members, GCA-allied professionals, and other guests are welcome!
Click HERE to register for Happy Hour
GCA Quarterly Members Meeting
Schedule:
8:00 - Breakfast
8:30 - Member Meeting
9:30 - AARP Presentation
10:45-11:00 - Break
11:00-12:30 - Medical Ethics Presentation
Presentation Information:
1. AARP ‘HomeFit’ Program - guidelines on age-friendly housing. We will hear how home modifications will enhance seniors’ safety and comfort in an age when current housing stock doesn’t suit our elders’ needs. Keeping clients at home is a ‘least restrictive alternative’ if it can be done safely and within cost parameters.
2. Erleen Whitney, PhD. will lead us in an important session about medical ethics as applied to our vulnerable clients. After learning some basic ‘pillars’ of ethics, we will break into discussion groups to review the elements of a sticky (true) case history.
Resolving Bio-ethical Dilemmas - Presentation
Register here.
GCA Quarterly Members Meeting
Our February meeting will be virtual.
More information coming soon!
GCA Quarterly Members Meeting
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Meet & Greet Happy Hour
Well drinks, beer, soft drinks, and snacks provided by co-hosts Sara Joy Hoadley and Karen Fabiano, GCA members.
GCA Quarterly Members Meeting
Would you like to be a Sponsor for one of our 2024 Member Meetings?
GCA Quarterly Members Meeting
Would you like to be a Sponsor for one of our 2024 Member Meetings?