Aging Wisely: Brain Fog, Capacity, and Decision-Making

450 Bryant St, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA

Opening | Social Work Services

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Presenters: Mehrdad Ayati, MD and Paula Wolfson, LCSWJoin us for a discussion on best practices for decision-making strategies when a loved one experiences cognitive change (or "brain fog"), requires medical evaluations to determine capacity status, and/or a legal hearing to determine competence.Paula Wolfson, LCSW, is a career social worker who facilitates multiple caregiver support groups, coordinates educational presentations, conduct elder care consultations. Call 650-289-5438 or email pwolfson@avenidas.org to learn about her array of services with Avenidas Social Work Services. Dr. Mehrdad Ayati, Director of the Geriatric Center, is an aging activist, thought leader, and public speaker who has testified before California State Legislature and the Senate Select Committee on Aging. He is a Professor of Medicine at Stanford University and author of "Paths to Healthy Aging". To contact Dr. Ayati, call 650-808-0180 or email mayati@stanford.edu.

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14 Jul,2025 14 Jul,2025 Mon 1 18 01:30 PM 03:00 PM Register