Public Policy Committee Meeting
2025-12-19 14:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
This meeting is held the 3rd Friday of the month from 2:30-3:30 pm EST.
Please contact admin@napsa-now.org to gain access to the meetings.

Scam Advice Forum Webinar
2025-12-25 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual
The Scam Advice Forum Webinar is held on the 4th Thursday of each month from 12:30-1:30 pm EST.
To register, please click here.

NAPSA Education Development #2 Committee Meeting
2025-12-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
This meeting is held the 4th Thursday of the month from 3-4 pm EST.
Please note: November & December meetings will be combined for the holidays.
Please contact admin@napsa-now.org to gain access to the meetings.

APS Nurses Group
2026-01-13 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-03-10 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-05-12 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-07-14 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-09-08 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-11-10 14:00 - 14:30, 2027-01-12 14:00 - 14:30, 2027-03-09 14:00 - 14:30 and 17 more dates | Virtual
This meeting is held the 2nd Tuesday of every other month from 2-3:30 pm EST.
Please contact admin@napsa-now.org to gain access to the meetings.

January 2026 Scam Forum
2026-01-22 12:30 - 13:30
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5V6mJGuuRVa6rhGAC9y0vg
Date & Time: January 22, 2026 at 12:30 PM EST

Title:
Financial Decision Making in Older Age: A Neuropsychology Perspective

Description:
There are multiple reasons why certain older adults may become poorer decision makers and consequently more vulnerable to scam, fraud, and financial exploitation. This presentation will provide an overview of our research program to date focused on financial decision making in older age, which spans neuroimaging, behavioral economics, cognitive neuroscience, and other empirical approaches.

Speaker:
Duke Han, PhD, is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist and tenured Professor of Psychology, Family Medicine, Neurology, and Gerontology at the University of Southern California. His research focuses on cognition and decision making in aging, with particular attention to factors that increase vulnerability to financial exploitation and dementia-related risk.
Dr. Han directs an NIH-funded research program integrating neuroimaging, cognitive neuroscience, and behavioral economics, and holds leadership roles with the USC Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and several national and international research initiatives. He is Editor-in-Chief of The Journals of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences and a recipient of the prestigious Paul B. Beeson Career Development Award from the National Institute on Aging.

This video will be recorded and uploaded to our website.

Free Webinar with Embodied Labs!
2026-03-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
How Immersive Training Equips the APS Workforce
When: Thursday March 11th, 2026 at 12 PM ET
Register: Webinar Registration – Zoom
Immersive training is changing how Adult Protective Services professionals learn, practice, and strengthen real-world skills. Join NAPSA for an engaging webinar exploring how APS and state government programs are using immersive, first-person learning to support workforce development, improve outcomes, and build stronger systems. Through real examples and shared lessons learned, this session will highlight the why, what, and how behind this innovative training approach — and what it could mean for the future of APS.
Goal
Our primary goal is to build awareness of this innovative training tool across the NAPSA membership by showcasing how APS and State Government programs are currently using immersive training, highlighting the why, what, and how.
What We’ll Cover

Introduction & Goals — Speaker introductions and webinar objectives
What & Why — Understanding immersive first-person training and its impact
Who Is Using It — Spotlight on APS programs currently implementing immersive learning
Implementation Models — Practical examples of how immersive training works in real settings
Lessons Learned — Benefits, challenges, best practices, and measurable outcomes
The Future — Scaling adoption across APS and state government programs
Conclusion & Call to Action — Next steps and resources for leaders
Live Q&A with all speakers

Moderator:
Paul Needham
Panelists:
Jaime Dyson, jndyson@ucdavis.edu

Carrie Cusker, MS, RN
carrie.cusker@embodiedlabs.com

An innovator in the aging space and a fervent advocate for older adults and their care partners. Carrie draws on her 30 years of nursing experience to create meaningful, immersive content that encompasses both the clinical and human aspects of healthcare. With Embodied Labs, Carrie continues to challenge the social construction of aging through unique learning design. She has lent her voice to multiple conferences and webinar panels in efforts to inform, inspire, and celebrate innovation in aging services.

Elaine Fisher, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CMS, Staff Development Director for the Colorado Department of Human Services
elaine.fisher@state.co.us

Elaine Fisher, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CMS, serves as the Staff Development Director for the Colorado Department of Human Services, where she is dedicated to strengthening the professional infrastructure for more than 600 staff members. As a certified Enneagram Coach, she focuses on fostering a culture of mutual understanding and psychological safety as a foundation for systemic transformation. Her work centers on creating sustainable change, from pioneering the award-winning John Eachon Re-Entry Program to developing trauma-informed care frameworks that prioritize the dignity of both staff and the individuals they support. She advocates for equitable career paths that empower direct support professionals and ensure long-term stability for the workforce. Elaine remains committed to the belief that meaningful progress is achieved through collaborative, person-centered efforts to build more just and supportive systems.

Christine Chung-Camacho, MSW, Project Director: Central and Bay Area Adult Services Training Academy
christine07@mail.fresnostate.edu
Christine holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Saint Louis University in the Philippines and a Master of Social Work, with a specialization in mental health and gerontology, from the University of Southern California. She began her career at the Madera County Public Guardian Office and spent nearly six years with Madera County Child Protective Services, where she developed strong expertise in child dependency, permanency, reunification, family maintenance, and the Resource Family Approval program. Her leadership led to a promotion to Social Work Supervisor II, focusing on ICWA cases and serving as Education Liaison, followed by roles with Santa Rosa Tribal Social Services and the Madera County Court as a Family Court Services Child Court Recommending Counselor and investigator. With 17 years of experience serving the aging population, including roles in medical and behavioral health settings, Christine currently serves as Director of the Central and Bay Area Adult Services Training Academy, where she is committed to advancing excellence in Adult Protective Services.

Lauren Elcesser, LSW
lauren.elcesser2@fairfaxcounty.gov
Lauren Elcesser is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Director of Community Health with Inova, the largest health system in Northern Virginia. She has nearly 15 years of experience serving older adults, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers in community-based settings.
Lauren has led Area Agency on Aging programs, directed Inova’s Medical House Calls Program, which provides in-home primary care for homebound older adults, and currently oversees Inova’s Transitional Care Clinics as well as ElderLink—a nonprofit partnership with the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging that delivers community-based programs promoting health and independence for older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers. In 2025, ElderLink received national recognition by USAging for its Exploring the Dimensions of Aging program which leverages the Embodied Labs platform to offer education and support to professional and family caregivers.
Through the management of medical practices and administering Older Americans Act programs, Lauren brings a unique perspective on the impact of partnerships between health care systems and Area Agencies on Aging.
