The Marin Section on Aging is a coalition of agencies, organizations and individuals concerned with the well-being of older persons. We are a network alliance advocating for and promoting the development, coordination and implementation of older adult services in Marin. We hold morning meetings the 3rd Thursday of each month featuring speakers and member networking opportunities.
April Meeting
Thursday April 18, 2024
10am-11:30am
Presenter:
Lisa Schifferle 
We’ve made the switch to in-person only!
The Redwoods Senior Community
40 Camino Alto, Mill Valley
(across from Mt Tam High School)
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Presentation by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau of Washington DC
This is an exciting opportunity for The Marin Section on Aging Members. Jenefer Duane, originally from Marin and currently with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has coordinated an outstanding educational program for April. The CFPB was initially developed by Senator Elizabeth Warren, and it has outstanding materials for our members to access and share with their clients and colleagues.
Please join us for a presentation by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau of Washington DC. Lisa Schifferle will share strategies to combat elder financial exploitation through network collaboration and age-friendly banking.
Lisa Weintraub Schifferle is a Senior Policy Analyst in the CFPB’s Office for Older Americans. She leads the Managing Someone Else’s Money financial caregiving program as well as the Money Smart for Older Adults scam awareness program. Ms. Schifferle’s career in consumer protection spans more than 25 years. Before coming to the CFPB, she worked at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), where she trained consumers, business and advocates on scams, identity theft, and cybersecurity. She also served as the FTC’s Identity Theft Coordinator and litigated fraud and data security cases.
In-Person Meeting Host:
The Redwoods a Community of Seniors
The Redwoods, A Community of Seniors is located on 10 acres in beautiful Mill Valley, California and offers a continuum of care to seniors from around the Bay Area.
The mission of The Redwoods is to maintain a creative, affordable community that promotes good health, well-being and security for a diverse group of seniors.
We are proud to be celebrating 50 years of serving our Seniors in our community.
Do you have a speaker recommendation?
January 2024 Guest Speaker
Presenter:
Hunter Moore
Today and Tomorrow: Retirement Housing Options
There is a wide and growing variety of retirement housing options for seniors in Marin County. Hunter has worked on options accross the country and in other countries. He will touch briefly on the benefits and drawbacks of each of the major options, suggest how to find what it best for your loved one/client, how to get the best deals/save money, as well as answer your questions in an open and honest manner.
What are the benefits of membership to the MCSOA?
- Maintain these relationships and increase your referrals with our partners.
- Work closely with MCSoA members’ services to better serve your own patients/clients, etc.
- Educational meetings covering a broad range of topics that are of interest to members and the population we serve
- A listing in our Member Directory.
- An opportunity for your company being highlighted to give a 5-minute presentation and sponsor a gift for a member.
- Attend the July and December meetings that are exclusively for members.
- List the Marin Section on Aging website/link on your website (authorized for members only).
Meet the Committee
The Marin County Section on Aging is managed by a committee of volunteers, all of whom provide services in the eldercare industry in various capacities.
Terri Abelar
Lorena Garbarino
5-Minute Company Highlight/Gift Sponsor Coordinator
By the Bay Health
William Foster
Director of Community Relations
The Redwoods, A Community of Seniors
Carolyn Tucker
Membership Coordinator
HomeWell Care Services
Cara Jones
Libby Wood
Marin Section on Aging
1000 Fourth Street #440 • San Rafael, CA 94901
Marin Section on Aging
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