Supportive Decision Making (SDM) is now the law in California. If you haven’t already, it’s a matter of
time before you will have to deal with a supporter assisting one of your elderly clients with their
decision-making. In this presentation you will learn exactly what SDM is and the proper role of a
supporter. Next, we will explore choosing the right supporter, what training is available to them, and
how to document the supporter’s role with a SDM agreement. Then we will dive into the medical
aspects of applying SDM to elders with dementia and other major neurocognitive disorders, including
the impact of the degenerative nature of cognitive deficits in the elderly. With this knowledge, we will
then explore the application of SDM in conservatorships where accusations of undue influence abound,
as well as in several common situations involving major life decisions for elders like placement, driving,
visitation with difficult family members, among others.
A2 – Supportive Decision Making, Beyond The Buzzword Into A Construct For Its Application In
Probate Conservatorships
Speakers
Mary Winners
About Senior Solutions
https://www.aboutseniorsolutions.com/
Mary has over a decade of experience in healthcare. While physicians and nurses provide medical recommendations, Mary understands the other side of health care-the confusing maze of health care options and unknowns. She has extensive knowledge in acute care hospitalization, Gero-psychiatric issues, Alzheimer’s and dementia care, hospice, assisted living and other senior care options. A noted speaker and adviser, Mary has provided expert services to a wide variety of seniors in every economic category. Her ability to accurately pinpoint and guide families as they deal with emotional life changing events gives Mary unparalleled insights.
Sarah Mourra MD.
Mental Health Center
http://www.drmourra.com/
Dr. Mourra is double-board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in both Adult Psychiatry and Geriatric Psychiatry. She obtained residency training at Yale where she served as Chief Resident. She completed fellowship training in Geriatric Psychiatry at UCLA, where she also received training in ECT and was selected as a Bureau of Health Professions Fellow in geriatric psychiatry. She is currently a Health Sciences Assistant Professor in Psychiatry at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, and also serves as clinical staff on the Cedars Sinai Psychiatric Consultation Liaison Service. In 2014, Dr. Mourra was selected as one of Los Angeles Magazine’s “Rising Star” Doctors in the area of Adult Psychiatry
Lauriann Wright
Wright Kim Douglas, A Law Corporation
https://www.wkdlegal.com/
Lauriann Wright, the founding partner of Wright Kim Douglas, ALC, is an experienced Los Angeles probate litigator and estate planner focused on the representation of professional fiduciaries. For over 25 years, she has been practicing all phases of probate law and litigation, including conservatorships, guardianships, trusts, and decedent estates. She has been named a Super Lawyer in Trust and Estate Litigation for the 12 consecutive years of 2012-2023, making their Top 100 Super Lawyers in Southern California list in 2020 and 2022-2023 as well as their Top 50 Women Super Lawyers in Southern California list in 2019-2023. U.S. News & World Report has named her as a “Best Lawyer in America” for 2016-2023 and her firm Wright Kim Douglas ALC as a “Best Law Firm” for 2017-2023.