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Bring an Expert to Your Community
Looking for an engaging, research-backed presentation that helps older adults and families recognize and prevent elder abuse and financial exploitation? Book Dr. Virginia (Ginny) Vincenti, Professor Emeritus of Human Development and Family Sciences at the University of Wyoming, to speak at your next event.
With more than a decade of experience studying elder abuse and financial exploitation, Dr. Vincenti delivers eye-opening insights and actionable tools to help individuals protect themselves and their loved ones. Her work is grounded in extensive research and real-world experience, making her a trusted voice on one of today’s most pressing issues facing older adults.
In this informative session, Dr. Vincenti explains how abuse and exploitation can happen—even in families that never imagined it could. She covers:
- Risk and protective factors that influence vulnerability
- How to recognize red flags and stop abuse sooner
- Legal protections you can include in power-of-attorney documents, wills, and more
- Practical steps to reduce the likelihood of being targeted
Dr. Vincenti’s engaging and compassionate approach makes this session ideal for seniors, caregivers, professionals, and community organizations seeking to increase awareness and prevent harm.
Speaker Information:
Virginia B. Vincenti, PhD, CFCS
Professor Emeritus
Department of Family & Consumer Sciences
Human Development & Family Sciences
University of Wyoming
Dept. 3354, 1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82071
📱 307-399-9753 (cell)