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The number of vulnerable people who need guardianship is increasing at an alarming rate. Membership is available to anyone interested in improving guardianship practice.

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Members of NVGA receive access to education, legislation updates pertaining to your guardianship, e-newsletters, and a network of unparalleled support.

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As a member of NVGA you receive access to National Guardianship Association information, their ethics system, and discounts on liability insurance.

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NGA believes that those appointed to the care of guardians, conservators and fiduciaries deserve quality services and that every person should be provided respect, due process, rights, and dignity in guardianship. Read More

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Latest News

Announcing the 2016 NvGA Educational Conference!

The 2016 NvGA Conference this year is titled 'Guardianship and Community: A Positive Step Forward' and will be held in both Las Vegas and Reno. The date is March 10, 2016 for the Reno conference and March 17 for the Vegas conference. Here are the essentials:

PDF Flyer for Reno Conference

PDF Flyer for Las Vegas Conference

REGISTER BY CLICKING THIS LINK

The PDFs linked above have the schedule, speakers, locations and also contain a registration link.

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Implementing Positive Behavioral Support in a Mental Healthcare Setting

This class is for all public and private mental health professionals, physicians, nurses and primary care staff. It is Tuesday November 17, at 7:30 am, 1 pm and 3:30 pm. It's located at 480 Galletti Way, Dini-Townsend Hospital, Building 25 (Moose Lodge), Sparks NV. For more information call 775-688-2001.

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Best Practices for Mitigating Risk: A Case Study Approach

NGA is pleased to announce its newest webinar! This session employs a case study approach to explore the implications and nuances of what claims counsel from Lloyd’s of London has identified as the top ten best practices for mitigating risk in a professional fiduciary’s practice.

Details and a registration form are available in a PDF by clicking this link. Space is limited, so please register quickly!

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Person-Centered Training Opportunity

Please join us for the first installment of the person centered training series. This session will cover person centered basics and how to implement principles to provide a more homelike setting for our residents. The training will be Tuesday, September 15, from 9-10 am at Morning Star Living Community, located at 2360 Wingfield Hills Road, Sparks, Nevada. To reserve your space please call 687-0823 or email jlwilliams@adsd.nv.gov.

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National Conference on Guardianship

The National Conference on Guardianship is October 24 - 27 in Mesa, Arizona.

Click here for information including schedule, accommodations, and Registration.

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Supreme Court Creates Guardianship Commission

The Nevada Supreme Court has issued an order creating a Commission to Study the Administration of Guardianships in Nevada's Courts. The Commission is expected to make its recommendations to the Supreme Court by December 31, 2015.

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NVGA Workshop

Hit a home run in case management with this great workshop from NVGA on 9/19/14. In this workshop you will learn:

-When is Guardianship Appropriate/
-When do you make a referral
-Making Medical Decisions for
-Someone Else
-Understanding A Guardian's role
-Substitute Judgment/Best Interest
-Case Scenarios

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Ethics in Eldercare and Elder Abuse Regulation and Reporting

Topic: Ethics in Eldercare and Elder Abuse Regulation and Reporting

Speaker: Kim Boyer, Esquire, and Stephanie Pappas, LSW

Date: Thursday, August 28, 2014

Time: 12:00 – 2:00 pm

Click here for flyer

More Information

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National Conference on Guardianship

From inspiring and informative general sessions to specific topics covered in breakout sessions, the 2014 National Conference on Guardianship has something to benefit every guardian, fiduciary or conservator. Click here for a pdf that contains the complete schedule, session descriptions and hotel information.

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Register for NGA's Fundamentals Webinar Series

NGA's popular series of webinars, geared toward people who are new to the field of guardianship, will be held again in September. The Fundamentals webinar series features four one-hour sessions, each taught by an approved educator. It is a basic course for people who want to learn the fundamentals of good guardianship.

This document contains complete information about the dates, topics and registration information. The deadline to register is September 3 and space is limited to the first 30 registrants.

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Older Adults with a History of Trauma

Working with Older Adults with Histories of Trauma and/or Unsafe Behaviors A trauma-informed approach to addressing elder abuse and neglect, including self-neglect. The training on June 24 offers a present-focus, collaborative process focused on safe coping and reducing risk/increasing safety for elders.

For more information, click here.

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Non-Alzheimer Dementia Workshop

Topic: Non-Alzheimer Dementia
Speaker: Dylan Wint, MD, Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, Cleveland Clinic
Date: Friday, January 17, 2014
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Locations: Live in Las Vegas and offered by interactive video across Nevada (please see flyer for locations).

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Working with Those With Dementia

Where in the world is my mind? - Communication and Validations Tips and Tools for working with those with dementia. Thursday, December 12, 2013. Open to the public with Nursing CEU's offered.
Participants will gain an overview of the elements of communication. Click Read More to learn more information about this event.

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Educational Opportunity

Geriatric Lecture Series:
Management of Select Non-Pain Symptoms in Palliative and Hospice Care
December 13, 2013

Click Here for the flyer and more information.

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NVGA Legislative Report

Check out current status on bill in this past legislature in our NVGA Legislative report.

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Guardianship Workshop: A Clearer Vision

Medicaid; Affordable Care Act; and the New Aging and Disability Division that affects Direct Services, Estate Planning, Family Law, and how to stay sane through it all when dealing with Difficult Clients!

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