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Discover the Hidden Challenges Seniors Face with Opioids and other Prescription Medications
This Session is Approved for 2.0 CEUs for LNHA & CALA (NAB), Registered Nurses (RN & LPN), Social Workers, and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)
NAB Approval Code: PENDING
SW CE: Clinical
Presented by Longtree & Associates
Date: Thursday 7/23/2026
Title: Discover the Hidden Challenges Seniors Face with Opioids and other Prescription Medications
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. EST
Place: Live Zoom Webinar
Presenter: Laurie Loughney, BA Psych, CSW, LNHA, CALA, CDP, AHM, CADDCT, SHRM-CP, ICP
Cost: $35.00
Note: Fee must be paid in full by credit card in order to receive webinar login details and CE credits.
Webinar Description
Discover the Hidden Challenges Seniors Face with Opioids and other Prescription Medications
LongtreeLive brings together forward-thinking healthcare professionals for pivotal discussions on the ethical, legal and operational issues facing long term care management teams today. Our presenters will share their approaches in all aspects of effective long term care management. The LongtreeLive program covers operational optimization, ethical leadership, successful compliance, driving census, staffing and advocacy.
Today’s Topic:
Discover the Hidden Challenges Seniors Face with Opioids and other Prescription Medications
Description:
This seminar provides a structured framework for assessing, diagnosing, and treating substance use disorders in older adults. Participants will review DSM-5 criteria and examine age-specific treatment approaches, including strategies for addressing prescription medication misuse.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify pathways administrators can use to strengthen substance use education and resources in care settings.
- List three DSM-5 criteria for substance use disorder with considerations for older adults.
- Identify two approaches for creating a continuum of care for older adults with substance use disorders.
- Compare age-related considerations in SUD treatment for younger versus older adults.
Course Instructor:
Laurie Loughney, BA Psych, CSW, LNHA, CALA, CDP, AHM, CADDCT, SHRM-CP, ICP
Laurie is the CEO of Longtree & Associates, a healthcare seminar and education company. Ms. Loughney shares her expertise in social work, administration, and ethical compliance via this and other outstanding seminars geared toward the eldercare setting. A NJ CSW, Ms. Loughney is an approved presenter for numerous social work seminars. Her work includes supporting social workers as a consultant in areas of development of ethics policy and procedures, cultural diversity and understanding the social worker’s role in person-centered eldercare.
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