For Professionals

IOA serves the Bay Area's professional community by providing professional education, critical partnerships and research results to senior care professionals. IOA's professional education offers high-quality continuing education from IOA experts. IOA partners with the city of San Francisco and multiple private organizations to improve the community's ability to protect seniors and address incidents of elder abuse. Through ongoing research and program evaluation services, IOA brings current elder relevant research to the field and enhances senior care throughout the Bay Area.

Continuing Education for Professionals

IOA offers continuing education and CEs on a continual basis. IOA offers a highly regarded annual education series, which includes several day-long, intensive trainings. IOA's Education Department also provides monthly professional education addressing critical issues faced by care professionals. CEs are available for both annual and monthly education. Speakers include senior care experts from IOA's extensive and experienced staff. IOA speakers are also available for onsite professional and volunteer education.
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Elder Abuse Partnerships

Elder abuse can occur in any neighborhood and too often goes undetected and unreported. To help advocate for seniors and address elder abuse in the courts, IOA partners with the city of San Francisco in leading the San Francisco Elder Abuse Forensic Center. Learn More about the Forensic Center