CARES Conference
About CARES
The annual CARES Conference on Aging is a partnership between Tennessee Department of Human Services, Adult Protective Services and Tennessee State University, College of Public Service Center on Aging Research and Education Services (CARES). It brings together nationally recognized experts and trainers from around the country focused on addressing challenges among aging and vulnerable adults in the 21st century.
This free conference will provide an opportunity to learn about best practices in the field, enhance job skills and elevate public awareness of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older and vulnerable adults. Law enforcement officers, district attorneys, service providers, health care workers, APS employees and anyone in the community who cares about older and vulnerable adults are invited.
2025 CARES Conference
Financial Exploitation, Investigations and the Need for Collaboration
Tennessee State University Avon Williams Campus Nashville, TN
Wednesday, June 11, 11:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. CST
Thursday, June 12, 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. CST
Complimentary lunch will be provided both days.
2025 Conference Information
2025 CARES Conference Presentations
FINAL CARES S1 Problem Players
FINAL CARES S2 Building Stronger Cases
Amy Vien | APS Program Manager
Demia Kelly | APS Program Manager
Patti Tosti, MBA, PMP | APS Director of Interagency Collaboration and Research
Cara Robinson | Ph.D., TSU Department Chair - Social Work and Urban Studies
Rhonda Barnes | APS Intake and Grants Director
Thomas Hopkins | APS Investigative Specialist
Cynthia Douglas | APS Rapid Response Team, Team Coordinator
Teresa Holt | APS Administrative Services Assistant 5