Social work experts offer senior care solutions during 2025 Elder Law Summit at Mississippi College
Social work professionals from throughout the Southeast will tackle pressing issues affecting America’s aging population during the 2025 Elder Law Summit on Tuesday, May 20 at Mississippi College.
The event, sponsored by the ±«ÓătvDepartment of Social Work and the Morton Law Firm of Clinton, will offer expert insight on Medicaid services, elder mental health, and the evolving role of technology in senior care for social workers, attorneys and nursing home administrators.
The summit is scheduled to take place from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Anderson Hall on the second floor of the B.C. Rogers Student Center on MC’s Clinton campus.
Laurie Lawson, associate professor, chair and director of the Social Work Program at MC, said social workers play a critical role in assisting clients – particularly senior adults – with various decisions related to retirement, nursing home placement and end-of-life care.
“Many of these decisions necessitate legal counsel,” Lawson said. “Our role is pivotal in advocating for and safeguarding the rights of seniors.
“We recognized the need to host a conference demonstrating how the two professions can address these challenges faced by many of their clients.”
She said the summit will provide proven strategies and networking opportunities to empower attendees with practical solutions to better serve and protect seniors.
“The summit speakers are experts in the fields of social work, gerontology and law, and were selected to speak in their respective areas of expertise,” Lawson said. “The presentation topics will encompass mandatory reporting, elder mental health, Medicaid, ethics and senior adults, and maintaining an effective workforce for the elderly.”
In addition, subject-matter experts will lead engaging discussions on Medicaid services and policy updates, elder mental health and best practices, and technology’s evolving role in senior care.
Lawson said hosting the event is beneficial to the Department of Social Work and Mississippi College.
“It enhances the University’s recognition and the department’s standing while simultaneously providing invaluable information to those who work with the senior adult population,” she said. “As a sponsoring partner, the Department of Social Work can raise awareness about the social work profession and its significance in promoting human well-being.”
The 2025 Elder Law Summit is approved for six continuing education credits for social workers, including one hour of Ethics and Mandatory Reporting. The cost to attend is $65 for social workers. For more information, or to register, visit .
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