Dozens of sponsors lined the floor of the Northshore Harbor Center in Slidell all in support of preventing elder abuse.
Christopher Homes was a sponsor of the Gulf Coast Elder Abuse conference, which was held on June 25
th and 26
th. People from all across the country took continuing education classes in ways to spot and prevent abuse of the elderly.
Christopher Homes had more than a dozen managers and service coordinators attend the conference.
Ralph O’Neal, the organizer of the event, said that he was happy with the turnout.
The Gulf Coast Elder Abuse conference was presented by the St. Tammany SALT Council, a group of seniors that partners with law enforcement.
Christopher Homes employees who were able to attend the conference say they’re grateful to have a first-class opportunity to gain knowledge in their field right here in Southeast Louisiana.