The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. (NAELA) was founded in 1987 as a professional association of attorneys who are dedicated to improving the quality of legal services provided to seniors and people with special needs. The NAELA membership is comprised of attorneys in the private and public sectors who deal with legal issues affecting seniors and people with disabilities. Members also include judges, professors of law, and students. The primary focus of the Academy is education. The Academy sponsors continuing legal education programs on Elder Law for attorneys throughout the year. We also serve as a sounding board so attorneys can benefit from the expertise and experience of other members. This will be a two-speaker event. Janis Landis, past president of FEN, will be speaking on the issues of advance directives and surrogates. Pam Bankert is FEN's attorney and will respond to questions from an attorney's point of view.

Lifelong Education and Aging Resource Network, Inc (LEARN) is an Idaho based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization formed to provide free education for mature adults and caregivers in the topic areas of health, wealth, lifestyle, and caregiving.