Seniors for Peace to Learn About Financial Health

Experts from Council on Aging and Public Law Center to discuss wealth, fraud prevention, and planning ahead for seniors.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 7:08am

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Seniors for Peace, a local community group, is hosting a presentation on financial wellness for seniors today at 2 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. The guest speakers are Karen Rossi, a community partner liaison and senior financial fraud specialist with the Council on Aging, and Suzanne Iazzetta, directing attorney for the consumer law unit of the Public Law Center. They will cover how wealth can affect emotional and physical well-being, capacity and incapacity, planning ahead, and securing assets against fraud.

Why it matters

Financial health is a critical issue for many seniors, who can be vulnerable to fraud, exploitation, and challenges managing their assets as they age. This presentation aims to empower seniors with information and resources to protect their financial well-being.

The details

Rossi and Iazzetta will discuss a range of topics related to senior financial health, including how wealth can impact emotional and physical well-being, legal and practical considerations around capacity and incapacity, the importance of planning ahead, and strategies for securing assets against fraud. The Council on Aging and Public Law Center are both non-profit organizations that provide services and advocacy for vulnerable populations in the region.

  • The Seniors for Peace meeting will take place today, April 2, 2026 at 2 p.m.
  • Attendees are welcome to arrive as early as 1:30 p.m. to socialize before the presentation begins.

The players

Karen Rossi

A community partner liaison and senior financial fraud specialist with the Council on Aging of Southern California.

Suzanne Iazzetta

The directing attorney for the consumer law unit of the Public Law Center, which serves low-income residents of Orange County.

Council on Aging of Southern California

A trusted non-profit organization since 1973 that provides unbiased information, programs and services to more than 100,000 seniors and disabled adults annually across several counties.

Public Law Center

A non-profit organization founded in 1981 that serves a wide range of low-income residents of Orange County, including issues related to consumer fraud and advocacy.

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What they’re saying

“Financial health is a critical issue for many seniors, who can be vulnerable to fraud, exploitation, and challenges managing their assets as they age.”

— Karen Rossi, Community Partner Liaison and Senior Financial Fraud Specialist, Council on Aging of Southern California

“This presentation aims to empower seniors with information and resources to protect their financial well-being.”

— Suzanne Iazzetta, Directing Attorney, Consumer Law Unit, Public Law Center

The takeaway

By providing seniors with expert guidance on managing their finances, protecting against fraud, and planning for the future, this event from Seniors for Peace and its partner organizations aims to help older adults maintain their independence, health, and dignity as they age.