Stuff: Tips for Downsizing and Managing Clutter |
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As we get older, many of us struggle to manage all the possessions we have accumulated. This session will offer some insights as to why we collect what we do and when we should be concerned about our collecting. Offers practical tips to assist in downsizing our homes and reducing the clutter in our lives. |
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Going Green: Where Health & Well Being Meet |
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‘Green’ living is more than just recycling. It means eating healthier, being active and getting involved in our community. Find out what small steps you can take to positively impact the earth and your health! |
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Sharing Our Stories: The Benefits of Life Review and Reminiscence |
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Research shows that life review and reminiscence are very important and enriching to individuals, families and communities. We have the means of easily preserving these memories for generations to come. This topic looks at the positive reasons for relating your memories and gives ideas and tips for recording them. |
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| The 3Rs of
Medication Management |
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Learn the 3Rs of making
the most of your medications. Reviews
general safety issues and information on
medication errors & misuse. Covers what
adverse drug reactions might look like and
includes concerns about over-the-counter
medications. |
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October is 'Talk about Prescriptions' Month |
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Accessing the Aging Network
(Ideal for
Business Brown Bags) |
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Caring for an Aging
Parent? This may be for You! Opens the door
to available services & resources to improve
the quality of life for older adults and
their families. |
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| Be Stroke-Wise |
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Identifies the common
causes and effects of strokes. Discusses
resources for diagnosis, treatment and
rehabilitation. |
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May is 'American
Stroke' Month |
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| Caregiver Workshops |
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| Cold & Flu: Hold Your
Own |
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Do you know the
difference between a Cold and the Flu? Do
you know how to prevent or treat both? Stock
up on your cold and flu prevention and
treatment knowledge. |
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Dementia & Communicating
with
Confused Older Adults |
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Reviews the potential causes of dementia and
practical tips for communication. |
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| Depression and the Older Adult |
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Offers insight into causes, symptoms and
treatment of this serious but treatable
illness, which often leads to other life
complications. |
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May is 'Mental Health'
Month |
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Diabetes: Understanding Causes,
Treatment & Prevention |
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Reviews risk factors, symptoms and treatment
options. Identifies the steps for
prevention. |
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Emergency
Preparedness:
More Than Just a Good Idea |
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Emergencies by
definition are unforeseen events that
require immediate action. This program
provides information on basic supply kits,
developing a communications plan, and
general principles of preparedness. |
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| Grief Smarts! |
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Explains various responses to grief,
identifies unrecognized losses and offers
tips on how to help someone who is grieving. |
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Have I Got a Deal for You!
Health
Quackery & Other Scams |
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Describes common health quackery & other
scams. Offers tips on how to recognize
fraud, protect yourself and resources for
reporting it. |
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| Herbal Remedies: Help or Hype? |
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Learn how to assess the safety &
effectiveness of herbal products. Reviews
risks, cost, questions to ask & where to get
more information. |
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| Humor: Jest for Health |
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Offers insights into the relationship of
laughter & feeling better, appropriate vs.
inappropriate humor & how to find your funny
bone. |
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| Improve Your Eye-Q |
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Learn about normal vision changes,
age-related eye conditions, treatment
choices and ways to maintain the best
possible vision. |
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| Maximize Your Memory |
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Find out how memory works & the factors
affecting it. Learn techniques to improve
and maintain your memory. |
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| Medicare
101 |
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Reviews the Medicare
program: Parts A & B & D. Updates on all the
Wellness services. Explains the purpose of
Medigap policies and important enrollment
and disenrollment procedures. |
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Myth, Magic, Fact: Health Information
in the 21st Century |
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In this age of information overload and 10 second sound bites, this presentation helps the computer user dispel the myths and identify factual health information. |
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| ‘Oh My Aching’… a Map to Maneuver the
Aches and Pains of Aging |
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Hit the road to managing arthritis. Learn
about types, symptoms and treatment. Offers
suggestions on meeting the challenges of
chronic pain. |
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| Putting Health in Motion: Workshop
Series |
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- Eat!:
Find out if you are at risk
for nutritional problems. Presents a Food
Guide Pyramid for Older Adults and covers
the vitamins and minerals you need. Includes
simple steps for eating healthier so you can
Dig In!
- Breathe!:
Covers the risks for
respiratory disease and how to prevent lung
disease. Gives information on sources of
indoor air pollution and how to deal with
them. Includes dietary tips for people who
have emphysema or COPD. Reviews the benefits
of deep breathing.
- Move!:
Reviews the effects of being
inactive and the causes for immobility.
Suggests how you can get started being more
active. Presents simple ways to increase
your activity level and Get Moving! |
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| Savvy Senior Safety |
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Increase your safety savvy. Find out what
you can do to keep yourself safer and more
confident in your day-to-day travels. |
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| Secrets to Serenity |
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Describes the basics of stress- good & bad-
creative ways to manage through awareness &
relaxation techniques. |
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| Skin ~ The Great Protector |
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Peel back the layers of information on the
body's largest organ! Find out what your
skin can tell you about your health. Offers
suggestions on how to keep your skin healthy
and 'working for you'. |
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| Take Charge! Wellness for Men & Women |
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Many major health threats can be prevented
or treated if warning signs are caught
early. Reviews risk factors and prevention
strategies for heart disease, stroke and
certain cancers. |
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Information You Hope You Never Need… Tips on Care Facilities |
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Discusses when and how to consider facility placement. Offers tips for family communication, advocacy, client rights and how to have meaningful visits. |
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| Tools for Independent Living |
Workshops
available:
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- Getting Started
- Caring for Someone in the Home
- Caring for Someone in a Care Facility
- Navigating the Healthcare Maze
- Preventing Burnout
- Housing in the Later Years
- Family Dynamics and Aging
- Caring for a Difficult Family Member
Click Here for workshop descriptions. |
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| Wake Up...to Better Sleep |
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Offers clues for the causes of sleeplessness
and resources to manage sleep disorders. |
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| Your Life, Your Choices: Putting it
to Paper |
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Overview of Advanced Directives and the
importance of Powers of Attorney to ensure
that your wishes are honored. |
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| 60+ Rules for the Road |
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Driving is cognitively and physically
demanding. Reviews sensory losses and
suggestions to maximize your driving skills.
Make good choices instead of taking chances! |
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Shared Care: The Point of Doctor –
Patient Communication |
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You and your doctor need to be partners in
today’s health care arena. The health care
system has become more and more complex and
good communication between health care
providers and health care recipients is
essential. Health Literacy can be achieved
by increasing your understanding of your
medical conditions and concerns. Find out
what you and your doctor need to Share in
Your Care. |
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| Sensitivity To Aging (training
inservice only) |
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Free for paraprofessional
groups
A unique 90-minute learning adventure for
anyone working with older adults! Provides
'hands-on' activities for participants to
experience sensory losses, mobility changes
and day-to-day challenges faced by many
older adults. Interactive techniques explore
facts, myths, stereotypes, attitudes &
practical communication tips for better
caregiving.
Ideal for meeting QA specifications for
staff training! |
Workshops are once a week for 6 weeks.
