Community Events

April 2007 See descriptions below.

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Events Descriptions

6 SIGNS YOUR PARENTS NEED HELP - (6sgns)
Cost: FREE
Length: 1.5 hours
Registration Limited- RSVP in Advance
Learn to recognize the warning signs that may indicate your parents or loved one is having trouble managing on their own. When should you be concerned and what should you do about it?

CARING FOR AN AGING PARENT? ACCESSING THE AGING NETWORK - (CFAP)
Cost: FREE
Length: 1.5 hours
Registration Limited- RSVP in Advance
Open the door to available services & resources to improve the quality of life for older adults and their families.

MAXIMIZE YOUR MEMORY - (MEM)
Cost: FREE
Length: 1.5 hours
Registration Limited- RSVP in Advance
Find out how your memory works and the factors that affect it. Learn techniques to improve and maintain your memory.

MEDICARE: IT’S ALL IN THE DETAILS - (MED)
Cost: FREE
Length: 1.5 hours
Registration Limited- RSVP in Advance
A must attend for anyone who currently has Medicare! Some of the topics to be discussed are options in dealing with the “donut hole” (coverage gap), updates on changes in Medicare, changes in the Medicare Prescription Drug plans which may necessitate your selection of a new plan, and instruction on selecting your prescription drug plan. Depending on income, seniors may qualify for assistance in covering their prescription drug costs.

MOBILITY TOOLS AND DEMONSTRATION - (MOB)
Cost: FREE
Length: 1.5 hours
Registration Limited- RSVP in Advance
Identify your mobility needs, coordinate your Medicare or insurance benefits, and determine the best mobility solution for you. Canes, crutches, walkers, scooters, wheelchairs, OH MY! Discover the device(s) and accessories which can help and how to use them properly.

THE NUTS & BOLTS OF CARING FOR SOMEONE IN THE HOME - (NandB)
Cost: FREE
Length: 1.5 hours
Registration Limited- RSVP in Advance
The physical aspects of care are covered in this workshop, offering techniques and tips for those providing care in the home for a family member. Many caregivers don't realize there are products and services to help with home care. Participants will receive practical information on adapting a home to make it safer for a person with chronic illness, working with wheelchairs and the mechanics of assisting someone to sit, stand, or transfer.

OPTIONS TO HELP CAREGIVERS KEEP THEIR FAMILY HOME - (OPT)
Cost: FREE
Length: 1.5 hours
Registration Limited- RSVP in Advance
What options and services are available to help keep loved ones at home. We will explore the difference between Home Care and Home Aid? Explore the impact these services will have on your daily routine and quality of life.

PAINS YOU SHOULDN'T IGNORE - (PAIN)
Cost: FREE
Length: 1.5 hours
Registration Limited- RSVP in Advance
Sometimes we ignore pains and disregard as something minor. Pop a painkiller and move on, Right? Could be a heart attack? Learn which warning signs you should not ignore and what to do in the case of an emergency.

PROTECTING YOUR WEALTH AND DIGNITY - (PROT)
Cost: FREE
Length: 1.5 hours
Registration Limited- RSVP in Advance
FACT: “A recent study by the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP found that in about one in four households, a person over age 18 had provided care to someone over age 50 at some point during the previous year.” (www.aarp.org) Learn how to preserve assets and pay for advanced care. Learn who pays for what, the benefits of private insurance, and what you can expect from government programs. This class is appropriate for all – even those with loved ones already receiving long-term care.

WHEN IS IT TIME FOR ASSISTED LIVING - (ASST)
Cost: FREE
Length: 1.5 hours
Registration Limited- RSVP in Advance
Whatever the reasons, living in different housing does not mean that you cannot be a good caregiver. When providing services to older persons who have limitations in their mobility and multiple needs, the type of housing and living arrangements you choose become critical keys in assuring they get the care they need. Housing and care in this instance go hand in hand.