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Wednesday, 20 January 2010 13:25 |
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WNY Alliance for Person-Centered Care THE NEW YEAR IS HERE! RESERVE EARLY FOR: Home Is Where the Heart Is: Creating Home And A Life Worth Living For Elders Who Live In Facilities March 10, 2010 Hearthstone Manor 333 Dick Road, Depew NY 8:30 am - 4 pm
SPONSORED BY:
THE WESTERN NEW YORK ASSOCIATION OF HOMES AND SERVICES FOR THE AGING
THE WESTERN NEW YORK FOUNDATION FOR HOMES AND SERVICES FOR THE AGING
NEW YORK STATE HEALTH FACILITIES ASSOCIATION, DISTRICT 10
FAMILY CHOICE
BUFFALO ULTRASOUND
NETWORK IN AGING
FEATURING A DAY OF LEARNING AND SHARING, PLUS SIX PROMINENT SPEAKERS IN THE FIELD OF PERSON-CENTERED CARE:
Carmen Bowman, MHS, ACC, a former state surveyor for nine years, surveying nursing homes, assisted living residences and adult day programs
Stephen Shields, BSW, LNHA, a renowned leadership and transformation consultant as well as a household and CCRC developer
Joanne Rader, R.N. MN, PMHNP, a clinical specialist and nurse practitioner, and now an associate professor at Oregon Health & Sciences University School of Nursing, where she focuses on culture change training and mentoring
Al Power, M.D., board certified internist and geriatrician, the author of “Dementia Beyond Drugs, Changing the Culture of Care,” and a culture change educator, guide and mentor at St. John’s Home, Rochester
Carter Catlett-Williams, MSW, board member and one of the founders of the Pioneer Network
Sarah Rowan, PhD., board member for the Eden Alternative®
REGISTRATION FORM IS HERE. PLEASE ACT NOW AS SEATING IS LIMITED FOR THIS EXCITING EVENT!
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Thursday, 07 January 2010 22:01 |
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Golden Years Adult Information Seminars Wednesday, January 13, 2010 1:00 - 3:00PM When life "happens," discover tools for making living easier and more affordable. Hosted by: The United Methodist Church of Webster Fellowship Center (Hadnicap accessible) 169 East Main St. Webster January Program: Program starts promptly at 1 pm Programs: Reverse Mortgages, Financial Services/Taxes, Frauds and Scams Did you know? * More seniors opt for RMs... your house is not turned over to the government or loan company, and there are no monthly mortgage payments. * Do you think you aren't a victom of identity theft? So did 50 million Americans in the past five years who became ID theft victims. Learn the best way to protect yourself. Hear about the latest scams and companies that overcharge for their products... you be the judge. If you are a caregiver for a senior, learn the best was to protect them and their assets. * So ... what about that $250.00 Economic Recovery Payment from Social Security? Please call (585) 254-9720 Seat Reservations suggested, but not required. Partnering with: Ahepa67 Apartments, Angel Food Ministries, HOPE House, Lifespan, AARP, Senior Consumer Network, Partners in Caring, Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Webster Community Chest, Webster Senior Center. Upcoming seminar: Feb 17, 2010: Advance Directives (i.e. POA, DNR, Health Care Proxy) / Elder Abuse / MOLST click here for the brochure. |
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Thursday, 03 December 2009 23:30 |
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Dear Legacy Writers,
Your tips&tools this month focuses on the legacy of traditions, rituals, memories of the holiday season. It's titled. Legacy: WRITING FOR THE HOLIDAYS and is about the value of reflection and writing about what really matters at the holidays...building family relationships by remembering, preserving, and passing on meaningful holiday traditions to future generations.
Last call for the weekend (3 day) legacy writing retreat January 8-10 in the Ft. Lauderdale-Boca Raton, Florida area. What better time to retreat than after the busyness of the holidays, when New Year's resolutions are still intact, and the company of other women encouraging you is available...as well as warm weather? There are a few spots still available. If you want to reserve a place, please call me before sending in your reservation (see attached flyer). 612-558-3331
May your holidays be full with light, meaning and belonging,
Rachael Click here for this months Tips and Tools. Click here for the retreat flyer. |
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Thursday, 03 December 2009 23:16 |
SPIRITUALITY AND AGING!?
We’re living longer than any previous generation. There are new challenges with every added year, but there are also new possibilities. The purpose of the Northeast Forum on Spirituality and Aging is to bring together church leaders, professional service providers, organizations and individuals to:
• explore and better understand the intersection of Spirituality and Aging.
• be passionate about ministry to, by, and with older adults.
• challenge the ageism of our culture—the pervasive negative images of aging
• promote intergenerational activities to enhance the quality of life for all people.
• create a network within our local communities to promote lifelong learning, encourage and support each other in our work.
• share information, books, events, programs, frustrations, and hopes with like minded people across the state.
We invite you to join us as we explore, challenge, promote, create, and share our passion for ministry to, by, and with older adults and lift up spirituality as an important part of our growth.
Locations and dates for NEFOSA Forums:
Rochester Forum meets every other month on the 3rd Monday, 9:30 – 11:30am at Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1000 Winton Rd. N,
Rochester, NY 14609.
Meeting dates for 2010 are: January 25, March 15, May 17, July 19, September 20 and November 15.
Central New York Forum meets every other month on the 2nd Thursday, 8:30 – 10:00am at LutheranCare, 108 Utica Road, Clinton, NY 13323.
Meeting dates for 2010 are: February 11, April 8, June 10, August 12, October 14, and December 9. |
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Mrs. Brady's Tech Support for Older Adults |
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Thursday, 15 October 2009 13:34 |
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Actress Florence Henderson, best known as the mom from The Brady Bunch, launched THE FLOH CLUB last month, a telephone-based technical support service that aims to empower older adults. After years of sticking her head in the sand when it came to computers, one of America's favorite TV moms wanted technology to be simple. "I know a lot of people my age who are real computer buffs," Florence observes. "Still, so many older adults, who did not grow up with this technology, find computers daunting and frustrating." They feel it's beyond their abilities to use computers the way younger people do and are often hesitant to ask for help, not wanting to be a bother. The Floh Club was created to focus on the needs, concerns, and interests of people who didn't grow up with computer technology and uses patient and friendly North American-based support experts. Floh Club members receive any-time support for computer issues big and small, like setting up a printer, learning to use Facebook, or how to check financial and stock performance online. Membership fees vary - from 24.99/month or $249.99 annually, to a one-time "Empowerment Session" for assistance with something like iPod setup and digital music downloading or how to videoconference with Skype. Hats off to this 75-year old actress-turned-entrepeneur for helping to empower seniors! ~Helen Rickman |
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