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All Classes and Presentations are Free of Cost
For more information on any of the events listed,
Call the Department of Aging & Youth, 435-2362
Registration is required for all programs unless otherwise noted.
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September
September 18th, 23rd & 29th, 6:30 p.m.
Women Can Fix - This class is designed to equip women with the basic skills they need to tackle common household repair and upkeep challenges. The Home Depot Staff will assist participants in such topics as Fall planting and lawn and garden readiness; efficient kitchen design (with tips on improving storage capabilities!) and security solutions for the home, including preparing an emergency supply list.
Home Depot Staff, Instructors
Location: Home Depot - Camillus
6 Tuesdays from 9/23/08 - 10/28/08, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Powerful Tools for Caregivers - Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a six-week education program designed to provide caregivers of older persons with the tools needed to take care of themselves. Caregivers learn to reduce stress, improve self-confidence, better communicate feelings, locate helpful resources, increase abilities to make tough decisions and balance their lives. The registration fee of $30 is for course materials.Kathy
Kathy Nordby and Jennifer Kite, Instructors
Location: Hospice of CNY, 990 7th North Street, Liverpool
Course Materials Fee: $30.00
Wednesday, 9/24/08, 6:30pm - Baldwinsville Public Library, 33 E. Genesee Street.
Long Term Care Insurance - Come to a free and impartial educational seminar on the choices an individual has to pay the potentially high cost of long term care. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding long term care insurance. Both the New York State Partnership for Long Term Care and the Tradtional Non-Partnership long term care insurance policies. The seminar includes an informational power-point presentation, and questions and answer session. Also handout material to assist you in making that important decision, including a list of companies offering long term care insurance, helpful shopping tips, and other resources for more information.
More information on Long Term Care Insurance can be found by clicking here
Thursday, 9/25/08, 5:15- 7:00 pm
Caregiving & the Aging Process - What happens to us as we age? Learn about the process of aging and how it affects our minds and bodies. Explore the changes and needs that older persons and their family caregivers experience on this life journey.
Dr. Sharon A. Brangman, Instructor
Location: Greenpoint Senior Living
October
Thursday, 10/2/08 5:15 - 7:00pm
Sharing Your Wishes - Learn how to start a conversation with your family concerning advanced care planning and health directives. In addition to learning how to compile a health care proxy, you will learn when to consult with physicians, attorneys & spiritual advisors so that your wishes are clearly expressed.
Location: Home Aides of Central New York, 723 James Street, Syracuse
Tuesday, 10/7/08 5:15 - 7:00pm
The Peaceful Death: End of Life Issues - This course will address issues faced by caregivers, individuals and families when confronted by end of life care. Topics of discussion include physical and biological changes that occur as someone approaches death, ethical issues pertaining to end of life care and treatment, coping with feelings of grief and guilt, hospice care, saying goodbye and making decisions about burial and memorial services.
Location: Hospice of CNY, 990 7th North Street, Liverpool
4 Wednesdays: October 8th-29th, 10:30 -1pm
Men CAN Cook! - This 4 part course will teach basic cooking skills, how to read and prepare recipes, plan and make a simple, healthy meal and how to be a smart food shopper. Each week you eat the meals you’ve cooked.
Location: Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church, 5299 Jamesville Road, DeWitt.
Wednesday, 10/15/08 2:00 - 3:30pm
Financing Care: Part I - This first course in a two-part series will help you assess where you stand financially and what steps to take. Learn about important documents to update or put into place, such as the Health Care Proxy, Power of Attorney, Living Will, etc. Case studies of individuals and couples will be discussed. This class will be held at Home Aides of Central New York, 723 James Street, Syracuse
Tuesday 10/21/08 2:00 - 3:30pm
Financing Care: Part II - This course will further discuss how to finance care and how changes to the Medicaid law affect long-term care planning. You will learn about options for financing medical care and other services: Medicare, Medicare supplements, Medicaid, Social Security, Long-Term Care Insurance, EPIC and Part D.
Class will be held at Home Aides of Central New York, 723 James Street, Syracuse
Additional I Care class information:
Click here to download (as a PDF) the Summer/Fall 2008 Course Catalog
Click here to download (as a PDF) a registration form for any of the I-Care courses
Click here to download (as a PDF) the September Course Flier
Click here to download (as a PDF) the October Course Flier
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