Institute for Caregivers Classes – Summer 2025
Class Title: 2-Class Series: Key Legal & Financial Planning Concerns for Seniors and Caregivers
Part 1: Estate Planning and Asset Preservation: What You Need to Know
When: Wednesday, June 4th, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Where: Brewerton Library Community Room 5440 Bennett Street, Brewerton, NY 13029
Presented by: Timothy P. Crisfulli, Attorney
Description: This class will provide an easy-to-understand overview of estate planning and administration including identifying and preparing key documents such as wills, trusts, health care proxies, and powers of attorney. Strategies for asset preservation after death, legacy planning and will considerations will be discussed. Participants will be able to identify key issues associated with planning for lifetime asset protection, maintaining control over health care, financial decision-making, and probate.
Part 2: How to Pay for Long-Term Care: Understanding Your Options
When: Wednesday, June 11th, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Where: Brewerton Library Community Room 5440 Bennett Street, Brewerton, NY 13029
Presented by: Timothy P. Crisfulli, Attorney
Description: In this class attendees will gain a better understanding of how to preserve assets from the costs of long-term care. Benefits provided by private insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid will be compared. Long-term care planning including Medicaid spend down requirements, trust overviews and Will considerations will be discussed. Options for anyone facing long-term care costs will be reviewed and discussed for both those with plenty of time to begin advanced care financial planning to those who are already residing in a nursing home.
Register for one or both classes here: https://forms.office.com/r/mZ0neaVKcb
or Call Kimberly Connell at 315-435-2362 ext. 4693
Class Title: Empowered Caregiving: A Positive & Practical Approach to Dementia
When: Tuesday, June 17th, 2025, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Where: Silver Fox Adult Day Center – 240 W Seneca Street, Suite 4A, Manlius, NY
Presented by: Sheila Ohstrom, President of Living with Dementia CNY and Linda Johnstone, Silver Fox Program Manager and RN Trainer
Description: Caring for a loved one with dementia presents both emotional and physical challenges. Daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, transferring, and communication can be challenging and, at times, frustrating for both you and your loved one. This class introduces the Postive Approach to Dementia care, a method that emphasizes empathy, respect, and dignity by focusing on what remains rather than what is lost. You will learn practical strategies to improve communications, decrease anxiety, and build a stronger connection with your loved one. The class combines the Positive Approach to Care with a Hands-on Interactive Caregiving Practicum demonstrating methods, assistive tools and techniques to help you gain confidence, reduce stress and enhance safety during daily caregiving activities.
Participants will learn about:
- How to respond to cognitive changes with compassion and understanding.
- Care partnering techniques to connect and comfort your loved one in a positive, meaningful way.
- Effective communication strategies through language and touch to help your loved one feel secure and in control.
- How to manage help with dressing, bathing and undergarment changes with less stress.
- Correct use of hands on techniques and assistive devices such as a gait belt to facilitate safe transfers.
Register Here: https://forms.office.com/r/mEngv2KgYV
or Call Kimberly Connell at 315-435-2362 ext. 4693
Class Title: Prepare to Care: Caregiving 101
When: Tuesday, June 24th, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Where: Community Wesleyan Church – 112 Downer Street, Baldwinsville, NY
Presented by: Kimberly Connell, LMSW Caregiver Services & Supports Coordinator, Onondaga County Office for Aging
Description: Whether you are just beginning to anticipate a need to care for a loved one or have been involved as a caregiver for some time, it is important to understand the unique challenges caregivers face and to develop a plan for current and future needs. This class will look at the challenges caregivers face and discuss information, resources and strategies that caregivers can utilize to help support them along the journey.
Participants will learn about:
- Strategies to combat caregiver stress, burnout and anxiety
- Importance & Power of self-care
- Respite care options
- Caregiver planning essentials
- Developing a caregiver toolkit
- Learning to advocate for yourself and your loved one
- Local and State resources and supports for caregivers including: training videos and classes, and Caregiver Support Groups
Register Here: https://forms.office.com/r/pmU8UnyvHC
or Call Kimberly Connell at 315-435-2362 ext. 4693
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