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Welcome to the Institute for Caregivers
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Family members are the backbone of the long-term care system in the United States. They provide about 80% of the care for older people who need help with activities of daily living, making decisions, monitoring medications, handling finances and providing transportation. While we hear a great deal about those age 60 and older living in nursing homes, only 5% of this population actually do.
With the growth of our population age 65 and older, and especially that group 85 and older, we not only have greater numbers but the kind of care needed is becoming more specialized, more labor intensive and more costly. Public systems are and will be unable to meet the need for the provision of care. More and more responsibility will be placed on family caregivers with support from community programs and services.
The Institute for Caregivers is a program developed by the Onondaga County Department of Aging and Youth and the Alzheimer's Association of CNY in anticipation of this trend. I Care offers a wide range of courses, hands-on workshops and presentations by a faculty of local experts to provide education and information specifically to those who are and will be family caregivers of older persons. We expect that this training will enable our citizens to fulfill their caregiving responsibilities with greater success and confidence while maintaining a more realistic balance in their own lives.
Visit the Alzheimer's Association of CNY Chapter's website at www.alzcny.org
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 August Course Flier
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Course Schedule July - November, 2008
July Date(s) Time
Women Can Fix................................................................... 7/9, 15 & 21...... 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Support Programs: In The Community.................................. 7/10/08.............. 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Powerful Tools for Caregivers............................................. 7/14 - 8/18......... 5:15 – 7:45 pm
Difficult Conversations......................................................... 7/23/08.............. 5:15 – 7:00 pm
Alzheimer’s 101................................................................... 7/29/08.............. 5:15 – 7:00 pm
August Date(s) Time
Medical Insurance Part I...................................................... 8/4/08................ 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Medical Insurance Part II..................................................... 8/13/08.............. 5:15 – 7:00 pm
Aging Well - Exercise.......................................................... 8/5 - 8/26........... 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Family Caregiving in the 21st Century................................... 8/20/08.............. 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Aging with Developmental Disabilities................................... 8/27/08.............. 2:00 – 3:30 pm
September Date(s) Time
Day-to-Day Money & Paperwork Management................... 9/9/08................ 5:15 – 7:00 pm
Security & Safety At Home.................................................. 9/16/08.............. 5:15 – 7:00 pm
Women Can Fix................................................................... 9/18, 23 & 29.... 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Powerful Tools for Caregivers............................................... 9/23 - 10/28...... 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Caregiving and the Aging Process......................................... 9/25/08.............. 5:15 – 7:00 pm
October Date(s) Time
Sharing Your Wishes............................................................ 10/2/08.............. 5:15 – 7:00 pm
The Peaceful Death: End of Life Issues................................... 10/7/08.............. 5:15 – 7:00 pm
Men CAN Cook!.................................................................. 10/8 - 10/29...... 10:30 – 1:00 pm
Financing Care Part I............................................................. 10/15/08............ 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Financing Care Part II............................................................ 10/21/08............ 2:00 – 3:30 pm
November Date(s) Time
Residential Options............................................................. 11/4/08.............. 5:15 – 7:00 pm
Cooking for Diabetics......................................................... 11/5 & 11/12..... 10:00 – 12:00 pm
Caregiving 101.................................................................... 11/13/08............ 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Managing Challenging Behaviors of Dementia....................... 11/18/08............ 2:00 – 3:30 pm
The registration deadline for classes is five days prior to the start of class.
Late registration may be possible. Call to determine availability:
435-2362 x140 or x139
Listing of Courses with Descriptions -
Women Can Fix
This class is designed to equip women with the skills they need to tackle common household repair and upkeep challenges. The Home Depot staff will assist participants in such topics as learning about and using power tools; selecting and maintaining carpets, laminate and hardwood floors, and the basics of interior painting and adding color to your home.
WCF1 – July 9th, 15th & 21st, 6:30 p.m.
Home Depot Staff, Instructors
Location: Home Depot - Camillus
Support Programs:In the Community
What services are available to help care partners outside the home? This discussion explains programs that take both the patient and the caregiver out into the community. Learn about the social and health benefits of these programs, and how to overcome many of the perceived barriers to utilization.
SPC - Thursday, 7/10/08, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Cathy James, Ginny Turley, Susan Ferris, Lauren Feiglin and Carol Tytler, Instructors
Location: Home Aides of Central New York
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.
PTC1 - 6 Mondays, 7/14 - 8/18/08, 5:15 - 7:45 pm Cynthia Stevenson and Cheryl Hylton, Instructors
Location: St. Camillus Health/Rehabilitation Center
Course Materials Fee: $30.00
Difficult Conversations
How do you start talking to your older family members and your siblings about difficult topics such as changes in memory, when to give up driving and transitioning to another level of care? This class will provide you with the tools to initiate and walk through these conversations with the care recipient and other family members.
CONV - Wednesday, 7/23/08, 5:15 - 7:00 pm
Andrea Zurbruegg-Bennett, Instructor
Location: Home Aides of Central New York
Alzheimer’s 101
This is an overview of Alzheimer’s disease, its symptoms and its effects on the person who has it. Learn how to effectively communicate with individuals who have Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. This program provides a question and answer session and a description of the programs and services of the Alzheimer’s Association, Central New York Chapter.
ALZ - Tuesday, 7/29/08, 5:15 - 7:00 pm
Mike Massurin, Instructor
Location: Home Aides of Central New York
Medical Insurance
Part I
Long Term Care Insurance is much in the news today. What is it? What are the benefits? Who qualifies? When should one get it? This class will explain policy options, benefits and appeals rights, how to obtain appropriate care, ways to avoid illegal practices and how to access the list of companies licensed to sell Long Term Care Insurance in New York.
INS1 - Monday, 8/4/08, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
John Pernisi, Instructor
Location: Home Aides of Central New York
Medical Insurance Part II
Are you confused about all of the medical insurance plans available to older persons? This class will introduce the HIICAP (Health Insurance Information Counseling & Assistance Program) and an overview of Medicare, the Medicare Supplement options and prescription drug programs Medicare D and EPIC.
INS2 - Wednesday, 8/13/08, 5:15 - 7:00 pm Myrna Koldin, Instructor
Location: Home Aides of Central New York
Aging Well: Exercise
Two of the most important factors in aging well are exercise and nutrition. In this class, you will learn a variety of exercises that you can do anywhere! From cardiovascular and strengthening exercises, to balance and flexibility, this class will surely keep you mindful of your body for many years to come. It is designed with the Active Older Adult in mind, and taught by a certified Silver Sneakers® instructor. Class members will have the opportunity to practice exercises under the instructor’s supervision.
AWEX – 4 Tuesdays, from 8/5/08 - 8/26/08, Noon - 1:00 pm Frank Ricciardiello, Instructor. Location: East Area Family YMCA
Family Caregiving in the 21st Century
This presentation covers the issues in family caregiving for the 21st century. It starts with a discussion of the forces shaping family caregiving in America. Data sources from the Census Bureau, the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP will be reviewed. The profile of caregivers and care recipients will be discussed. Issues related to family culture and ethnicity will be highlighted. Caregiver service needs and impacts of caregiving from research will be reviewed.
FAMCARE – Wednesday, 8/20/08, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Deb Monahan, Instructor
Location: Home Aides of Central New York
Aging & Caregiving for Someone with a Developmental Disability
This class will address issues faced by aging caregivers of someone with a developmental disability. What programs and support services are available to people with developmental disabilities who live in their family home? What are the community living opportunities? What is involved in long term planning? The instructor will explore these issues so that caregivers can be reassured that their loved one will be well cared for when they are unable to provide care themselves.
CAREDEV – Wednesday, 8/27/08, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Debbie Gibson-Jaworski, Instructor
Location: Home Aides of Central New York
Day-to-Day Money and Paperwork Management
Help for seniors with the many complex, time consuming administrative issues such as organizing medical or financial papers, completing insurance or financial forms, bill paying, understanding credit, protecting yourself from identity theft and scams, creating a budget, negotiating with creditors and working with the bank.
D2D - Tuesday, 9/9/08, 5:15 - 7:00 pm
Becky DiMaggio, Instructor
Location: Home Aides of Central New York
Security and Safety at Home
Staying safe and secure in the home is important at any age but becomes increasingly so as we age. How can we maximize our security and safety? A four person panel will discuss Safe Return and Project Life Saver, two programs which monitor where a person is and returns them to their home if they wander. Health Watch, a personal medication monitoring system, Telehome Care Monitoring which allows health screening and monitoring from home and personal emergency response systems will also be explained.
SEC - Tuesday, 9/16/08, 5:15 - 7:00 pm
Cathy James, Rich McCarron, Kathy Salvaterra and Ian Webber, Instructors
Location: Home Aides of Central New York
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.
WCF2 – September 18th, 23rd & 29th, 6:30 p.m.
Home Depot Staff, Instructors
Location: Home Depot - Camillus
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.
PTC2 - 6 Tuesdays from 9/23/08 - 10/28/08,
5:00 - 8:00 pm
Kathy Nordby and Jennifer Kite, Instructors
Location: Hospice
Course Materials Fee: $30.00
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.
AGING - Thursday, 9/25/08, 5:15- 7:00 pm
Dr. Sharon A. Brangman, Instructor
Location: Greenpoint Senior Living
Sharing Your Wishes: Advanced Care Planning & Health Directives
Learn how to start a conversation with your family about values, beliefs and goals. This is the first step toward helping you choose a spokesperson (health care proxy) to speak on your behalf should you lose the ability. 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 and concisely expressed.
SHARE - Thursday, 10/2/08, 5:15- 7:00 pm
Mark Buttiglieri, Instructor
Location: Home Aides of Central New York
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, saying goodbye and making decisions about burial and memorial services. Supportive services offered by Hospice of Central New York will also be presented.
ISSUES - Tuesday, 10/7/08, 5:15- 7:00 pm
Sarah Piskor, Instructor
Location: Hospice of CNY
Men CAN Cook!
This four-part course will help “guys” find their way around the kitchen without having to ask for directions. Learn basic cooking skills, how to read and prepare recipes, how to plan and make a simple, healthy meal and how to be a smart food shopper. Each week you and your classmates will eat the meals you’ve cooked.
MEN - 4 Wednesdays, 10/8/08 - 10/29/08, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm (lunch included)
Maria Mahar, Instructor. Location: Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church
Financing Care: Part I
Swimming in a sea of questions about how to pay for the care of an older person? 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 presented and discussed.
FINCARE1 - Wednesday, 10/15/08, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Cora Alsante, Esq., Instructor
Location: Home Aides of Central New York
Course Instructors
Cora Alsante
Cora is a partner at the law firm of Hancock & Estabrook, LLP, concentrating in the areas of Planning for the Elderly & Disabled, Estate Planning and Trust & Estate Administration. She heads the firm’s Elder Law Practice Group. Ms. Alsante is a graduate of Hamilton College and of the University of Buffalo Law School. She is a frequent lecturer on elder and disabled planning for many organizations, including NYS and Onondaga Co. Bar Associations.
Dr. Sharon A. Brangman, MD
Dr. Brangman, MD, FACP, AGSF, is Professor of Medicine and Division Chief of Geriatric Medicine in the Dept. of Medicine at SUNY Upstate Medical University. She directs the Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Program and the CNY Alzheimer’s Disease Assistance Center. Dr. Brangman is certified in internal medicine and holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Geriatric Medicine. She is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and the American Geriatrics Society, and is a member of the Board of the American Geriatrics Society.
Mark Buttiglieri, LCSW
Mark has been employed by Upstate Medical University since 1991. He is the Director of Continuum of Care – Social Work since 2004. He serves on the following boards: Director of the Central Division and board member of the New York State Chapter of the National Association of Social Work; President of the Greater Upstate New York Central Association of Death Education and Counseling through Hospice of CNY; and member of the Steering Committee for the Community Coalition on Advanced Health Care Planning.
Becky DiMaggio
Becky retired from Chase Manhattan Bank after 21 years of service, and founded T & M Administrative Services in 2004. She works with seniors and others in need of personal financial services in the convenience of their own homes. Becky has lived and worked in the Camillus area for 27 years. She is a member and past president of Camillus Rotary, a member of the Camillus Chamber of Commerce and of Women Business Owners Cooperative (WBOC) and Caring Community Advocates (CCA).
Lauren Feiglin
Lauren earned her bachelors degree in education at Case Western Reserve University. Her career spans 34 years working in the field of aging, including 6 years serving as OASIS director for the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Since 1997, she has served as University Hospital’s OASIS director where she implemented the first OASIS program in Central New York. She is a member of National Council on Aging and American Society on Aging.
Susan Ferris
Susan is a nationally certified recreationist (CLP and CPRP) with thirty five years of education and experience in the health care industry and community recreation settings. She has worked with various populations including elderly, diabled children and abuse survivors. She is currently working for Town of Dewitt Recreation Department.
Debbie Gibson-Jaworski
Debbie is the Coordinator of the Senior Caregivers Program for Exceptional Family Resources, which provides referrals for persons with disabilities and their caregivers. Debbie has 25 years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities. She holds a BA in Psychology and Religion from Earlham College and a Masters in Special Education from Syracuse University.
Cheryl Hylton, RN
Cheryl is the Alzheimer’s Services Specialist for St. Camillus Health & Rehabilitation Center. She combines her personal caregiving experience with her professional expertise as a nurse and staff educator to offer an informative, practical training program for caregivers.
Catherine James
Catherine is the CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association, CNY Chapter, providing services to a 14 county area. She joined the chapter in 1996, overseeing the operation of Syracuse’s only Alzheimer’s-specific adult day program. She has been a longtime advocate for Alzheimer’s, eldercare and adult day service issues and recently completed a term as the president of the NY State Adult Day Services Association. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of New Hampshire and MBA from New Hampshire College.
Jennifer Kite, LCSW
Jennifer is a graduate of Syracuse University with a Masters degree in Social Work. She has been employed at SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital as a Social Worker since 1994.
Myrna Koldin, MSW
Myrna is the Aging Services Specialist at Onondaga County Department of Aging & Youth. She received a Master of Social Work degree with a concentration in Gerontology from Syracuse University. She has worked as the New York State EPIC Outreach Representative covering nine counties. Prior to that, for over 17 years, Myrna was the Senior Adult/Adult Services Director at the Syracuse Jewish Community Center overseeing all their programs for senior adults, including their congregate meal program.
Maria C. Mahar, MA, RD, CDN
Maria works with the Dept. of Aging & Youth as a Nutrition Services Coordinator. She conducts assessments for congregate nutrition sites and meals on wheels agencies. Maria designs and conducts health promotion programs for seniors and caregivers. She is a member of the American Dietetic Association, Healthy Aging Practice Group, and currently serves as the Secretary of the NYS Dietetic Association. Maria has a BS in Dietetics from SUNY Oneonta and a Masters in Nutrition Science from Syracuse University.
Michael Massurin
Mike is the Director of Programs and Services for the Alzheimer’s Association CNY Chapter. He oversees the delivery of support services and educational programs to individuals, organizations and caregivers throughout the 14-county chapter area. He comes to the CNY chapter from the Humane Society of Rome, where he had been the Executive Director for three years. He has extensive not-for-profit management and programmatic experience. He has worked for the RLS Career Center, Vera House, St. Vincent de Paul and Catholic Charities. He holds a Master’s Degree from the State University at Buffalo and has completed the Executive Leadership in Non-Profits program at The Maxwell School of Syracuse University.
Rich McCarron
Rich has been with the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office since 1991. He spent the early part of his career on patrol and was a detective for 2 years. In 2001, he was promoted to Sergeant and returned to supervise patrol on the evening shift. In 2003 Rich took over supervising the Community Relations Unit. He also supervises the Sheriff’s Office Operation IMPACT Unit.
Deborah J. Monahan, Ph.D
Deborah is a Professor of Social Work at Syracuse University in the School of Social Work. She is also the co-director of the undergraduate minor in gerontology from the All-University Gerontology Center. She is a fellow of the Gerontological Society of America. She has been a member of the board of the American Society on Aging and has been on the publications committee for the Gerontological Society of America. She teaches courses in social gerontology and clinical evaluation. Family caregiving is an area of her research interest and she has published articles on family coping and support groups.
Kathleen A. Nordby, LMSW
Kathy received her Bachelors in Psychology from Syracuse University and her MSW from Syracuse University. She has worked for a local foster care agency where she recruited and trained people to become foster parents for emotionally disturbed children. Kathy also worked for a number of years as a facilitator in the Alternatives for Violence Program at Vera House, Inc., working directly with the men who have been abusive in their domestic relationships. She currently works for Hospice of Central New York.
John Pernisi
John is the Long Term Care Insurance Resource Manager for Onondaga County through the Department of Aging and Youth. He provides free and unbiased information on how to pay the potentially high cost for long term care services. John provides both group presentations and individual counseling, and has thirty-three years of experience working in the insurance industry.
Sarah Piskor
Sarah is an admissions social worker at Hospice of Central New York. She has a BA degree in Psychology from Niagara University and a MSW and Certification in Gerontology from Syracuse University’s School of Social Work. In addition, Sarah has experience working in hospitals, nursing homes and mental health programs.
Marty Pond
Marty is the Clinical Nurse Specialist in Gerontology at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center. She is a resource for staff on community resources and teaches in the college of nursing program. She has an AAS degree in nursing, a BS in Nursing, an All University Certificate in Gerontology, and a Masters in Nursing Administration from Syracuse University.
Frank Ricciardiello
Frank is the Senior Activities Coordinator for the East Area Family YMCA and an Adjunct Professor at Lemoyne College. He is currently the instructor of Active Older Adult exercise classes (cardio, flexibility, strength-training, balance) at the YMCA and the Manlius Senior Center, Conversational Italian instructor at OASIS Senior Center, and a Certified Silver Sneakers® instructor.
Kathleen Salvaterra, RN
Kathy Salvaterra, R.N. currently serves as telehome care coordinator at the Visiting Nurse Association of Central New York, Inc. (VNA). Before joining the VNA in 1983, Ms. Salvaterra garnered nursing experience in a number of roles within the hospital setting including the surgical, intensive care and coronary care units. She earned her Associate Degree in Nursing from Alfred State College, was a certified Emergency Medical Technician and holds a certificate in Intensive Coronary Care.
Cynthia D. Stevenson
Cynthia is the director of the Onondaga County Department of Aging and Youth Caregiver Resource Center. Her program provides information, training and support to family caregivers of persons age 60 and older. She has served the aging community and family caregivers since 1980 as a past executive director of the Alzheimer’s Association, CNY Chapter and care manager for CNY Elderplanning.
Ginny Turley, MHSA, BSN, RN-C
Ginny is the Director of Marketing & Intake of the PACE CNY Program at Loretto. She holds a BS Nursing Degree from SUNY Utica-Rome and an MS Health Service Administration from The New School. She has over 33 years of nursing experience.
Carol Tytler
Carol is the Director of Communications at Enable. She oversees the Public Relations, Marketing, Development and Outreach Services of the agency. Carol joined Enable in 1989 and worked to expand the program and introduce new services. Trained as a Speech-Language Pathologist with credentials as an Assistive Technology Practitioner, she has been an adjunct instructor in the graduate programs at Syracuse University, Ithaca College and the School of Education at SUNY Cortland.
Ian D. Webber
Ian is originally from Canada and moved to the USA when his wife Michele was recruited by a hospital in Texas. They have lived in Syracuse for the last six years and opened their first homecare franchise of Comfort Keepers five years ago. Having applied for New York State licensure to provide homecare services over two years ago, Comfort Keepers received approval and has been able to provide personal care services since October 2007.
Patty L. Wilson, BSW
Patty received her degree from Syracuse University. She is currently the Administrator of Greenpoint Senior Living, and was the Director of Admissions and Social Work at Menorah Park as well as the Admissions Director at Loretto.
Andrea Zurbruegg-Bennett
Andrea, LCSW, is the Grant and Data Coordinator at Home HeadQuarters in Syracuse. Previously she worked as a social worker at Upstate Medical University, where her work included discharge planning and connecting clients and their families with community resources. She serves as a board member for the Alzheimer’s Association, CNY Chapter. Andrea received her bachelor’s degree in Business and Economics from Muhlenberg College and her certificate in legal assistant studies, her MSW and a certificate in gerontology studies from Syracuse University.
Important Information: All classes are equal opportunity programs.
Instructors are subject to substitution based on availability.
You will not receive written confirmation of your registration unless you request it. We will make phone call reminders prior to the class or classes for which you have registered. Please be sure to include your phone number on your registration form.
If a course is cancelled or postponed due to bad weather, we will post information through the “News 10 Now” emergency closing and cancellations system.
Mission: Through education and training, the Institute for Caregivers (I Care) supports and empowers individuals caring for older persons. This mission is met by providing these persons with the information and skills they need to make wise decisions regarding their own needs and the ever-changing needs of the older person. The Institute provides education and training generic enough to pertain to all caregivers across various illnesses and disabilities but comprehensive enough to provide caregivers with all of the tools they may need in their own caregiving journey.
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