FALL/WINTER 2015-2016

Free Classes For Family Caregivers

Education. Support. Hope.

Institutefor

Caregivers

ONONDAGA COUNTY OFFICE FOR AGING

The Family Caregiver Alliance website https://caregiver.org offers articles, tips and tools for action. One of their articles

“Caregiver Self Care” embodies the Institute for Caregivers.

Catherine JamesChief Executive OfficerAlzheimer’s Association

Central New York Chapter

Lisa D. AlfordExecutive DirectorOnondaga County

Office for Aging

Funding for the Institute for Caregivers is provided by the New York State Office for Aging,the US Administration on Aging and Onondaga County Office for Aging.

Caregivers, Take Care of Yourself!

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It started with this observation :

“The care you give yourself is the care you give your loved one.”

What can you do to take care of yourself? You can:

• Identify, and use, community resources to ease your burden

• Take a break to enjoy a movie, date night or a walk with a partner or friend

• Develop some good communication skills

• Ask for, and accept, help from family and friends who want to support you

• Keep your own medical appointments

• Maintain good nutrition and regular exercise

• Address your emotions, which are normal, and learn to manage them well

• Give yourself credit for the good but demanding work you do

• Figure out how to be a caregiver and manage your career

The Institute for Caregivers offers FREE classes that deal with the issues above. Powerful Tools for Caregivers teaches

communication skills, decision making strategies and handling emotions. Other classes explore changes in aging and

health; the value of good nutrition and regular exercise; what to do when you are no longer a caregiver; staying at home

with assistance; the changing medical system and so much more!

Turn to the last page of this catalog to REGISTER for one, or more, of these FREE classes and take care of yourself!

Camillus Senior Center, 25½ First Street, Camillus, NY 13031

Christ Community Church, 3644 Warners Road, Syracuse, NY 13209

Cicero Library, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero, NY 13039

Destiny USA, 9090 Destiny USA Drive, Syracuse, NY 13204

Elderwood at Liverpool (Formerly Birchwood), 4800 Bear Road, Liverpool, NY 13090

Hearth at Greenpoint, 150 Old Liverpool Road, Liverpool, NY 13088

Liverpool Public Library, 310 Tulip Street, Liverpool, NY 13088

Manlius Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Avenue, Manlius, NY 13104

Natur-Tyme, 3160 Erie Blvd. East, Dewitt, NY 13214

SAGE Upstate, CNY Philanthropy Center, 431 East Fayette Street Syracuse, NY 13202

Solvay Public Library, 615 Woods Road, Solvay, NY 13209

United Church of Christ in Bayberry, 215 Blackberry Road, Liverpool, NY 13090

Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, 5075 West Seneca Tpke, Syracuse, NY 13215

Fall/Winter 2015-2016 ~ Classes at a Glance

Please make note of the location of the class you will be taking.

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Onondaga County Office for AgingContact: Cynthia Stevenson at 315-435-2362 ext.4993

September DAte tIme Men Can Cook (4) .......................................................9/2, 9, 16, 23.............................................10:30 – 1:00Caregiver Wellness:A Holistic Approach....................................................... .....9/9.................................................... 5:30 – 7:00What To Do When You’re No Longer A Caregiver ................................................. ....9/16...................................................5:30 – 7:00Powerful Tools For Caregivers 1 (6) .......................9/9, 16, 23, 30 & 10/7, 14....................................9:30 – 11:30Home Is Where the Heart Is (3)............................9/21, 28 & 10/5..........................................5:30 – 7:00Home With Care ..............................................................9/24...................................................5:30 – 7:00 OCtOber DAte tIme Medicare: An Overview& Changes For 2016 ........................................................10/1......................................................5:30 – 7:00Dementia Conversations .............................................. ...10/13....................................................5:30 – 7:00Powerful Tools For Caregivers 2 (6) ..............10/14, 21, 28 & 11/4, 11, 18................................5:30 – 7:00Mindful T’ai Chi Chih........................................................10/16...................................................1:00 – 2:30Healthy Eating For Successful Living (5).................10/22, 29 & 11/5, 12, 19......................................9:30 – 11:30Who Will Take Care Of Me?The Medical System Is Changing.....................................10/22..................................................5:30 – 7:00Give Me A Break! Respite Can Help!..................................10/28...................................................5:30 – 7:00NOVember DAte tIme Changes As We Age ...........................................................11/5.....................................................5:30 – 7:00JANUArY 2016 DAte tIme Powerful Tools For Caregivers 3 (6).....................1/16, 23, 30 & 2/6, 13, 20....................................9:30 – 11:30FebrUArY 2016 DAte tIme Powerful Tools For Caregivers 4 (6)................2/8, 15, 22, 29 & 3/7, 14...................................1:30 – 3:30

Support and Education GroupsFor Patients and Families Dealing with Parkinson’s Disease or Movement Disorders

Dates: First Monday each monthTime: 12:30 – 2 p.m.Location: The Hearth at Greenpoint 150 Old Liverpool Road Liverpool, NY

Dates: Second Tuesday each monthTime: 4:00-5:30 pmLocation: Brookdale Summerfield 100 Summerfield Village Lane Onondaga Hill, off Velasko Road

Finding Your Way With Parkinson’s Disease

For more information or to be placed on the mailing list contact Cynthia at 315-435-2362 ext 4993 or cstevenson@ongov.net Onondaga County Department of Adult & Long Term Care Services

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Dates: Thursday afternoonsTime: 1:30 – 2:45 p.m.Location: Dance Theater of Syracuse 117 Harvard Place (Westcott Street Neighborhood) Syracuse, NYCost: FREEContact: Tumay Tunur: 504-570-0752 or Tumaytunur@yahoo.comSupported by: Syracuse University Aging Studies Institute Dance Theater of Syracuse Finding Your Way with Parkinson Disease Groups Onondaga County Office for Aging

Movement for Healthy Aging FREE Dance Class

COME DANCE!IT’S FUN

• Are you afraid to step onto or over a street curb? Do you sometimes feel dizzy? • Do your legs or feet feel numb? Have you tripped & hurt yourself the last year? • Are you afraid to walk down steps for fear of falling?

Onondaga County Office for Aging, working with many other community partners, has a program to address fall prevention and help older adults remain at home safely without fear of falling. Step Up To Stop Falls offers:

Strength and Balance Exercise Classes In-Home Safety Assessments Medication Management Assistance Fall Prevention Information, and more

Falls can result in lasting, serious consequences, affecting mobility, independence and mental health, but they are also predictable and preventable events. Falls can be avoided. Call 315-435-2362

Falls Prevention

Men Can Cook- 4 sessionsThis four-part class will help men learn basic cooking skills; how to read and prepare recipes; how to plan and make simple, healthy, delicious meals and how to be a smart shopper. In addition, you will enjoy the process and the company of your classmates. Together, you will eat the meals you’ve cooked!

EAT - Wednesdays, September 2, 9, 16, 2310:30 – 1:00 pmPresenter - Maria Mahar Location: United Church of Christ in Bayberry

Caregiver Wellness: A Holistic ApproachHow do you keep your health and sanity? This class discusses the impact of caregiving; the health risks and benefits; the characteristics of people who have the most positive caregiving experiences and the pieces of the puzzle: knowledge, caregiver skills, use of resources, physical exercise, nutrition, relaxation/stress reduction, social/spiritual connections, and self-assessment. An overview of resources and education programs that address the above areas is included and each participant will complete an action plan regarding an area(s) in which they will follow-up.

WELL - Wednesday, September 9 5:30 -7:00 pmPresenter - Ellen SomersLocation: Natur-Tyme

All classes are FREE and OPEN to the public,but space is limited. We ask that you call to register

to ensure your place in class: 435-2362 x4993 or 4994

What To Do When You’re No Longer A CaregiverThis class discusses the next steps after your caregiving days (and nights) are over. You saw your friend or family member through their last days. Everyone said, “You should write a book!” Is that the next step? Are you still sitting with your sadness and need someone to tell you it is more than OK? We will acknowledge the rainbow of caregiving emotions, provide an overview of after-care resources, but will primarily focus on individualized next steps.

LONG - Wednesday, September 165:30 - 7:00 pmPresenter - Cheryl HyltonLocation: Sage Upstate, CNY Philanthropy Center

Powerful Tools For Caregivers 1- 6 sessionsPowerful Tools for Caregivers is a six-week evidence based training program designed to provide caregivers of older persons with the tools needed to take care of themselves. Caregivers learn how to reduce stress, improve self-confidence, better communicate feelings, locate resources, increase abilities to make tough decisions and create balance in their lives. A free workbook is included.

PTC1 - Wednesdays, September 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14 9:30-11:30 amPresenters - Sandy Bufis, Gail RosenholmLocation: Elderwood at Liverpool (Formerly Birchwood)

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Home Is Where The Heart Is. Parts 1, 2, 3- 3 sessionsHow can assisted living or a skilled nursing facility become a “home?” The first session is an overview of assisted living residences and skilled care. You will receive, and review, a checklist to cover all the important areas you should consider including how to be an assertive advocate for person-centered care. The second session addresses the fact that where you live is your home. It reviews daily life in a residence, issues of respect and privacy, the transition from community to a residence and the relationships of family with the patient and staff. Tours of an assisted living residence and a skilled nursing facility will take place before the final session, which is a sharing and discussion of the tour experiences and review of the checklist.

HOME - Mondays, September 21, 28, October 55:30-7:00 pmPresenters - Mary O’Neill, Kathy RedmanLocation: Liverpool Public Library

Home With CareWhen your loved one needs home care; what to expect and how to prepare. A large percentage of the population will, at one time or another, require home care for themselves or a family member. Understanding the possible levels of care, local community resources and how to obtain them is critical. This class will give the caregiver information that can be crucial in care planning or in a time of crisis. Discussion areas include: acute vs. chronic care, the definition of home care workers (personal care, housekeeping and companion aides) how to pay for the in-home care and local resources.

CARE - Thursday, September 245:30-7:00 pmPresenter - Becky AuyerLocation: Liverpool Public Library

Medicare: An Overview And Changes For 2016Confused by the numerous Medicare plans and options available to you and the changes taking place in 2016? This class offers an overview of Medicare to help you understand your options. Topics will include supplemental insurances, prescription drug plans, Medicare Advantage plans, EPIC (Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Program) and more. A question and answer period will follow the class discussion.

MEDI - Thursday, October 15:30-7:00 pmPresenter - Myrna KoldinLocation: The Hearth at Greenpoint

Dementia ConversationsDementia Conversations is an education workshop offered by the Alzheimer’s Association. This program will suggest helpful tips to assist families with difficult conversations related to dementia, including going to the doctor, deciding when to stop driving, and making legal and financial plans. This program is primarily designed for working adults who have a family member or close friend beginning to experience Alzheimer’s or another dementia.

DEME - Tuesday, October 135:30-7:00 pmPresenter - Melinda SobradoLocation: Solvay Public Library

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Powerful Tools for Caregivers 2 – 6 sessionsPowerful Tools for Caregivers is a six-week evidence based training program designed to provide caregivers of older persons with the tools needed to take care of themselves. Caregivers learn how to reduce stress, improve self-confidence, better communicate feelings, locate resources, increase abilities to make tough decisions and create balance in their lives. A free workbook is included.

PTC2 - Wednesdays, October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 185:30-7:30 pmPresenters - Kathy Stelter, Lisa EbertLocation: Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

Mindful T’ai Chi ChihThis class will consist of an introduction to the gentle, and easy to learn practice of T’ai Chi Chih; a system of movement that helps to circulate our body’s energy and create a sense of well-being. We will also briefly explore Mindfulness and Self-Compassion looking at how we can be present to the moment, without judgment and with kindness.

TAI - Friday, October 161:00 – 2:30 pmPresenter - Sister Maureen MastineLocation: Camillus Senior Center

Healthy Eating For Successful Living – 5 sessions Healthy Eating is a program for people who want to learn more about how nutrition and lifestyle changes can promote better health. Join us to discover how you can make small changes that can make a BIG difference in your health. Classes meet once a week for five weeks. Class size is limited.

HEALTH - Thursdays, October 22, 29, November 5, 12, 199:30 – 11:30 amPresenter - Allison LawsonLocation: Cicero Library

Who Will Take Care Of Me? The Medical System Is ChangingEver wonder what all those medical initials stand for; or what the medical staff’s roles are; how about what all those medical terms and rules mean or what level of care is best? Learn what the changing roles of the different members of the health care team are. Discuss when to go to the ER or urgent care. Be able to define the different types of care you, or your loved one, might receive. Learn what makes a patient “inpatient” versus “observation” at the hospital. Discuss what role insurance companies play in health care. You will also leave with a list of websites and local resources.

MED - Thursday, October 225:30-7:00 pmPresenter - Isabel KlissLocation: Christ Community Church

Give Me a Break! Respite Can HelpAs caregivers, you may often feel exhausted physically, emotionally, mentally and even financially while caring for family or friends. You may begin to feel overwhelmed and uncertain where to turn for relief for those you advocate for and even for yourself. The class begins with defining “respite” as periods of short term relief and what the benefits are for both those who are cared for and the caregiver. Discussion will include various respite options, such as respite in the community, in-home respite, as well as social and medical day care programs. This session will assist you in identifying the proper tools and resources to obtain respite services.

RESP - Wednesday, October 285:30- 7:00 pmPresenters - Marjorie Owens, Cathy DeMarzoLocation: Manlius Library

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Becky Auyer, PT, CMC is a Licensed Physical Therapist and Certified Aging Life Care Manager (Certified Care Manager) with over thirty years of home care and case management experience. Becky has worked primarily in Onondaga County, focusing on the geriatric population. She has developed close affiliations with numerous home health agencies, businesses, vendors and service providers. Coordinating all home services as a care manager and treating older individuals in her physical therapy practice are her passions..

Andrea Berg, MD is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at SUNY Upstate Medical University. After graduating from Cornell University, she served in America Corps before earning her medical degree from George Washington University Medical Center. She completed her internship and residency in internal medicine/primary care at Yale New Haven Hospital and moved on to a Harvard Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine in Boston. As a clinician educator, she is particularly interested in fostering awareness and interest into the unique needs of older patients and our aging population. Her interests include comprehensive geriatric assessments with a special emphasis on cognitive evaluations and memory disorders.

Sondra Bufis, MA recently retired as executive director of Person-to-Person: Citizen Advocacy Inc., has a Bachelor’s degree in Education and a Master’s degree from Syracuse University in Education/Special Education. Her experiences include teaching fifth grade, preschool, and English in Chile; tutoring students with learning disabilities, presenting workshops on Citizen Advocacy/Normalization (SRV) in Australia, New Zealand, England, and Canada. She was a member of the Advocate Consultants Group with Syracuse OMRDD Ombudsman Office. She continues to serve on the NYS Justice Center’s Surrogate Decision Making Committee and is on the Board of Directors of Syracuse Sunrise Rotary Club.

Gina Davis, RN has spent her fifty years of service, before retiring, divided among hospital nursing, teaching nurse’s aides and nursing home work. She has experience with home caregiving as she cared for a dear friend, her mother and her mother in-law in her home before their deaths.

Changes As We Age What happens to us as we age? This valuable class allows you to 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.

CHANGE - Thursday, November 55:30 – 7:00 pmPresenter - Andrea Berg M.D.Location: Natur-Tyme

Powerful Tools For Caregivers 3 & 4– 6 sessionsPowerful Tools for Caregivers is a six-week evidence based training program designed to provide caregivers of older persons with the tools needed to take care of themselves. Caregivers learn how to reduce stress, improve self-confidence, better communicate feelings, locate resources, increase abilities to make tough decisions and create balance in their lives. A free workbook is included.

PTC3 - Saturdays, January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 20169:30-11:30 amPresenters - Gina Davis, Brendan TannerLocation: Destiny USA

PTC4 - Mondays, February 8, 15, 22, 29, March 7, 14, 20161:30 - 3:30 pmPresenters - Johanna Hannah, Rosanne SuskinLocation: Christ Community Church

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Meet the Presenters

Meet the Presenters

Cathy DeMarzo, MA is employed with the Onondaga County Department of Adult and Long Term Care Services as the Supervisor for NY Connects. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Public Justice and Sociology from SUNY Oswego and her Master’s degree in Human Resource Management and Development from Chapman University. She has over twenty-five years of experience within Onondaga County, including, Children’s Division, Protective Services for Adults, Van Duyn and the Resource Center, including NY Connects.

Lisa Ebert, RN is a Case manager with St Joseph’s Hospital Health Center. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from the University of Michigan Hospital and has been an RN for 35 years, working in a variety of health care settings. Passionate about care for the elders in our community, she completed a certificate in Holistic Aging from Le Moyne College in 2012. She has been working at St Joseph’s since her family moved to Central NY in 2005 from Ann Arbor, MI. She lives near Skaneateles with her husband and adult son, and has two other adult children who also live in NY and a close extended family back in Michigan

Johanna Hannah, MS is employed by Onondaga County Office for Aging as a program assistant in Caregiver Services. She works with both care receivers and providers in several programs including the “Caregivers Lunch and Learn Program” and conducts several support groups for caregivers. She has been a volunteer in both hospitals and nursing homes as both a friendly visitor and doing spiritual care. She has an M.S. degree in Counseling and thirty hours beyond in Gerontology from Syracuse University. She credits any kindness and compassion she possesses from the privilege she had caring for her Mom.

Cheryl Hylton, RN is the Cognitive Health 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 family caregivers.

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Isabel J. Kliss, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC is a Board Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner with interests in general adult health, geriatric health, and cognitive, behavioral, and functional disorders. She completed her Masters of Science in Nursing/Adult Health in 2011 from SUNY Stony Brook, and then worked as a hospitalist at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY prior to moving to Syracuse to take a position at University Geriatricians. She is now working with Optum providing care to the elderly living in skilled nursing facilities. In May 2015, she received her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Loyola University New Orleans.

Myrna Koldin, MSW is the Aging Services Specialist for the Onondaga County Office for Aging. She received her Masters of Social Work with a concentration in Gerontology from Syracuse University. She has worked as the New York State EPIC Outreach Representative covering nine counties. Previously she was the Senior Adult/Adult Services Director at the Syracuse Jewish Community Center overseeing all of their programs for seventeen years.

Allison Lawson, DTR is a Dietetic Technician with the Onondaga County Department Office for Aging. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from New York University. She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as well as the New York State Dietetic Association.

Maria Mahar, MA, RD, CDN, is Program Director of Nutrition Services for the Onondaga County Office for Aging. In addition, she is on the board for the National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services in Washington, DC, is a past president of the NY State American Dietetic Association and is on the board of the CNY Regional Market Authority. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics from SUNY Oneonta and a Master in Nutrition Science from Syracuse University.

Maureen Mastine, CSJ is a Licensed Physical Therapist and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She has practiced physical therapy for over twenty years working in rehab settings with adults and children. She has also ministered for eighteen years as an alcohol and drug counselor at a mental health facility implementing wellness programs. Sister Maureen, a certified T’ai Chi Chih and Yoga Instructor, has been offering classes in these disciplines for years. She has education and background in mindfulness techniques and her passion is incorporating mindfulness practices in her T’ai Chi Chih and Yoga classes.

Mary O’Neill, CTRS received her BS in Recreation Therapy from SUNY Brockport She is also a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS). She has nearly twenty years of experience in the healthcare field working as a Recreation Therapy Director at: Loretto PACE, The Folts Home, Charles T. Sitrin Health Care, The Nottingham, and Loretto Daybreak. She was Executive Director of Clare Bridge of Manlius, serving assisted living residents before joining Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing as Director of Recreation Therapy. Mary oversees a department of sixteen recreation professionals serving over 500 residents.

Marjorie Owens, RN, CHN is employed with Onondaga County as a Nursing Supervisor for the Department of Adult and Long Term Care Services. Her more than forty years of nursing experience in various areas includes the Intensive Care Unit, Emergency Department, Recovery Room, Psychiatric/ Rehabilitation Centers and Hospice of CNY. Ms. Owens received her nursing degree from Alfred College and her BSN from the State University of New York Polytechnic Institute. She combines her personal caregiver experience and professional knowledge as a nurse to help educate and assist caregivers in their roles.

Kathy Redman has supplemented her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with work experience, continued education and training in communication skills, problem solving, counseling techniques, health care advocacy, community resources cultivation, creative writing, reminiscence and senior care. Kathy maintains active membership in the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care. She is passionate about improving the lives of elders through empowering caregivers and advocates for senior citizens in long-term and memory care facilities in her capacity as a New York State Ombudsman volunteer.

Gail Rosenholm, RN is the founder of Senior Advocate Care Management, which provides case management to the elderly and disabled, in coordination with their families to navigate the system of health/wellness, finance, and long term care options. She works part-time as a Registered Nurse at Cortland Regional Medical Center on the Medical/Surgical unit and volunteers with the Office for Aging’s Parkinson’s Support Group. Before moving to New York, Gail was a Nursing Home Administrator and C.P. A. /controller for large profit and non-profit Long Term Care chains in Massachusetts. She earned her BA in Accounting from the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth and her AAS in Nursing from OCC.

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Melinda Sobrado has been the Associate Program Director at the Alzheimer’s Association since 2014. She was an Activity Director in Watertown and prior to that she worked for more than two years on a dementia unit leading activities. She has a great deal of hands-on experience serving those with various forms of dementia. She graduated from SUNY Potsdam with a Degree in Sociology and Human Services.

Ellen Somers, MS has served as the Cognitive Health Services Coordinator at The Centers at St. Camillus since September 2002. In this role, she is responsible for developing and implementing new programs and services that enhance the quality of life for individuals across the spectrum of cognitive health. She has a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from West Virginia University, a Graduate Certificate in Gerontology from the University of Utah, and is a NYS licensed Mental Health Counselor. Over the last twenty years, she has worked with older adults and persons with Alzheimer’s disease in a variety of settings, including their home, day programs, assisted living, and skilled nursing.

Kathy Stelter, MS graduated from Alfred University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1971 and Syracuse University with a Master’s of Science in Nursing and a Post Graduate certificate in Nursing Administration in 1997. She worked for Onondaga County Health Department from 1973 to 1988 and St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center Certified Home Care Agency from 1988 to 1998. Currently she is a Case Manager there. She is also a member of the Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society for Nursing.

Rosanne Suskin was owner and operator of Cara’s Village Boutique in Fayetteville for twenty-four years. She assisted her mother in caring for her grandfather and father and then she cared for her mother, with Parkinson’s disease, for eight years. She has applied her organizational skills to her caregiving responsibilities. Rosanne credits the Institute for Caregivers, Caregiver Discussion Groups and “Finding Your Way with Parkinson Disease” Groups offered by the Onondaga County Office for Aging with providing the support and education that helped her caregiving years be a positive journey.

Brendan Tanner has been a Social Worker at St. Joseph’s Hospital for the past twenty-four years.

The Onondaga County Office for AgingThe Hearth at Greenpoint, Brookdale Summerfield

Invite You to Attend ONE of a Series of FREE EventsSelect the event you wish to attend, clip the coupon below and mail.

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“Harvest Supper” Thursday, September 24 5 o’clockThe Hearth at Greenpoint, 150 Old Liverpool Road, Liverpool, NY

“Holiday Luncheon” Thursday, December 3 12 NoonBrookdale Summerfield, 100 Summerfield Village Lane, Onondaga Hill

CATERING to CAREGIVERS FALL 2015RELAX AND BE RECOGNIZED FOR ALL YOU DO

Together We C.A.R.E.

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CATERING to CAREGIVERS FALL 2015

For Information Call 435-2362 X 4993 or Email cstevenson@ongov.netCynthia Stevenson, Onondaga County Office for Aging, 10th Floor,

Civic Center, 421 Montgomery Street, Syracuse, NY 13202

Together we C.A.R.E.

Thursday, November 5, 2015 10:00 am to 2:00 pm American Legion Post 787 5575 Legionnaire Drive, Cicero, NY

FREE Community Wide Event! Honoring YOU, the dedicated Family Caregiver for the care YOU provide each and every day.

Come, meet other Caregivers. You are not alone! Community Resource Information Refreshments Special Pampering

Space is Limited. Register by October 29, 2015.

Contact: Lisa Commane, RN, VA Caregiver Support Coordinator 315-425-4400 x54034 For Information: Cynthia Stevenson 315-435-2362 x4993

Mail to:

Where Do I Go For Help?The Office for Aging’s mission is to provide support for senior citizens and their families through a comprehensive system of services. Along with support and assistance for caregivers, the office can provide information and assistance to any person concerned for older persons. Onondaga County residents and those caring for a loved one are encouraged to contact our staff and find out if one of our programs or services can be beneficial to their situation.

Through these programs, and in many other ways, the staff seeks to provide answers to the questions that may be creating seemingly impossible situations in the lives of older persons. If you simply don’t know where to find the answer to a question about programs and services for an older adult, please give the department a call.

To find out more about the programs

or services of the Onondaga County Office for Aging,

Contact us at 315-435-2362or visit our website at www.ongov.net/aging

Department of Adult & Long Term Care Services - Office for Aging

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Caregiver ServicesInformation and Consultation for people caring for older persons.• Caregiver training and support• Institute for Caregivers (ICare) Free Classes on a variety of topics related to caregiving• Parkinson’s and Caregiver Discussion Groups

HIICAPHealth Insurance Information, Counseling & Assistance.• Free, unbiased information on supplemental health insurance, Medicare and prescription coverage options.

EISEPExpanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program. Sliding Scale Fee.• In-home, non-medical care to help frail individuals age 60+• In-home assessments & personal care services• Respite/Social Adult Day Programs• Consumer Directed Options

HEAPHome Energy Assistance Program • Utility subsidy to those 60+ & income eligible

Senior Employment20 hrs./week PAID training & work experience for those 55+ & income eligible.

Community Service Programs• Home Repairs/Housing Counseling• Legal Services/Neighborhood Advisors• Senior Center Activities/Social Work Services• Referrals for Transportation Options

New York Connects Information & Assistance On:• Long-Term Care Services - Any Age• In-Home Nursing and Social Assessments

Long-Term Care Resource CenterOn-going, medically based care management for children & adults receiving personal & home based services.• Works with Adult Protective to provide nursing assessments• Works with Medicaid Waiver Programs to provide personal care

Nutrition Services• 40 County Dining Sites for age 60+• Meals on Wheels• Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program & Coupons

The Alzheimer’s Association is the world leader in Alzheimer’s research, care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s.

The Central New York Chapter provides programs and services to support the thousands of individuals and their families affected by

Alzheimer’s disease in our region. Services include:

• Information and Referral Services, which includes a 24-hour helpline, and language translation services. Dementia

experts can answer your questions about Alzheimer’s disease, chapter and community resources and tips and assistance

during times of crisis.

• Care Consultations to assist individuals and families to solve immediate problems and plan for the future

• Education and Training Programs with topics including disease progression, communication, behaviors, daily activities,

medical and legal planning. Programs are available in the community and online at www.alz.org/cny

• Safety Services including Comfort Zone ® and MedicAlert® +Safe Return®,

providing a nationwide location management system for people with Alzheimer’s.

• Online Services at www.alz.org/cny include AlzConnected®, an online community

support service and Alzheimer’s Navigator® a service to help chart your approach with

the disease. Learn more about clinical trials by joining TrialMatch®.

• Support Groups to provide educational information and social support to individuals with the disease and those caring

for someone with dementia.

24 hour, 7 day per week Helpline:

1-800-272-3900

Alzheimer’s Association, CNY Chapter

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Goal To serve grandparents, and other relatives, age 55 or older who live in Onondaga County and are raising a minor relative by providing help and support to the families & children. Group Support Dinner & Conversation the 3rd Monday of the month 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Coffee & Conversation the 4th Wednesday of the month 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Other Activities Picnics, Amusement Parks, NYS Fair, Rosamond Gifford Zoo & More All Events and Activities are FREE

Contact: Cathy Goldthwait at 315-470-4375 or CGoldthwait@syrhousing.org Funded in part by the Onondaga County Office for Aging

R.A.P.P. Relatives Acting as Parents Program

R.A.P.P.

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Caregiver Discussion Groups Family caregivers, of older or disabled persons, assume responsibilities and experience many changes in their lifestyles. They say they are frustrated in knowing how to solve the multitude of challenges facing them and don’t know where to turn for help. They need support. You need support!

Through the Onondaga County Department of Adult and Long Term Care, Office for Aging, Caregiver Services provides on-going support through Caregiver Discussion Groups. There are four groups to choose from, all meet regularly with an aging specialist facilitator. Family caregivers gather to share their situations, define the problems they face, explore solutions, learn about community resources and make a commitment to change.

Group Participants learn from, and support, each other as they reach out and try different strategies for providing care for their family members as well as themselves. The groups are trusting places where caregivers can express emotions and concerns and find validation and encouragement.

Onondaga County Department of Adult and Long Term Care Services, Office for Aging John H. Mulroy Civic Center, 10th Floor 421 Montgomery Street, Syracuse NY 13202

Group Locations & Information Wynwood of Manlius, 100 Flume Road, Manlius, NY Meets the first Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m.

Park Terrace at Radisson, 2981 Town Center Road, Baldwinsville, NY Meets the third Wednesday of each month at 2:30 p.m.

The Hearth on James, 830 James Street, Syracuse, NY Meets every other Thursday at 3 p.m.

Brookdale Summerfield, 100 Summerfield Village Lane, Syracuse, NY Meets every other Thursday at 6 p.m.

Contact: Johanna Hannah at (315) 435-2362, Ext.4994

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I Care Course Registration (Please Register Early - Space is Limited)

• E-mail cstevenson@ongov.net with “I Care” in the subject line • Phone 435-2362 x4993 or 4994 Include information requested on the form below.• Fax your registration form to 315-435-3129 • Download your registration form from www.ongov.net/aging/icare• Mail the completed registration form to: Onondaga County Office for Aging I Care Registration John H. Mulroy Civic Center, 10th Fl, 421 Montgomery St., Syr., NY 13202

Four Ways to Register

Men Can CookEAT: 4 Wednesdays, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 10:30 am

Caregiver Wellness: A Holistic ApproachWELL: Wednesday, 9/9, 5:30 pm

What To Do When You’re No Longer A Caregiver?LONG: Wednesday, 9/16, 5:30 pm

Powerful Tools For Caregivers 1PTC1: 6 Wednesdays, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30 & 10/7, 10/14, 9:30 am

Home Is Where The Heart Is Parts 1, 2, 3 HOME: 3 Mondays, 9/21, 9/28 & 10/5, 5:30 pm

Home With CareCARE: Thursday, 9/24, 5:30 pm

Medicare: An Overview And Changes For 2016MEDI: Thursday, 10/1, 5:30 pm

Dementia ConversationsDEME: Tuesday, 10/13, 5:30 pm

Powerful Tools For Caregivers 2PTC2: 6 Wednesdays 10/14, 10/21, 10/28 & 11/ 4, 11/11, 11/18, 5:30

Mindful T’ai Chi ChihTAI: Friday, 10/16, 1:00 pm

Healthy Eating for Successful LivingHEALTH: 5 Thursdays, October 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19, 9:30 am

Who Will Take Care Of Me? The Medical System Is ChangingMED: Thursday, 10/22, 5:30 pm

Give Me A Break! Respite Can HelpRESP: Wednesday, 10/28, 5:30

Changes As We AgeCHANGE: Thursday, 11/5, 5:30 pm

Powerful Tools For Caregivers 3PTC3: 6 Saturdays, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 & 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2016 9:30 am

Powerful Tools For Caregivers 4PTC4: 6 Mondays, 2/8, 15, 22, 29 & 3/7, 3/14, 2016 1:30 pm

Class Listings

Voluntary contributions to the Office for Aging are accepted and used to expand services. No one will be denied services if unable or unwilling to contribute. A contribution in any amount is welcomed. Please make checks payable to Chief Fiscal Officer.

Thursday, October 8, 2015

The Conference Includes Movement for Healthy Aging Chronic Disease Management

A Professional Panel Discussion Treatment Advances New Medications Innovative Devices & Equipment Financial & Legal Issues For Information: Cynthia Stevenson 315-435-2362 x4993, cstevenson@ongov.net

Third Annual Onondaga County Conference

"Living An Active Life with Parkinson's Disease"

8:15 to 9:00 am Check-In 9:00 am to 2:30 pm

Free Program & Lunch

Host: Susan Kennedy WCNY-TV "Cycle of Health"

American Legion Post 787

5575 Legionnaire Drive (off Route 31) Cicero, New York 13039

Registration is REQUIRED

To register, call Upstate Connect at 315-464-8668

Deadline for registration

Monday, September 28, 2015