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Classes For Current & Future Family CaregiversFREE & Open to the Public

Welcome to the Institute for Caregivers (I Care)

Catherine JamesChief Executive OfficerAlzheimer’s Association

Central New York Chapter

Peter J. HeaddDeputy Commissioner

Executive DirectorOnondaga County

Office for Aging

Funding is provided by the New York State Office for Aging, the US Administration on Aging, Alzheimer’s Association CNY and Onondaga County Office for Aging

It is through gathering information, gaining knowledge, learning to accept the reality of the situation and being open to change, that we have the best opportunity to provide good care for the family member or patient and find positive, personal growth as a caregiver.

To support this caregiving journey, the Onondaga County Office for Aging and the Alzheimer’s Association CNY Chapter have partnered since 2006 to offer the Institute for Caregivers (I Care). This is a series of one or two session classes presented by local professional and practitioner experts offered spring and fall at no charge.

From those attending, we have learned the value of being pro-active, becoming knowledgeable about community resources, making plans in advance, putting documents in place, improving communication skills, having the family conversation early, exploring coping strategies and learning the importance of taking care of the caregiver.

All I Care classes are free.

For more information contact Cynthia Stevenson at 315-435-2362 x4993 or cstevenson@ongov.net at the Onondaga County Office for Aging

CODE: PTC1

CODE: LIV

Spring 2018 ClassesMARCH DATES TIMESPowerful Tools for Caregivers (6 Part Class)Upstate University Geriatricians, 550 Harrison St., SyracuseLiving Healthy with a Chronic Condition (6 Part Class)The Hearth at Greenpoint, 150 Old Liverpool Rd., Liverpool

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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 315-435-2362 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 AgingI Care Registration John H. Mulroy Civic Center, 10th Fl, 421 Montgomery St., Syr., NY 13202

Four Ways to RegisterVoluntary 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.

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APRILCaregiver or Employee?Soule Branch Library, 101 Springfield Rd., Syracuse Brain Fitness: Fact or Fiction (2 Part Class)Syr. Jewish Family Service at Menorah Park, 4101 E. Genesee St., Syr.Powerful Tools for Caregivers (6 Part Class)First Presbyterian Church, 64 Owego St., BaldwinsvilleUnderstanding & Responding to Dementia Related BehaviorsN. Onon. Public Library at Brewerton, 5440 Bennett St., Brewerton What Happens in the ER? In Hospital? At Discharge (3 Part Class) Manlius Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius

Legal & Financial Issues in Healthcare Planning (2 Part Class) Canton Woods Senior Center, 76 Canton Street, B’ville Caring for a Person with Alzheimer’s/Dementia: A Positive Approach(Same Class Offered at 2 Different Times) 5/21-1:30-3:30 pm CODE: POS1 OR 5/23-5:30-7:30 pm CODE: POS2Christ Community Church, 3644 Warners Rd., SyracuseDownsizing & Decluttering Community Library of Dewitt & Jamesville, 5110 Jamesville, Rd., Jamesville

MAY

3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/253/27 & 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24 & 5/1

3:00-5:00PM

10:00 - 12:30PM

4/3

4/10 & 4/17

4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/10, 5/17, 5/244/19

4/23, 4/30 & 5/7

CODE: EMP

CODE: BRAIN

CODE: PTC2 CODE: DEM

CODE: ER

5:30-7:00PM

5:30 - 7:00PM

5:30-7:30PM

5:30-7:00PM

5:30-7:00PM

5/9 & 5/16

5/31

5:30-7:00PM

5:30-7:00PM

CODE: LEGA

CODE: DOWN

JUNEExercise to Live a Better LifeGo Figure Gym, Elm Hill Plaza, 3791 Milton Ave., Camillus How to Have the Difficult ConversationsN. Onon. Public Library at Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, CiceroAdapting to Adaptive EquipmentBrookdale Liverpool, 4055 Long Branch Rd., LiverpoolHospice & Palliative Care: What, When and Why?Camillus Senior Center, 25 First St., Camillus Family Dynamics: Changing Relationships with Parents, Spouses & ChildrenBrookdale Bellevue, 4330 Onondaga Blvd., Syracuse

6/7

6/13

6/18

6/21

6/27

CODE: EXER

CODE: CONV

CODE: ADAP CODE: HOSP

CODE: FAM

5:30-7:00PM

5:30 - 7:00PM

5:30-7:00PM

5:30-7:00PM

5:30-7:00PM

Class ListingsPowerful Tools for Caregivers (PTC) - 6 Sessions (Class Limit 10)Is a six week (one class per week) evidence-based disease prevention and health promotion program. Caregivers develop a wealth of self-care tools to: reduce personal stress; change negative self-talk; communicate their needs to family members and healthcare or service providers; communicate more effectively in challenging situations; recognize the messages in their emotions deal with difficult feelings; and make tough caregiving decisions. They also learn: • Self-Care Behaviors: (increased exercise, use of relaxation techniques and medical checkups.)• Management of Emotions: (reduced guilt, anger, and depression.)• Self-efficacy (increased confidence in coping with caregiving demands.)• Use of Community Resources: (increased utilization of community services.)Class participants receive a copy of The Caregiver Helpbook, developed specifically for the class.

PTC1 - Wednesdays, March 21, 28 & April 4, 11, 18, 253:00-5:00 pmPresenters - Sandra Bufis, Rosanne SuskinLocation - Upstate University Geriatricians, 550 Harrison St., Syracuse, 13202

Living Healthy with a Chronic Condition - 6 Sessions (Class Limit 20)Living Healthy with a Chronic Condition is a six-session, peer-led health education program for adults (18+) with any type of ongoing health condition except dementia. Each session compliments the health care you may already be receiving. The purpose of this class is to enhance your ability to manage your health and maintain an active and fulfilling lifestyle. You do not need to have a chronic illness to attend; maybe you know or care for someone who does.These classes will help you:• Feel better. Increase your energy, get relief from pain/fatigue, and deal with difficult emotions.• Take control of your life. Do the things you want to do each day.• Get connected. Have an opportunity to learn from others with similar health issues.The class is FREE but pre-registration is required by calling Upstate Oasis at 315-464-8668 or 315-464-4827. Class size is limited to 20.

LIV - Tuesdays, March 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 110:00-12:30 pmPresenters – Co-Peer Leaders (Certified in the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program by Stanford University)Location – The Hearth at Greenpoint, Community Room, 150 Old Liverpool Road, Liverpool, NY 13088

Caregiver or Employee? Can You Succeed at Both?How can you balance being a caregiver and an employee? The class will cover what your legal rights are as an employee, benefits your employer might offer, and your ethical responsibilities as an employee. Kathy Barany will discuss ways you might approach your employer and your fellow colleagues and how not to approach them. Other options for managing both roles will be suggested.

EMP - Tuesday, April 35:30-7:00 pmPresenter - Kathy Barany Location - Soule Branch Library, 101 Springfield Rd., Syracuse 13214

Brain Fitness: Fact vs. Fiction - 2 Part ClassLong neglected, we are now in an exciting period of research into the brain, including how to reduce our risk of disease and improve our brain power as we age. New programs are being promoted that tap into our fears about developing Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. Sometimes the hype is outpacing the research. This 2 part class will provide an overview of the research that exists, pointing out both the most promising findings and the current limitations of our knowledge. During session 2, we will have an opportunity to practice some of the strategies that appear to help people maintain or strengthen their cognitive abilities.

BRAIN - Tuesdays, April 10 & April 175:30-7:00 pmPresenter - Ellen SomersLocation - Syracuse Jewish Family Service at Menorah Park, Arts and Minds Community Room, 4101 E. Genesee Street, Syracuse 13214

Powerful Tools for Caregivers (PTC) - 6 Sessions (Class Limit 12)See upper left Powerful Tools for Caregivers class description.

PTC2 - Thursdays, April 12, 19, 26 & May 10, 17, 245:30-7:30 pmPresenters - Marty Pond, Kathy StelterLocation - First Presbyterian Church, 64 Owego St., Baldwinsville 13027

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Understanding & Responding to Dementia Related BehaviorsDuring the middle stage of dementia, the person with the disease often starts to exhibit new behaviors that can be confusing for a caregiver. These behaviors are a form of communication, and are essential to understanding the needs of the person with dementia. Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors assists caregivers to decipher behaviors and determine how best to respond, including how to identify common triggers for behaviors associated with dementia, explain the process for assessing and identifying challenging behaviors, and list strategies to address some common dementia-related behaviors.

DEM - Thursday, April 195:30-7:00 pmPresenter - Staff of Alzheimer’s Association, Central New York ChapterLocation - North Onondaga Public Library at Brewerton, 5440 Bennett Street, Brewerton 13029

What Happens in the ER? In Hospital? At Discharge? - 3 SessionsDo you worry about what could happen when you or a loved one needs to go to the ER and ends up hospitalized? Ever wonder who all those people are coming in and out of the room? Or what questions to ask? Ever wonder how a discharge plan is decided on and how any post-hospitalization care gets paid for? This is a 3 part series designed to answer some of those questions.

Part 1: We will discuss what you should have prepared for yourself and your loved ones and have available all the time. This is basic information in case there is a need for a hospitalization. Then we’ll discuss what happens if emergency services are called and what happens in the ER. We will also talk about the key people you’re likely to meet on arrival to the hospital.

Part 2: We will discuss what happens during a hospitalization. Who will be involved in your care or your loved one’s care? What questions do you ask? How is a discharge plan put together? If you or your loved one has to go to a nursing home, what can you expect? We will discuss how the referral process works and what you can do to be involved in these decisions. And, of course, who pays for all of this?

Part 3: So now you or your loved one is due to be discharged. What happens post-hospitalization? Who is likely to be involved in the day to day care of you or your loved one? We will discuss the providers you’re likely to encounter at home and in a nursing home. We will also discuss how to advocate for yourself or your loved one.

ER - Mondays, April 23, 30 & May 7 5:30-7:00 pmPresenter - Isabel KlissLocation - Manlius Library, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius 13104

Class ListingsLegal & Financial Issues in Healthcare Planning - 2 Part ClassGain peace of mind with an easy to understand overview of estate planning and asset preservation. During the first week of this two-part session, we will explore how to ensure your wishes are fulfilled in the event of incapacity or upon passing away. The class will include an analysis of the following planning tools: Health Care Proxy, Power of Attorney, Last Will and Testament, Medical Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (MOLST), and Individual Retirement Account (IRA) beneficiary designations. In the second week, we will explore the use of trusts and other strategies to protect assets against the costs of long-term care. We will focus on Medicaid qualification, spend down, the five-year lookback period, and ways to protect assets even after an individual enters a nursing home.

LEGA - Wednesdays, May 9 & May 165:30-7:00 pmPresenter - Tim CrisafulliLocation - Canton Woods Senior Center, 76 Canton Street, Baldwinsville 13027

Caring for a Person with Alzheimer’s/Dementia: A Positive ApproachThis interactive class explores the challenges of caring for someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s and utilizes a different approach to care for your loved one so you get a better outcome. This class will showcase Teepa Snow’s philosophy and care partnering techniques that will help you do Activities of Daily Living with your loved one and not do to them. The use of Teepa’s Hand-Under-Hand technique can be easily learned and used to help connect with as well as comfort a person with dementia. You will learn how to: • Respond to a person’s change in cognition and abilities in a way that is not hurtful or offensive. • Understand that common “reactions” to a person with dementia can become “thoughtful” responses that improve everyone’s quality of life. • Recognize that the person with dementia is “doing the best he/she can.” If it is not working, it is the responsibility of the Care Partner to change the approach. • Notice the environment and make changes as necessary. Class size limited to 20 persons. For the convenience of the Care Partners, two sessions of the same class will be offered at different times on different days during the same week.

POS1 -Monday, May 211:30-3:30 pmPOS2 -Wednesday, May 235:30-7:30 pmPresenters- Sheila Ohstrom, Rose Strieter, Bernadette TrippLocation: Christ Community Church, 3644 Warners Road, Syracuse 13209

Downsizing & Decluttering - Rightsized Living for SeniorsHave you ever thought about relocating or downsizing but didn’t know where to start? Whether moving or “aging in place” many seniors find the task of downsizing difficult at best. This class will discuss where and when to start planning. It will offer decluttering tips, suggestions on managing the stress of the transition, what organizational supplies you will need, and liquidation options.

DOWN -Thursday, May 315:30-7:00 pmPresenters - Mike and Jen Novak Location: Community Library of Dewitt & Jamesville, 5110 Jamesville, Rd., Jamesville 13078

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Exercise to Live a Better LifeAARP states that caregivers who refuse to care for themselves are more vulnerable to illness. Exercise is one way to take care of ourselves, but many of us think we just don’t have the time. Fred Wilson, a personal trainer, who started exercising seriously at age 65, is known for his ability to make exercise FUN by moving to the beat of classic rock music. Bring water, wear sneakers, dress in loose fitting clothes and be prepared to have fun while moving every muscle and joint in your body.Directions: From Syracuse: I 690 West to Exit 6 toward Auburn. Exit Hinsdale Road, turn left at traffic light. Cross Milton Ave. and turn right into Elm Hill Towne Plaza. Go Figure Gym is on left next to John Arquette Properties.

EXER -Thursday, June 75:30-7:00 pmPresenter - Fred Wilson Location: Go Figure Gym, Elm Hill Plaza, 3791 Milton Ave., Camillus 13031

How to Have the Difficult ConversationsIs there a difficult conversation you need to have but don’t know how to get started? Are you avoiding having this conversation? We will explore ways to prepare and start your conversation as well as offer some solid communications strategies to help move things along. We will cover the four difficult topics of: continuing to drive, medical issues, living arrangements and planning for the future. A question and answer period will follow.

CONV -Wednesday, June 135:30-7:00 pmPresenter - Michael Massurin Location: North Onondaga Public Library at Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero 13039

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Class ListingsAdapting to Adaptive EquipmentWhen living with a disability, as well as with aging, there comes the need to adapt to a world that, in many cases, was not designed to be fully inclusive. Today there are countless adaptive products that aim to resolve this issue, so many so that finding the perfect piece of equipment for a specific need can become a daunting and confusing task. In this class, participants will learn how to best identify when adaptive products can be of use, what types of equipment are available, where to find adaptive equipment, how best to acquire it, how to deal with the public’s response and barriers that may arise through the use of the equipment, and how to address the stigmas that surround relying on and/or using adaptive equipment.

ADAP - Monday, June 185:30-7:00 pmPresenters - Connor McGough, Lisa Neville Location: Brookdale Liverpool, 4055 Long Branch Rd., Liverpool 13090

Hospice & Palliative Care: What, When & Why?Palliative care sees the person beyond the disease. It is a fundamental shift in focus for health care delivery (Center to Advance Palliative Care). The goal is to improve quality of life for both the patient, with a serious, complex or chronic illness and the family and support system of the patient. This session will address the philosophy as well as the nuts and bolts of palliative care, how it resembles and differs from Hospice Care, and how to access these services. Topics also include health care proxies, advance directives, end-of-life decision making and tips for resolution of conflicts regarding these difficult issues.

HOSP - Thursday, June 215:30-7:00 pmPresenter - Linda Troia Location: Camillus Senior Center, 25 First St., Camillus 13031

Family Dynamics:Changing Relationships with Parents, Spouses and ChildrenThis facilitated discussion offers family members and caregivers an opportunity to examine the tough edges in their changed relationships. Some of the issues to be discussed will include taking in of responsibilities and letting go of expectations, finding time for self-care, and creating a balance in life. Sharing common experiences about their needs, expectations, disappointments, sources of support and other concerns provide both a learning and support experience in our unique situations as caregivers.

FAM - Wednesday, June 275:30-7:00 pmPresenters - Christopher Norman, Karen ClarkLocation: Brookdale Bellevue, 4330 Onondaga Blvd., Syracuse 13219

Onondaga County Office for Aging offers consultation and mediation services to bring family members together to design a plan to support their elders. Objective information on strategies and services is provided in a confidential setting where positive communication helps the family understand each other and focus on what is best for the person of concern. A written agreement is created which everyone can use as a guideline for action and sharing of responsibilities. There is no charge for this service. Contact: Cynthia at 315-435-2362 x4993, cynthiastevenson@ongov.net

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PresentersMichael Massurin is part of the At Home Independent Living team. In his capacity as Director of Client & Dementia Services, he helps individuals and families maintain their family member in the home. His focus is on assisting families with the complex issues of caring for a person with dementia on a daily basis. In addition, he trains the At Home staff to provide care in this special area and serves as a facilitator in the Vera House men’s domestic violence Alternatives Program. He brings extensive experience in management, training, facilitation and counseling in various settings related to dementia care and family caregiving. Michael received his Master’s degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo and completed the Leadership in Non-Profits program at the Maxwell School at Syracuse University. He also has taken the Foundations of Dementia Care and Maintain Your Brain Trainer programs offered by the National Alzheimer’s Association.

Connor McGough is the Director of the Arise Adaptive Design program in Syracuse, as well as an instructor in the Industrial Design Department at Syracuse University’s School of Design. He received his bachelors in Industrial Design from the Rochester Institute of Technology in 2013. Drawing from personal experience as an individual with quadriplegia caused from a diving accident in 2009, Connor devotes much of his time as a public speaker, presenting on the topics of accident prevention, and disability awareness. Applying both his professional knowledge as a designer, as well as his personal experiences as an individual with quadriplegia, Connor works to develop products that are fully inclusive for individuals of all abilities. Connor serves as a member of the Arise Foundation Board of Directors.

Lisa Neville, M.S. O.T.R./L. is an occupational therapist at Jowonio inclusive preschool in Syracuse, New York. She received a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy degree from Columbia University and has practiced in pediatric educational settings throughout her career. She is a clinical instructor for occupational therapy fieldwork students and lectures on a variety of topics at several central New York colleges and universities. Her professional interests include social and emotional development, inclusive education, augmented communication, assistive and adaptive technologies, adapted sport/recreation, early power mobility and adaptive design. She is a member of the Fitness Inclusion Network and is the adapted dance instructor for the Ballet For All program.

Christopher Norman is a Board Certified Geriatric Nurse Practitioner with 13 years of experience caregiving in Nursing. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Dominican College, completed his advanced practice training and Master’s Degree at Yale University, and completed postgraduate training in Geriatrics at New York University. He has particular interest in whole-person/holistic care, preventing disease through physical activity, and promoting communication with people who have cognitive impairment. In the Syracuse area, Christopher previously worked with University Geriatricians through Upstate Medical University and currently works with PACE CNY of Onondaga County.

Michael and Jennifer Novak are certified Relocation and Transition Specialists as well as members of the National Association of Senior Move Managers. They have been assisting seniors and their families throughout the Central New York area since they opened Caring Transitions of Syracuse in 2015.

Kathy Barany, PHR has over 30 years of human resources experience including management and consulting in various industries. She is a member of the Central New York Chapter of the Society for Human Resources (SHRM) and National SHRM. Her community involvement includes service on many local boards as well as teaching at LeMoyne College and Cazenovia College. Currently, she facilitates the Supervisory Leadership course at OCC for the Coalition of County governments. She received her bachelor’s degree from Empire State College and her Master’s certificate from Cornell’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations. Kathy is a certified Professional in Human Resources.

Sandra 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.

Karen Clark, LMSW, a Social Worker with University Geriatricians of SUNY Upstate, has a wide range of experience caring for seniors, both personally and professionally. Karen is a graduate of St. Lawrence University and Roberts Wesleyan College. She has worked in nursing home and hospital settings, providing personal care as a CNA, and supportive care as a Social Worker. Karen has co-facilitated several support groups for those who are caregivers and have suffered losses on many levels. She lives next door to her parents where she shares the joys and stresses of aging in her own family, giving her practical and personal knowledge, as well.

Timothy P. Crisafulli, Esq. practices in the areas of elder law, trusts and estates, and tax law. His elder law practice is dedicated to assisting clients with long-term care planning. He also represents clients in Medicaid fair hearings and in guardianship proceedings. Through his trusts and estates practice, Mr. Crisafulli helps families protect, preserve and effectively transfer wealth. He utilizes his extensive knowledge of tax law to minimize capital gains, income, gift and estate taxes. He holds an LL.M in Taxation from the New York University School of Law; a J.D. magna cum laude from the Syracuse University College of Law; a Master’s degree from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University; and a B.A. summa cum laude, from LeMoyne College.

Isabel Kliss has been an RN since 2005. She worked in acute care, in-patient mental health, and in long term care. In 2011, she earned her Master’s in Nursing in Adult Health from SUNY Stony Brook and became board certified as an Adult Nurse Practitioner. In 2015, she earned her Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Loyola University New Orleans. Her capstone was about caregiver stress. She has worked as a hospitalist, in out-patient geriatrics care, and now works for Optum in long term care.

Sheila Ohstrom is the President of Senior Home Care Solutions and Alzheimer’s Solutions, a companion company she started in 2010 after dealing with her personal experiences with family and friends and her desire to find qualified people to help keep loved ones in their own homes for as long as possible. Sheila is a graduate of Alfred University and is a certified trainer and cognitive trainer for Teepa Snow. She is a member of Women Business Opportunities Connections and Women’s President Organization. She is also involved with the Fayetteville Senior Center, Manlius Senior Center, Fayetteville-Manlius Chambers and the Liverpool Chamber.

Marty Pond MS, RN-Board Certified in Gerontology just retired after almost 30 years at St. Joseph’s Health. Marty worked with the staff as well as patients and their families on gerontology issues- care giving, falls prevention, & managing difficult behaviors often seen with Alzheimer’s & dementia patients. Marty is a strong advocate for individualized care for improving the lives of seniors.

Ellen Somers, MA, LMHC is the Assistant Director of Syracuse Jewish Family Service. She has worked with older adults and their family members for over 20 years in a variety of settings, such as adult day programs, assisted living, skilled nursing care, and their home. Her areas of interest include cognitive health, mental health and holistic wellness. Ellen 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.

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.

Rose Strieter is a Certified Trainer and Cognition Therapist for Senior Home Care Solutions and Alzheimer’s Solutions. She was a business owner for seven years, but through her family’s tragic experience of losing her grandfather from Alzheimer’s, and elder/financial abuse, she decided to see if she could make a difference in the lives of vulnerable seniors. As a Teepa Snow Certified Trainer, she provides community and professional education to others in “The Positive Approach To Care” (PAC) philosophy, providing dementia related awareness, knowledge and skill development. As a Certified Cognition Therapist she utilizes her skills to provide a supportive structure, expertise, guidance and schedule that enables people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia to thrive and live well. In addition, Rose worked for seven years as a Geriatric Caregiver specializing in the care of people living with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), Alzheimer’s, and dementia. She has received certifications in the field of Gerontology through the Alzheimer’s Association, and continues her Federal Advocacy work to promote public policy for those living/suffering with cognitive impairments. Rose enjoys and engages often in community outreach through Senior Home Care Solutions/Alzheimer’s Solution’s business marketing/networking events, and is a current Chamber Member of Baldwinsville, Liverpool and Camillus.

PresentersRosanne 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. Rosanne is trained and certified by the Powerful Tools for Caregivers Program to be a Class Leader.

Bernadette Tripp is currently with Senior Home Care Solutions as a Certified Teepa Snow Trainer. She has 7 years of experience working in the geriatric field, specializing in Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care with an emphasis on a positive approach to care for those living with the disease and their families. Prior to her work in the geriatric field, she was an Underwriting and Claims Adjuster for eight years at Amica Mutual Insurance Company. Bernadette’s life’s work is to help seniors and children live a happy healthy life by staying active.

Linda Troia is the Palliative Care Physician Assistant in the Ambulatory Palliative Care Program at the Cancer Center at Upstate University Hospital. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, she has served children and families in need at Vera House, Cayuga Home for Children, Child & Family Services and ARISE. Later, in her private therapy practice, she worked with persons living with cancer and children with Cystic Fibrosis where she observed the debilitating impact a chronic illness can have on both the individual and the entire family unit. Her interest in the emotional impact on the medical problems of her patients led her to pursue training to become a Physician Assistant. Here she brings her medical knowledge and passion for working in the field of mental health to treat the physical suffering of cancer patients as well as the emotional pain they, and their families, experience during this journey with cancer. Linda earned both her Bachelor of Science degree at the New House School of Communication and her Masters in Social Work from Syracuse University. In 2010, she graduated from LeMoyne College’s Physician Assistant Program.

Fred Wilson is a fitness trainer certified in older adults, aquatic exercise by the YMCA, group fitness and personal training. He is certified as a Cancer Exercise Specialist by the American Cancer Society and American College of Sports Medicine. In addition, he is trained in martial arts (orange belt) and has taught self-defense classes in cooperation with the Camillus Police and Liverpool Police Departments. Fred brings a strong background in music studies in high school and college with extensive experience in choreographing exercise to music to his classes. He has an MS degree in Medical Technology from Upstate Medical University and worked as a clinical chemist for 24 years. Currently, Fred teaches at the Camillus Senior Center and Go Figure Gym.

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The Onondaga County Office for Aging and the Institute for Caregivers are very appreciative of the generous hospitality offered by the following community organizations to host the spring series of I Care classes in 2018.

Brookdale Bellevue 4330 Onondaga Blvd., Syr. 13219 315-468-5108 Brookdale Liverpool 4055 Long Branch Road, L’pool 13090 315-451-3221 Camillus Senior Center 25 First Street, Camillus 13031 315-672-5820 Canton Woods Senior Center 76 Canton Street, Baldwinsville 13027 315-638-4536 Christ Community Church 3644 Warners Road, Syracuse 13209 315-468-3500 Community Library of Dewitt and Jamesville 5110 Jamesville Rd., Jamesville 13078 315-446-3578 First Presbyterian Church of Baldwinsville 64 Owego Street, Baldwinsville 13027 315-635-9964 Go Figure Gym Elm Hill Plaza, 3791 Milton Avenue, Camillus 13031 315-487-3380

The Hearth at Greenpoint 150 Old Liverpool Road, Liverpool 13088 315-849-9056 Manlius Library 1 Arkie Albanese Avenue, Manlius 13104 315-682-6400 Northern Onondaga Public Library (NOPL) at Brewerton 5440 Bennett Street, Brewerton 13029 315-676-7484 Northern Onondaga Public Library (NOPL) at Cicero 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero 13039 315-699-2032 Soule Branch Library 101 Springfield Road, Syracuse 13214 315-435-5320 Syracuse Jewish Family Service at Menorah Park 4101 E. Genesee Street, Syracuse 13214 315-446-9111 Upstate University Geriatricians 550 Harrison Street, Syracuse 13202 315-464-6100

POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS

Certified Class Leaders

Sandra Bufis

Gina Davis

Johanna Hannah

Marty Pond *

Gail Rosenholm

Kathy Stelter

Rosanne Suskin

Brendan Tanner

*Master Trainer

A Note From Cynthia Stevenson Director, Caregiver Services, Onondaga County Office for Aging

So… where does this POWER come from? Actually, it comes from you. We all do have inner POWER to cope with and make changes when facing life’s challenges. However, many of us have never thought about this strength or been called upon to use it. With additional education, practice and support, it is possible to develop this resource and apply it to our caregiving situation.

The 6 week “POWERful Tools for Caregivers” class offers valuable tools to emPOWER you to reduce personal stress, change negative attitudes, communicate more effectively in challenging situations, manage emotions and make tough caregiving decisions.

Join other caregivers in one of the two POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS classes the Institute for Caregivers (I Care) is offering this spring to explore your inner POWER and gain confidence to use it.

Class participants receive a copy of “The Caregiver Helpbook”. Powerful Tools for Caregivers Wednesdays March 21-April 25 3:00-5:00 pm Upstate University Geriatricians, 550 Harrison St., Syracuse CODE: PTC1 Powerful Tools for Caregivers Thursdays, April 12-May 24 5:30-7:30 pm First Presbyterian Church, 64 Owego St., Baldwinsville CODE: PTC2

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Office for Aging Health Promotion The Onondaga County Office for Aging offers evidence based health promotion programs for seniors throughout the year. These address body, mind and spirit and include: - Walk With Ease - Healthy Eating for Successful Living - P.E.A.R.L.S - Program for Encouraging Active Rewarding Lives In partnership with Syracuse Jewish Family Services - Powerful Tools for Caregivers (2 Sessions Are Currently Offered) - Living Healthy With a Chronic Condition - In partnership with Oasis (Currently Offered)

For Information Contact: Cynthia at 315-435-2362 x4993 or cynthiastevenson@ongov.net.

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

Serves grandparents and other relatives, age 55 and older in Onondaga County, who are raising a minor relative. Provides support and help to the families and children. Contact R.A.P.P. at 315-470-4375. Funded, in part, by the Onondaga County Office for Aging. There is no charge for R.A.P.P.

Office for Aging News

1. The Office for Aging has an updated website. It is easier to navigate and you can download many resource lists as well as the 2018 Onondaga County Resource Guide for Seniors at: www.ongov.net/aging.

2. Many of the ICare Classes are filmed for inclusion on our website. View them at: www.ongov.net/aging/icare.html.

3. Outreach: Please call 315-435-2362 if your group, or organization, would like to schedule a presentation to hear more about Senior Resources in Onondaga County.

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Caregiver Services Information and Consultation for people caring for older persons.

Caregiver training, support & mediation Institute for Caregivers (I Care) Free

Classes on a variety of topics related to caregiving

Parkinson’s Support & Education and Caregiver Discussion Groups

HIICAP Health Insurance Information, Counseling & Assistance

Free, unbiased information on supplemental health insurance, Medicare and prescription coverage options.

EISEP Expanded 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

HEAP Home Energy Assistance Program

Utility subsidy to those 60+ & income eligible

Senior Employment 20 hours/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 & supports - any age

Provides “No Wrong Door” Screens to assist families in choosing appropriate levels of service & support

Long-Term Care Resource Center

Provides on-going, medically based care management for adults & children with disabilities

Works with Adult Protective to provide nursing assessments

Works with Medicaid Waiver Programs to provide personal & consumer directed home care services

Nutrition Services

Nutrition Counseling & Education County Dining Sites for age 60+ Home Delivered Meals Senior Farmers Market Nutrition

Program & Coupons

Onondaga County Office for Aging 315-435-2362 www.ongov.net/aging

Resources for Older Adults

CNY Huntington Disease Support Group

For Information Contact: 315-656-8598 or jmirabito1@twcny.rr.com

Rock Steady Boxing CNY

209 Oswego Street #12 Liverpool, NY 13088

315-622-2332 or

Madison County Group Fourth Tuesday of Month:

Madison County Group 12:30 – 3 pm

Marshall Farms Foundation 1978 New Boston Road, Chittenango Contact for Information: Martha at

Marcar96@aol.com 315-655-3796 or 315-687-9014

The Centers at St. Camillus 813 Fay Road, Syracuse.

For more information, call 315-729-7178

Parkinson Discussion Groups

First Monday of Month 12:00 – 1:30 pm

The Hearth at Greenpoint 150 Old Liverpool Road, Liverpool

Second Tuesday of Month 4 – 5:30 pm

Brookdale Summerfield 100 Summerfield Village Lane

Onondaga Hill, off Velasko Road

Annual Parkinson Symposium Parkinson Foundation Greater Rochester

Sunday afternoon, April 8, 2018 Keynote speaker: James Beck, PhD,

Vice President, Chief Scientific Officer

Parkinson Foundation

Questions, Please Call: Parkinson Foundation Greater Rochester Office, 585-234-5355

T’ai Chi for Health Go Figure Gym

3791 Milton Ave. Camillus, NY 13031

315-487-3380

Parkinson’s Initiatives

Taste of Spring Dinner

Wednesday, May 16th at 5:00 p.m. at Brookdale Fayetteville

5125 Highbridge Street, Fayetteville, NY Reserve:____Seats for Name:_______________________________________________ Address:__________________________________________________________ Phone:_____________________Email:_________________________________

Harvest Supper

Thursday, September 20th at 5:00 p.m. at The Hearth at Greenpoint 150 Old Liverpool Road, Liverpool, NY

Reserve:____Seats for Name:_______________________________________________ Address:__________________________________________________________ Phone:_____________________Email:_________________________________

Holiday Luncheon Thursday, December 13th at Noon at Brookdale Summerfield

100 Summerfield Village Lane, Onondaga Hill

Reserve:____Seats for Name:_______________________________________________ Address:_________________________________________________________ Phone:____________________Email:_________________________________

CATERING TO CAREGIVECATERING TO CAREGIVECATERING TO CAREGIVERSRSRS

For Information & Registration Call 315-435-2362 Ext. 4993 or cstevenson@ongov.net

The Onondaga County Office for Aging invites you to attend one of a series of FREE events celebrating family caregivers.

Sponsored by: Brookdale Fayetteville, The Hearth at Greenpoint and Brookdale Summerfield these are unique opportunities for caregivers to relax and be recognized. Registration Required.

All Caregivers Are Welcome.

March 2, 11 a.m.: Onondaga Community College, SyracuseEnjoy an engaging musical performance by Dr. Christian Restrepo, a pianist, composer and conductor originally from Colombia. Afterwards, meet your fellow attendees and share your favorite music memories.

April 20, 11 a.m.: Onondaga Community College, SyracuseSit back and enjoy the musical stylings of Dr. Kevin Moore and his piano students, who will be playing pieces from a variety of popular composers.

May 12, 1 p.m.: Alzheimer’s Association, Central New York Chapter, SyracuseJoin us at our chapter office for an afternoon of art and gardening! Spend time painting your own flower pot and choosing a flower of choice to bring home.

ALZTOGETHER is a series of social programs for individuals with Alzheimer's disease or other form of dementia and their caregivers. Caregivers often look for ways to make a meaningful connection with the person for whom they care. ALZTOGETHER offers a safe, fun way for both the person with the disease and their caregiver to get out, get active, and get connected with one another.

Our caregivers have told us that the opportunity presented by ALZTOGETHER for networking with other caregivers going through the same challenges has been beneficial to them. The guided tours and activities are set at the pace of the individual with the disease, with sensory and historical experiences led by docents or artists and assisted by Alzheimer's Association staff.

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s isn’t easy.

Reaching us is.

24-Hour Helpline: 800.272.3900

Feb. 5, 6 p.m.: Effective Communication Strategies, HealthLink

Feb. 8, 10 a.m.: Basics of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia, East Area Family YMCA

Feb. 12, 5 p.m.: Understanding and Responding to Dementia Related Behaviors, Manlius Public Library

Feb. 13, 5:30 p.m.: Basics of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia, Hospice of CNY

Feb. 22, 2:30 p.m.: Basics of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia, Peregrine Senior Living at Onondaga Hill

Feb. 27, 6 p.m.: Basics of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia, McHarrie Pointe

Mar. 12, 5 p.m.: Effective Communication Strategies, Manlius Public Library

Mar. 27, 2:30 p.m.: Effective Communication Strategies, Peregrine Senior Living at Onondaga Hill

Mar. 29, 10 a.m.: Know the 10 Warning Signs, East Area Family YMCA

Mar. 29, 4 p.m.: Understanding and Responding to Dementia Related Behaviors, Maple Downs

Apr. 3, 6 p.m.: Effective Communication Strategies, McHarrie Pointe

Apr. 16, 4 p.m.: Effective Communication Strategies, Maple Downs

Apr. 19, 5:30 p.m.: Understanding and Responding to Dementia Related Behaviors, Northern Onondaga Public Library – Brewerton

Upcoming Education Programs in Onondaga County

MAY 23, 2018 • HOLIDAY INN SYRACUSE

Register beginning March 1 at www.alz.org/cny

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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 Rev. 1/2018

Group Locations & Information Brookdale Manlius, 100 Flume Road, Manlius, NY Meets the first Wednesday of each month at 2:30

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

The Hearth on James, 830 James Street, Syracuse, NY Meets every other Thursday at 3:30 pm

Brookdale Summerfield, 100 Summerfield Village Lane, Syracuse, NY Meets every other Thursday at 6:00 pm

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