National Family Caregivers' Support Program

The Future is Now! Are You Ready? 2011-2012 Workshops

How Can We Help You?
Department of Aging & Disabilities staff
Come meet the staff of the Department’s Information & Assistance, Caregivers & Respite, Transportation and Volunteer Programs and learn what services are available through the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging & Disabilities.
Details: September 14, 2011; Arnold Senior Center; 44 Church Street, Arnold 21012; 6:30-8:30 pm

Medicare: The Basics and Beyond
Amy Rubino, AA Co. Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program Director
Are you new to Medicare and not sure what you need to do? A representative from the Dept. of Aging & Disabilities will present important information about Medicare helping you to make informed decisions.
Details: October 19, 2011; Pascal Senior Center; 125 Dorsey Road Glen Burnie 21061; 6:30-8:30 pm

Future conversations….Today
Mary Fridley, RN, BSN, Gero-Resources, LLC and Sherrill Ross-Wieneke, RN, CHPN, Hospice of the Chesapeake
Have you ever wondered when is the time to stop aggressive medical treatment and shift to non-medical (palliative) care for a loved one with dementia? In this session, we will go beyond Advance Directives and learn how you can ask the “right” questions now and get answers so future decisions can be made with confidence.
Details: November 16, 2011; Arnold Senior Center; 44 Church Street, Arnold 21012; 6:30-8:30 pm

Bridging the Gap from Hospital to Physician Office
Lynn Carr, RN & Mary Fridley, RN, BSN
Sharing information with your doctor on a routine visit plays an important role in staying healthy. Understanding & participating in your hospital discharge plan decreases the chance of hospital readmission and helps in your recovery. This session will help you plan ahead for both events.
Details: December 7, 2011; Pascal Senior Center; 125 Dorsey Road Glen Burnie 21061; 6:30-8:30 pm

Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle
Richard Bernstein, MD
Although we are living longer, we are not necessarily maintaining good health. Dr. Bernstein will educate attendees on ways to improve your lifestyle and live a long and healthy life.
Details: January 11, 2012; Arnold Senior Center; 44 Church Street, Arnold 21012; 6:30-8:30 pm

What to Do With Your Stuff
Kater Leatherman, Professional Organizer, Budget Re-decorator & Real Estate Stager
Explore strategies for downsizing possessions. Learn how to handle the physical and emotional overload of selling your home and where to look for professional help.
Details: February 8, 2012; Pascal Senior Center; 125 Dorsey Road Glen Burnie 21061; 6:30-8:30 pm

Adaptive Devises & Structural Changes to Help You Stay in Your Home
Chauncey Hall, Program Director, Arundel Community Development Services, Inc.
Join us as we learn about the assistive technology devises and home modifications that can help us age in place safely and independently.
Details: March 14, 2012; Arnold Senior Center; 44 Church Street, Arnold 21012; 6:30-8:30 pm

Veterans Benefits
Nicole Kaiser, MSW, Clinical Social Worker, VA Maryland Health Care System
The Veterans Administration offers a Medical Benefits Package that emphasizes preventive and primary care. Ms Kaiser will discuss the full range of outpatient and inpatient services within the Veterans Administration health care system through this benefits package.
Details: April 11, 2012; Pascal Senior Center; 125 Dorsey Road Glen Burnie 21061; 6:30-8:30 pm

Identifying Your Supports
Sandy Berkeley, Director, Information & Assistance and Mary Chaput, Director, Family Caregiver Support Program
People experiencing major life changes or stresses cope better when they have a support network in place. This session’s interactive workshop will help you identify and build your individual support system.
Details: May 9, 2012; Arnold Senior Center; 44 Church Street, Arnold 21012; 6:30-8:30 pm

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How can we help you? (Arnold)

Medicare: The basics & beyond (Pascal)

Future conversations...today (Arnold)

Bridging the gap from hospital to physician office (Pascal)

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle (Arnold)

What to do with your stuff (Pascal)

Adaptive devises & structural changes to help you stay in your home (Arnold)

Veterans' Benefits (Pascal)

Identifying your supports (Arnold)

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