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The Importance of Being Socially Engaged and Active

Senior Resources of Guilford 1401 Benjamin Parkway, Greensboro, NC, United States
Virtual Event Virtual Event

Aging and life-course changes can result in social isolation and loneliness, now recognized as significant public health issues due to the negative effect on health and quality of life among older adults. Over a prolonged period, these are greater predictors of premature death than many other chronic health issues. This program will raise awareness of […]

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Responding to Challenging Behaviors of Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias

Dunwoody United Methodist Church – Asbury Room 1548 Mt Vernon Rd, Dunwoody, GA, United States

Sometimes, people with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia behave in ways that adult children and other family members find particularly confusing, inappropriate, and sometimes frightening.

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Understanding and Accessing Medicaid Programs and Benefits

Catawba County Library, Main Branch, Newton 115 West C. Street, Newton, NC, United States

Many older adults depend on federally- and state-funded Medicaid services for their primary medical and hospitalization insurance coverage. Medicare is a separate program from other federally- and/or state-funded programs with different eligibility requirements and service coverage. Medicaid may provide some differences in benefits dependent on state funding. This program will help adult children to understand […]

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Advance Planning: Advocating for Your Loved One (and Yourself) in Healthcare

Legacy Link 4080 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood, GA, United States

Libby Dunahoo, Manager of the Advance Care Planning department for Northeast Georgia Health System, will present an advance care planning program to educate attendees about their choices in health care advocacy (for loved ones and themselves) and how to document choices in an Advance Directive.  She also will discuss an initiative developed in our community […]

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Knowing Your Limits and Creating Balance as a Caregiver

Centre Region Active Adult Center - Nittany Mall 2901 E College Ave Suite #990, State College, PA, United States
Virtual Event Virtual Event

Please note:  Due to weather concerns, tomorrow’s program will be offered as an online livestream only.  There will be no in-person version of this month’s program. This program is designed to help adult-children expand their perspectives about caregiver guilt and other emotions, understand the importance of proactively managing their guilt, and present strategies for setting […]

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Shielding Loved Ones from Scams and Fraud

First Baptist Church Activities Center 1939 Independence Blvd, Wilmington, NC, United States
Virtual Event Virtual Event

Technological advances have changed the way we transact business. Although very helpful if used correctly, advanced technology also provides scammers and spammers a prime opportunity to take advantage of everyone, particularly older adults.

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Morning Stretch: Movement for Older Bodies

Senior Resources of Guilford 1401 Benjamin Parkway, Greensboro, NC, United States
Virtual Event Virtual Event

Movement and exercise are essential for the health of our bodies, brains and sense of well-being. Learn about exercises that are enjoyable, the importance of these exercises for caregivers and their parents, and resources in the community that can help you move your body in healthy ways! Come at 11:30 for lunch and stay to […]

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Finding and Using Senior Services in Your Local Community

Covenant Presbyterian Church (Kapperman-Williams Hall) 2881 Canton Road, Marietta, GA, United States

As we age, most of us will identify service and support needs that will require us to engage with a new system of services, learn new terminology, and communicate with a new set of professionals. We may gradually recognize these needs for our parents or ourselves and have time to prepare. However, we also may […]

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Juggling Work, Home, and Caregiving

Highland Presbyterian Church, Activity Building 2381 Cloverdale Ave., Winston-Salem, NC, United States

In the past 50 years, there has been a dramatic shift in the role of women, the traditional homemaker and caregiver for the family. Although almost 60% of adult women now work outside the home, typically providing a significant portion of the household income, they still provide needed caregiving for children, spouse, and aging and […]

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Caregiver Meetup

University Wine Company 540 Misty Hill Drive, State College, PA, United States

Join us on Thursday, February 22 at the University Wine Company from 4 – 6 pm. You’ll have the opportunity to mix, mingle, and grow your community with other caregivers, ACAP attendees, and eldercare professionals. One glass of wine or “mocktail” as well as light snacks will be provided. Don’t forget to register for the door prize! RSVP greatly appreciated but not required.

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