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Recognizing and Managing Anxiety and Depression in Older Adults

VFW Post 6699 6 Winslow Place, Paramus, NJ, United States

Anxiety and depression are frequently associated with aging. This program will help adult-children understand and differentiate between anxiety and depression, recognize the characteristics and potential causes, and offer tips for communicating with loved ones and key professionals to effectively manage the symptoms. Presenter: Vicki Sherman (Doueck), MSW, LCSW, ASWCM – Present CEO of Generations Counseling […]

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From Driving to Passenger: Transitions for Older Adults

VFW Post 6699 6 Winslow Place, Paramus, NJ, United States

For most adults, driving a car means independence. Changes in physical functioning and cognition may make driving unsafe, and gradual changes may be imperceptible to the aging driver. This program provides a roadmap to help families address the issue with tact, compassion, and empathy, so that the older driver’s dignity and independence are never unnecessarily […]

Residential Options When Home No Longer Meets Your Parents’ Needs

VFW Post 6699 6 Winslow Place, Paramus, NJ, United States

As parents age, they may face a need and/or desire to change their housing arrangements, such as needing to move to a new residence that is more accessible and/or with more substantial medical and assistive services. This introductory program will provide an overview of the array of residential options and resources available to people in […]

Recognizing Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias

VFW Post 6699 6 Winslow Place, Paramus, NJ, United States

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia now impact more than five million Americans and are a leading cause of death among aging persons. This program is designed to help adult children understand Alzheimer’s disease and other age-related types of dementia so they can help their parents manage these diseases […]

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