Bergen County Chapter
Recognizing Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
scam-alertPlease note our new program location and date! Doors Open at 5pm • Program Starts at 5:30pm 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 […]
Medicare Basics: The Must-Knows
scam-alertDoors open at 5:30pm; Program starts at 6:00pm; Light Refreshments Served Many older adults depend upon federally-funded Medicare for their primary medical benefits and hospitalization insurance coverage. This program will help adult-children understand Medicare so that they can be more informed advocates for their parents’ health and medical care and service coverage - or […]
Residential Options When Home No Longer Meets Your Parents’ Needs
Join us for an overview of the array of residential options and resources available to aging adults in the community.
Advance Planning: Your Parents’ Legal and Financial Documents
scam-alertDoors open at 6:00pm • Refreshments will be served Secure peace of mind with our Advance Care Planning program. Learn about essential legal documents like Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Living Wills. Understand the importance of choosing a trusted health care proxy, communicating your wishes, and ensuring key people have access to your documents. […]
Communicating with Someone Living with Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
Paramus Public Library 116 East Century Road, Paramus, NJ, United StatesPeople with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias gradually lose the ability to communicate with others. Changes progressively affect spoken and written language, while communication through gestures and behaviors may persist longer. As the ability to communicate decreases, individuals living with a dementia have difficulties expressing themselves and understanding others. Join us to enhance communication with […]
Ageless Grace Timeless Fitness for the Body & Brain
Paramus Public Library 116 East Century Road, Paramus, NJ, United StatesThe Ageless Grace® Brain Health program, created by fitness expert and author Denise Medved, is a series of 21 Simple Tools for Lifelong Comfort and Ease. The movements, which are performed in a chair, focus on the healthy longevity of the body, mind, emotions and spirit. Each of the 21 Tools focuses on different anti-aging […]
Understanding and Accessing VA Programs and Benefits
Paramus Public Library 116 East Century Road, Paramus, NJ, United StatesMany older adults have served in the military and may qualify for Veteran Affairs (VA) programs and services. These benefits can include financial help and medical insurance. This program helps adult children understand VA programs to better support their aging parents' healthcare needs. VA programs are separate from other programs and may differ in eligibility requirements […]
When to Use Urgent Care vs. the Emergency Room
Paramus Public Library 116 East Century Road, Paramus, NJ, United StatesJoin Michael Gerardi, MD, an emergency physician and faculty at Atlantic Health System’s Goryeb Children’s Hospital and Morristown Medical Center as he discusses the unexpected sudden illnesses or traumatic injuries you or someone you know may face and where to take them for the most prompt and highest quality of care. There are several choices […]
ACAP Healthcare Resource Fair
Paramus Public Library 116 East Century Road, Paramus, NJ, United StatesDid you notice any changes in mom or dad over the holidays? Are you concerned for their safety to continue to live independently? If you think your loved ones need help with activities of daily living, companionship or even transitioning into a senior living community, then this is THE event for you. Learn all about […]
From Driving to Passenger: Transitions for Older Adults
Paramus Public Library 116 East Century Road, Paramus, NJ, United StatesFor 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 […]
Aging in Place Safety Tips
Paramus Public Library 116 East Century Road, Paramus, NJ, United StatesThis ACAP program will help adult-children understand the concept of aging in place, assess their parents’ homes for safety and accessibility concerns, and become familiar with potential home remodeling and modifications that can help make their parents’ dreams of staying in their homes become a reality. Presenter: Linda Chinman Pollock, North Jersey Home Maintenance Group […]
The Importance of Being Socially Engaged and Active
Paramus Public Library 116 East Century Road, Paramus, NJ, United StatesAging can bring about numerous challenges that can make developing new relationships extremely difficult and put an enormous strain on existing relationships with loved ones and caregivers. Challenges such as the death of loved ones, a decline in physical and mental functioning, a lack of income, not having access to transportation, and life-course changes such […]
