Teaches practical strategies to reduce the fear of falling and explores medical, behavioral, and environmental risk factors for falls, stressing the importance of developing an exercise plan. Wed., Feb. 12–April 9, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Description: The surprising and not-so-surprising information on the science behind happiness. What role do money, marriage, friends, children, weather, age, and religion play in making us feel happier? Is happiness stable over time? How can happiness be increased? Professor Catherine Sanderson will describe cutting-edge research from the field of positive psychology on the factors that […]
Description: This 90 minute training, Substance Use in Older Adults, will review essential knowledge and skills to address substance use disorder (SUD) in older adults—a population with unique vulnerabilities and often underdiagnosed substance-related issues. Participants will gain insight into the distinct risk factors and prevalence of SUD in aging patients, learn to recognize subtle and […]
This family friendly event is designed to bring everyone together for a day of fun in support of a great cause. So please share with your family, friends and colleagues, gather your walking teams, and come join us on Saturday, October 18 in support of Meals on Wheels and other LifePath programs.
The Commission on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren will offer an overview on kinship families and the various caregiving dynamics we see in our communities and lead a discussion that will allow attendees to consider the diverse perspectives and needs of caregivers from the unique perspective of grandparents and other relatives. This training will also dive into […]
Call2Talk is a confidential mental health, emotional support and suicide prevention helpline that provides a safe space for people in crisis or emotional distress to talk without judgment. During outreach presentations, staff educate the community on the importance of suicide prevention, how to recognize warning signs, and how to support someone who may be struggling. […]
Join us for an 8-session group for people living with early stage dementia and their care partners to equip themselves with resources and peer connections to help navigate the journey ahead. The group will center around Ariadne Labs' Living Well with Dementia Toolkit, providing concrete strategies for enhancing quality of life. Sessions cover essential topics […]
Description: This training supports attendees to better understand the impacts of trauma, and provides strategies for how to account for and address these impacts. The training includes an overview of the research on the effects of trauma and the principles of trauma-informed care, followed by practical tools for examining one’s practices and making them more […]
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