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Difficult But Crucial Conversations
Do you find yourself asking the following questions? Why is it so difficult for my spouse or my parent to make a decision? Is this a part of normal aging or could it be something else? What if I do not agree with the decision that my family member has made? Lauri Scharf, Care Consultant/Master Trainer at Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging, discussed these topics as well as about the best practices for making decisions in order to help an older loved one remain independent for as long as possible.
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Furthering an Age-Friendly America
The 14th Annual Katz Policy Lecture from Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging was held October 29, 2020. Keynote speakers, Bill Armbruster, Senior Advisor of AARP Livable Communities, and Mary McNamara, Director of the Cleveland Department of Aging, discussed age-friendly communities, including work developing nationally and in the Cleveland-area. The webinar introduced the Age-Friendly Network, outlined the importance of age-friendly communities to support individuals aging in place, and discussed the connection between age-friendly and dementia-friendly communities. Panelists discussed ongoing work and future directions to make Northeast Ohio age-friendly.
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Helping a Loved One Navigate Medicare Open Enrollment
October 7 virtual program for caregivers from Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging.
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Depression vs The Blues and Older Adults
Social Worker Kerstin Yoder, MSSA, LISW-S, shares the signs and symptoms of depression.
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Coping With Stress
Benjamin Rose Social Worker & Group Facilitator Kerstin Yoder, MSSA, LISW-S, shares some tips on coping with stress during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
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