| Topic |
Length |
Audience |
DESCRIPTION |
| The Big Picture |
| A New Vision for Aging |
30 minutes plus time for questions and interaction |
Consumers, community groups, planners, businesses |
Business as usual with respect to serving old folks is no longer possible when they are 25% of the population! What is a new vision of aging that makes it possible to grow old comfortably in this community? What will we be called upon to do? |
| Understanding the Aging Network |
30 minutes plus time for questions and interaction |
Consumers & Community Groups |
There is a complex network of federal, state, and local funding and programs. This presentation demystifies that network and explains its virtues and limitations. |
| Maximizing Choice |
| Long Term Care Options |
30 minutes plus time for questions and interaction |
Older Adults and family members |
Explore options such as Adult Family Home, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing Facilities. |
| Navigating the Subsidized Housing Maze |
30 minutes plus time for questions and interaction |
Older adults, family members and Aging Network Professionals |
This presentation lays out subsidized and affordable housing options available to older adults and people with disabilities. |
| Remaining Independent in your home |
30 minutes plus time for questions and interaction |
Older adults, family members and Aging Network Professionals |
Find resources to age in place and maintain independence |
| Stretching Your $ |
30 minutes plus time for questions and interaction |
Adults 65 and older |
Information and resources on variety of discounts available including car insurance, utilities, Medicaid assistance ,and how to apply for them. |
| Drug Education for Older Adults |
1 hour |
Older Adults |
Information and resources for working with pharmacist and doctor. Also tips for managing your medication and includes information on discounts and other assistance programs. |
| Caring for One Another |
| Caring for Older Adults |
30 minutes plus time for questions and interaction |
Adult children caring for aging parents |
Discussion on joys and challenges facing caregivers, and information and support resources available in the community. |
| Gateway |
30 minutes plus time for questions and interaction |
Community businesses and organizations that interact with older adults |
Learn to indentify signs of elder abuse and how to make referrals to I&A to get isolated Clients connected to resources and assess potential crisis situations. |
| HEALTH |
| Getting Ready for Medicare / Medicare 101 |
1.5 hours |
Working age adults close to retirement |
What is Medicare? What can it do for you? What does it cover? How can you supplement it? Learn the answers to these questions and more! |
| Medicare Part D |
1.5 hours |
Older adults |
Learn about Medicare Part D, who is eligible, and the options available to consumers. |
| Health Care Coverage - Understanding your options |
1.5 hours |
Adults under 65 and not on Medicare |
Not eligible for Medicare? Explore other heatlh care coverage options. |
| Positive Choices for Healthy Aging |
1 hour |
Older adults and aging network professionals |
Many changes accompany the aging process. Learn how to make the ride smoother by making good lifestyle choices. |