Education & Training Opportunities & Aging Related Events
January - September 2012 Events
LAST SATURDAYS OF THE MONTH
Sponsor: Westbay Rehab and Care Center
Event: Caregiver Support Group
Address: 27601 Westchester Parkway
Westlake, Ohio 44145
Contact: Kara Hibler
Phone: (440) 930-0431
CEU’s: None
Cost: Free
Description: This gathering provides a time for Caregivers of parents/grandparents/children to connect and talk about their experiences and challenges. Live speakers are provided every other month. Caregiver topics include stress management, spiritual and emotional health, benefits of good nutrition, respite caregiving options, etc. We welcome everyone; whether you are a long-distance or Live-In caregiver please join us. JANUARY JANUARY 12TH ~ 6:00PM – 7:00PM
Sponsor: Alzheimer’s Association
Event: Alzheimer’s Support Group
Address: 2949 West River Road
Elyria, Ohio 44035
Contact: Janet McGarvey
Phone: (440) 935-3848
CEU’s: n/a
Cost: Free
Description: Informative and helpful group dedicated to making the life of the family dealing with Alzheimer’s easier. JANUARY 14TH ~ 12:00PM – 1:30PM
Sponsor: Lakewood Senior Health Campus
Event: Open House
Address: 1381 Bunts Road
Lakewood, Ohio 44107
Contact: Tammy Sibert
Phone: (216) 226-4010
CEU’s: n/a
Cost: n/a
Description: Come and enjoy a complimentary lunch or dessert! JANUARY 14TH ~ 12:00PM – 1:30PM
Sponsor: Lakewood Senior Health Campus
Event: Lunch & Learn
Address: 1381 Bunts Road
Lakewood, Ohio 44107
Contact: Tammy Sibert
Phone: (216) 226-4010
CEU’s: n/a
Cost: n/a
Description: Breathe Better: Improving Lung Function
Speaker: Joyce Geib, Physical Therapist at Lakewood Hospital RSVP by January 26. Complimentary lunch provided! JANUARY 19TH ~ 5:00PM – 9:00PM
Sponsor: Alzheimer’s Association
Event: Cadillacs, Cowboys & Cocktails
Location: Cadillac Ranch/Barroom Cleveland
Address: 200 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Contact: Kelly Morrell
Phone: (216) 231-1481
CEU’s: n/a
Cost: $50 per person by January 9, 2012 ** $60 per person after January 10, 2012 ** $100 per person anytime Description: Grab your friends and while away the winter coyote blues in support of the Alzheimer's Association Cleveland Area Chapter! Casually gather with your posse, meet new ranchers, enjoy spirituous libations, dance like a wild banshee and show the city slickers how to kick up a good time for a great cause! Enjoy a round-up of cowboys/cowgirls in support of the good guys who have the compassion to care and the leadership to conquer Alzheimer's disease! JANUARY 26TH ~ 10:00AM
Sponsor: Hoarding Connection of Cuyahoga County & The Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging
Event: Hoarding in Older Adults
Address: 11900 Fairhill Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44120
Contact: Jeanne Hoban
Phone: (216) 373-1686
CEU’s: 1.5
Cost: Free
Description: The Hoarding Connection is engaged in a first-of-its-kind effort to determine the incidence & prevalence of severe hoarding within a large geographic area (Cuyahoga County). The train-the-trainer portion of the program will explain the data collection process and provide the tools needed to participate in this important project. FEBRUARY FEBRUARY 2ND ~ 7:30AM – 5:00PM
Sponsor: Keeping Us Safe
Event: “Beyond Driving with Dignity” – Professional Certification Program
Contact: Matt Gurwell
Phone: (216) 904-8841
CEU’s: n/a
Cost: $750 (discounts are available)
Description: Become a Certified "Beyond Driving with Dignity" Professional. Learn more by visiting the Keeping Us Safe website at www.keepingussafe.org FEBRUARY 3RD ~ 1:00PM – 5:00PM
Sponsor: Lakewood Senior Health Campus
Event: Red Cross Blood Drive
Address: 1381 Bunts Road
Lakewood, Ohio 44107
Contact: Tammy Sibert
Phone: (216) 226-4010
CEU’s: n/a
Cost: Free
Description: Blood Drive FEBRUARY 14TH ~ 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Sponsor: Southwest General Health Center Geriatric Srvcs
Event: Age-Domestic Violence: Caregivers Becoming Abusers
Location: Southwest - Anderson Hall
Address: 18697 Bagley Road
Middleburg Hts., Ohio 44130
Contact: To register call Education Department
Phone: (440) 816-8036
CEU's: 1 Nursing & Social Work
Cost: Free
Objectives:
- Define "caregiver" and the supportive tasks that a caregiver is expected to perform.
- Discuss the impact that a dependent older adults behaviour may have upon a caregiver's ability to cope with caregiving.
- Identify risk factors that predispose an older adult to caregiver abuse.
- Identify appropriate interventions when confronting an older adult in an abusive relationship.
FEBRUARY 15TH ~ 2:30PM - 11:30AM
Sponsor: Hoarding Connection of Cuyahoga County
Event: Hoarding in Older Adults
Location: St. John West Shore
Address: 29000 Center Ridge Road
Westlake, Ohio 44145
Contact: Jeanne Hoban
Phone: (216) 373-1686
CEU's: 1.5
Cost: Free
Description: The Hoarding Connection is engaged in a first-of-its-kind effort to determine the incidence & prevalence of severe hoarding within a large geographic area (Cuyahoga County). The train-the-trainer portion of the program will explain the data collection process and provide the tools needed to participate in this important project. FEBRUARY 23RD ~ 10:00AM – 3:00PM
Sponsor: Long Term Care Ombudsman
Event: Advocate Training
Address: 2800 Euclid Avenue, Suite 200
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Contact: Lauri Scharf
Phone: (216) 696-2719 Ext. 123
CEU’s: n/a
Cost: Free
Description: This is a 12 hour training for ombudsman associates who make advocacy visits, handle simple complaints and assist with concerns. You will advocate for residents of all ages in long term care facilities in Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga, Medina and Lorain Counties. FEBRUARY 23RD ~ 11:30AM
Sponsor: Lakewood Senior Health Campus
Event: Lunch & Learn
Address: 1381 Bunts Road
Lakewood, Ohio 44107
Contact: Tammy Sibert
Phone: (216) 226-4010
CEU’s: n/a
Cost: Free
Topic: Seasonal Affective Disorder
Speaker: Cathy Jacob, Psychiatric Nurse Clinician/Community Liaison at Lutheran Hospital RSVP by February 21st -- Complimentary lunch provided! FEBRUARY 29TH ~ 9:30 – 11:30AM
Sponsor: Hoarding Connection of Cuyahoga County & The Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging
Event: Hoarding in Older Adults
Location: Mayfield Heights Community Center
Address: 6306 Marsol Road
Mayfield Heights, Ohio 44124
Contact: Jeanne Hoban
Phone: (216) 373-1686
CEU’s: 1.5
Cost: Free
Description: The Hoarding Connection is engaged in a first-of-its-kind effort to determine the incidence & prevalence of severe hoarding within a large geographic area (Cuyahoga County). The train-the-trainer portion of the program will explain the data collection process and provide the tools needed to participate in this important project. FEBRUARY 29TH ~ 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Sponsor: Lakewood Senior Health Campus
Event: Cleveland Sight Center Traveling Store
Address: 1381 Bunts Road
Lakewood, Ohio 44107
Contact: Tammy Sibert
Phone: (216) 226-4010
CEU’s: n/a
Cost: Free
Topic: A representative from the Cleveland Sight Center will be here to set up their "traveling store" selling products for the visually impaired. MARCH MARCH 1ST ~ 10:00AM – 3:00PM
Sponsor: Long Term Care Ombudsman
Event: Advocate Training
Address: 2800 Euclid Avenue, Suite 200
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Contact: Lauri Scharf
Phone: (216) 696-2719 Ext. 123
CEU’s: n/a
Cost: Free
Description: This is a 12 hour training for ombudsman associates who make advocacy visits, handle simple complaints and assist with concerns. You will advocate for residents of all ages in long term care facilities in Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga, Medina and Lorain Counties.MARCH 2ND ~ 5:00PM – 9:00PM
Sponsor: St. Augustine Health Ministries
Event: TOP O’ The Towers Benefit Night
Location: LaCentre
Address: 25777 Detroit Road
Westlake, Ohio 44145
Contact: Gail Wurstner
Phone: (216) 634-7402
CEU’s: n/a
Cost: $50 per person
Description: Celebrate the Luck of the Irish while supporting quality healthcare, programs and services for the chronically ill and aging of our community. Entertainment by the New Barleycorn, live and silent auction, raffles and more.. Something for everyone! For additional information, visit our website at www.staugustinemanor.org/totbenefit.htm MARCH 8TH ~ 10:00AM – 3:00PM
Sponsor: Long Term Care Ombudsman
Event: Advocate Training
Address: 2800 Euclid Avenue, Suite 200
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Contact: Lauri Scharf
Phone: (216) 696-2719 Ext. 123
CEU’s: n/a
Cost: Free
Description: This is a 12 hour training for ombudsman associates who make advocacy visits, handle simple complaints and assist with concerns. You will advocate for residents of all ages in long term care facilities in Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga, Medina and Lorain Counties. MARCH 13TH ~ 3:00PM
Sponsor: Gateway Retirement Community
Event: Bingo & Dinner at Gateway Manor
Address: 4 Gateway Drive
Euclid, Ohio 44119
Contact: Cindy Krotine
Phone: (216) 383-1459
CEU's: n/a
Cost: $3.00
Description: Join us for a St. Patrick's Day celebration including fun, prizes, food and great company! An Irish cuisine buffet will be served after 3:00 PM Bingo! Limited seating available so reserve your spot today! MARCH 15TH ~ 9:30 – 1:00PM – 4:00PM
Sponsor: Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging
Event: Boundaries & Ethics in Clinical Care
Phone: (216) 373-1686
Address: 11900 Fairhill Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44120
Contact: Jeanne Hoban
Phone: (216) 373-1686
CEU’s: 3
Cost: $15.00
Description: (1) Gain knowledge and understanding of the differences between personal and professional boundaries (2) Understand the importance of boundaries (3) Learn current ethical codes (4) Identify common boundary dilemmas and ways to solve them. APRIL APRIL 24TH
Sponsor: O4A
Event: Legislative Reception
Address: 75 East State Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Contact: Jennifer Tewell
Phone: (614) 940-8974
CEU’s: Available APRIL 24TH – 25TH
Sponsor: O4A
Event: Spring Advocacy Conference
Time: April 24th – 12:00PM – 4:30PM
April 25th – 8:00AM – 3:00PM
Address: 75 East State Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Contact: Jennifer Tewell
Phone: (614) 940-8974
CEU’s: Available
Description: Ohio Aging Network Coalition members will put forth our policy platform followed by a Legislative Reception. Hear from top state officials and national experts about the driving forces on the state and national fronts that will affect how older people receive their health care and long-term services and supports. MAY MAY 8TH
Sponsor: O4A
Event: Aging in Ohio
Address: 3960 Brookham Drive
Grove City, Ohio 43123
Contact: Jennifer Tewell
Phone: (614) 940-8974
CEU’s: Available
Description: Aging in Ohio is a foundation course for anyone involved with the aging network, including Area Agency on Aging staff, Ohio Department of Aging staff, aging services staff, direct service organizations, boards and advisory council members, long-term care facility staff, students and other interested individuals.
www.ohioaging.org/Pages/Aging%20in%20Ohio
For over 20 years, experienced professionals have provided an introduction to the aging network, aging programs and services, demographic trends and the organizations, agencies and funding sources that comprise the aging network in this day-long orientation. In addition to this overview, Aging in Ohio includes information on the policies and issues that face the aging network and expands existing knowledge of the network and related programs. MAY 13TH ~ 11:00AM
Sponsor: Catholic Cemeteries Association
Event: Mother’s Day Mass
Address: 10000 Miles Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44105
Contact: Melissa Malone
Phone: (216) 570-6668
CEU’s: n/a
Cost: Free
Description: Come and celebrate our first annual Mother's Day Mass at the Catholic Cemeteries. We will honor all Mother's that have ever lost a child. The mass will be held at the baby sections of the following cemeteries:
(1) Calvary- Cleveland (2) Holy Cross- Brookpark (3) Holy Cross- Akron (4) All Saints- Northfield (5) All Souls- Chardon (6) Calvary- Lorain (7) Resurrection- Valley City (8) St. Joseph- Avon If you would like to participate or volunteer please call or email - mmalone@clevelandcatholiccemeteries.org. MAY 16TH ~ 10:00AM – 2:00PM
Sponsor: City of Cleveland Department of Aging
Event: Senior Day
Location: Cleveland Convention Center
Address: 500 Lakeside Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Contact: Ray Odom
Phone: (216) 664-3685
CEU’s: n/a
Cost: Free
Description: Cleveland Senior Day is a citywide celebration of our older citizens with a senior fair, entertainment, lunch and recognition of outstanding contributing seniors. MAY 25TH ~ 4:00PM - 6:00PM
Sponsor: Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging
Event: Annual Meeting
Location: Cleveland Skating Club
Address: 2500 Kemper Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44120
Contact: Jeanne Hoban
Phone: (216) 373-1686
CEU's: n/a
Cost: Free
Guest speaker: County Executive Ed FitzGerald. A reception will follow Mr. FitzGerald's remarks. There is no charge for attendance; however, reservations are required. Reservations may be made by calling 216.373.1686 or e-mailing rsvp@benrose.org. Online registration will be available at www.benrose.org JUNE JUNE 5TH ~ 9:30AM – 12:00PM
Sponsor: Cleveland Metroparks
Event: Silver Swim Clinic
Address: 1151 Ledge Road
Hinckley, Ohio 44233
Contact: Kacy Carmichael
Phone: (440) 331-8694
CEU’s: n/a
Cost: Free
Description: This one day swim clinic helps seniors to develop their own swim fitness program. As we age, exercise is crucial for: bone, joint and muscle health; heart and lung health; cleansing the endocrine system; mental health; and digestion. Swimming is a great exercise as it is low impact and increases mobility. Registration is limited and the deadline for registration is Friday May 30, 2012. JUNE 9TH THROUGH AUGUST 11TH ~ 10:00AM – 10:30PM
Sponsor: Cleveland Metroparks-Ledge Pool & Rec Area
Event: Water Aerobics
Address: 1151 Ledge Road
Hinckley, Ohio 44233
Contact: Kacy Carmichael
Phone: (440) 331-8694
CEU’s: n/a
Cost: $30 for Ledge Pool Season Pass Holders/$50 Ledge Pool Non-Season Pass Holders/ Drop-In Fee: $3 Season Pass Holders/$5 Non-Season Pass Holders Description: This low to moderate intensity water aerobics class, designed for adults, includes warm up activities, water resistance, changing rhythm, water walking, upper and lower body exercises and core strengthening. Water fitness is a great, low impact way to stay physically fit. SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 5TH
Sponsor: O4A
Event: Aging in Ohio
Address: 3960 Brookham Drive
Grove City, Ohio 43123
Contact: Jennifer Tewell
Phone: (614) 940-8974
CEU’s: Available
Description: Aging in Ohio is a foundation course for anyone involved with the aging network, including Area Agency on Aging staff, Ohio Department of Aging staff, aging services staff, direct service organizations, boards and advisory council members, long-term care facility staff, students and other interested individuals. For over 20 years, experienced professionals have provided an introduction to the aging network, aging programs and services, demographic trends and the organizations, agencies and funding sources that comprise the aging network in this day-long orientation. In addition to this overview, Aging in Ohio includes information on the policies and issues that face the aging network and expands existing knowledge of the network and related programs.
www.ohioaging.org/Pages/Aging%20in%20Ohio