Classes for Area Agency on Aging
Current Classes
Chronic Disease Self-Management Program
Chronic Disease Self-Management Program is a six-week program that teaches older adults, 60 and older, with chronic illnesses the skills needed in the day-to-day management of treatment and to maintain and increase one’s activities.
Using a group setting to give a shared learning experience, the program teaches techniques that will let individuals do the following:
- Manage Symptoms
- Incorporate Exercise
- Monitor Nutrition
- Talk with Your Doctor
- Make Informed Treatment Decisions
- Deal with Emotions
- Control Stress
This six-week program will be held from 9:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays July 9 through Aug. 13, 20019
See flyer for registration details.
Date/Time:
July 9, 2019, 9:30am
–
August 13, 2019, 12:00pm
Cost:
Free
Chronic Disease Self-Management Program
Chronic Disease Self-Management Program is a six-week program that teaches older adults, 60 and older, with chronic illnesses the skills needed in the day-to-day management of treatment and to maintain and increase one’s activities.
Using a group setting to give a shared learning experience, the program teaches techniques that will let individuals do the following:
- Manage Symptoms
- Incorporate Exercise
- Monitor Nutrition
- Talk with Your Doctor
- Make Informed Treatment Decisions
- Deal with Emotions
- Control Stress
This six-week program will be held from 9:30 a.m. to noon Wednesdays July 10 through August 14.
If registration is full, please contact Jessica Martone to be placed on a waiting list.
Date/Time:
July 10, 2019, 9:30am
–
August 14, 2019, 12:00pm
Cost:
Free
Your Partner In Serving Older Adults, Persons with Disabilities & Caregivers
This free workshop is for nonprofit, healthcare and government professional care managers. It will include an overview of the many services and resources provided by the Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area and the Aging and Disability Resource Center of the Capital Area.
Topics to be covered will include:
- Public Benefits
- Nutrition and Senior Center Supports
- Information and Referral Services for Persons with Disabilities and older Adults
- Care Coordination
- Caregiver Support
- Medication Screening
- Long-Term Care Application Process
- Health and Wellness Education Programs
- Ombudsman Services for Nursing and Assisted Living Facilities
Date/Time:
July 12, 2019, 9:00am
– 12:00pm
Cost:
Free
Striking a Balance
The 2019 Striking a Balance Caregiver Conference will bring together local resources and national speakers to aid and educate family caregivers about their own caregiving situations. The 18th annual conference will feature a keynote speaker and several breakout sessions on various caregiving topics that will be led by experts and volunteer leaders.
This conference is for nonprofessional caregivers. Respite care is available during the conference hours.
Date/Time:
August 24, 2019, 8:00am
– 2:00pm
Cost:
Free
