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October 7 - November 11 - You Can! Live Well, Virginia! Diabetes SelfManagement Program. Free six-week workshop. Wednesdays at Riverside
Doctor's Hospital, 1500 Commonwealth Ave., Williamsburg, VA,
from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm. For more information or to register call 757220-4751 or go to www.excellenceinaging.org/cdsmp
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October 30 (Oct 30, Nov. 13, Nov 20) - Conversational Spanish with Lisa
Zajur, of the Spanish Academy and Cultural Institute. 1:30 - 2:30
pm. Battery Park Christian Church Fellowship Hall - 4201 Brook
Road, Richmond (corner of Brook and Bellevue/park in back of church
- far end). Senior Center of Greater Richmond. $49 for non members. For
more information or to register call 804-353-3171 or email
SeniorCenterRVA@gmail.com.
Through December 31 - The Alzheimer's Association and the University
of Virginia Memory and Aging Care Clinic are working together on
FAMILIES, a free, federally grant funded program to provide counseling,
support, and resources to caregivers of persons with dementia. To determine
if you are eligible for this program or to learn more, call 434-982-4004 or
email par4c@virginia.edu. This program is currently available to residents
of Charlottesville, Chatham, Albemarle County, Augusta County,
Buckingham County, Green County, Fluvanna County, Louisa County,
Madison County, Nelson County, Orange County, and Rockingham
County.
November 2015 (National Family Caregivers Month)
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November 7
- Mental Health Event for Seniors and Caregivers, free,
from 10-3:30 at Peter Paul Development Center
in Richmond.
This one day event includes speakers on a variety of topics, lunch and an
opportunity to learn. Register in event with Senior Center of Greater
Richmond (353-3171 or SeniorCenterRVA@gmail.com).
November 12 - "Modifying Your Home to Fit Your Changing
Lifestyle." Small changes in your home can make a big difference and they
can enable you to thrive as your living situation changes. Join our expert
panel to find out how simple changes to your home can create an
environment to enable you to age safely in your home. Topics include
energy conservation and weatherization, how to grow older in your home,
home accessibility, and suggestions and ideas on simple, everyday changes
that can be made in your home as you age in place. 9-11 a.m., Lucy Corr
Village, Mast Auditorium, 6800 Lucy Corr Blvd., Chesterfield. Contact:
804-768-7878 or leidheiserd@chesterfield.gov
November 12 - "Navigating the Healthcare System." Participants will have
the opportunity to learn and engage with experts in the field of Medicaid,
Medicare and Virginia's Commonwealth Coordinated Care Program. Hear
an overview of key points for each program from our panel of experts, as
well as a question and answer session. Representatives from Medicare,
Medicaid, Anthem, Humana and Virginia Premier will also be available for
follow-up questions. 1-3 p.m., Johnston-Willis Hospital, Stalker
Auditorium, 1401 Johnston Willis Drive, Richmond. Contact: Chesterfield
Council on Aging, Senior Advocate's Office, 804-768-7878 or
Leidheiserd@chesterfield.gov
November 12 - "When Words Fail: Ministering to People with Dementia".
Westminster Canterbury Richmond, 1600 Westbrook Avenue, Richmond,
VA 23227. This seminar will highlight the physiological, emotional, and
spiritual effects of dementia and some effective communication tools. The
cost is $30, which covers materials and lunch. Space is very limited, so
please contact Vanessa Perry, vperry@wcrichmond.org or 200-1502,
by Nov. 6, 2015, for further information and registration.
November 13 - Join Senior Advocate for their Active Aging Expo for
Women Ages 55+ at Governor's Landing in Williamsburg. The Expo is
FREE to attendees and runs from 8:00AM - 12:15PM. There will be
informative exhibitors, inspirational speakers and a chance to win many
fabulous door prizes, including a $500 donation to one non-profit women's
organization. For more information call 757-724-7001 or register
at www.SeniorAdvocateOnline.com.
November 16 - "ADHD and Effective Behavior-Management
Techniques." (Kinship Connection - morning support group) Whitney Kern
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with Prevention Services, Chesterfield Mental Health, will be leading us in
effective behavior-management techniques for a child who has a diagnosis
of ADHD. Kinship Connection is a support group for grandparents and
other kin who are raising a child. No child care is provided. 9:30
a.m., Chesterfield Community Development Building, Senior Advocate's
office, 9800 Government Center Parkway, Chesterfield. Contact: 804-76878878 or leidheiserd@chesterfield.gov
November 17 - "Keeping Seniors Safe and Savvy." Join others and attend
seminars to promote health and safety awareness. Seminars include Fire
Safety and Fall Prevention, Technology Security/Safety, Cane-Foo, and
How To Protect Yourself From Scams and ID Theft. Free health screenings
will be provided by JenCare. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Midlothian YMCA, 737
Coalfield Road, Midlothian. Contact: Senior Advocate's Office, 804-7687878 or Leidheiserd@chesterfield.gov
November 18 - Strateigies for Excellence in Dementia Care - Alzheimer's
Educational Workshop, 8:45 am - 4:30 pm, Holiday Inn Valley View, 3315
Ordway Drive, NW, Roanoke, VA 24017. Call 1-800-272-4900 for
information
November 18 - The RVA Better Aging Forum will meet from 11:30-1:00 in
The Virginia Room at Imperial Plaza at 1717 Bellevue
Avenue, Richmond. Peggy Watson, the Director of the Osher Lifelong
Learning Institute at the University of Richmond will discuss the Institute
and its varied offerings to seniors. Senior care/product/service industry
professionals are invited - for more information phone 368-3200 or
email jwarns@RFSLends.com.
November 18 - Senior Advocate and the Hampton Roads Chamber of
Commerce (HRCCVA) are launching a new networking group called
the Senior Advocate Chamber Round Table. To introduce this new
initiative, Senior Advocate and the HRCCVA invite you to a "Kick-Off"
networking event 4:00 - 6:00PM at the HRCCVA Office (500 East Main
St., Ste. 700, Norfolk.) Join us for complimentary adult beverages and light
hors d'oeuvres, and have the opportunity to network with other businesses
who
provide
senior
services.
RSVP
to Stephanie@SeniorAdvocateOnline.com or 757-645-6364
November 19 - "Six Legal Tips for Grandparents and Other Kin Raising a
Child." (Kinship Connection -afternoon support group). Join Phoebe Hall
and Chelsea Gray from the Hall and Hall law firm, as they provide tips to
kinship providers. Child care is provided. 4:30-6 p.m., Chesterfield
Community Development Building, 9800 Government Center
Parkway, Chesterfield. Contact: Senior Advocate's Office, 804-768-7878
or Leidheiserd@chesterfield.gov
December 2015
December 3 - "Helping Clients with Sleep Disorders" Piedmont Geriatric
Hospital, Burkeville, Va. This workshop will guide clinicians and other
interested parties on how to work with patients who have sleep disorders,
from a psychological perspective. $25.00 per person, including lunch, or
$42.00 with optional CEUs. Contact 434-767-4521, or email
christy.ballou@dbhds.virginia.gov.
December 4 - PAA Williamsburg Resource Center Open House, "Mingle
and Jingle Open House" at the Waller Mill building from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00
p.m. The event is intended to both increase awareness of the Williamsburg
office and raise funds for the RIDES program. 312 Waller Mill Road Suite
105, Williamsburg, VA 23185. 757. 345.6277
Save the Date! April 23, 2016
Age Virginia Awards: 40th Celebration
Join the VCU Department of Gerontology for our Age Virginia 40th
Anniversary Gala Celebration. Since 1976, the VCU Department of
Gerontology has supported optimal aging for individuals and communities.
Join us as we celebrate our first 40 and plan for our next 40!
Register:
General Admission
Students & Alumni
Contact: 804-828-1565 or agingstudies@vcu.edu
Employment and Volunteer Opportunities
Executive Director at Brightview Catonsville
Professor, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Grants, Contracts, and Program Information Manager
Assistant Professor - University of North Carolina at
Charlotte
Program Manager, Adult Day Health Program
Senior Center Coordinator in the East End, Richmond,
Va. Contract position, negotiable. Plan and coordinate
activities, provide logistics support on site on Tuesdays &
Thursdays from 9:30 - 1:30, select and manage volunteers,
develop community and agency relationships, collect
fees/dues, track attendance.
Background and
skills: education and experience in related fields and
comfort with Richmond's East End. Needs strong customer
service, organizational and communication skills. 804316-3476 or send resume to CarolynComerford@cs.com
Volunteer Coordinator. This is a volunteer position with
a nonprofit, providing opportunities for seniors. This
volunteer will solicit and schedule outside and member
volunteers for staff and program support and help us
continue to build a successful program for seniors (aged 50
+) in the Richmond region. Flexible hours and working
conditions. Estimated time: 2 - 3 days per week. Related
education and experience preferred. Interest in building
successful programs and resources for seniors,
required. Reimbursement of expenses negotiable. 804316-3476 or send resume to CarolynComerford@cs.com
Volunteer
Walking
Coach
and
Team
Leaders. Volunteer walking leaders. The Senior Center
of Greater Richmond would like to start a walking
group(s).
A certified Arthritis Walking Leader,
preferred. CPR certification preferred. Will pay training
expenses, if needed.
804-353-3171 or contact
SeniorCenterRVA@gmail.com
Volunteer with the Bon Secours St. Mary's HELP
Program (Hospital Elder Life Program).
They
are currently recruiting reliable, caring, mature individuals
to visit older adult patients and provide assistance with
daily visits, orientation, therapeutic activities, and meal
time tray set up. HELP is based upon award winning
clinical trial at Yale University that is designed to prevent
delirium and functional decline in hospitalized older
patients 65 years of age and older. For more
information: Donna Spainhour, MSN, RN GCNSBC Clinical Nurse Specialist, Gerontology:
donna_spainhour@bshsi.org or 804-287-7084
Please email your employment/volunteer opportunities to
agingstudies@vcu.edu.
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