Centre County Chapter
Trip of a Lifetime? Preventing Falls by Aging Loved Ones
Centre Region Active Adult Center - Nittany Mall 2901 E College Ave Suite #990, State College, PA, United StatesThis program will help adult-children understand movement and mobility challenges as loved ones age and offer specific and practical tips for preventing falls in the home and in the community.
The Aging Toolbox: Practical Tips for Caring for an Aging Parent
Centre Region Active Adult Center - Nittany Mall 2901 E College Ave Suite #990, State College, PA, United StatesThis program will provide adult-children with practical tips and tools to use for gathering information when visiting aging parents, along with strategies for holding conversations with siblings and other family members.
Conference: Maximizing Technology to Improve the Quality of Life for Ourselves and Loved Ones
Calvary Baptist - Harvest Fields 150 Harvest Fields Dr., Boalsburg, PA, United StatesIn the past decade there have been significant advances in technology to help older adults stay safe. This program will offer participants information about the variety of current and cutting-edge technology designed to ensure the safety and engagement of loved ones.
CANCELLED! Home is Where the Heart Is: Residential Options as We Age
Centre Region Active Adult Center - Nittany Mall 2901 E College Ave Suite #990, State College, PA, United StatesEvery Community is unique and every family situation is unique. This introductory presentation will provide an overview of the array of residential options and resources available to people in your community as they age.
Hospice and Anticipatory Grief
Centre Region Active Adult Center - Nittany Mall 2901 E College Ave Suite #990, State College, PA, United StatesThis program will provide an overview of hospice care, when it might be most appropriate, and the benefits of hospice. Holly and Jackie will also explain anticipatory grief and how to cope with it.
Communicating with Someone With Dementia
Centre Region Active Adult Center - Nittany Mall 2901 E College Ave Suite #990, State College, PA, United StatesParticipants will understand communication changes related to Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. They will develop strategies for connecting with the person with dementia by "entering" the persons perspective/view of current reality. They will also develop strategies for communication throughout the course of the disease including the use of gestures, behaviors and use of the senses.
Keeping Loved Ones Safe and Engaged From a Distance
Centre Region Active Adult Center - Nittany Mall 2901 E College Ave Suite #990, State College, PA, United StatesThis ACAP program will assist participants in developing long-distance knowledge about and skills to:
1) Compile and manage parental records before an emergency occurs;
2) Recognize the signs of depression, neglect and/or abuse;
3) Put in place strategies for making home visits and long-distance contacts more productive;
4) Research and manage technology and other resources to enhance parents’ safety and engagement
in their home community; and
5) Evaluate the need for new or changes in in-home, residential-care and/or community support
services.
Strategies for Effectively Managing Medications (plus an ice cream social)
Centre Region Active Adult Center - Nittany Mall 2901 E College Ave Suite #990, State College, PA, United StatesThis ACAP program will assist participants to demonstrate knowledge about:
1) The relationship between aging, missed medications, medication errors and non-compliance;
2) Strategies for assessing a parent’s physical, mental and environmental risk factors for missed
medications, medication errors, and non-compliance; and
3) Specific and practical tips for preventing missed medications, medication errors, and non-
compliance in the home and in the community.
Medicaid 101: Know if you Qualify (Join us for pizza!)
Centre Region Active Adult Center - Nittany Mall 2901 E College Ave Suite #990, State College, PA, United StatesParticipants will gain knowledge regarding Medicaid eligibility requirements and services. They will learn: (1) how to access federal Medicaid websites to complete eligibility paperwork and download the current year's Medicaid manual; (2) how to access city, county, or state websites and phone numbers to complete Medicaid eligibility paperwork; and (3) how to determine health and medical professionals accepting coverage and seek answers to questions.
Supporting a Loved One After Hospitalization
Centre Region Active Adult Center - Nittany Mall 2901 E College Ave Suite #990, State College, PA, United Stateshttps://youtube.com/live/kmoWboW4UBI Home after hospitalizations can be overwhelming for older adults to manage and may require additional help from their family.This program will help adult-children understand the components of discharge planning and services that may be provided in the home. These may include home health, in-home rehab or wound care; importance of scheduling follow-up visits with […]
Choosing & Using Services in Your Community: the Centre County Office of Aging can Help (Join Us for Dinner)
Centre Region Active Adult Center - Nittany Mall 2901 E College Ave Suite #990, State College, PA, United StatesWhenever possible, knowing where to go and whom to contact in the community before there is a crisis is essential in helping adult-children and other family caregivers feel more informed and less stressed. This introductory program will help participants to become more knowledgeable about the full array of services and resources available in the local […]
Knowing Your Limits and Creating Balance as a Caregiver
Centre Region Active Adult Center - Nittany Mall 2901 E College Ave Suite #990, State College, PA, United StatesPlease note: Due to weather concerns, tomorrow’s program will be offered as an online livestream only. There will be no in-person version of this month’s program. This program is designed to help adult-children expand their perspectives about caregiver guilt and other emotions, understand the importance of proactively managing their guilt, and present strategies for setting […]
