Learn how many of the different systems of the body change as we age and ways to help ourselves and each other.

Understand how Medicare elegantly provides comfort care to those with terminal diagnoses and learn how to make it work for you and your family. Learn what Medicare covers and what it does not and how a person may qualify.

As we get older, we all notice changes in our memory or thinking ability. Learn what is normal aging and how to identify what needs attention from a physician.

Learn about identity theft, what it is, how it happens, prevention, and actions to take after your identity has been stolen. Learn about scams, types of scams, situations to avoid, at-risk activities, targets, perpetrator’s intentions. Learn about caregiver abuse and avoiding family perpetrators as well as signs to watch for. Receive handouts with ideas for prevention, tips and victim resources.

Our culture has programmed us with particular beliefs and thoughts about aging. Purpose and Passion in Aging will address some of those core beliefs and replace them with the truths about aging. Attendees will leave with a new glimpse into possibilities of older adulthood and a charge to continue to dream and move toward life goals.

When you are a care partner for another human being, one of the most important ways to care is to care for yourself. If you aren’t doing well, neither will they. Learn strategies, both academically, and in practice that can help you care for yourself.

Understand how important sleep and rest are – at any age! Marti will talk about what happens while you are sleeping, the benefits of a good night’s rest, consequences of improper rest and provide some helpful hints for how we can rest and relax at the end of a busy day – even when we’re wired.  Learn how to convince your body and your mind to relax and recharge.  It’s good for your health!

With all the information about Alzheimer’s and related dementia in the news today, it is helpful to learn strategies that may be supportive or protective to your brain. We will look at specific strategies in some of the different domains of wellness, such as Physical, Emotional, Intellectual, Social and Spiritual. When you leave this session, you will be able to create a plan for yourself for building cognitive reserve.

Stress is a part of life; everyone has it – either positive or negative. Learn what stress really is, how it impacts your body and why you want to manage it instead of it managing you. Learn to develop a plan or strategy for dealing with this ever-present part of life. We will discuss some scenarios and talk about self-care in the midst of challenging circumstances.

Learn what it is and what it isn’t. Learn the answers to frequently asked questions. Learn about different diseases that cause thinking problems. What are the signs and symptoms?

We teach other generations how we want to be treated. Culture change is possible and the words we use have a powerful influence on our behavior and how we feel. Learn to avoid deadly words that deflate us and divide.

There are a number of residential care options. Walk away from this session with understanding the differences in care types and levels, knowledge of how to assess your loved one’s current and future care needs, and personalized priorities for selecting the best community.

Is there a particular topic your organization needs a speaker on that is not listed? Please click the inquiry button below to reach out to Support for Aging about the opportunity.