January 23, 2024: Nutrition and Dietary Changes as We Age: Feed Your Soul
Discover the essential elements to guarantee that you or your friends and relatives receive assistance with making healthy choices and access to resources for ongoing support. Enjoy a cooking demonstration, and learn about how nutritional needs, dietary deficiencies, and appetite levels change throughout life.
February 5, 2024: Prepare Your Family: Will Your Wishes Be Honored?
Have the uncomfortable conversations now to ensure your wishes are carried out. The benefits of having these documents in place: Property Power of Attorney, Health Care Power of Attorney, HIPAA Authorization, Advanced Directives, Guardianship, DNR, and Out-of-hospital DNR.
February 20, 2024: Put the Care in Caregiving
The pressures of caregiving, whether inside or outside the home, can lead to a lack of empathy and several physical symptoms, known as caregiver compassion fatigue or burnout. In the wake of a pandemic that claimed over 5.5 million lives, knowing your limits and what to do when you’ve reached them is essential. Learn the signs of caregiver compassion fatigue to identify them in yourself or others and explore options for relief.
February 29, 2024: Summit to Protect Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities
This summit is a conversation with the community, professionals, older adults, and others to learn what needs to be fixed in the adult protection system.