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SUMMARY:COVID-19 and Older Adults: Challenges\, Changes\, and Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Join us in a two-part program discussing the ways COVID-19 has changed the daily lives of older adults and their caregivers.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nTemperature taking has been an important strategy during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s also important to check in and “take the temperature” of eldercare service providers within Connecticut. We know providers are struggling to safely and creatively deliver services as the pandemic evolves. This two-part program is intended to create a space of learning and for community of providers to share thoughts\, concerns\, and ideas. Both sessions will be done via Zoom.\nPart #1: Tuesday\, July 21\, 9:00 -10:30 am.\nThis session will focus on how the pandemic has isolated us from each other and from the older adults who attend our centers and programs. Breakout rooms will be assigned based on organization type to give colleagues an opportunity to speak to specific problems they face. Note takers will be assigned to each breakout room to document the topics covered and to help prepare for part 2.\nPart #2: Tuesday\, August 11\, 9:00-10:30 am.\nBy examining the notes and talking points from the July session\, this webinar will help provide tips\, methods\, and strategies for overcoming the challenges faced by providing services during a pandemic. Notable professionals in eldercare will be invited to share some of their personal learnings and creative solutions.\nParticipants are encouraged to attend both sessions!
URL:https://conncf.org/event/covid-19-and-older-adults-challenges-changes-and-strategies/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Pathways for Older Adults
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SUMMARY:A Special Workshop for Faith Leaders: Helping Your Congregation Meet the Challenges of Aging
DESCRIPTION:A Special Workshop for Faith Leaders: Helping Your Congregation Meet the Challenges of Aging \nWednesday\, December 4 \n10:30 a.m. to 12: 45 p.m.  \nGrace Baptist Church \n65 Kingsbury Street\, Waterbury\, CT 06702 \n \nRegister \nMany clergy members face issues related to the aging of their congregants. Are you prepared to help them navigate these waters? Congregants may seek your help and direction as they tackle challenges ranging from caregiving to finding community resources to end of life decisions. However\, you may not feel as knowledgeable or as prepared as you would like to be. \nConnecticut Community Foundation has developed a focus on aging through the Pathways for Older Adults initiative and we have been offering educational workshops for professionals in aging since 2013. This is the first workshop specifically for faith leaders. \nProgram highlights: \n\nThe program begins with a brief overview of the aging of our society and how changing demographics will permanently impact the work that you do.\nMost people want to age in their homes and communities and may need help in locating community resources. We will review the types of services available and where you can refer people for the assistance they need.\nMany family members face caregiving responsibilities. The workshop will introduce family caregiver dynamics and resources so that you can better support congregant caregivers.\n\nA few more details: \n\nThe workshop is offered free of charge and lunch will be provided; advance registration is required.\nThe format will be interactive with opportunity to ask questions or raise issues that you are seeing in your work. Suggestions for future programs are also welcome.\nThe program will be facilitated by Donna Fedus\, gerontologist and founder of Borrow My Glasses\, a gerontology education company. Donna brings 30 years of experience\, a passion for her work and a strong interest in discussing aging issues with faith leaders.\n\nRegister
URL:https://conncf.org/event/a-special-workshop-for-faith-leaders-helping-your-congregants-meet-the-challenges-of-aging/
LOCATION:Grace Baptist Church\, 65 Kingsbury Street\, Waterbury\, 06702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pathways for Older Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190911T090000
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SUMMARY:Your Aging Network: Who are your partners? Connecting the Dots (and Finding New Dots)
DESCRIPTION:2019 Engaging Aging Workshop Series \nYour Aging Network: Who are Your Partners? Connecting the Dots (and finding new dots) \nWednesday\, September 11\n9 a.m. to 12 Noon\nJewish Federation of Western Connecticut\n 444 Main Street North\, Southbury\nRegister \nDo you ever feel like a ‘one person shop’ or that you cannot do one more thing with such a small (though mighty) team? Join us as we map today’s aging network and share ideas on traditional and non-traditional collaborators to help us do more through partnership.  From libraries to recreation to health districts to businesses\, universities and health care—where are your future collaborators and how do you engage them? \nAn essential part of attracting new partners is appreciating and conveying the value of our own organizations and what we contribute. We will explore ways to communicate our impact and how to use this information to educate local and state officials and advocate for their support. \nTrainer: Donna Fedus\, gerontologist and founder of Borrow My Glasses \nDianne Stone\, director of the Newington Senior and Disabled Center\, will share her experiences in building a variety of partnerships to benefit older people. We hope that you will also share your successes and challenges in expanding your network of collaborators and supporters. \nEngaging Aging workshops combine new ideas\, effective programs worth sharing and key concepts in gerontology. They: \n\nAre free and open to professionals working with older people and to gerontology students\nRequire advance registration\nInclude breakfast beginning at 9 a.m. (program starts at 9:30 a.m.)\n\nRegister now \nPathways for Older Adults at Connecticut Community Foundation is pleased to bring you these workshops in partnership with Donna Fedus\, Dianne Stone\, and Jade Stoltz \nSave the date—November 20—for “Livable Communities for All Ages – How Can We Move Forward Locally and In Connecticut?”
URL:https://conncf.org/event/your-aging-network-who-are-your-partners-connecting-the-dots-and-finding-new-dots/
LOCATION:Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut\, 444 Main Street North\, Southbury\, CT\, 06488\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pathways for Older Adults
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SUMMARY:Workshop: A New View of Dementia
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free workshop  \nA New View of Dementia\nNovember 6\n9 a.m. to 12 noon\nJewish Federation of Western Connecticut\nSouthbury\, Connecticut\nRegister\n \n Views of people living with dementia and the language used to describe them are changing. Communities\, organizations and businesses are finding creative ways to welcome and include people with dementia. The workshop will provide a framework for changes in roles and expectations and how they are making a difference in individual lives. \nWe will explore “Dementia Friendly America” and “Dementia Friends” national models\, Connecticut innovations and a range of ideas worth borrowing including arts-based programming. There will also be opportunities for participants to share their own approaches and successes. \nRegister now \nThis Engaging Aging workshop: \n\nIs free and open to professionals working with older people and to gerontology students\nRequires advance registration\nIncludes breakfast beginning at 9:00 a.m.\n\nPathways for Older Adults of Connecticut Community Foundation offers Engaging Aging workshops in partnership with Donna Fedus (Gerontologist and Founder\, Borrow My Glasses)\, Jade Stolz (Executive Director\, Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut)\, and Dianne Stone (Director\, Newington Senior and Disabled Center) \nRegister
URL:https://conncf.org/event/new-view-of-dementia/
LOCATION:Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut\, 444 Main Street North\, Southbury\, CT\, 06488\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pathways for Older Adults
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SUMMARY:Workshop- Positive Aging: Health of Mind\, Body and Spirit
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free workshop that will deepen your understanding of positive aging. \nPositive Aging: Health of Mind\, Body and Spirit\nOctober 16\n9 a.m. to 12 noon\nJewish Federation of Western Connecticut\nSouthbury\, Connecticut\nRegister by Oct. 12\n \nWe hope that you take away some new ideas to make your workplace a hub of positive aging. \nThe training will: \n\nExamine the effects of loneliness\, connection with others\, social determinants and aging stereotypes on health\, longevity and quality of life.\nReview innovative programs such as the Aging Mastery Program® and evidence-based wellness workshops that help older people take greater control of their health and their lives.\nExplore a variety of approaches for creative expression and personal enrichment.\n\nParticipants will have the opportunity to share their own successful methods of fostering healthy aging and challenging negative age stereotypes. \nRegister by Oct. 12 \nThis is the second of three workshops in the Engaging Aging series. The last one is November 6 (A New View of Dementia). \nAll workshops: \n\nAre free and open to professionals working with older people and to gerontology students\nRequire advance registration\nInclude breakfast beginning at 9:00 a.m.\n\nPathways for Older Adults of Connecticut Community Foundation offers the workshops in partnership with Donna Fedus (Gerontologist and Founder\, Borrow My Glasses)\, Jade Stolz (Executive Director\, Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut)\, and Dianne Stone (Director\, Newington Senior and Disabled Center) \nRegister by Oct. 12
URL:https://conncf.org/event/positive-aging-health-of-mind-body-and-spirit/
LOCATION:Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut\, 444 Main Street North\, Southbury\, CT\, 06488\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pathways for Older Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180626T090000
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SUMMARY:Widening Our Lens on Aging
DESCRIPTION:This program has been rescheduled to June 26 due to storms.  \nWidening Our Lens on Aging\nJune 26\n 9 a.m. – 12 noon\nJewish Federation of Western Connecticut\n444 Main Street North\, Southbury\n Register \nWidening Our Lens on Aging will begin with a screening of “Coming of Age in Aging America.”  With compelling stories and insights\, this public television documentary explores the question “What will it mean for us all to grow up\, live and age in a society where a third of the population is over age 65?” \nFollowing the film\, Gerontologist Donna Fedus will help us explore new programs and ideas that are taking root in Connecticut to help older people thrive – Disrupt Aging\, Aging 2.0\, and others. Donna will discuss the LGBT Moveable Senior Center with senior center expert Dianne Stone. Finally\, we will talk about bringing these new perspectives into own our communities and organizations. \n Engaging Aging workshops combine new ideas\, effective programs worth sharing and key concepts in gerontology. Workshops: \n\nAre free and open to professionals working with older people and to gerontology students\nRequire advance registration\nInclude breakfast beginning at 9:00 a.m.\n\nPathways for Older Adults of Connecticut Community Foundation offers these workshops in partnership with: \n\nDonna Fedus\, Gerontologist and Founder\, Borrow My Glasses\nJade Stolz\, Executive Director\, Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut\, Southbury\nDianne Stone\, Director\, Newington Senior and Disabled Center\n\nThis is the first of three workshops in the Engaging Aging series. Save the dates of future workshops: October 16 (Positive Aging: Health of Mind\, Body and Spirit) and November 6 (A New View of Dementia). \nRegister now
URL:https://conncf.org/event/widening-our-lens-on-aging/
LOCATION:Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut\, 444 Main Street North\, Southbury\, CT\, 06488\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pathways for Older Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171026T140000
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SUMMARY:Being Mortal- Film Screening and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the free screening and discussion of the PBS Frontline documentary Being Mortal. Based on the best-selling book by Dr. Atul Gawande\, this film explores the hopes of patients & families facing terminal illness and their relationships with the doctors\, nurses & family members who care for them. The film screening will be followed by a facilitated discussion.\nLight refreshments provided. This event is free.\nRegistration is required:\n203-267-3177 x340 or rsvp@jfed.net\nBrought to you by the Jewish Federation of Western CT in collaboration with CT Community Foundation\, Borrow My Glasses and AARP CT.\n 
URL:https://conncf.org/event/being-mortal-film-screening-and-discussion/
LOCATION:Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut\, 444 Main Street North\, Southbury\, CT\, 06488\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pathways for Older Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170713T083000
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SUMMARY:Bringing the Generations Together
DESCRIPTION:Pathways for Older Adults\, Professional Learning Program\n\n\n\nJoin us at Village at East Farms in Waterbury on July 13 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. to explore building creative partnerships\, developing relationships and addressing community needs by engaging people of all ages. Increased longevity has created more living generations than ever before. Despite the myth of intergenerational competition\, interdependence and interest in more connection are often the reality. \nPlease click here to register.\n\n\nDuring this workshop\, we will:\n\n 	Review the impact on families-from grandparents raising grandchildren to families looking to bridge the geographical distance from their relatives.\n 	Explore successful projects from around the country (and close to home) that build friendship and understanding as well as meeting the needs of young and old.\n 	Learn about artistic and memoir collaborations\, successful models for mentoring and tutoring as well as ways of working together for better communities.\n 	Share local examples of improving life through generational solidarity.\n 	Examine real-world examples to prepare you to expand the intergenerational programs in your community and organization.\n\n\nOur trainer\, Donna Fedus: \n\n\n\n\n 	has worked as a gerontologist for more than 25 years in hospital and university settings and with private clients. \n 	founded Borrow My Glasses\, a company sharing fresh perspectives about aging and caregiving\n 	presented many well-received workshops for our learning series.\n\n\n\n\n\nInformation and Registration\n\n 	Advance registration is required (space is limited).\n 	Event is free to people living or working in our region.\n 	Expect and interactive workshop with plenty of time for questions and discussion.\n 	Breakfast/registration is from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. \n\nRegister now
URL:https://conncf.org/event/bringing-the-generations-together/
LOCATION:Village at East Farms\, 180 Scott Road\, Waterbury\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pathways for Older Adults
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