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Don't Miss Out: Register Now for Spring Workshops on Aging
 Financial Elder Abuse
Wednesday, March 19, 2:00-4:30 p.m.
Presenters:
Art Mason, LMSW, Director, Elder Abuse Prevention Program, Lifespan of Greater Rochester
Michael Danaher, Assistant Attorney General, Binghamton Regional Office, New York State Office of the Attorney General
Lisa Kendall, LCSW-R, CSW-G
Marcie Finlay, Attorney, Blumkin & Finlay LLP
Participants will learn about current scams and what to do when problems occur, understand the personal, familial, and social factors that may make elders more vulnerable to abuse and exploitation, and potential ways to increase resilience. Legal responses to financial abuse, in particular guardianship, trusts, powers of attorney, and other vehicles for protecting someone who is being financially exploited, will be addressed.
 Application of Sensory Integrative Strategies with
Aging Adults
Tuesday, April 8, 2:00-4:30 p.m.
Presenter: Mary Siniscarco, MS, OTR/L, Assistant Professor, Chair, Health Studies Program, Utica College
Sensory integration refers to the way the nervous system receives messages from the senses and turns them into appropriate motor and behavioral responses. Aging adults often experience changes in their sensory systems (balance, smell, taste, vision, and hearing) as a normal part of aging. However, these sensory changes can impact their overall level of function and independence. Specific sensory integrative strategies will be discussed to address needs and concerns.
Linking Late-Life Depression to Dementia
Thursday, May 1, 2:00-4:30 p.m.
 Presenter: Dr. Noman Afzal, MBBS, Geriatric Psychiatry Fellow, Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Program, University of Rochester
Dr. Afzal will specify the relationship between depression and dementia in older adults, identify the clinical manifestations and significance of mild cognitive impairment with major depression, and provide an overview of behavioral intervention treatment options for older adults with late-life depression and/or dementia.
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Relive the Glory Days of Old Hollywood at the Second Annual Tompkins County Intergenerational Prom
 Ithaca College and Cornell University's Project Generations will be holding its Second Annual Intergenerational Prom on Monday, April 7, 5-8 p.m., in Emerson Suites, Phillips Hall, at Ithaca College. This free event will provide an opportunity for students and elders to get together for a night of dancing, light refreshments, relaxation and fun. Dates are optional--singles are welcomed! This year's theme is Old Hollywood: Dress to Impress. Featured are a performance by the Ithaca College Jazz Club, an appearance by Ithaca mayor Svante Myrick, a raffle, and a presentation of Prom King and Queen best dancers. RSVP to Jillian Pendleton at Lifelong at 607-273-1511 with your name, the number of people attending, your contact information, and if you need transportation. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Jillian Pendleton at jpendleton@tclifelong.org as much in advance of the event as possible. |
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Recruiting Retirees in Service to the Environment (RISE) for Program Training
The Gerontology Institute, in partnership with the Department of Environmental Studies and Sciences, is recruiting participants to take part in an innovative program that trains retirees about environmental issues and connects them with volunteer environmental stewardship experiences at Ithaca College and in local communities. Training to participate in RISE (Retirees in Service to the Environment) will begin on Friday, March 28, at Longview retirement community in Ithaca, with an orientation session
(9 a.m.-2 p.m.) that includes training in leadership, communication, and environmental stewardship skills. Workshops will continue over seven additional Friday mornings, from 9 a.m. to noon, from April 4 to May 23 (no meeting on April 18). Topics will include health and the environment, climate change, water quality, permaculture, invasive species, citizen science, and planning the volunteer experience.
Registration for the program is required, but the program is free to participants, thanks to generous support from Ithaca College and Longview. Questions? Please contact IC intern Mary McKean '15, at mmckean1@ithaca.edu or 978-333-1892. |
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Attitudes about Aging: A Global Perspective
 At a time when the global population ages 65 and older is expected to triple to 1.5 billion by mid-century, public opinion on whether the growing number of older people is a problem varies dramatically around the world, according to a Pew Research Center survey. Concern peaks in East Asia, where nearly nine-in-ten Japanese, eight-in-ten South Koreans and seven-in-ten Chinese describe aging as a major problem for their country. Europeans also display a relatively high level of concern with aging, with more than half of the public in Germany and Spain saying that it is a major problem. Americans are among the least concerned, with only one-in-four expressing this opinion. Read the full report. |
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