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Visit our websiteNovember 6, 2015Calendar of Upcoming Events in AgingSupporting Optimal Aging for Individuals and Communities???Ongoing EventsOctober 7 - November 11 -?You Can! Live Well, Virginia!?Diabetes Self-Management Program. Free six-week ? workshop.?Wednesdays?at Riverside Doctor's Hospital, 1500 Commonwealth Ave.,?Williamsburg, VA, from?9:30 am to 12:00 pm. For more information or to register call?757- 220-4751?or go to?cdsmpOctober 30 (Oct 30, Nov. 13, Nov 20)?- Conversational Spanish with Lisa Zajur, of the Spanish Academy and Cultural Institute.? 1:30 - 2:30 pm.? Battery Park Christian Church Fellowship Hall - 4201 Brook Road,?Richmond?(corner of Brook and Bellevue/park in back of church -? far end).? Senior Center of Greater Richmond.? $49 for non members. For more information or to register call 804-353-3171 or email SeniorCenterRVA@.Through December 31?-?The Alzheimer's Association and the University of Virginia Memory and Aging Care Clinic are working together on FAMILIES, a free, federally grant funded program to provide counseling, support, and resources to caregivers of persons with dementia. To determine if you are eligible for this program or to learn more, call?434-982-4004?or email?par4c@virginia.edu. This program is currently available to residents of?Charlottesville, Chatham, Albemarle County, Augusta County, Buckingham County, Green County, Fluvanna County, Louisa County, Madison County, Nelson County, Orange County, and Rockingham County.November 2015 (National Family Caregivers Month)?November 7-?Mental Health Event for Seniors and Caregivers, free, from 10-3:30 at Peter Paul Development Center in?Richmond.?This one day event includes speakers on a variety of topics, lunch and an opportunity to learn. Register in event with Senior Center of Greater Richmond (353-3171 or SeniorCenterRVA@).November 12?-?"Modifying Your Home to Fit Your Changing Lifestyle."?Small changes in your home can make a big difference and they can enable you to thrive as your living situation changes. Join our expert panel to find out how simple changes to your home can create an environment to enable you to age safely in your home. Topics include energy conservation and weatherization, how to grow older in your home, home accessibility, and suggestions and ideas on simple, everyday changes that can be made in your home as you age in place.?9-11 a.m., Lucy Corr Village, Mast Auditorium, 6800 Lucy Corr Blvd.,?Chesterfield.?Contact: 804-768-7878 or leidheiserd@November 12?-?"Navigating the Healthcare System."?Participants will have the opportunity to learn and engage with experts in the field of Medicaid, Medicare and Virginia's Commonwealth Coordinated Care Program. Hear an overview of key points for each program from our panel of experts, as well as a question and answer session. Representatives from Medicare, Medicaid, Anthem, Humana and Virginia Premier will also be available for follow-up questions.?1-3 p.m.,?Johnston-Willis Hospital, Stalker Auditorium, 1401 Johnston Willis Drive,?Richmond. Contact:?Chesterfield Council on Aging, Senior Advocate's Office, 804-768-7878 or Leidheiserd@November 12?-?"When Words Fail: Ministering to People with Dementia". Westminster Canterbury Richmond, 1600 Westbrook Avenue,?Richmond, VA 23227. This seminar will highlight the physiological, emotional, and spiritual effects of dementia and some effective communication tools. The cost is $30, which covers materials and lunch.? Space is very limited, so please contact Vanessa Perry,?vperry@?? or 200-1502, by?Nov. 6, 2015, for further information and registration.November 13?-?Join Senior Advocate for their Active Aging Expo for Women Ages 55+ at Governor's Landing in?Williamsburg. ?The Expo is FREE to attendees and runs from?8:00AM - 12:15PM. ?There will be informative exhibitors, inspirational speakers and a chance to win many fabulous door prizes, including a $500 donation to one non-profit women's organization. For more information call?757-724-7001?or register at?.?November 16?- "ADHD and Effective Behavior-Management Techniques." ?(Kinship Connection - morning support group)?Whitney Kern with Prevention Services, Chesterfield Mental Health, will be leading us in effective behavior-management techniques for a child who has a diagnosis of ADHD. Kinship Connection is a support group for grandparents and other kin who are raising a child. No child care is provided.?9:30 a.m.,?Chesterfield Community Development Building, Senior Advocate's office, 9800 Government Center Parkway,?Chesterfield.?Contact: 804-768-78878 or leidheiserd@November 17?- "Keeping Seniors Safe and Savvy."?Join others and attend seminars to promote health and safety awareness. Seminars include Fire Safety and Fall Prevention, Technology Security/Safety, Cane-Foo, and How To Protect Yourself From Scams and ID Theft. Free health screenings will be provided by JenCare.?9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.,?Midlothian YMCA, 737 Coalfield Road,?Midlothian.?Contact: Senior Advocate's Office, 804-768-7878 or Leidheiserd@November 18?- Strateigies for Excellence in Dementia Care - Alzheimer's Educational Workshop,?8:45 am - 4:30 pm, Holiday Inn Valley View, 3315 Ordway Drive, NW,?Roanoke, VA 24017.? Call?1-800-272-4900?for information?November 18?-?The RVA Better Aging Forum will meet?from?11:30-1:00?in The Virginia Room at Imperial Plaza at 1717 Bellevue Avenue,?Richmond.? Peggy Watson, the Director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Richmond will discuss the Institute and its varied offerings to seniors.??Senior care/product/service industry professionals are invited - for more information phone 368-3200 or email?jwarns@.November 18?- Senior Advocate and the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce (HRCCVA) are launching a new networking group called the?Senior Advocate Chamber Round Table.?To introduce this new initiative, Senior Advocate and the HRCCVA invite you to a "Kick-Off" networking event 4:00 - 6:00PM?at the HRCCVA Office (500 East Main St., Ste. 700,?Norfolk.) Join us for complimentary adult beverages and light hors d'oeuvres, and have the opportunity to network with other businesses who provide senior services. ?RSVP to?Stephanie@ or 757-645-6364November 19?- "Six Legal Tips for Grandparents and Other Kin Raising a Child." (Kinship Connection -afternoon support group).?Join Phoebe Hall and Chelsea Gray from the Hall and Hall law firm, as they provide tips to kinship providers. Child care is provided.?4:30-6 p.m.,?Chesterfield Community Development Building, 9800 Government Center Parkway,?Chesterfield.?Contact: Senior Advocate's Office, 804-768-7878 or Leidheiserd@December 2015December 3?-?"Helping Clients with Sleep Disorders"?Piedmont Geriatric Hospital,?Burkeville, Va.?This workshop will guide clinicians and other interested parties on how to work with patients who have sleep disorders, from a psychological perspective.?$25.00 per person, including lunch, or $42.00 with optional CEUs.?Contact 434-767-4521, or email christy.ballou@dbhds..December 4?-?PAA Williamsburg Resource Center Open House, "Mingle and Jingle Open House" at the Waller Mill building from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event is intended to both increase awareness of the Williamsburg office and raise funds for the RIDES program.?312 Waller Mill Road Suite 105,?Williamsburg, VA 23185.?757. 345.6277Save the Date!?April 23, 2016Age Virginia Awards: 40th CelebrationJoin the VCU Department of Gerontology for our Age Virginia 40th Anniversary Gala Celebration. Since 1976, the VCU Department of Gerontology has supported optimal aging for individuals and communities. Join us as we celebrate our first 40 and plan for our next 40!?Register:?General AdmissionStudents & AlumniContact:?804-828-1565 or?agingstudies@vcu.eduEmployment and Volunteer OpportunitiesExecutive Director at Brightview CatonsvilleProfessor, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign?Grants, Contracts, and Program Information ManagerAssistant Professor - University of North Carolina at Charlotte?Program Manager, Adult Day Health ProgramSenior Center Coordinator?in the East End, Richmond, Va. ?Contract position, negotiable.? Plan and coordinate activities, provide logistics support on site on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:30 - 1:30, select and manage volunteers, develop community and agency relationships, collect fees/dues, track attendance.? Background and skills:? education and experience in related fields and comfort with Richmond's East End.? Needs strong customer service, organizational and communication skills.? 804-316-3476 or send resume to CarolynComerford@Volunteer Coordinator.? This is a volunteer position with a nonprofit, providing opportunities for seniors.? This volunteer will solicit and schedule outside and member volunteers for staff and program support and help us continue to build a successful program for seniors (aged 50 +) in the Richmond region.? Flexible hours and working conditions.? Estimated time:? 2 - 3 days per week.? Related education and experience preferred.? Interest in building successful programs and resources for seniors, required.? Reimbursement of expenses negotiable.? 804-316-3476 or send resume to CarolynComerford@??Volunteer Walking Coach and Team Leaders.?? Volunteer walking leaders.? The Senior Center of Greater Richmond would like to start a walking group(s).?? A certified Arthritis Walking Leader, preferred.? CPR certification preferred.? Will pay training expenses, if needed.?? 804-353-3171 or contact SeniorCenterRVA@??Volunteer with the Bon Secours St. Mary's HELP Program?(Hospital Elder Life Program). ? They are?currently recruiting reliable, caring, mature individuals to visit older adult patients and provide assistance with daily visits, orientation, therapeutic activities, and meal time tray set up. HELP is based upon award winning clinical trial at Yale University that is designed to prevent delirium and functional decline in hospitalized older patients 65 years of age and older. For more information:?Donna Spainhour, MSN, RN GCNS-BC ?Clinical Nurse Specialist, Gerontology:donna_spainhour@ or?804-287-7084? ? ?? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?Please email your employment/volunteer opportunities to agingstudies@vcu.edu. ?Please list the position, description, salary (if any) and contact information in no more than 4 sentences or hyperlinked to additional information.----??If you would like your event to be considered for the Department of Gerontology's events calendar, please submit to agingstudies@vcu.edu. ?Please make sure information is submitted as you would like it to appear and is consistent with the calendar format.??The Department of Gerontology reserves the right to select events based on space availability, congruence with our mission and evidence-based content that focuses on and supports positive, optimal aging and empowers elders, caregivers and aging services providers.?FIND US ON FACEBOOK!?To get the most up to date information on Supporting Optimal Aging for Individuals and Communities,"Like"?our Facebook page?????FOLLOW US ON TWITTER and INSTAGRAM??????FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT GUIDELINES FOR CALENDAR SUBMISSIONS, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS DOCUMENT.UNFORMATTED CALENDAR SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE POSTED.??CONSIDER A GIFT TO SUPPORT STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF GERONTOLOGY.???? ................
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