Community Education Program Manager
Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging
Licensed Social Worker
Social Wellness
As we get older, many of us struggle to manage all the possessions we have accumulated. This session will offer some insights as to why we collect what we do and when we should be concerned about our collecting. Offers practical tips to assist in downsizing our homes and reducing the clutter in our lives.
Physical Wellness
Peel back the layers of information on the body’s largest organ! Find out what your skin can tell you about your health. Offers suggestions on how to keep your skin healthy and working for you.
Emotional Wellness
Research shows that life review and reminiscence are very important and enriching to individuals, families and communities. We have the means of easily preserving these memories for generations to come. This topic looks at the positive reasons for relating your memories and gives ideas and tips for recording them.
Physical Wellness
Find out how memory works and the factors affecting it. Learn techniques to improve and maintain your memory.
Physical Wellness
Learn about normal vision changes, age-related eye conditions, treatment choices and ways to maintain the best possible vision.
Physical Wellness
Offers insights into the relationship of laughter and feeling better, appropriate vs. inappropriate humor and how to find your funny bone. A senior audience favorite!
Physical Wellness
Do you know the difference between a Cold and the Flu? Do you know how to prevent or treat both? Stock up on your cold and flu prevention and treatment knowledge.
Physical Wellness
Learn how to assess the safety and effectiveness of herbal products. Reviews risks, cost, questions to ask and where to get more information.
Physical Wellness
Green’ living is more than just recycling. It means eating healthier, being active and getting involved in our community. Find out what small steps you can take to positively impact the earth and your health.
Physical Wellness
Emergencies by definition are unforeseen events that require immediate action. This program provides information on basic supply kits, developing a communications plan, and general principles of preparedness.
Physical Wellness
Reviews risk factors, symptoms and treatment options. Identifies the steps for prevention.
Physical Wellness
Reviews the potential causes of dementia and practical tips for communication.
Physical Wellness
Identifies the common causes and effects of strokes. Discusses resources for diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
Physical Wellness
Driving is cognitively and physically demanding. Reviews sensory losses and suggestions to maximize your driving skill. make good choices instead of taking chances!
Physical Wellness
Hit the road to managing arthritis. Learn about types, symptoms and treatment. Offers suggestions on meeting the challenges of chronic pain.
Physical Wellness
Many major health threats can be prevented or treated if warning signs are caught early. Reviews risk factors and prevention strategies for heart disease, stroke and certain cancers.
Physical Wellness
Offers insight into causes, symptoms and treatment of this serious but treatable illness, which often leads to other life complications.
Physical Wellness
Offers clues for the causes of sleeplessness,resources to manage sleep disorders and suggestions for a good night’s sleep!