Retirees have experiences, energy, education, skills and talents to share with the communities in which they live.  This webinar outlines a process which may be replicated to develop retired individuals to serve as volunteer civic leaders and improve their communities’ quality of life and growth opportunities.

The annual financial loss by victims of elder financial abuse is estimated to be at least $2.9 billion dollars. If you are worried an older adult you know will become a victim of a senior scam, this webinar will offer plenty of advice on how to protect a senior loved one. The “how’s” and “why’s” of senior scams will be examined, as well as the top scams to watch out for. Real-world advice on preventing and reporting scams against older adults will also be offered.  

The annual financial loss by victims of elder financial abuse is estimated to be at least $2.9 billion dollars. If you are worried an older adult you know will become a victim of a senior scam, this webinar will offer plenty of advice on how to protect a senior loved one. The “how’s” and “why’s” of senior scams will be examined, as well as the top scams to watch out for. Real-world advice on preventing and reporting scams against older adults will also be offered.  

Do you suspect that your parent may have Alzheimer’s or another dementia? This webinar will detail the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s and other dementias, as well as the diagnostic process to confirm the presence of the disease. Tips on preventing Alzheimer’s and other dementias, as well as ways to manage some of the challenging behaviors that often accompany the disease, will also be included.

Do you suspect that your parent may have Alzheimer’s or another dementia? This webinar will detail the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s and other dementias, as well as the diagnostic process to confirm the presence of the disease. Tips on preventing Alzheimer’s and other dementias, as well as ways to manage some of the challenging behaviors that often accompany the disease, will also be included.

The seminar will provide an overview of the application and the implications of cognitive training as an intervention for persons with Alzheimer's disease and dementia.  Design and implementation of programs will also be discussed, as well as related studies conducted to determine efficacy.

The costs of hospital readmissions- physical, financial, and emotional- are staggering. If you are you a caregiver with a senior loved one about to return home from a hospital stay, this webinar will help to avoid unnecessary readmissions through preparing the home (and yourself) for the older adult’s return. Crucial aspects on what to expect the first day - and first month – after they return home will also be detailed. 

The costs of hospital readmissions- physical, financial, and emotional- are staggering. If you are you a caregiver with a senior loved one about to return home from a hospital stay, this webinar will help to avoid unnecessary readmissions through preparing the home (and yourself) for the older adult’s return. Crucial aspects on what to expect the first day - and first month – after they return home will also be detailed. 

Recent studies at the cutting edge of neuroscience have proven a startling connection between spirituality and brain function. Spirituality and spiritual practices such as meditation or prayer can affect the brain profoundly and can potentially contribute to improved brain health. This seminar to describe the research findings that support this connection. In addition, we will explore specific practices that can be used to help enhance brain function and brain health. We will also consider potential negative consequences of spirituality on brain health in order to help avoid such problems. Overall, participants will learn about the research and practical applications of spirituality in the context of brain health.