About the Seminar We know that older people are particularly vulnerable to social isolation and loneliness and that this often has detrimental effects on physical and mental wellbeing as well as cost implications for our already overburdened health care resources. This seminar will address these challenges by providing: Person-centered strategies for decreasing the effects of loneliness and isolation on physical and emotional health of older persons. 10:15 a.m. — Personality Types in Intra and Interpersonal Relationships Shirley Pudney-Eilers, M.Div Training Consultant Pastor, Morganville United Church of Christ This presentation will explore how personality types impact our interactions with older persons and the efforts we make to decrease their isolation. Community Resources that can help 11:15 a.m. — Break Tools to identify the needs and strengths of our clients 11:30 a.m. —12:30 p.m. Workshops Our thanks to the committee members who were responsible for planning this conference: Theresa Frederick, LMSW Cindi Licata, Deborah Balouris, LCSW-R Mental Health Association Ann Olin, MA, CRC, CASAC-T Emily Krohn, LCSW-R Marie Pellett, LMSW Deb Holloway , M.S. Steve Newcomb, MPA Adrienne Daniels, LMSW Agenda 8:30a. m. — Registration 9:00 a. m. — Introductions/Welcome 9:15 a.m. — Aging & Engaging: Promoting Social Connectedness in Older Adults Kimberly Van Orden, Ph.D. Assistant Professor University of Rochester School of Medicine Healthy aging, including brain aging, isn’t just a function of our physical health and lifestyle choices. How socially connected we are plays a role in how well our brain & body function during the aging process. People who are socially connected not only feel better, but think more clearly, and live longer! Empirical research and gerontological theory will be presented on the role social connectedness plays in promoting healthy aging and well-being in later life. Interventions to increase social connectedness and reduce loneliness and isolation will also be described. 12:30 —1:15 p.m. Lunch on site 1:15—2:15 p.m. Workshops Workshop Descriptions Workshop #1: Using Technology to Facilitate Social Connection Presenter: Nancy J. Dukelow, MS OTR/L Senior Occupational Therapist, UR Medicine This workshop will discuss how social connections through technology can improve physical, psychological, and cultural wellbeing of older persons. It will discuss current research that supports the use of technology and available community resources. Workshop #2: Why Am I Still Here? – The Spirituality of Purpose Presenter: Reverend Deborah Fae Swift, M.Div., M.S. Pastor, South Presbyterian Church How do we find peace and meaning when friends and spouses are gone? What is life’s purpose for seniors who feel their contributions to society are behind them? This workshop will focus on practical approaches for answering those questions through an understanding of multiple approaches to senior spirituality. Workshop #3: A Person Centered Approach to Reducing Social Isolation: One Size Does Not Fit All Presenters: Emily Krohn, LCSW-R Private Practitioner Steve Newcomb, MPA Aging Services Administrator Monroe County DHS Office for the Aging Join us as we discuss a critical, interactive topic on the importance of understanding the needs, interests, and personality traits of our individual client. Learn how to assess our client's interests and connect them to meaningful opportunities in their home and community. We will discuss methods to support people in embracing the next chapter in their lives by exploring new activities, rediscovering the ones they loved, finding support within their community, and strengthening brain fitness. All in a fun, creative way. One size does not fit all. Workshop #4: Creatively Engaging Older Adults: What and How Older Adults Contribute to Our Learning Environment Presenter: David W. Steitz, Ph.D. Director, Nazareth College Gerontology Program; Associate Professor of Psychology Can we think differently and creatively about how we engage with older adults to enhance lives and decrease isolation and loneliness? Let’s envision new and dynamic opportunities, including, but not limited to, intergenerational learning, hobbies, and mentoring to engage older adults. By looking outside our usual community (colleges, senior centers, nursing homes), we’ll find resources and partners eager to generate opportunities for creative engagement and we’ll develop tools to better understand the needs and strengths of older adults. Renewal CASAC Credits Applied For REGISTRATION —$25 (includes lunch) Registration Deadline — April 17th Call 325-3145 ext. 113 for information Address:___________________________________ City/State/Zip: _____________________________________ Organization: _______________________________ Email: ___________________________________________ Non-Profit Org U.S. Postage PAID Rochester, NY Permit No. 1277 Name: _____________________________________ The Mental Health Association’s 5th Annual Older Persons Mental Health Conference: All By Myself: Phone: ___________________________________________ Morning Workshop Choice (11:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.) Please select one: ___ #1: Using Technology to Facilitate Social Connections ___ #2: Why Am I Still here ___ #3: Person Centered Approach to Reducing Social Isolation ___ #4: Creatively Engaging Older Adults Afternoon Workshop Choice (1:15 —2:15 p.m.) Please select one: ___ #1: Using Technology to Facilitate Social Connections ___ #2: Why Am I Still here ___ #3: Person Centered Approach to Reducing Social Isolation ___ #4: Creatively Engaging Older Adults For payment by credit card: ___ Visa ___ MasterCard Card Number: _______________________________________ 3 Digit Security Code: _______ Expiration Date: ________/_________ Cardholder Name (as it appears on card): _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sandwich Lunch Choice: (please select one) ___ Turkey ___ Tuna ___Vegetarian Friday, April 24, 2015 8:30 a.m. — 2:15 p.m. Mental Health Association 320 N. Goodman Street Rochester, NY 14607 Send completed form with check enclosed (payable to Mental Health Association) to Mental Health Association 320 N. Goodman Street, Rochester NY 14607 or... Register on line at www.mharochester.org Strategies to Address Loneliness and Isolation in Older Persons at The Jewish Community Center 1200 Edgewood Avenue Rochester, NY 14618 $25 (Includes lunch) This seminar is for anyone who works directly with older individuals and their families in community settings including, but not limited to, case/care managers, in-home caregivers, mental health therapists and social workers.
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