1. health and fitness

Dartmouth-Hitchcock
Aging Resource Center
Fall 2014 Programs
Our Team
Melina Hill Walker, MS
Program Leader
603.653.3479
[email protected]
Rebecca Desilets
Resource Specialist
603.653.3484
[email protected]
IMPORTANT
For information about any of our
programs, to register or to be added
to our mailing list, please contact us:
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dhaging.org
 Advance registration is required, unless
otherwise noted.
Chizuko Horiuchi
Resource Specialist
603.653.3460
[email protected]
Jeanne Childs, MA, BCC
Chaplain
603.653.3461
[email protected]
 Occasionally we need to cancel or reschedule a class
due to unforeseen circumstances including weather,
low enrollment or instructor illness. Registered
participants will be notified as soon as possible.
 Programs take place at the Aging Resource
Center, 46 Centerra Parkway, Lebanon, NH,
unless otherwise noted.
 Classes are offered free of charge, unless
otherwise noted.
Jodi Austin
Volunteer
603.653.3460
[email protected]
Our Partners
Kesstan Blandin, PhD
Research Associate, Psychologist
603.653.3471
[email protected]
Diane Church, PhD
Program Coordinator
The Parkinson’s Center at DHMC
603.653.6672
[email protected]
Can’t make it to the
Aging Resource Center?
Programs marked with a
will also be available one
or more of the following ways:
 Via live web stream through your home computer
 Via videoconference at participating locations
 Archived on our website
Please contact the Aging Resource Center for
more information.
Fall Welcome and Photo Show Reception
Tuesday, September 9, 1:30 to 4 pm
Please join us for an autumn celebration and opening reception for Ann
Paulson’s photo exhibition. Get to know the Aging Resource Center team,
meet the photographer, honor our Fall 2014 nonagenarian, Larry Roberts,
enjoy light refreshments and sign up for fall classes. Drop in anytime
between 1:30 and 4 pm.
Pictured right: Goose Hole Pond. Photographed by Ann Paulson.
On the cover: Sugar Maple, Sugar Hill NH. Photographed by Ann Paulson.
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Profiles
Celebrating Our Elders
With this fall’s program guide,
we introduce a new section
celebrating older adults in the
Upper Connecticut River Valley.
Meet Mr. Laurence (Larry)
Roberts, Jr., a resident of
Woodstock, Vermont. Age: 91
L
ARRY BELIEVES he knows the secret to
healthy aging: “Give blood regularly, get
out and be involved, volunteer and give of
yourself and, of course, be left-handed!” With
a wry smile, Larry shared with us that he
has donated 11 gallons of blood over the years. His
volunteer activities are equally numerous. Decorated
as an eagle scout in 1940, Larry has remained active
with the boy scouts, Woodstock’s BSA Troop 220 and
Woodstock’s St. James Church. He has participated as
a long-time board member of more than ten different
organizations in Woodstock and the Upper Valley and
currently serves as Vice Commander of the Post 24
American Legion, Chaplain of the Woodstock Masonic
Lodge and is one of three Agents of the Town Deposit
Funds. In addition, he has provided tax counseling for
the elderly for more than 20 years. He is also proud to
be an official volunteer, since 1988, with the Glad Rags
Sales Association, which has raised and distributed
more than 1 million dollars to local nonprofits through
the biannual sale of donated clothes. On Saturday,
October 25, 2014, a few days after Larry celebrates
his 92nd birthday, Glad Rags will celebrate 50 years
and hold their 100th sale at the Masonic Lodge in
Woodstock. All are invited to attend!
What enables an individual to be so energetic and
dedicated to community service?
Born in Torrington, CT, on October 23, 1922, Larry
grew up in Riverton, CT, and attended Trinity College,
where he studied physics and obtained his Master’s
degrees in physics and education. “I always spent
a lot of time in nature, walked a lot, learned the
names of all the trees and flowers. My Dad spent a
lot of time outside and I would have to walk miles to
find him in the woods. I always enjoyed helping out
and spending time with people.” A father of three
and twice a widower, Larry was the only Assistant
Ranger in Connecticut in the 1950s where he helped
run a picnic area and tree nursery from which they
shipped over 500,000 seedlings each year. He spent
15 years teaching at Woodstock Country School,
a coed boarding school, followed by 16 years
teaching at Holderness School in New Hampshire,
where his daughter was the first female student in
attendance. In 1984, he left Holderness and “retired”
to Woodstock.
It’s no wonder Larry Roberts’ many activities and
contributions to his community earned him the
“Visiting Nurse and Hospice Volunteer of the Year”
award in 1992, the Woodstock Rotary “Citizen of the
Year” award in 1994 and the Daniel Carter Beard
Award in 2010, for his contributions to the Masons
and Boys Scouts.
Join us at the Aging Resource Center’s Annual
Fall Reception, Tuesday, September 9, from
1:30 to 4 pm, to greet and thank Larry Roberts
for his contributions to the Upper Valley.
HEALTHY AGING
Flu Vaccine Clinics
Thursday, October 9, 9 am to 4 pm
Tuesday, November 11, 9 am to 4 pm
Influenza, also known as the flu, is a contagious
disease, which can be very serious and even fatal.
Fortunately, DHMC offers free flu vaccines to the
public. The clinics held at the Aging Resource Center
are open to adults and children 9 and older who
are not afraid of needles. If you have any questions
about getting a flu shot this year, for yourself or
another family member, please contact your own
primary care physician or other provider directly.
Note: Registration not necessary.
Active for Life: Workouts
Kimberly Betts and Nicole Moraco
Thursdays, October 16 to November 20
(six sessions), 4 to 5 pm
Active for Life is a total body workout for older adults,
regardless of fitness level. Come prepared to improve
your strength, endurance, mobility and balance. The
exercises are a combination of aerobic, flexibility
and resistance training, all done in a supportive, funfilled environment! Healthy light refreshments will
be provided for each class. Please wear comfortable
clothing and sturdy footwear.
Cooking for Life
Kimberly Betts and Nicole Moraco
Thursdays, September 11, October 23 and
November 20, 5:30 to 7 pm
We will explore culinary challenges faced by older adults.
Each session will include an educational component and
a hands-on demonstration related to the topic.
September 11: Cooking for One - Scaling down
recipes is easier said than done. We’ll look at easy ways
to do this and share tips for storing leftovers if you
happen to make extra.
October 23: Heart Healthy Snacks - Calories and
sodium add up quickly if you nibble throughout the day.
We’ll make our own healthy versions of popular snacks
and discuss ways to keep the portions reasonable.
November 20: Surviving the Holidays - Holiday food is
good for the soul but bad for the waistline. We’ll revamp
a few traditional holiday dishes to save the flavor but cut
the calories.
Notes: Sign up separately for each date. There will
be food tastings, but no full meals will be served.
A Matter of Balance
Rebecca Desilets
Mondays, September 8 to October 27 (8 sessions),
2 to 4 pm
Many older adults experience concerns about falling
and, as a result, restrict their activities. A Matter of
Balance is an award-winning program designed to
manage falls and increase activity levels. You will learn
to view falls as controllable; set goals for increasing
activity; make changes to reduce fall risks at home; and
exercise to increase strength and balance. You should
attend this class if you are concerned about falls; are
interested in improving your balance, flexibility and
strength; have fallen in the past; and have restricted
your activities because of concerns about falling.
Don't Let Your Next Trip Be a Fall
Dawna Pidgeon, PT
Tuesday, September 23, 10 to 11:30 am
A simple slip or fall can have serious consequences to
those who are getting older. Learn simple and practical
tips for improving your balance and preventing falls so
you can maintain your independence and do the things
you love to do as long as possible.
Resist Rust:
Advice for Successful Aging from the Land of Oz
Stephen Bartels, MD, MS
Tuesday, September 30, 9:30 to 11 am
Take a journey to the Land of Oz to learn what science
has discovered about longevity; the role of genetics,
attitude and social engagement; why you need to take
charge of your health and "be your own wizard"; and ten
tools that will help you live not only longer, but better.
Nutrition for Older Adults
Heather Wolfe, MPH, RD, LD
Wednesday, October 8, 9:30 to 11 am
Older adults have unique nutritional needs. Calorie
needs decrease as we age, yet we require more
nutrients to stay healthy. Choosing healthy foods and
fluids becomes especially important at this stage of
life, and more challenging. Often disease, disability,
dentition, depression, death of loved ones and other
conditions and situations make it harder to know how
to nourish ourselves. Join us for a discussion of healthy
eating as we age.
Space is limited. Registration is required, unless otherwise noted.
Register online at dhaging.org, or contact us at 603.653.3460 or [email protected].
HEALTHY AGING
A Natural Approach to Healthy Aging
Rebecca Chollet, ND
Wednesday, October 29, 10 to 11:30 am
While Americans are living longer, it is often with a
greater burden of chronic disease and less mobility
and function. In this program, naturopathic physician
Dr. Becky Chollet will lead an exploration of nutritional
and lifestyle choices that promote healthier aging. In
addition, we will discuss specific nutrients that support
optimal wellness and function as we age.
I Know I Should Exercise But Where Do I Start?
Justin Montgomery, APRN
Wednesday, October 29, 1:30 to 3 pm
Exercise has benefits no matter when you begin—from
the first day you start! If you have never exercised or if
it has been a while, come to this session to learn about
the best ways to get and stay active as you age, the
benefits of different forms of exercise, questions to ask
your physician and truths and common misperceptions
about fitness and aging.
Living Better with Vision Loss
Facilitator: George Theriault
Monday, November 3, 1:30 to 3 pm
If you have just begun to deal with vision loss, you
probably have questions, frustrations and fears. Come
hear from experts about services available in your
community and learn how to live better with vision
loss. Panelists will include Chris Fields, OD, as well as
representatives from the New Hampshire Association for
the Blind, the Vermont Association for the Blind and New
Hampshire Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
Healthy Eating on a Budget
Heather Wolfe, MPH, RD, LD
Wednesday, November 5, 9:30 to 11 am
Eating healthy doesn’t have to be expensive. When
your budget is fixed but food prices are going up, how
can you save money and stay healthy? We’ll discuss
strategies to save you money at the grocery store,
including how to make a meal plan, savvy food shopping
tips and ways to decrease food waste.
Brown Bag Medication Review
DHMC Pharmacist
Thursday, November 6, 9:30 to 11:30 am
Meet one-on-one with a pharmacist who will answer
your medication-related questions, ensure that you
take your medications correctly, identify any food/drug
interactions and share useful medication tips. Upon
registration, you will be given a 20-minute appointment
between 9:30 and 11:30. Please bring:
• All prescription medicines (pills, inhalers, liquids and
creams)
• All over-the-counter medicines you take on a regular
basis
• All vitamins and herbal supplements
Pain, Pain, Go Away
Ellen Flaherty, APRN, PhD
Tuesday, November 11, 10 to 11:30 am
Is persistent pain driving you crazy? This workshop will
help you improve your understanding of the triggers of
pain, teach you about effective treatments and coping
strategies and encourage you to take an active role in
your managing your pain. Open to older adults with
chronic pain and family caregivers.
Senior Slumber:
How to Maintain Healthy Sleep with Age
Daniel Herrick, MD
Thursday, November 20, 10 to 11:30 am
Are you unable to stay asleep at night? Are you feeling
sleepy during the day? Sleep-related concerns are
common among older adults. This session will focus on
sleep-related changes that are a normal consequence
of aging and how to distinguish those from symptoms
suggestive of a sleep disorder or medical illness. We will
also discuss ways to maintain optimal sleep hygiene and
sleep health.
Space is limited. Registration is required, unless otherwise noted.
Register online at dhaging.org, or contact us at 603.653.3460 or [email protected].
HEALTHY AGING
Be True to Your Teeth or They Will Be False to You
Robert Keene, DMD
Monday, November 24, 9:30 to 11:30 am
Oral health is a major health concern for older adults;
gum disease and tooth decay are common and tend to
be severe, often leading to tooth loss. Dr. Robert Keene–
who practiced dentistry for four decades, founded the
Red Logan Dental Health Clinic and serves as a dental
advisor and educator–will discuss ways to take control of
your oral health. Dr. Keene will review questions that you
should ask your dentist, dispel common myths, discuss
current treatment options and review available products
and appliances.
How Do I Find Reliable Health Information Online?
Cindy Stewart, MLS
Wednesday, December 3, 1 to 2:30 pm
LOCATION: MATTHEWS-FULLER HEALTH SCIENCES
LIBRARY, 5TH FLOOR, DHMC
While Google is a great tool, there are specific websites
that offer reliable health and wellness information for
all ages. This workshop will help participants to browse
sites for drug information, health news and more.
You will also learn tips for evaluating online health
information. Hands-on time is included in this workshop.
Hearing Loss and the Savvy Hearing Aid Consumer
Kerry Gudlewski, AuD
Thursday, December 4, 9 to 11 am
Access to sound is essential for good communication.
Hearing loss is one of the most common chronic health
conditions for older individuals and, if left untreated, can
lead to depression, anxiety and social isolation. There
are many effective devices currently available, including
hearing aids. This session will focus on common causes of
hearing loss, hearing aid pros and cons, assistive listening
devices and what to look for from a hearing aid provider.
Hearing Assistive Technology Demos:
See the Devices in Action
Thursday, December 4, 11 am to 12 pm
Join representatives from the NH Department of
Health and Human Services, NH Telecommunications
Equipment Distribution Program and ServiceLink as they
demonstrate a variety of devices and technologies for
people with hearing loss. You will have the opportunity to
try out some of the devices and learn from the experts
about which devices may be most helpful for you.
The Effects of Aging on Skin
Thomas Knackstedt, MD
Thursday, December 11, 9:30 to 11:30 am
The effects of sun and weather exposure, lifestyle and
normal aging all contribute to skin changes that happen
as we age. This program will help you to identify the
changes that happen in the skin as you age, including
what is part of the normal aging process versus the
signs that point to a more serious concern. Treatments
as well as ways to maintain healthy skin will also be
discussed.
How Well Do You Know the Medications that
You Are Taking?
Cheryl Elinsky, PA
Tuesday, December 16, 9:30 to 11 am
Improper management of medications can lead to
emergency room visits, hospitalization and even nursing
home placement. Can you name all of your medications
and why they are prescribed? Are the medications
helping you, and what are their side effects? Do any
over-the-counter medications that you take interact with
your prescription medication? In this session, we will
explore how to manage multiple medications.
Space is limited. Registration is required, unless otherwise noted.
Register online at dhaging.org, or contact us at 603.653.3460 or [email protected].
MEMORY HEALTH
Memory Loss and Brain Health
Kesstan Blandin, PhD
Tuesday, September 16, 11:30 am to 1 pm
Join us for an educational program for the general
public to learn about memory loss and brain health.
This program covers the basics of Alzheimer’s disease
and dementia, lifestyle strategies for brain health and a
review of the services offered free of charge to families
and caregivers by the Alzheimer’s Association.
Note: Participants are invited to bring a bagged lunch.
Upper Valley Memory Café
Kimberly Betts and Nicole Moraco
Saturdays, September 20, October 18,
November 8 and December 6, 10 am to 12 pm
LOCATION: THE DARTMOUTH INSTITUTE CLASSROOM,
NOVELL BUILDING, 30 LAFAYETTE STREET, LEBANON
People suffering from Alzheimer's disease or other
cognitive disorders are invited to attend, along with their
caregivers and other family and/or friends. During these
semi-structured, informal sessions, you will:
• Enjoy a hearty breakfast, activities and entertainment
in an informal and stress-free atmosphere.
• Have an opportunity to spend time with others who
have dementia and their family members.
• Meet and talk with dementia resource specialists,
as well as our Memory Café partners: members
of the Dartmouth sorority Alpha Xi Delta, students
from Geisel School of Medicine and other student
volunteers.
Note: Registration is not necessary.
Alzheimer’s Disease:
Legal and Financial Issues and Answers
Tim Caldwell, Esq. and Kesstan Blandin, PhD
Wednesday, November 5, 5:30 to 7 pm
Listen as an elder care attorney discusses wills, durable
powers of attorney, health care proxies and what
Medicare and Medicaid do and do not cover. While this
program is not intended to substitute for a personal
appointment with an attorney, you will have the
opportunity to hear about typical issues and problems
that can be avoided or reduced by adequate planning.
CAREGIVING
Caregiver Boot Camp
Tuesdays, September 16 and 23 (two sessions),
1 to 5 pm
LOCATIONS:
DAY 1 - PATIENT SAFETY TRAINING CENTER, 2ND
FLOOR, DHMC
DAY 2 - AGING RESOURCE CENTER
This two-day course will provide family caregivers who
have no prior medical experience with tools and resources
to care for their loved one at home. One day will cover
how to manage challenging behaviors through simulated
experiences, as well as how to improve quality of life with
assistive devices. The other day will focus on medical
decision-making and end-of-life care. Sponsored by the
Advancing Competency in Geriatric Care (ACGC) program.
Meeting Caregiver Needs:
Supports for the Support Person
Bernie Seifert, MSW, LICSW
Wednesday, October 22, 2 to 4 pm
People who care for an older adult often find themselves in
the caregiver role with little or no preparation or warning.
This can create emotional difficulty for both the caregiver
and the person receiving the care. This workshop will
cover clarifying the caregiver’s role; identifying feelings
associated with caregiving (both positive and negative);
recognizing how emotional responses affect the quality of
care; and finding support and resources for the caregiver.
This workshop is part of the NAMI-NH "Side by Side" series.
Savvy Caregiver
Kesstan Blandin, PhD and Rebecca Desilets
Mondays, November 17 to December 22
(six sessions), 2 to 4 pm
Are you caring for a family member or friend with
memory loss? Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed and
frustrated? This six-week training will provide you with:
• Knowledge of the condition and how it affects the
individual.
• Information about resources and services to support
the person with dementia as well as yourself.
• Skills to provide support and structure to reduce confusion.
• Tools to take care of yourself while you take care of
your loved one.
• Strategies to make your days less stressful.
• Help to develop a more objective approach to your
loved one’s condition.
This program is for family and friends who are actively
involved in helping a person who lives in the community
and has a condition, such as Alzheimer’s disease, vascular
dementia or Parkinson’s disease, that is causing memory loss.
Space is limited. Registration is required, unless otherwise noted.
Register online at dhaging.org, or contact us at 603.653.3460 or [email protected].
MIND AND SPIRIT
Introduction to Mindfulness
Renee Pepin, PhD
Tuesday, October 28, 2 to 3:30 pm
Mindfulness is the practice of turning your attention to
the present moment nonjudgmentally. This one-session
workshop will introduce you to mindfulness and build
skills that will help you focus on the here and now. You
will learn about mindfulness and practice a variety of
mindfulness exercises. This program is appropriate
for people with little or no experience practicing
mindfulness.
Mindfulness for Wellness
Renee Pepin, PhD
Thursdays, November 13 to December 11
(4 sessions), 2 to 3:30 pm
(there will be no class on Thanksgiving)
Mindfulness is the practice of turning your attention to
the present moment nonjudgmentally. This four-part
series will practice skills that will help you focus on the
here and now. You will practice a variety of mindfulness
exercises and brainstorm ways to increase mindfulness
in your daily life.
Note: Prior participation in either “Introduction
to Mindfulness” or “Mindfulness for Wellness”
is required.
Smothered and Scattered
Jeanne Childs, MA, BCC
Tuesdays, November 11 and 25 (two sessions),
2 to 3:30 pm
“I’m so busy (and/or overwhelmed, paralyzed,
disconnected, confused, etc.)!” Before the hyper-speed
of today whirls you into outer space, come to this
workshop! Learn how it affects your health, distances
you from your soul and robs you of joy ... and what you
can do to turn that around!
Spiritual Support
Jeanne Childs, MA, BCC
By appointment
“All I need is someone to talk to who will listen!”
We know. That’s why the Aging Resource Center
has Jeanne Childs, our board-certified chaplain.
She listens and provides support to those going
through life challenges. If you have lost your sense
of purpose; if you are having difficulty coping with
changes in your life; if you are having trouble making
major life decisions; if you are experiencing grief,
loss, loneliness or seeking meaning, purpose or
connection… the support of a chaplain could help
you find strength.
If you are interested in making an appointment
with Jeanne, please contact her by phone at
603.653.3461 or by email at Rita.J.Childs@
hitchcock.org.
Mental Health First Aid
Katie McDonnell, MSW
Tuesday, December 9, 8 am to 5 pm
Just as CPR helps you assist an individual having a heart
attack—even if you have no clinical training—Mental
Health First Aid helps you assist someone experiencing
a mental health-related crisis. In the Mental Health First
Aid course, you learn risk factors and warning signs for
mental health and addiction concerns, strategies for how
to help someone in both crisis and non-crisis situations
and where to turn for help. Mental Health challenges are
common; the more we understand about them, the better
we are able to help someone who may be struggling.
‘Tis the Season: How to Beat the Winter Blues
Bernie Seifert, MSW, LICSW
Wednesday, November 19, 2 to 4 pm
Studies link Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) to living
farther away from the equator. Many northerners feel
drained, irritable and depressed in the long, dark winter
months, and the holidays are an especially tough time
for many. Don’t let the New England latitude affect your
attitude! Although SAD is common, it can be prevented
and treated. This session will focus on recognizing
the signs of and risk factors for SAD, what to do if you
suspect that you or someone you know has SAD and
preventing and treating SAD.
Pictured above: Autumn road. Photographed by Jodi Austin.
Space is limited. Registration is required, unless otherwise noted.
Register online at dhaging.org, or contact us at 603.653.3460 or [email protected].
PLANNING AHEAD
Understanding Your Long-term Care Options
Shand Wentworth
Wednesday, September 10, 1:30 to 3 pm
This workshop will provide information that can help
you make good decisions about future care for yourself
or a loved one. Find out what long-term programs are
available, how to access them, how much they cost
and safety concerns. The role of Medicare and Medicaid
programs, along with long-term care insurance and
other funding sources will also be discussed. This
program is offered in partnership with ServiceLink.
Social Security and You
Kenneth Baron
Tuesday, September 30, 1:30 to 3 pm
How well do you really understand how Social Security
works and your level of benefit eligibility? Why does a
spouse also qualify under your Social Security record?
What happens to someone’s benefits after his or her
death? These and many more topics will be discussed.
Please bring your questions so they can be answered by
an expert.
When We Can’t Decide, Who Will?
Daniel Stadler, MD
Tuesday, October 14, 10 to 11:30 am
This class will address the process of finding the best
representative, or surrogate, for major health and life
decisions. What is a surrogate? Why might we need one?
How do we go about choosing a surrogate? Should we
choose a spouse? A child? A friend or neighbor? What are
the key things to consider? We will discuss the responses
to these questions and many other related issues. We will
also look at how to be a surrogate for someone else and
how to prepare. Please bring your questions.
Consider the Conversation:
A Documentary on a Taboo Subject
April Bartley, RN, CCM, CHPN and Kristi Saunders, MD
Tuesday, October 14, 1:30 to 3 pm
Most people hope to die in the cherished surroundings
of home and love, but many do not realize that hope.
Gently, yet powerfully and persuasively, filmmakers
Michael Bernhagen and Terry Kaldhusdal illuminate
that dying is part of our humanity; shutting it out of our
lives shuts out that part of our humanity that makes life
meaningful and full. Come view this inspirational film,
which features Ira Byock, MD, and Elliott Fisher, MD. A
facilitated discussion will follow. Co-sponsored by the
Lake Sunapee VNA and Hospice.
Senior Fraud Prevention: How to Keep Your
Money and Identity Safe from Theft
Sergeant Ryan Porter and Lara Saffo, Esq.
Tuesday, October 21, 9:30 to 11:30 am
In these tough economic times, seniors are being
targeted with scams, frauds and other thefts. Hear
firsthand from a police sergeant and a prosecutor what
steps you can take to protect your assets and identity,
based on real cases that have happened in Grafton
County. A variety of theft crimes will be discussed, from
“stranger scams” to embezzlement by trusted people.
Downsizing a Lifetime: A Gift for One's Family
Alice Strenta and Carol Carr
Wednesday, October 22, 10 to 11:30 am
Eventually all households downsize. This session will focus
on the basics of getting started, including where to begin
in your home and how to focus your energy to help lighten
the load. “De-cluttering” for its own sake will be covered for
those who wish to and can remain in their homes.
Alphabet Soup—ACOs:
Why Should You Know About Them?
Barbara Walters, DO, MBA
Thursday, October 30, 9:30 to 11 am
Join Dr. Barbara Walters, Executive Medical Director of
DHMC’s new Accountable Care Organization (ACO),
as she talks about ACOs in general and DartmouthHitchcock’s new program. Pioneered by Dr. Elliott Fischer,
Executive Director of The Dartmouth Institute, ACOs
have become an integral part of the Affordable Care Act.
They seek to reduce health care costs by encouraging
doctors, hospitals and other health care providers to
form networks and coordinate care. About four million
Medicare beneficiaries are now in an ACO, and an
estimated 14 percent of the US population is now served
by ACOs. You may be in one and not even know it! Please
come to learn more and bring your questions.
Space is limited. Registration is required, unless otherwise noted.
Register online at dhaging.org, or contact us at 603.653.3460 or [email protected].
PLANNING AHEAD
Keeping It Real:
Talking about Advance Directives
The Upper Valley Conversation Project
Tuesday, November 4, 10 to 11:30 am
Who will speak for you if you are unable to speak
for yourself? How do you start—and continue—a
conversation with your loved ones who will be
responsible for carrying out your wishes about how you
want to be treated? What practical things can you say to
open up communication with those who don’t want to
talk about it? Join the Upper Valley Conversation Project
for a panel presentation made up of hospice, home
health, estate planning and funeral professionals for
some real talk about your real concerns over end-of-life
care. A chance to complete your advance directives will
follow this informative, interactive Q & A.
Benefits and Services for Aging Veterans and
their Spouses
Wendy DeCoff
Tuesday, November 25, 9:30 to 11 am
Have you or someone in your family ever served in the
US Military? You or they may be entitled to benefits
and services from the Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA) that can make a huge difference in your life. These
include health care; community-based care (nursing
home, adult day, and home care services); medication
coverage; glasses; hearing aids; dental care; durable
equipment; medical alert systems; housing adaptations;
vehicle modifications; burial or cremation and access to
other special programs. Bring your questions and learn
from an expert of the VA system!
It's Your Funeral—Plan It the Way You Want It
Lee Webster and Michael Whitman
Wednesday, December 3, 9 to 11:30 am
(Part I: 9 am; Part II: 10:15 am)
The average American funeral today can cost over
$10,000, and a cemetery burial adds even more. Instead
of burdening loved ones to make uninformed financial
decisions while under duress, take the time now to plan
ahead so your family knows exactly what you want. This
workshop will include two parts. Part I, with Michael
Whitman, will cover the difference between a funeral
and a memorial service, service options at different
cost levels and where you can find consumer-oriented
information about funeral planning. In Part II, Lee
Webster will talk about do-it-yourself services, how you
can decrease your environmental funeral footprint and
how to personalize your funeral in a dignified way.
Note: You can choose to attend Part I with Michael
Whitman, Part II with Lee Webster, or both parts.
ARTS AND AGING
Fall Welcome and Photo Show Reception
Tuesday, September 9, 1:30 to 4 pm
Please join us for an autumn celebration and opening
reception for Ann Paulson’s photo exhibition. Enjoy
light refreshments and sign up for fall classes.
Drop in anytime between 1:30 and 4 pm.
Bread Baking Simplified
Caryl Collier
Wednesday, September 10, 10 am to 12 pm
LOCATION: OFFSITE TBA
Do you love the smell of baking bread? Would you like
to be able to easily bake your own from scratch? Join
Caryl Collier and gain a new skill as she shares her love
of baking bread. Bring yourself and a five pound bag
of bread flour. You will go home with loaves to put in
the oven and a bag of bread mix to get you started on
making your own bread, rolls or English muffins.
Writing Memoir: A Sense of Memory
Kim Gifford
Thursdays, September 25 to October 30
(six sessions), 10 am to 12 pm
LOCATION: JOHNSON SISTERS LIBRARY, AVA GALLERY
AND ART CENTER, 11 BANK STREET, LEBANON
(A creative aging program offered in partnership with
AVA Gallery and Art Center and made possible by a
donation from TeamAlzheimers)
Our memories define us as people, yet they change slightly
each time we revisit our past. In this class, we will use writing
prompts to investigate our memories through our senses.
Using touch, taste, smell, sound and sight, we will retrieve
a “sense of our memory,” transforming fragments into the
slice-of-life stories that are the foundation of memoir.
Note: Registration fee of $25.00 requested; register
by contacting AVA at 603.448.3117.
Release Your Inner Artist: A Collage Workshop
Naomi Hartov
Mondays, September 8 to 29 (four sessions),
1 to 4 pm
In making collage, we can tap deep into our
subconscious minds and create works of art that may
surprise us by telling us something about ourselves.
We will attempt to banish our inner critics and let our
creativity run free. As an added bonus, we will have fun!
Note: All necessary supplies will be provided. If
you wish to bring any of your own magazines, old
calendars, catalogs or other flat, glueable materials,
feel free to do so, but bring an OPEN mind!
Space is limited. Registration is required, unless otherwise noted.
Register online at dhaging.org, or contact us at 603.653.3460 or [email protected].
SUPPORT GROUPS
Alzheimer's Disease Support and Education
Group for Family Caregivers
Bernie Seifert, MSW, LICSW
Second Wednesday of each month, 5:30 to 6:30 pm
Fourth Wednesday of September and October,
12:30 to 1:30 pm
Third Wednesday of November and December,
12:30 to 1:30 pm
Are you coping with a family member who has
Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia? Whether
your family member lives with you, near you or in
another part of the country, the stresses of coping with
this disease can be enormous. Come listen to other
Alzheimer’s family members talk about their challenges
and how they manage them. Share your story with a
friendly group of people who will understand what you
are going through, who will not make judgments and
who will offer practical advice on how to handle the
challenges of caring for someone with dementia.
Note: Registration is not necessary.
Upper Valley Stroke Support Group
Facilitator: Linda Wilkinson
First Friday of each month, 10 to 11:30 am
We invite stroke survivors, family members and
caregivers to come share their experiences and gain
support, education and encouragement from others
who know just what you are going through. Guest
speakers will be invited to several meetings.
Note: Please contact Linda at 802.295.3037 or
[email protected] prior to attending for the
first time.
Caring for Another, Caring for Yourself: Nurture
for Family Caregivers
Jeanne Childs, MA, BCC
Tuesdays, September 9 and 23; October 7 and 21;
November 4 and 18; December 2 and 16, 2 to 3:30 pm
Family caregiving can be lonely, arduous and prolonged.
We offer you a safe haven to express your feelings, ask
questions, ease your mind, share ideas and receive
encouragement from others who truly understand.
Note: Please contact Jeanne at 603.653.3461 prior
to attending for the first time.
Change and Possibility: Thriving Despite Challenge
Jeanne Childs, MA, BCC
Wednesdays, September 10 and 24; October 22;
November 5 and 19; December 3 and 17, 2 to
3:30 pm; Monday, October 6, 2 to 3:30 pm
Many circumstances older adults face are very difficult
and cannot be changed. Nevertheless, in all loss, we have
the choice of how to handle it. Join others who also want
to find positive ways to deal with life’s “curve balls.”
Note: Please contact Jeanne at 603.653.3461 prior
to attending for the first time.
When Someone You Love Has Died
Jeanne Childs, MA, BCC
Mondays, November 3 to December 22,
(eight sessions), 11 am to 1 pm
The death of someone you love can be soul shattering;
surviving grief and reinventing yourself, daunting. Join
us for comfort, understanding, support and ideas about
how to make it through this vulnerable and painful time.
Note: Please contact Jeanne at 603.653.3461 prior
to attending for the first time. Regular attendance
is strongly encouraged. Please bring your lunch.
Space is limited. Registration is required, unless otherwise noted.
Register online at dhaging.org, or contact us at 603.653.3460 or [email protected].
1 to 4 pm
Collage Workshop
2 to 4 pm
A Matter of Balance
29
1 to 4 pm
Collage Workshop
2 to 4 pm
A Matter of Balance
22
1 to 4 pm
Collage Workshop
2 to 4 pm
A Matter of Balance
30
23
16
12:30 to 1:30 pm
Alzheimer’s Support Group
2 to 3:30 pm
Change and Possibility
24
17
10 am to 12 pm
Writing Memoir
(At AVA)
5:30 to 7 pm
Cooking for Life:
Cooking for One
Thursday
25
18
11
4
5
26
19
12
10 to 11:30 am
Stroke Support Group
Friday
10 am to 12 pm
Memory Café
(At Novell)
Saturday
27
20
13
6
Aging Resource Center Fall 2014 Programs
Register by telephone 603.653.3460 or online at dhaging.org
All classes at the Aging Resource Center, 46 Centerra Parkway, Evergreen Center, Lebanon, NH, unless otherwise noted.
9:30 to 11 am
Resist Rust
1:30 to 3 pm
Social Security and You
10 to 11:30 am
Don’t Let Your Next
Trip Be a Fall
1 to 5 pm
Caregiver Boot Camp
2 to 3:30 pm
Caring for Another,
Caring for Yourself
11:30 am to 1 pm
Memory Loss
and Brain Health
1 to 5 pm
Caregiver Boot Camp
(At DHMC)
2 to 3:30 pm
Caring for Another,
Caring for Yourself
10
10 am to 12 pm
Bread Baking Simplified
1:30 to 3 pm
Understanding Your LongTerm Care Options
2 to 3:30 pm
Change and Possibility
5:30 to 6:30 pm
Alzheimer’s Support Group
9
8
1:30 to 4 pm
Fall Welcome and
Photo Show Reception
3
Wednesday
2
Tuesday
1
15
1 to 4 pm
Collage Workshop
2 to 4 pm
A Matter of Balance
Monday
September 2014
Dartmouth-Hitchcock
2 to 4 pm
A Matter of Balance
2 to 4 pm
A Matter of Balance
2 to 4 pm
A Matter of Balance
27
8
1
23
16
9
2
30
9:30 to 11 am
Alphabet Soup: ACOs
10 am to 12 pm
Writing Memoir
(At AVA)
4 to 5 pm
Active for Life
10 am to 12 pm
Writing Memoir
(At AVA)
4 to 5 pm
Active for Life
5:30 to 7 pm
Cooking for Life:
Heart Healthy Snacks
4 to 5 pm
Active for Life
10 am to 12 pm
Writing Memoir
(At AVA)
10 am to 12 pm
Writing Memoir
(At AVA)
9 am to 4 pm
Free Flu Shots
10 am to 12 pm
Writing Memoir
(At AVA)
Thursday
3
31
24
17
10
10 to 11:30 am
Stroke Support Group
Friday
10 am to 12 pm
Memory Café
(At Novell)
Saturday
25
18
11
4
Aging Resource Center Fall 2014 Programs
Register by telephone 603.653.3460 or online at dhaging.org
All classes at the Aging Resource Center, 46 Centerra Parkway, Evergreen Center, Lebanon, NH, unless otherwise noted.
10 to 11:30 am
A Natural Approach to
Healthy Aging
1:30 to 3 pm
I Know I Should Exercise
But Where Do I Start
29
28
2 to 3:30 pm
Introduction to
Mindfulness
10 to 11:30 am
Downsizing a Lifetime
12:30 to 1:30 pm
Alzheimer’s Support Group
2 to 3:30 pm
Change and Possibility
2 to 4 pm
Meeting Caregiver Needs
22
15
9:30 to 11 am
Nutrition for Older Adults
5:30 to 6:30 pm
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Wednesday
9:30 to 11:30 am
Senior Fraud Prevention
2 to 3:30 pm
Caring for Another,
Caring for Yourself
10 to 11:30 am
When We Can’t Decide,
Who Will?
1:30 to 3 pm
Consider the
Conversation
21
7
20
2 to 3:30 pm
Caring for Another,
Caring for Yourself
14
6
Tuesday
13
2 to 3:30 pm
Change and Possibility
2 to 4 pm
A Matter of Balance
Monday
October 2014
Dartmouth-Hitchcock
9:30 to 11:30 am
Be True to Your Teeth
11 am to 1 pm
When Someone You
Love Has Died
2 to 4 pm
Savvy Caregiver
11 am to 1 pm
When Someone You
Love Has Died
2 to 4 pm
Savvy Caregiver
11 am to 1 pm
When Someone You
Love Has Died
1:30 to 3 pm
Living Better with
Vision Loss
11 am to 1 pm
When Someone You
Love Has Died
Monday
24
17
10
3
5
26
13
6
HOLIDAY
ARC CLOSED
27
20
10 to 11:30 am
Senior Slumber
2 to 3:30 pm
Mindfulness for Wellness
4 to 5 pm
Active for Life
5:30 to 7 pm
Cooking for Life:
Surviving the Holidays
2 to 3:30 pm
Mindfulness for Wellness
4 to 5 pm
Active for Life
9:30 to 11:30 am
Brown Bag
Medication Review
4 to 5 pm
Active for Life
Thursday
7
28
21
14
10 to 11:30 am
Stroke Support Group
Friday
10 am to 12 pm
Memory Café
(At Novell)
Saturday
29
22
15
8
1
Aging Resource Center Fall 2014 Programs
Register by telephone 603.653.3460 or online at dhaging.org
All classes at the Aging Resource Center, 46 Centerra Parkway, Evergreen Center, Lebanon, NH, unless otherwise noted.
9:30 to 11 am
Benefits and Services
for Aging Veterans
2 to 3:30 pm
Smothered and Scattered
25
12:30 to 1:30 pm
Alzheimer’s Support Group
2 to 3:30 pm
Change and Possibility
2 to 4 pm
How to Beat
the Winter Blues
19
18
2 to 3:30 pm
Caring for Another,
Caring for Yourself
12
5:30 to 6:30 pm
Alzheimer’s Support Group
9:30 to 11 am
Healthy Eating on a Budget
2 to 3:30 pm
Change and Possibility
5:30 to 7 pm
Alzheimer’s Disease:
Legal and Financial
11
4
Wednesday
9 am to 4 pm
Free Flu Shots
10 to 11:30 am
Pain, Pain, Go Away!
2 to 3:30 pm
Smothered and Scattered
10 to 11:30 am
Keeping It Real:
Advanced Directives
2 to 3:30 pm
Caring for Another,
Caring for Yourself
Tuesday
November 2014
Dartmouth-Hitchcock
11 am to 1 pm
When Someone You
Love Has Died
2 to 4 pm
Savvy Caregiver
11 am to 1 pm
When Someone You
Love Has Died
2 to 4 pm
Savvy Caregiver
11 am to 1 pm
When Someone You
Love Has Died
2 to 4 pm
Savvy Caregiver
11 am to 1 pm
When Someone You
Love Has Died
2 to 4 pm
Savvy Caregiver
Monday
29
22
15
8
1
9
2
3
31
4
HOLIDAY
ARC CLOSED
25
18
9:30 to 11:30 am
Effects of Aging on Skin
2 to 3:30 pm
Mindfulness for Wellness
11
9 to 11 am
Hearing Loss and the
Savvy Hearing Aid
Consumer
11 am to 12 pm
Hearing Assistive
Technology Demo
2 to 3:30 pm
Mindfulness for Wellness
Thursday
5
26
19
12
10 to 11:30 am
Stroke Support Group
Friday
10 am to 12 pm
Memory Café
(At Novell)
Saturday
27
20
13
6
Aging Resource Center Fall 2014 Programs
Register by telephone 603.653.3460 or online at dhaging.org
All classes at the Aging Resource Center, 46 Centerra Parkway, Evergreen Center, Lebanon, NH, unless otherwise noted.
30
24
23
2 to 3:30 pm
Caring for Another,
Caring for Yourself
17
12:30 to 1:30 pm
Alzheimer’s
Support Group
2 to 3:30 pm
Change and Possibility
10
16
5:30 to 6:30 pm
Alzheimer’s
Support Group
9 to 11:30 am
Funeral Planning
1 to 2:30 pm
How Do I Find Reliable
Health Information
Online? (at DHMC)
2 to 3:30 pm
Change and Possibility
Wednesday
9:30 to 11 am
How Well Do You Know
Your Medications?
8 am to 5 pm
Mental Health First Aid
2 to 3:30 pm
Caring for Another,
Caring for Yourself
Tuesday
December 2014
Dartmouth-Hitchcock
Here
Enter
Here
Enter
How to Find the Aging Resource Center
The Aging Resource Center is located at 46 Centerra Parkway in Lebanon, New Hampshire. From
Route 120, turn into the Centerra Business Park and bear left. After you have passed Margarita’s
Restaurant and the Residence Inn, the road will divide. Bear right at the “yield” sign, passing the
Lebanon District Courthouse. Take your first left at the white “Aging Resource Center” sign.
Public Transportation Options
The Upper Valley Senior Center provides residents of Lebanon and Hanover with door-to-door
transportation directly to the Aging Resource Center at 46 Centerra Parkway. Please call
603.448.4213 (ext. 114) for more information.
The Advance Transit Blue Line operates from Lebanon and Hanover to the East Entrance of DHMC
throughout the day. From the East Entrance, take the DHMC intercampus shuttle, which runs
every half hour, to the Aging Resource Center. Please contact the Aging Resource Center for more
information and shuttle schedules.
Hours of Operation
The Aging Resource Center is open Monday through Friday (except holidays), 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Please come browse our library, find free information on health topics and local resources, use our
public computers and enjoy our art exhibit. If you wish to meet with a specific member of our team,
please call ahead to ensure that he or she will be available to assist you at the time of your visit.
46 Centerra Parkway, Lebanon, NH 03766
603.653.3460 | dhaging.org | [email protected]
201407-202a