African American Perspectives: Palliative Care and End of Life Considerations and Conversations Tuesday, September 21st 9:00 am

Presented by the Montgomery County Palliative Care and End of Life Coalition and the Montgomery County Government, to raise awareness about the diverse perspectives towards end of life issues.  African American Perspectives: Palliative Care and End of Life Considerations and Conversations Tuesday, September 21st 9:00 am – 10:30 am Via Zoom (link below) This free program will feature a panel discussion addressing: · Unique considerations for honoring the wishes of those we love and care for · Successful strategies for having these important conversations · Community resources that can help Panelists: Dr. Alvin Reaves III, Medical Director, Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care, Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center (moderator) Christopher Rogers, PhD, MPH, Policy and Strategy Officer, Montgomery County Public Health Services Reverend Kenneth Nelson, Senior Pastor Seneca Community Church, Germantown, Maryland Who should attend?   Healthcare providers, hospice and palliative care staff, payers, patients and caregivers, and anyone concerned about, serving or touched by serious illness. Zoom Details – no registration required For the September 21 event, log in HERE or paste link into your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82449271243?pwd=d2VEZjQ2VmVOeHBMcmxGdW9rWUVMQT09 Meeting ID: 824 4927 1243 Passcode: 340237 Call-in: +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) For more information, contact: Jackie Ogg, jackieo@rcn.com, 301-537-5627 Download Webinar Flyer

FREE Taxi Service to Covid-19 Vaccination and Testing (Residents 65+ and persons with a disability)

 

Maryland State Senior Call Check

Senior Call Check Enhancements Receive a daily automated call to verify your well-being, at a time scheduled at your convenience. Registration is free to Maryland residents 65 years of age and older.​ Senior Call Check is excited to announce two new enhancements to the program. Online Forms: We have added online forms to contact us. All forms are available on our website. You can submit an online form to: Verify your Senior Call Check daily call (in case you missed it) Pause Senior Call Check (i.e. vacation, medical procedures) Change or update information (i.e. address change, update email, change alternate's contact information, change phone number) Request mailed items (ex: magnets or a paper application) Contact us (share feedback, recommendations, or concerns) New Time Frames: We have added two new time frame windows to receive your call. These are in addition to the current four time frame windows we offer. You can now opt in to receive your call from 11 am - 12 pm or 12 pm - 1 pm. To make this change, please call 1-866-50-CHECK (1-866-502-0560) or submit your request by clicking here. If you are not currently a participant, sign up is free. You can register online at https://aging.maryland.gov/Pages/senior-call-check.aspx or call 1-866-50-CHECK. The Senior Call Check call center is open M-F 8 am-5 pm and Saturday 9 am-3 pm.  Falling is not a normal part of aging. You can prevent falls by doing the right exercises, making your home safer, getting regular health checkups, and more. Learn steps you can take to stay safe. -- National Council on Aging For additional resources, visit our website at: https://aging.maryland.gov/Pages/falls.aspx Take the Falls Free Checkup and answer 12 questions. Click on the image below or click here: https://www.ncoa.org/article/falls-free-checkup

Just Us at the National Gallery of Art (for people with memory loss)

Just Us at the National Gallery of Art provides interactive, discussion-based experiences for people with memory loss and their care partners.

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Participants explore two works of art during virtual sessions on Zoom, meeting weekly on Mondays from 2:00 to 3:15 p.m. (EST).
To register, please email access@nga.gov.

We’ve moved our Just Us at the National Gallery of Art program online and it now meets once a week, on Mondays from 2:00-3:15 Eastern. Now that we’re not constrained by physical proximity or travel to the Gallery, we can welcome pretty much anyone who might like to join us for a conversation about works of art using Zoom.

For more details click here to view the Just Us schedule

To register, please email access@nga.gov

Well Connected - Telephone and Online LifeLong Learning (and Supports)

This is the perfect time to try out Covia Well Connected Community. They are a non-profit resource that coordinates enjoyable small group classes via the telephone and a few online. Classes are at no cost too.

MORE DETAILSWell Connected is a phone and online program offering activities, education, friendly conversation, and an assortment of classes and support groups to older adults accessible from the comfort of home. Our community consists of participants, staff, facilitators, presenters, and other volunteers who care about each other, and who value being connected to engaging content, and to each other. Well Connected members can play a game, learn a language, write a poem, go on a virtual tour, meditate, share gratitude, get support, and most importantly, connect and engage with others every day across the country. All groups are accessible by phone or online. Well Connected is a Community Service of Covia and is free of charge to all participants and available to adults over the age of 60.

Click here to view the Fall 2021 class catalog.


For more information about the Covia Well Connected Community, please click here

Remedies when Staying at Home

As we stay indoors and maintain our social distance, it is so vital we maintain health and wellness too.  This edition of the County's Caregiver Blog we feature a range of quality virtual programs that will keep you active, stimulated and most importantly living with purpose.

The County's new Engage@HOME channel is part of this solution.
Below are a few reminder of trusted online resources that provide quality social engagement, plus guidance for healthy living.
Click here to visit Engage@HOME



Go4Life

ENDURANCE. STRENGTH. BALANCE. FLEXIBILITY.
Go4Life, an exercise and physical activity campaign from the National Institute on Aging at NIH, is designed to help you fit exercise and physical activity into your daily life.

Click here to stay new fitness lifestyle


Leading Age Podcast 
Aging Unmasked PodcastAging Unmasked is a new podcast from LeadingAge where we normalize, humanize, and unmask taboos in aging. Subscribe to Aging

Unmasked on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher.

Click here to listen


Well Connected - phone lifelong learning - English
CONNECT FROM ANYWHERE
The Covia Well Connected program is a community made up of participants, staff, facilitators, presenters, and other volunteers who care about each other and who value being connected. All groups are accessible by phone from wherever you are at no cost to you.

Click to start exploring


Well Connected - phone lifelong learning - Español

Este galardonado programa ofrece actividades, educación, grupos de apoyo y conversaciones amistosas por teléfono o en línea.
Conéctese desde cualquier lugar
Well Connected Español es una comunidad compuesta de participantes, empleados, facilitadores, presentadores, y otros voluntarios que se preocupan por los demás y que valoran estar conectados. Todos los grupos son accesibles por teléfono o computadora desde cualquier lugar sin costo alguno.

Haga clic aquí para conectarse.

EdX - Online University Education classes

edX is the trusted platform for education and learning. Founded by Harvard and MIT, edX is home to more than 20 million learners, the majority of top-ranked universities in the world and industry-leading companies. As a global nonprofit, edX is transforming traditional education, removing the barriers of cost, location and access. Fulfilling the demand for people to learn on their own terms, edX is reimagining the possibilities of education, providing the highest-quality, stackable learning experiences including the groundbreaking MicroMasters® programs. Supporting learners at every stage, whether entering the job market, changing fields, seeking a promotion or exploring new interests, edX delivers courses for curious minds on topics ranging from data and computer science to leadership and communications. edX is where you go to learn.
Click here to visit the EdX special Covid-19 webpage


TED Talks - Respected lectures

TED is a global community, welcoming people from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the world. We believe passionately in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and, ultimately, the world. On TED.com, we're building a clearinghouse of free knowledge from the world's most inspired thinkers — and a community of curious souls to engage with ideas and each other.

Click here to view TED events etc.

MIT Open Courseware

Unlocking Knowledge - MIT OpenCourseWare (OCW) is a web-based publication of virtually all MIT course content. OCW is open and available to the world and is a permanent MIT activity.

Empowering Minds - Through OCW, educators improve courses and curricula, making their schools more effective; students find additional resources to help them succeed; and independent learners enrich their lives and use the content to tackle some of our world’s most difficult challenges, including sustainable development, climate change, and cancer eradication.Click here to explore MIT OCW





NPR at your fingertips
It is easy to keep in touch with current events, topical issues, cultural conversations
At the top of the NPR webpage you select from the follow broad catagories:

- News
- Arts and Life
- Music
- Shows and Podcasts
- and the opportunity to Search
Under each category you can then take a deep dive into the extensive array of NPR broadcast, past shows and programming.
Click here to stay your NPR enjoyment

CaregiverTeleconnection - Online and at no cost

 

The Caregiver Teleconnection is a free, bilingual, and confidential program that connects caregivers and family members to information and support through the telephone or “tele-learning”. Sessions are one hour in length. This non profit has extensive experience offering virtual caregiver support.

Visit the Caregiver Teleconnection website

Learn how to create an internal climate in your mind and body that makes being a caregiver healthier for you.

The Caregiver Teleconnection provides learning sessions on a variety of useful topics, hosted over the phone by professional facilitators and experts. Family caregivers have the opportunity to connect and share with others in their situation during the sessions.
Some of the topics included in the tele-learning sessions are:

There are two ways to register for a tele-learning session:
You can register via their website 24 hours a day, seven days per week. Click to register now.
You can call the Caregiver Teleconnection customer service line, Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm (CST) at 866-390-6491 or 210-871-7SOS (7767)Participation in the Caregiver Tele-Connection helps prevent caregiver burnout, depression and anxiety, social isolation and other problems that threaten your health. The program can help you gain a greater sense of control and improve your quality of life.


Caregiver Teleconnection On Demand
We realize that sometimes it’s difficult for caregivers to participate in our live sessions based on scheduling issues. We’ve made it easier for you to get the information you need by recording many of our live sessions.

Click to access recorded sessions!

To see the August program Visit the Caregiver Teleconnection website

Live and Learn Bethesda - Fall Exercise Classes

Fall Exercise Classes     Welcome to Live & Learn Bethesda. As we continue to observe the Covid-19 restrictions, all of our classes will be presented online using the Zoom video conferencing platform.   We are still preparing our Fall catalog and we will notify you when the catalog is available to be viewed and downloaded later this month. We will not be mailing a Fall catalog. Our exercise classes start on September 7th and you can register for these classes now by clicking the class number below.   Class Registration   The first step is to click the Class link below for each of the classes that you want to attend or click Register to go the RezClick registration page and sign up for classes. Once you have registered for classes you will receive an acknowledgment email from RezClick.   One day prior to each class that you have signed up for you will receive an email with the link to join the Zoom webinar. You can join the webinar with your PC/Mac/Tablet/Smartphone.   If you have any questions about signing up for classes please send them to info@liveandlearnbethesda.org or call 301-740-6150       Seniors - Get Fit and Have Fun Too! Get fit, have fun, all while moving to the music! The workout combines aerobic movement, strength training, flexibility and balance work all in 1 great class. We will use hand weights, cans or water bottles for resistance training. Please have a chair nearly for seated or standing support.   Each class begins with aerobic movement and strength training intervals . We will end with a cool down stretch, balance and relaxation. Become your own “best motivator “- this is an exercise class that you will enjoy and make you fit and fabulous!   Please have a chair, towel and water bottle.   Gail Sander, AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor and Personal Trainer, Silver Sneakers Certified   Mondays             1:00 PM to 2:00 PM  Sep 13,20,27      Oct 4,11,18,25      Nov 1,8,15,22,29       Dec 6,13                                14 Sessions        $140   Class 1678   Thursdays          1:00 PM to 2:00 PM        Sep 9,16,23,30    Oct 7,14,21,28     Nov 4,11,18    Dec 2,9,16     No Class Nov 25   14 Sessions        $140  Class 1681     Qigong/Tai-Chi 24  At any age you can learn and become proficient in Tai-Chi, an ancient form of meditative exercise originated in China.  Tai-Chi is recognized by slow and energizing movements practiced by millions of people around the world to improve and maintain good health. This class is designed to improve the skills and knowledge learned in the Beginners Class for continued health and quality of life.  The 24 Forms in Tai-Chi provide an effective exercise boosting the body’s energy while enhancing the mind and inner spirit. It has been proven that Tai-Chi can energize and heal body, mind and spirit.   Glenn Moy, Tai-Chi Qigong Instructor Tuesdays            11:30 AM to 12:30 PM       Sep 7,14,21,28   Oct 5,12,19,26      Nov 2,9,16,23,30      Dec 7,14           15 Sessions        $150  Class 1679     Total Body Strength Workout for Seniors Strength training has incredible benefits for everyone and especially for seniors. This total body workout is a great way for older adults to get started with strength training. Having a strong body helps you avoid injuries, falls, pain and other issues associated with getting older. The exercises taught in this class will focus on building total body strength with an emphasis on improving balance stability, and flexibility. We will use weights and a chair. If you don't own weights you can use a water bottle, a can or anything else you have at home. All exercises can be done standing or sitting. Each class consists of an aerobic warm up, strength work, balance and flexibility. We will end with a relaxing stretch and cool down. No matter how old you are, exercise can improve the quality of your life.   Gail Sander, AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor and Personal Trainer, Silver Sneakers Certified Wednesdays        1:00 PM to 2:00 PM      Sep 8,15,22,29   Oct 6,13,20,27       Nov 3,10,17,24         Dec 1,8,15    15 Sessions         $150 Class 1680     View as Webpage

 

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