Adaptive Equipment for Improved Function and Safety – The latest advances and standards in adaptive self-care, homemaking and vocational interests will be reviewed with many samples available for display. Information will be provided on availability (commercial vs. medical), resources for reimbursement, access locations and pricing estimates. Contact: Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness, 610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@crozer.org
Adult Day Care and Respite Services Supporting Caregivers – What are adult day care and respite services? Can they help? How do I access them? What do they cost? Is there any financial help for me? Contact: Joseph Maier, MS, Gerontologist, Director, Crozer Adult Day Care Center, 610-447-2935 or email at joseph.maier@crozer.org
Advance Directives – Geriatric Resident Physician available to discuss this and other senior-related health topics. Contact: Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness, 610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@crozer.org
Aging Awareness: “Age Sense” – Geared toward various groups in the community, hospital employees and health care providers. Designed to demonstrate lifestyle changes that occur as people age. Recognizes the physical, social and environmental changes as people age and provides methods to develop positive attitudes and appropriate behavioral responses when caring for older adults. Contact: Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness, 610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@crozer.org
Aging Successfully – Discover what it means to age successfully. What is “normal aging” and how can we avoid disease and disability? What can we do to be more successful in being vital and active as we age? Contact: William Zirker, MD, MPH, Chief Division of Geriatric Medicine, Crozer-Chester Medical Center, 610-447-2634 or email at william.zirker@crozer.org
Alzheimer’s Ambassador’s Program – An overview of Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias and their impact. Also, a review of the programs and services available through the Alzheimer’s Association and other agencies to provide support to families. Contacts: Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness, 610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@crozer.org
Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementia – An overview of the impact of Alzheimer’s Disease as well as other dementia. This program focuses on the aging and memory processes and explains the differences between normal aging and forgetfulness. Contact: Joseph Maier, MS, Gerontologist, Director, Crozer Adult Day Care Center, 610-447-2935 or email at joseph.maier@crozer.org
American Fashion – Vintage fashion show on DVD of fashions from the 1920’s until present day. Contact: Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness, 610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@crozer.org
Arthritis: The Ins and Outs of Arthritis – Self Help Techniques
Contact: Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness, 610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@crozer.org
Better Safe Than Sorry: Injury and Fall Prevention – Preventative measures in reducing accidents and injury. A look at accidental injury, crime among older adults, falls leading to fractures, burns and motor vehicle accidents. How to safe-proof your home and protect yourself from injury. Contact: Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness, 610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@crozer.org
Bottoms Up for Better Balance – This program will demonstrate the vital role the muscles of the pelvic girdle play in improving balance and walking, as well as correcting/preventing incontinence. Participants will be instructed in simple exercises to enhance the function of these muscles and potentially reduce the incidence or severity of low back pain.
Contact: Maureen Fleagle, P.T., 601-328-8808 or email at maureen.fleagle@crozer.org
Caring for the Caregiver – Caring for a family member, parent or spouse with a dementia? Learn about communication and behavioral issues related to mental illnesses and how to develop strategies to cope with that illness. Also, techniques in caring for the caregiver are demonstrated. Contact: Joseph Maier, MS, Gerontologist, Director, Crozer Adult Day Care Center, 610-447-2935 or email at joseph.maier@crozer.org
Celebrating the Aging Experience – Contact: Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness, 610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@crozer.org
Creating Sustainable Caregiving Relationships – Spouses and adult children who care for a frail loved one risk physical and spiritual depletion as what began as a heroic commitment to caregiving develops into a guilt-driven compulsion toward self-sacrifice. We will explore the moral and emotional dimensions of people’s caregiving choices and identify essential tasks for sustaining caregivers’ efforts over time. Videotaped examples will be presented. Contact: Barry Jacobs, PsyD, Associate Director, Crozer-Keystone Family Practice Residency Program, 610-690-4490.
Dementia: Practical Suggestions for Care and Activities – Care giving is a difficult task. Learn what you can do to make dressing, bathing and other daily activities as easy as possible. How can you help a confused elder enjoy him/herself? Practical suggestions will be offered. Contact: Beth Gamburg, MSW, LSW, Social Worker, Geriatric Evaluation & Management Program (GEM), 610-499-7182 or email at beth.gamburg@crozer.org
Dementia: What Is It? – Discover the many myths about changes in memory and that memory loss is not a normal part of aging. Learn factors that affect how we remember, and the difference between “senior moments” and dementia. Contact: Susan K. Ball, MD, Director of Geriatric Psychiatry, Crozer-Chester Medical Center, 610-447-2974.
Depression in the Older Adult – Learn about the various types of depression, including the holiday blues and/or the winter blues. Also, become aware of the differences associated with depression and anxiety. Topics can be tailored to specific needs. Contact: Susan K. Ball, MD, Director of Geriatric Psychiatry, Crozer-Chester Medical Center, 610-447-2974.
Difficult Decisions: Conversations at the End of Life – Learn how to start the conversation and make the difficult decisions that surround end of life care. Discuss the options available that may make this time easier and more peaceful for all of the people involved. Contact: Susan K. Ball, MD, Director of Geriatric Psychiatry, Crozer-Chester Medical Center, 610-447-2974.
Exercise and Aging – Learn how exercise can improve the quality of your life as you age. This lecture addresses the benefits of exercise as we age, how to start an exercise program and safety considerations related to exercise. Contact: Carla DeWald, Interim General Manager, Healthplex Sports Club, 610-328-8892 or e-mail carla.dewald@crozer.org or
Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness, 610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@crozer.org
Domestic Abuse: The Hidden Secret – Presentation on how to detect abuse or identify someone you believe may be in an abusive relationship. This presentation is especially helpful for those in the medical field, mental health field, students, interns, clergy or family and friends of those in abusive relationships. Legal mandates, resources, and county agencies are explained. Physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and mental abuses are discussed.
Contact: Theresa M. Agostinelli, MSW, LSW, CBC, office 610-497-7593, cell 610-656-1424 or email at Theresa.agostinelli@crozer.org
Endometriosis: Why Life is So Difficult With It? – Presentation will deal with evaluation, understanding of basic principals of treatment modalities. Contact: Albert El-Roeiy, MD, Crozer-Keystone Health Network, 610-447-2727 or email at albert.el-roeiy@crozer.org
Fall Prevention through Exercise – Learn how to reduce your risk of falling through simple fitness exercises. This presentation will cover the risk factors for falling and exercises you can use to improve strength and balance. Contact: Carla DeWald, Interim General Manager, Healthplex Sports Club, 610-328-8892 or e-mail carla.dewald@crozer.org
Fire and Burn Safety Program for Seniors – This program focuses on common fire and burn hazards encountered by seniors and the appropriate actions needed to avoid or eliminate them. Points of discussion include: Home Hazards, Your Kitchen and Bathroom: Haven or Hazard?, Smoke Detectors, fire survival strategies, and Emergency Care of Burns. Contact: Gerarda M. Bozinko, RN, BSN, CCRN, Burn Outreach Program Coordinator, 610-447-2810 or email at gerarda.bozinko@crozer.org
Geriatric Health – Geriatric Resident Physicians available to discuss numerous health related topics, such as: bladder, heart, health maintenance, partnering with your doctor, Advance Directives, understanding levels of care, memory, depression, exercise and mental health. Contact: Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness, 610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@crozer.org
Hand and Arm Care: Managing Hand and Arm Pain – Overview and management of conditions which cause pain and dysfunction of the hand and arm. Emphasis will be on self-help and therapeutic strategies, but surgical interventions will also be reviewed.
Contact: Marilyn Lee, MS, OTR/L, CHT, Hand Center, 610-328-8828 or email at marilyn.lee@crozer.org
“Healthy Aging” – Identifying strategies for staying healthy and independent in our later years. Participants will take a look at the benefits of a healthy diet, exercise and a positive attitude. Techniques discussed to incorporate these key issues into a life-long commitment to increase the quality of life. Contact: Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness, 610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@crozer.org
Hearing Loss and Hearing Aides – Learn about the most common forms of hearing loss in older adults and ways to cope with this loss. Contact: David LaGattuta, Audiologist, DCMH, 610-284-8570
Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation – Experiencing a slight hearing loss, frustrated, and do not know where to turn? Discover different hearing mechanisms, what can go wrong, and how to help your hearing loss. Contacts: Kristen Alexander and Paula Curliss, Audiologists, Crozer-Chester Medical Center, 610-447-2044
Home Care – Home Care Services: Eligibility, Qualifications for Services and Insurance Issues. Contact: Jane Hanahan, Director of Home Care/Hospice, 610-394-1003 or email at jane.hanahan@crozer.org
Holiday Blues – What Are They and How to Cope?
Contact: Susan K. Ball, MD, Director of Geriatric Psychiatry, Crozer-Chester Medical Center, 610-447-2974
Home Health Services – Are you at home and in need? What are your needs and concerns, and are services available to you? Let us educate you about the home health services available to you, which are covered by insurances and Medicare, and how to access these services. Also learn about the benefits of hospice care. Contact: Jane Hanahan, Director of Home Care/Hospice, 610-394-1003 or email at jane.hanahan@crozer.org
Hospice – Hospice Philosophy/Program Explanation/Available Services. Contact: Jane Hanahan, Director of Home Care/Hospice, 610-394-1003 or email at jane.hanahan@crozer.org
Intimacy and the Golden Years – Addressing questions and concerns of senior citizens about sex and sexuality. Contact: Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness,
610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@crozer.org
Keeping Your Holiday Memories Alive – Contact: Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness, 610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@crozer.org
Lend Us Your Ear – An Audiology Presentation- Contact: Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness, 610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@crozer.org
Life After A Stroke – Contact: Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness, 610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@crozer.org
Love Your Heart – Warning signs of heart failure. Maintaining control of life’s discussions. Contact: Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness, 610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@crozer.org
Oh My Aching Joints – Orthopedic perspective of joint pain and different levels of treatment, surgical and non-surgical. Contact: Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness, 610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@crozer.org
Osteoporosis Prevention
Bone Matters: Taking a Stand Against Osteoporosis – This is a general overview of osteoporosis – its prevalence and impact on our society. It will emphasize what can be done to prevent as well as treat/improve from three different perspectives:
¨ Medical – diagnostic procedures and medications
¨ Nutrition – diet and nutrition supplements to maximize calcium intake
¨ Fitness/Activity – explanation and introduction to specific types of bone building
Contact: Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness, 610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@crozer.org
Sandwich Generation Caregivers – Addresses the issues of the adult-child caregiver, responsible for a parent or other relative while, at the same time, being responsible for both family and work…learn how to keep it all in balance. Contact: Joseph Maier, MS, Gerontologist, Adult Day Care Center Director, 610-447-2935 or email at joseph.maier@crozer.org
Services for Older Adults – An overview of programs and services available to older adults in Delaware County. Contact: Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness,
610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@crozer.org
Sexuality and the Senior – Addressing questions and concerns of senior citizens about sex and sexuality. Contact: Deborah Kahn, MD, Geriatric Evaluation and Management Program (GEM), 610-447-2632 or email at deborah.kahn@crozer.org
Sleep Disorder: “Things that go bump in the night” – Contact: Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness, 610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@crozer.org
Strength Training Program: Stay Stronger Longer – Discover the benefits of strength training. Learn how you can improve balance, strength, bone density, flexibility and your feeling of self worth. Participate in simple chair exercises and learn how easy it is to incorporate some of these exercises into your lifestyle. Contact: Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness, 610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@crozer.org
Stress - Less is Best: Techniques That Can Help – Participants will demonstrate the ability to practice guided imagery as a relaxation and stress management technique. In addition, music bingo will allow participants to recognize the importance of music and how it influences relaxation and self-enjoyment. Contact: Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness, 610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@crozer.org
There’s No Such Thing as Arthritis – Contact: Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness, 610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@crozer.org
Transitions: When It’s Time to Leave Home – One of the most difficult moments for adult children or a spouse is coming to the decision that a loved one needs to make a change in living arrangements - whether to an assisted living facility or a nursing home. There are many options to be considered and suggestions will be offered to ease the stress. Contact: Beth Gamburg, MSW, LSW, Social Worker, Geriatric Evaluation & Management Program (GEM), 610-499-7182 or email at beth.gamburg@crozer.org
Understanding Vertigo – Contact: Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness, 610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@crozer.org
Watch Your Step: Being Safe and Sensible at Home –Injury prevention program aimed at reducing the incidence of injury and death related to falls. Program produced by the American Trauma Society, Pennsylvania Division, designed to educate older persons how to minimize their risk of falls or injuries in the home. (45 minutes).
Contact: Debra Lillback, MSN, Trauma Program Manager, Crozer Regional Trauma Center, 610-447-6091 or email at debra.lillback@crozer.org
Weight Gain in the Elderly – Contact: Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness, 610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@crozer.org
Winter Weather and the Senior – Awareness and prevention of cold related illnesses because older adults are most at risk. Contact: Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness, 610-338-2729 or email at SRHealth@crozer.org
Wound Care (Basic, Senior & Diabetic Foot Care and Wound Care) – A brief overview of chronic wound healing: the etiologies related to chronic wounds such as diabetes and venous disease, obstacles to wound healing, and proper wound care. Contact: David Samuel, DPM, Crozer-Keystone Health Network, 610-328-9122
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For Senior specific programming contact Crozer-Keystone Senior Health Services/Senior Wellness at 610-338-2729 or email SRHealth@crozer.org for more information.
All other topics call Crozer-Keystone Community Health Education at 610-447-6002.