Aging Well Conference

Aging Well is a collaboration of Age Options, the City of Evanston, CJE SeniorLife, Evanston Public Library, North Shore Senior Center, Expri Printing, Geriatric Care Management, Mather LifeWays, Methodist Senior Home Care, Metropolitan Family Services, National Award Services, Inc., North Shore Retirement Hotel, North Shore Village, North Suburban Homesharing Program of Interfaith Housing Center, PEER Services, Inc., Rainbow Hospice, Percolator Film's Reeltime Series, Services for Adults Staying in Their Homes(SASI) and Visiting Angels of Evanston.

Aging Well Conference

Date: Friday, May 4, 2012

Time: 8 a.m. --12:30 p.m.

Location: North Shore Retirement Hotel, 1611 Chicago Avenue, Evanston

Keynote Speaker: Lucia West Jones, Executive Director, Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging

Aging Well Film Festival

Date: Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Avenue, Evanston

An award-winning documentary Gen Silent, directed by Stu Maddux, follows the day-to-day lives and struggles of LGBT Seniors. A panel discussion of issues raised in the film follows the screening.

• 8-8:30 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
• 8:30-8:40 a.m. Welcome by Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl
• 8:40-9:15 a.m. Keynote Speaker: Lucia West Jones
• 9:30-10:30 a.m. Workshop Session 1
• 10:45-11:45 a.m. Workshop Session 2
• 11:50-12:00 p.m. Award Ceremony honoring Father Robert Oldershaw
• 12:00-12:30 p.m. Closing Session: Rate Your Plate

Continuing Education Units

Continuing Education Units (CEU) are available through Methodist Senior Home Care for Licensed Clinical Social Workers. One CEU is available for each workshop. The keynote speaker address and the closing event each offer 0.5 CEUs. An additional CEU is available for atttendance at the Gen Silent showing and panel discussion on May 2, 2012.

Workshops

Never Stop Laughing Explore the many benefits of laughter for health and stress relief and discover how to laugh to your heart's content. Presenter: Bill Goodman

Leveraging Technology for Connections, Engagement and Empowerment Technology is opening up whole new worlds for older adults: social networking, telemedicine, education and recreation to name a few. This session features an overview of social networks, as well as how to use technology to promote health and wellness. Presenters: Joel Shapiro and Justin Snow

Legal Protections for Peace of Mind Learn about the various legal protections available to older adults that are designed to preserve dignity, protect a desired legacy and support families during life transitions. Presenter: Marty Fogarty

As We Age: Making the Best of It! A popular local geriatrician discusses how to work with your medical team to maximize your ability to stay active and healthy. Learn about safe medication usage, advance care planning as well as general health advice. Presenter: Victoria Braund, M.D.

Fit and Strong! An award-winning, multi-component, evidence-based physical activity program for older adults. Preview a program that targets older adults with osteoarthritis and has demonstrated significant functional improvements in this population. Presenter: Susan Hughes

On Being an Aging Woman: A Conversation (Part I) Join us for a conversation about ways cultural norms insinuate themselves into how we see and assess ourselves. Is 70 really the new 50? Is good health under our personal control? Let's have a discussion about how we would like to see older women portrayed. Presenters: Phyllis Mitzen and Martha Holstein

From Aging to Sage-ing Throughout history, elders were honored as sources of wisdom, experience and insight. Join us in exploring contemporary stigmas attached to the aging process and the spiritual dimension of aging. Presenters: Reverend Avery and Rabbi Rosen

Before I Forget: A Memory Workout What have you forgotten today? Did you walk into the kitchen and forget what you were looking for? If so, you are not alone. Learn how memory works and what tools and techniques can enhance your brain power. Presenter: Andy Kaplan

LGBT Aging: What's Unique? This program will address the unique challenges faced by LGBT older adults. The impact of the new Illinois Domestic Partnership Act will be discussed. Resources for LGBT older adults will be shared. Presenter: Britta Larson and Center on Halsted's SAGE participants

Volunteerism for Older Adults: Find Your Match In an interesting variation on 'speed dating,' meet representatives of local social service, arts and educational organizations, hear about their volunteer needs, and find a new outlet for your volunteer energy.Presenters: Beth Osterman and Leadership Evanston

Financial Street Smarts Learn about the latest scams and develop strategies to protect yourself and your finances from exploitation. Presenters: Loyce Spells and Carla Frisch

How to Flourish in Retirement: Second Careers for Fulfillment or Necessity Retirement can be a time of fulfillment and continued growth, filled with opportunities to learn new things, finding new avenues for personal expression and forming meaningful relationships. Each individual needs to follow their own path toward creating their own future. This workshop addresses that process. Presenters: Don Strauss

On Being An Aging Woman: A Conversation (Part II) A continuation of the discussion from Part I. Presenter: Phyllis Mitzen and Martha Holstein

Multigenerational Caregiving Families A panel discussion, moderated by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, focusing on the rewards and challenges of multigenerational family living and caregiving. Presenters: Fran Schnadig and others TBA

Rate Your Plate Help yourself to better health. Learn nutrition tips, such as how to increase your intake of whole grains, reduce your sugar intake and cut back on sodium. Fun samples to inspire healthy eating choices will be offered. Presenter: Sedexo