SASI in the Community
SASI sponsors a variety of community events related to staying healthy at home. Please check our calendar for past and upcoming seminars and events. The programs described below were held in 2011. As new programs are scheduled, their descriptions will be added here.
Finances for Boomers & Beyond Seniors and families learn from experts about LTC insurance, accounting strategies for lifestyle and care changes, and how to identify and avoid financial fraud.
Caring For Someone With Alzheimer's Sarah Van Huis, director of SASI home care services and Dr. Lisa Shives of Northshore Sleep Medicine share practical ways to make days-and nights-at home easier for both caregivers and people with Alzheimer's. Geared to family caregivers and people learning to live with someone with Alzheimer's.
Helping the Caregiver: Making Transfers Easy The EZRock™ Patient Transfer System, a new lightweight, portable device for use in a home or facility, alleviates physical strain for caregivers. The weight limit is 250 pounds. Patent and HSPCS application pending.
Music To Your Ears (And Mind) SASI hosts a conversation with Ada Kahn, flutist and author of Keeping the Beat, about music's contribution to our well-being as we grow older. Ms. Kahn will perform with Joanne Stucka, piano, Margarita Solomensky, violin, and Richard Williams, bass vocalist, who will also join the dialogue.
Confidential Medication Review Free! Bring your prescriptions, over-the-counter meds, and supplements for a private medication review with a registered pharmacist. Sponsored by SASI, Levy Center and Walgreens.
A Fair to Remember Shop for Mother's Day (or treat yourself!) at SASI's boutique featuring jewelry, crafts and clothes.
Aging Well Conference & Film Festival This free annual conference is sponsored by SASI as well as other senior agencies.
Elder Law and Ethics Elder law attorney Janna Dutton's presentation is for anyone working with seniors. Oakton Community College CEHP/ALL will offer 3.0 clock hours to Illinois Social Workers and Universal credit of 3.0 clock hours to other professionals. Meets Illinois social worker 3 hours ethics requirement.
