In this live-streamed satellite presentation, Dr. Neelum T. Aggarwal, M.D., a cognitive neurologist and researcher will present about the latest findings in Alzheimer's research. Learn more about what studies are underway and how you can get involved. Pre-register by July 30 to be entered into a raffle drawing that will be presented at the event. Must be present to win. Please use our registration link. 

This presentation is offered in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association. 

Come to this fun, low impact, modifiable Zumba class. All skill levels welcome. Caregivers welcome! Please register using the registration link. Free!  This class is held at our newly renovated cafe in Sibley Square (the former department store), first floor. Parking is available on Franklin Street or in the adjoining St. Joseph's garage. Class repeats on Tuesday, Aug. 7 at 10:30 am. 

This is a special Medicare 101 lunch and learn at Legacy Parklands (a Watermark Retirement community). Free chef-prepared meal. Registration is required. Please do NOT use our registration link. Call 585-957-9311 to register. 

An explanation of Medicare Parts A, B, C & D for people approaching age 65 or already on Medicare. Reservation REQUIRED. Please use our registration link. 

This is a 6-session, peer-led health education for people 60+ living with diabetes. The purpose of the workshop is to enhance skills and your ability to manage your health and maintain an active and fulfilling lifestyle. For more information contact Sara Otis at 585- 287-6439 or email sotis@lifespanrochester.org   Reservations ARE required. Use our registration link to register online.

An explanation of Medicare Parts A, B, C & D for people approaching age 65 or already on Medicare. Reservation REQUIRED. Please use our registration link. 

A Matter of Balance is an eight-week workshop designed to increase activity levels and decrease the fear of falling. This workshop is held Tuesdays from 10 to noon. Reservations ARE required. Please use our registration link.

Monroe County is home to more than 45,000 men and women who served their country.  Many of them have no idea about the benefits they are entitled to, including health care, compensation for injuries in the form of service-connected disability, nursing home pensions and memorial/indemnity compensation. Their presentation will inform veterans and their families about the benefits they have earned for their military service and how to apply for them. With Laura Stradley, Executive Director, Veterans Outreach Center, Inc. and Nick Stefanovich, Director, Monroe County Veterans Service Agency. Registration is required. Please use our registration link. 

Dr. Fain is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Arizona, Division Chief of Geriatrics, General Internal Medicine and Palliative Medicine, and co- director of the Arizona Center on Aging. She is a geriatrician, and a national leader in developing high value home and community team-based models to care for people with serious illness. Join us on May 21 and learn from Dr. Fain about the barriers to integrating home-based primary care into our health system--and how the benefits outweigh the challenges. Registration is required. Please use our registration link. 

Special wellness Saturday! Learn about Tai Chi and how to better manage stress. Tai Chi is calming, helps with reduced range of motion, and helps increase strength, flexibility and coordination. We'll follow that with an interactive session on how to manage stress while caregiving. Reservation is required. Please use our registration link. 

Learn about Medicare and Social Security -- all in one Saturday morning. Medicare 101 is an easy-to-follow explanation of Medicare Parts A, B, C and D for people who are new to Medicare. Then, learn how to maximize your Social Security benefits. Registration is required Please use our registration link. 

(May 17 is the correct day for this workshop.) Everything you need to know about power of attorney (and the new rules), MOLST forms, health care proxy, trusts and wills. With Miles P. Zatkowsky, Esq., Dutcher & Zatkowsky, Attorneys-at-Law. Registration is required. Please use our registration link. 
 

An explanation of Medicare Parts A, B, C & D for people approaching age 65 or already on Medicare. Reservation REQUIRED. Please use our registration link. 

Think of all the details that your family needs to know if the unexpected happens to you. Come learn about Lifespan’s Peace of Mind Planning service, which is designed to help you organize all of your important legal, financial and medical information with attention to your personal needs. With José Cruz, Planning Specialist, Lifespan. Registration is required. Please use our registration link. 
 

A short- or long-term stay in a nursing home, or in-home care and services may be needed, often unexpectedly, at any age. How does one find a nursing home or care services provider that truly practices person-centered and person-directed care?  Learn what to look for and what questions to ask when searching for a nursing home, assisted living, home/community-based care, hospice care, or for any care-related service.
With Dr. Rick Machemer, Lifespan Board Member Emeritus, Certified Eden Alternative Associate, Certified Eden at Home Associate.and Alana Russell, Ombudsman Program Manager, Lifespan. Registration is required. Please use our registration link. 
 

Housing options are numerous, confusing and sometimes expensive. In this session, we will review what is available in our community and explain the multiple levels of care, including independent with services, assisted living, enriched and skilled nursing home.
With Lisa Wholley, LMSW, Care Manager. Registration is required. Please use our registration link. 
 

Having help at home is often the key to maintaining the longer-term independence. We will talk about types of home care, how to access services, and how the services are paid. With Christine Peck, Director of Care Coordination. Registration is required. Please use our registration link. 

An easy-to-follow, nothing-to-sell explanation of Medicare Parts A, B, C & D. Registration is required. Please use our registration link.

Where do you start in determining whether or not a loved one needs help? Learn what clues to look for to see how they are managing, what reactions to expect when you broach the subject with them, and how to keep the discussion moving in a positive direction. With Cindy Steltz, Director, Education & Training, Lifespan. Registration is required. Please use our registration link. 

Join us to envision the next phase of your life. This is a facilitated workshop for just for people 50+.  With Cindy Steltz, director of Education and Eve Moses, Lifespan. Registration is required. Please use our registration link.  

Join us to explore how communication takes place with someone has Alzheimer's, and identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at each stage. Then we'll explore dementia-related behaviors and how best to respond. Reservation required. Please use our registration link. Respite for persons requiring non-medicare care will be available on site. Please let us know if you need respite. Care managers also will be on site for short consultations. 

The Young Lawyers Section of the Monroe County Bar Association, in conjunction with Volunteer Legal Services Project and LawNY present an open clinic for low-income individuals providing informational meetings and personalized drafts of simple wills, powers of attorney and health care proxies at no charge (must meet income eligibility requirements).

By appointment only. Call 585.244.8400, ext. 161 for eligibility questions and to make a personal appointment. Do NOT register for this online. 

The MIND (Mediterranean-DASH-Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) diet is a healthy and balanced approach to promote brain health. Join us to learn about the MIND diet and how to incorporate brain healthy foods into your every day diet. This is a satellite expert presentation from the Alzheimer's Association will be live streamed at Lifespan. Register by April 17 and receive a  copy of the book, The Feed Your MIND Diet Cookbook. Registration is required. Please use our registration link. 

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a six-session educational program focused on your needs. The classes provide you with the skills and confidence you need to better care for yourself while caring for others. This workshop takes place Wednesdays, 1 - 3:30 pm at The Goodwill Community Room, 4119 Lakeville Rd., Geneseo. Reservations ARE required. Do not use our registration link. Please call the Noyes Caregiver Resource Center at 585-335-4358 or meail caregiver@noyeshealth.org to register. Free.    

An explanation of Medicare Parts A, B, C & D for people approaching age 65 or already on Medicare. Reservation REQUIRED. Please use our registration link. 

Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. Offered through partnership with the Alzheimer's Association. Registration is required. Please use our registration link. 

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a six-week educational program focused on your needs. The classes provide you with the skills and confidence you need to better care for yourself while caring for others. This workshop takes place on Tuesdays, 12:30 - 3 pm at the Westside YMCA. You do not need to be a Y member. Free. Registration is required. Please use our registration link. 

Listening to music and making music engages the brain and the heart. Music has the ability to help maintain connections, create a pathway for communication,  and leaves a  feeling of joy.  Learn techniques to integrate music into your caregiving approach. No musical ability required. Audience: Caregivers and Professionals. Registration required. Please use our registration link. 

Presenter: Maria Battista-Hancock LCAT, MT-BC
Expressive Arts Department Chair & Internship Director
Hochstein School of music & dance

Forever Fit: It is never too late to start or continue toward your goal. Join a coed, mixed level, low-impact aerobics and chair class emphasizing stamina, strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination. This class is so much fun, you will forget you are working out.  Please wear comfortable workout clothing and sneakers and bring a bottle of water and hand towel. Reservation required. Please use our registration link. 

An explanation of Medicare Parts A, B, C & D for people approaching age 65 or already on Medicare. Reservation REQUIRED. Please use our registration link.