Join us for a monthly support group on the 2nd Tuesday of each month designed for those who are caring for a friend or family member with dementia. This is a welcoming space to share experiences, exchange ideas, and connect with others on a similar journey.

No Registration Needed - All are welcome

If you have questions please contact Jess Turpyn: 585-770-1971 or via email at jturpyn@episcopalseniorlife.org

Presented in collaboration with Episcopal SeniorLife Communities Neighborhood Program and Lifespan, this group is facilitated by an MSW Care Manager from the Finger Lakes Caregiver Institute at Lifespan.

This group meets every Wednesday in June from 11:15-12:15 pm.

Learn and apply strategies to promote listening, awareness, and successful hearing to support communication! This group is facilitated by graduate students in speech-language pathology at Nazareth University. The students will be supervised by an audiologist.

This group is for adults who have hearing difficulties. Communication partners, including spouses, family members, or friends are encouraged to attend!

Please call 585-389-2772 or email SLHClinic@naz.edu if you are interested in joining the group!

As dementia progresses, firearm access poses growing risks for unintentional and intentional harm. Though experts recommend limiting access, the topic may be avoided due to discomfort. This session offers practical guidance on addressing these concerns, including legal and safety considerations.

Join us for a panel-style session with local experts from the University of Rochester's Firearm Safety Prevention Program, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, and Lifespan on firearm safety. Open to family & friend caregivers, professionals, and community members.

You can submit questions for the panelists on the registration form!

June is National Gun Violence Awareness Month. Learn more here.

Whether you are new to Medicare, continuing to work after age 65, or considering retirement, come learn about your Medicare options and what is right for you! This is a nothing-to-sell basic overview of Medicare.

Learn about the 4 parts of Medicare - A, B, C, D.
How each part works, and the costs associated with each.
How Medicare Advantage and Medigap plans work.
The differences between HMO and PPO plans .
EPIC.
What you need to know if you continue to work after age 65 and retire.
Open enrollment periods.
Learn about possible penalties.
Extra help and low-income subsidies.

Contact Sharon Quill, HIICAP Assistant, at 585-743-1283 with questions or to request an interpreter or translator. 

This group meets every Wednesday in June from 11:15-12:15 pm.

Learn and apply strategies to promote listening, awareness, and successful hearing to support communication! This group is facilitated by graduate students in speech-language pathology at Nazareth University. The students will be supervised by an audiologist.

This group is for adults who have hearing difficulties. Communication partners, including spouses, family members, or friends are encouraged to attend!

Please call 585-389-2772 or email SLHClinic@naz.edu if you are interested in joining the group!

This group meets every Wednesday in June from 11:15-12:15 pm.

Learn and apply strategies to promote listening, awareness, and successful hearing to support communication! This group is facilitated by graduate students in speech-language pathology at Nazareth University. The students will be supervised by an audiologist.

This group is for adults who have hearing difficulties. Communication partners, including spouses, family members, or friends are encouraged to attend!

Please call 585-389-2772 or email SLHClinic@naz.edu if you are interested in joining the group!

As a family (&friend) caregiver, which documents do you need in place? Join us for a presentation about power of attorney and health care proxy documents, trusts, an overview of Medicaid planning and other essential considerations.

Presenter: Jeremy P. Sedelmeyer, Member/Trust & Estate, Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC

On-site respite available

NOTE: This workshop is being offered in person at Lifespan and via Zoom. The registration form will ask whether you intend to attend in person or online. If you select online, a Zoom link will be provided upon confirmation of registration.

This class series will meet at Marian’s House Mondays, June 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28 and August 4 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a 6-week educational program that focuses on the needs of family caregivers of individuals with chronic conditions. Family caregivers develop a variety of self-care tools to:
• Reduce personal stress
• Change negative self-talk
• Communicate their needs to family members and healthcare providers
• Communicate more effectively in challenging situations
• Deal with difficult feelings
• Make tough caregiving decisions
Class participants also receive a copy of The Caregiver Helpbook, developed specifically for the class. This is a free class for family caregivers of someone with a chronic illness and/or dementia.

You can also register by contacting Megan Vance at 585-244-8400 ext. 213 or mvance@lifespanrochester.org

We ask for a suggested contribution of $20.00 to cover the course and materials.
Sponsored by: Finger Lakes Caregiver Institute at Lifespan.
Funded in part by a grant from the NYS Department of Health, the Monroe County Office for the Aging, US Administration on Aging & participant contributions.

High-level Medicare overview of:

Parts A, B, C, D, Medigap plans, and the benefits covered.
Do I need Medicare at 65 if I continue to work?
Deductible, premium, co-pay and coinsurance costs.
How to pick the lowest cost prescription plan.
The 4 Medicare enrollment periods.
Changing health and drug plans outside of open enrollment.
Extra Help - Learn if you qualify for a reduction in premiums and prescription drug costs.
Medicare Savings Program - Learn if you qualify to have Medicare Part B premium eliminated.

Contact Sharon Quill, HIICAP program assistant, at 585-244-8400, ext 283 with questions or to schedule an interpreter or translator

Whether you are new to Medicare, continuing to work after age 65, or considering retirement, come learn about your Medicare options and what is right for you! This is a nothing-to-sell basic overview of Medicare.

Learn about the 4 parts of Medicare - A, B, C, D.
How each part works, and the costs associated with each.
How Medicare Advantage and Medigap plans work.
The differences between HMO and PPO plans .
EPIC.
What you need to know if you continue to work after age 65 and retire.
Open enrollment periods.
Learn about possible penalties.
Extra help and low-income subsidies.

Contact Sharon Quill, HIICAP Assistant, at 585-743-1283 with questions or to request an interpreter or translator. 

Our nothing-to-sell Medicare counselor will review:
• Premiums, deductibles, and co-insurance costs for health coverage and prescription drugs.
• The difference between Medicare Advantage and Medigap plans and a review of the specific plans available in your area.
• Special Enrollment periods that allow you to change coverage plans outside of the Annual Open Enrollment Period.
• Instructions on how to use Medicare’s Plan Finder tool to determine which plan will cover your prescription drugs at the lowest cost.
• 3 case studies that will demonstrate a process for selecting the right coverage for you.

Please note: This presentation is designed for those on Medicare and/or have a good understanding of Medicare and need guidance for selecting Medicare coverage that best meets their needs.

Contact Sharon Quill, HIICAP Assistant, at 585-743-1283 with questions or to request an interpreter or translator. 

Join us for a monthly support group on the 2nd Tuesday of each month designed for those who are caring for a friend or family member with dementia. This is a welcoming space to share experiences, exchange ideas, and connect with others on a similar journey.

No Registration Needed - All are welcome

If you have questions please contact Jess Turpyn: 585-770-1971 or via email at jturpyn@episcopalseniorlife.org

Presented in collaboration with Episcopal SeniorLife Communities Neighborhood Program and Lifespan, this group is facilitated by an MSW Care Manager from the Finger Lakes Caregiver Institute at Lifespan.

This class series will meet online via Zoom every Friday from 1:00 - 2:30 pm beginning Friday, July 11 through August 15.
Dates: July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a 6-week educational program that focuses on the needs of family caregivers of individuals with chronic conditions. Family caregivers develop a variety of self-care tools to:
• Reduce personal stress
• Change negative self-talk
• Communicate their needs to family members and healthcare providers
• Communicate more effectively in challenging situations
• Deal with difficult feelings
• Make tough caregiving decisions
Class participants also receive a copy of The Caregiver Helpbook, developed specifically for the class. This is a free class for family caregivers of someone with any chronic illness and/or dementia.

You can also register by contacting Megan Vance at 585-244-8400 ext. 213 or mvance@lifespanrochester.org

We ask for a suggested contribution of $20.00 to cover the course and materials.
Sponsored by: Finger Lakes Caregiver Institute at Lifespan.
Funded in part by a grant from the NYS Department of Health, the Monroe County Office for the Aging, US Administration on Aging & participant contributions.

Managing Caregiver Stress

Caregiving for a family member or friend can be stressful—physically, emotionally, and financially.

Join a workshop for caregivers of adults with chronic conditions to learn about self-care strategies and techniques to increase relaxation and reduce stress.

Manage the daily stresses you face as a caregiver. Sign up today!

You can also register by calling Christa Barrows at 585-335-4358

Sponsored by: Finger Lakes Caregiver Institute at Lifespan.
Funded in part by a grant from the NYS Department of Health, the Livingston County Office for the Aging, US Administration on Aging & participant contributions.

High-level Medicare overview of:

Parts A, B, C, D, Medigap plans, and the benefits covered.
Do I need Medicare at 65 if I continue to work?
Deductible, premium, co-pay and coinsurance costs.
How to pick the lowest cost prescription plan.
The 4 Medicare enrollment periods.
Changing health and drug plans outside of open enrollment.
Extra Help - Learn if you qualify for a reduction in premiums and prescription drug costs.
Medicare Savings Program - Learn if you qualify to have Medicare Part B premium eliminated.

Contact Sharon Quill, HIICAP program assistant, at 585-244-8400, ext 283 with questions or to schedule an interpreter or translator

Our nothing-to-sell Medicare counselor will review:
• Premiums, deductibles, and co-insurance costs for health coverage and prescription drugs.
• The difference between Medicare Advantage and Medigap plans and a review of the specific plans available in your area.
• Special Enrollment periods that allow you to change coverage plans outside of the Annual Open Enrollment Period.
• Instructions on how to use Medicare’s Plan Finder tool to determine which plan will cover your prescription drugs at the lowest cost.
• 3 case studies that will demonstrate a process for selecting the right coverage for you.

Please note: This presentation is designed for those on Medicare and/or have a good understanding of Medicare and need guidance for selecting Medicare coverage that best meets their needs.

Contact Sharon Quill, HIICAP Assistant, at 585-743-1283 with questions or to request an interpreter or translator. 

This class series will meet in-person at the Interfaith Center in Geneseo, NY Tuesdays August 12, 19, 26 and September 2, 9, and 16 from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a 6-week educational program that focuses on the needs of family caregivers of individuals with chronic conditions. Family caregivers develop a variety of self-care tools to:
• Reduce personal stress
• Change negative self-talk
• Communicate their needs to family members and healthcare providers
• Communicate more effectively in challenging situations
• Deal with difficult feelings
• Make tough caregiving decisions
Class participants also receive a copy of The Caregiver Helpbook, developed specifically for the class. This is a free class for family caregivers of someone with a chronic illness and/or dementia.

You can also register by contacting Megan Vance at 585-244-8400 ext. 213 or mvance@lifespanrochester.org

We ask for a suggested contribution of $20.00 to cover the course and materials.
Sponsored by: Finger Lakes Caregiver Institute at Lifespan.
Funded in part by a grant from the NYS Department of Health, the Livingston County Office for the Aging, US Administration on Aging & participant contributions.

High-level Medicare overview of:

Parts A, B, C, D, Medigap plans, and the benefits covered.
Do I need Medicare at 65 if I continue to work?
Deductible, premium, co-pay and coinsurance costs.
How to pick the lowest cost prescription plan.
The 4 Medicare enrollment periods.
Changing health and drug plans outside of open enrollment.
Extra Help - Learn if you qualify for a reduction in premiums and prescription drug costs.
Medicare Savings Program - Learn if you qualify to have Medicare Part B premium eliminated.

Contact Sharon Quill, HIICAP program assistant, at 585-244-8400, ext 283 with questions or to schedule an interpreter or translator

Our nothing-to-sell Medicare counselor will review:
• Premiums, deductibles, and co-insurance costs for health coverage and prescription drugs.
• The difference between Medicare Advantage and Medigap plans and a review of the specific plans available in your area.
• Special Enrollment periods that allow you to change coverage plans outside of the Annual Open Enrollment Period.
• Instructions on how to use Medicare’s Plan Finder tool to determine which plan will cover your prescription drugs at the lowest cost.
• 3 case studies that will demonstrate a process for selecting the right coverage for you.

Please note: This presentation is designed for those on Medicare and/or have a good understanding of Medicare and need guidance for selecting Medicare coverage that best meets their needs.

Contact Sharon Quill, HIICAP Assistant, at 585-743-1283 with questions or to request an interpreter or translator. 

High-level Medicare overview of:

Parts A, B, C, D, Medigap plans, and the benefits covered.
Do I need Medicare at 65 if I continue to work?
Deductible, premium, co-pay and coinsurance costs.
How to pick the lowest cost prescription plan.
The 4 Medicare enrollment periods.
Changing health and drug plans outside of open enrollment.
Extra Help - Learn if you qualify for a reduction in premiums and prescription drug costs.
Medicare Savings Program - Learn if you qualify to have Medicare Part B premium eliminated.

Contact Sharon Quill, HIICAP program assistant, at 585-244-8400, ext 283 with questions or to schedule an interpreter or translator

Our nothing-to-sell Medicare counselor will review:
• Premiums, deductibles, and co-insurance costs for health coverage and prescription drugs.
• The difference between Medicare Advantage and Medigap plans and a review of the specific plans available in your area.
• Special Enrollment periods that allow you to change coverage plans outside of the Annual Open Enrollment Period.
• Instructions on how to use Medicare’s Plan Finder tool to determine which plan will cover your prescription drugs at the lowest cost.
• 3 case studies that will demonstrate a process for selecting the right coverage for you.

Please note: This presentation is designed for those on Medicare and/or have a good understanding of Medicare and need guidance for selecting Medicare coverage that best meets their needs.

Contact Sharon Quill, HIICAP Assistant, at 585-743-1283 with questions or to request an interpreter or translator. 

Our nothing-to-sell Medicare counselor will review:
• Premiums, deductibles, and co-insurance costs for health coverage and prescription drugs.
• The difference between Medicare Advantage and Medigap plans and a review of the specific plans available in your area.
• Special Enrollment periods that allow you to change coverage plans outside of the Annual Open Enrollment Period.
• Instructions on how to use Medicare’s Plan Finder tool to determine which plan will cover your prescription drugs at the lowest cost.
• 3 case studies that will demonstrate a process for selecting the right coverage for you.

Please note: This presentation is designed for those on Medicare and/or have a good understanding of Medicare and need guidance for selecting Medicare coverage that best meets their needs.

Contact Sharon Quill, HIICAP Assistant, at 585-743-1283 with questions or to request an interpreter or translator. 

Our nothing-to-sell Medicare counselor will review:
• Premiums, deductibles, and co-insurance costs for health coverage and prescription drugs.
• The difference between Medicare Advantage and Medigap plans and a review of the specific plans available in your area.
• Special Enrollment periods that allow you to change coverage plans outside of the Annual Open Enrollment Period.
• Instructions on how to use Medicare’s Plan Finder tool to determine which plan will cover your prescription drugs at the lowest cost.
• 3 case studies that will demonstrate a process for selecting the right coverage for you.

Please note: This presentation is designed for those on Medicare and/or have a good understanding of Medicare and need guidance for selecting Medicare coverage that best meets their needs.

Contact Sharon Quill, HIICAP Assistant, at 585-743-1283 with questions or to request an interpreter or translator. 

Medicare 101 provides an overview of Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D, Medigap plans, and benefits. We will also review:
- Medicare at 65 if working.
- Deductibles, premiums, co-pays, and coinsurance costs.
- How to pick the lowest cost prescription plan.
- Changing health and drug plans outside of open enrollment.
- Qualifying for reduced premiums & prescription drug costs.
- Qualifying for Medicare Part B premium elimination.

Contact Sharon Quill, HIICAP program assistant, at 585-244-8400, ext 283 with questions or to schedule an interpreter or translator

Our nothing-to-sell Medicare counselor will review:
• Premiums, deductibles, and co-insurance costs for health coverage and prescription drugs.
• The difference between Medicare Advantage and Medigap plans and a review of the specific plans available in your area.
• Special Enrollment periods that allow you to change coverage plans outside of the Annual Open Enrollment Period.
• Instructions on how to use Medicare’s Plan Finder tool to determine which plan will cover your prescription drugs at the lowest cost.
• 3 case studies that will demonstrate a process for selecting the right coverage for you.

Please note: This presentation is designed for those on Medicare and/or have a good understanding of Medicare and need guidance for selecting Medicare coverage that best meets their needs.

Contact Sharon Quill, HIICAP Assistant, at 585-743-1283 with questions or to request an interpreter or translator. 

Our nothing-to-sell Medicare counselor will review:
• Premiums, deductibles, and co-insurance costs for health coverage and prescription drugs.
• The difference between Medicare Advantage and Medigap plans and a review of the specific plans available in your area.
• Special Enrollment periods that allow you to change coverage plans outside of the Annual Open Enrollment Period.
• Instructions on how to use Medicare’s Plan Finder tool to determine which plan will cover your prescription drugs at the lowest cost.
• 3 case studies that will demonstrate a process for selecting the right coverage for you.

Please note: This presentation is designed for those on Medicare and/or have a good understanding of Medicare and need guidance for selecting Medicare coverage that best meets their needs.

Contact Sharon Quill, HIICAP Assistant, at 585-743-1283 with questions or to request an interpreter or translator. 

Medicare 101 provides an overview of Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D, Medigap plans, and benefits. We will also review:
- Medicare at 65 if working.
- Deductibles, premiums, co-pays, and coinsurance costs.
- How to pick the lowest cost prescription plan.
- Changing health and drug plans outside of open enrollment.
- Qualifying for reduced premiums & prescription drug costs.
- Qualifying for Medicare Part B premium elimination.

Contact Sharon Quill, HIICAP program assistant, at 585-244-8400, ext 283 with questions or to schedule an interpreter or translator