Do you already have Medicare and need help with Medicare costs? Our nothing-to-sell counselors will talk about:

-Part B Premiums
-Part D Premiums
-Prescription costs
-Copay, Coinsurance and Deductibles
-UR Medicine’s Financial Assistance Program
-RRH Financial Assistance Program.

*To request Sign Language or Translation Services, please, email hiicap@lifespan-roch.org or call (585)-743-1283. 

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.

*To request Sign Language or Translation Services, please, email hiicap@lifespan-roch.org or call (585)-743-1283. 

Do you already have Medicare and need help with Medicare costs? Our nothing-to-sell counselors will talk about:

-Part B Premiums
-Part D Premiums
-Prescription costs
-Copay, Coinsurance and Deductibles
-UR Medicine’s Financial Assistance Program
-RRH Financial Assistance Program.

*To request Sign Language or Translation Services, please, email hiicap@lifespan-roch.org or call (585)-743-1283. 

Offered via Zoom only.

You have a will, power of attorney and health care proxy. Perhaps you have transferred your residence or other assets to protect against future long-term care costs. Hidden dangers could still cause problems. Learn about the most common pitfalls with eldercare planning and how to fix them. This presentation is for those with planning already in place who may benefit from a thorough review given changes in law and personal circumstances since creation.
Presented by: Lisa Powers, attorney at Harris, Beach, Murtha

This workshop is part of our May Information & Inspiration series. Join us for several workshops and events throughout the month!

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

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

You can also register by contacting Megan Vance at 585-244-8400 ext. 213 or mvance@lifespanrochester.org or Schuyler County Office for the Aging at 607-535-7108
Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an Iowa State University-owned program delivered locally by the Finger Lakes Caregiver Institute at Lifespan.
This program funded in part by Schuyler County Office for the Aging, New York State Office for the Aging, US Administration on Aging, and Participant Contributions.

A compassionate, structured space for caregivers of older adults to share experiences, receive emotional support, and learn strategies for self-care and resilience. Through guided discussion and peer connection, participants will gain emotional support and a sense of community as they care for their loved ones.

This support group meets the fourth Thursday of each month from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm at the Rochester Presbyterian Home, 256 Thurston Road, Rochester, NY 14619.

Facilitator: Jennifer Sanfilippo, MBA (she/her)

A service of the Finger Lakes Caregiver Institute at Lifespan in partnership with Rochester Presbyterian Home.

You can also register by contacting Lisa Beers at lisa.beers@rph.org

A review of common hazards (physical, behavioral, and environmental) along with easy strategies and tools for fall prevention. Demonstration of exercises for improving balance, range of motion, and flexibility. Will also feature a demonstration on how to safely get up from a fall.

This workshop is part of our May Information & Inspiration series. Join us for several workshops and events throughout the month!

Are you interested in learning more about volunteering at Lifespan to foster friendships and fulfillment? Are you looking for a new opportunity to make a difference? Join us from 1:00pm – 2:30pm at AltBar, a non-alcohol bar for a relaxed midday meet and greet with Lifespan staff and Partners in Caring volunteers.  Hear about their experiences, and how small acts of companionship make a significant impact for family & friend caregivers and the community.  The event is free and open to the public.

Volunteer applications will be available!

Partners in Caring respite volunteer program is a service of the Finger Lakes Caregiver Institute at Lifespan.

Class is every Wednesday & Friday from 12:30 - 1:30 pm beginning Wednesday, June 3 through Friday, July 24

Evidence-based program developed by Dr. Lam, with the Tai Chi for Health Institute. Follows the Sun Style of Tai Chi. Improves balance, reduces the risk of falling, and reduces pain, stiffness, and decreased range of motion associated with arthritis. Slow, gentle, relaxing movements can be done seated or standing.

Registration is being handled by the host site. Please call Carol Hennings at 585-247-6050 to register.

Suggested contribution of $25 to cover cost of class and materials.

Class is every Friday from 1-2 pm beginning Friday, June 5 through Friday, July 31

Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is an evidence-based fall prevention program centered around strength, balance, and fitness for adults age 65 and older. Sessions are one-hour in length and offered twice per week for 8 weeks.

Registration is being handled by the host site. Please call Brittany Collins at 585-235-6010.

If you have questions about the program, contact Sarah Otis, Lifespan Health and Wellness Program Manager at 585-287-6439.

There is a suggested contribution of $25 to cover the cost of materials.

This class is part of a series, with sessions on Mondays from 10-11:30 am on June 8, June 15, June 22, and June 29. It is recommended that you attend all four weeks.

Learn new or hone existing skills, practice them, and apply them in ways that are relevant to you. Topics covered include building self-confidence, communication skills, developing gratitude, enhancing relationships, being persuasive, expressing opinions effectively and disagreeing agreeably, inspiring others, and managing stress and worry.  
Offered by Jeff Goldstein, retired school teacher & Lifespan volunteer

Questions can be directed to Anna Stetzel at 585-498-4022.

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.
- How and when to enroll in Medicare to avoid penalties.

*NOTE: For an ASL Interpreter or Translation services, email hiicap@lifespan-roch.org or call (585) 743-1283.

Join us for a monthly support group for kinship caregivers! Open to grandparents, aunts and uncles, siblings, and extended family members that are caring for (a) youth relation(s) in your home. The support group meets the 2nd Thursday each month at Lifespan, 1900 S. Clinton Ave, Rochester, NY 14618 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 pm., lunch provided. Zoom option available.

Please note, we do offer family friendly events throughout the year, however, the support group is open to caregivers only.

You can also register by contacting Linda James at 585-244-8400 ext. 209 or ljames@lifespan-roch.org
Sponsored by: Finger Lakes Caregiver Institute at Lifespan.
This program funded in part by Monroe County Office for the Aging, New York State Office for the Aging, US Administration on Aging, and Participant Contributions.

Do you already have Medicare and need help with Medicare costs? Our nothing-to-sell counselors will talk about:

-Part B Premiums
-Part D Premiums
-Prescription costs
-Copay, Coinsurance and Deductibles
-UR Medicine’s Financial Assistance Program
-RRH Financial Assistance Program.

*To request Sign Language or Translation Services, please, email hiicap@lifespan-roch.org or call (585)-743-1283. 

As a family (& friend) caregiver, which documents do you need in place? Join us for a a review of power of attorney, trusts, Medicaid planning, and other essential considerations.

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

This session is a part of Your Life, Your Choices, Your Legacy: A Supportive Series for Family & Friend Caregivers - a collection of sessions that support caregivers as they plan for life’s transitions, addressing healthcare decisions, legal and financial planning, end-of-life considerations, and grief.

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.

*To request Sign Language or Translation Services, please, email hiicap@lifespan-roch.org or call (585)-743-1283. 

This class is for those who are familiar with Medicare.

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: For an ASL Interpreter or translation services, email hiicap@lifespan-roch.org or call 585-743-1283.  

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.
- How and when to enroll in Medicare to avoid penalties.

This presentation is being held at JCC. The registration link below is through JCC’s Website.

*NOTE: For an ASL Interpreter or Translation services, email hiicap@lifespan-roch.org or call (585) 743-1283.

Do you already have Medicare and need help with Medicare costs? Our nothing-to-sell counselors will talk about:

-Part B Premiums
-Part D Premiums
-Prescription costs
-Copay, Coinsurance and Deductibles
-UR Medicine’s Financial Assistance Program
-RRH Financial Assistance Program.

*To request Sign Language or Translation Services, please, email hiicap@lifespan-roch.org or call (585)-743-1283. 

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.

*To request Sign Language or Translation Services, please, email hiicap@lifespan-roch.org or call (585)-743-1283. 

Do you already have Medicare and need help with Medicare costs? Our nothing-to-sell counselors will talk about:

-Part B Premiums
-Part D Premiums
-Prescription costs
-Copay, Coinsurance and Deductibles
-UR Medicine’s Financial Assistance Program
-RRH Financial Assistance Program.

*To request Sign Language or Translation Services, please, email hiicap@lifespan-roch.org or call (585)-743-1283. 

This class is for those who are familiar with Medicare.

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: For an ASL Interpreter or translation services, email hiicap@lifespan-roch.org or call 585-743-1283.  

Do you already have Medicare and need help with Medicare costs? Our nothing-to-sell counselors will talk about:

-Part B Premiums
-Part D Premiums
-Prescription costs
-Copay, Coinsurance and Deductibles
-UR Medicine’s Financial Assistance Program
-RRH Financial Assistance Program.

*To request Sign Language or Translation Services, please, email hiicap@lifespan-roch.org or call (585)-743-1283. 

Offered via Zoom only.

This workshop is geared towards professionals to raise awareness of ageism, understand its negative impacts, and explore effective strategies for creating more inclusive and age-friendly environments. *Social work CEUS available.

Lifespan of Greater Rochester is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers # SW-0089.

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.
- How and when to enroll in Medicare to avoid penalties.

*NOTE: For an ASL Interpreter or Translation services, email hiicap@lifespan-roch.org or call (585) 743-1283.

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.

*To request Sign Language or Translation Services, please, email hiicap@lifespan-roch.org or call (585)-743-1283. 

Do you already have Medicare and need help with Medicare costs? Our nothing-to-sell counselors will talk about:

-Part B Premiums
-Part D Premiums
-Prescription costs
-Copay, Coinsurance and Deductibles
-UR Medicine’s Financial Assistance Program
-RRH Financial Assistance Program.

*To request Sign Language or Translation Services, please, email hiicap@lifespan-roch.org or call (585)-743-1283. 

Do you already have Medicare and need help with Medicare costs? Our nothing-to-sell counselors will talk about:

-Part B Premiums
-Part D Premiums
-Prescription costs
-Copay, Coinsurance and Deductibles
-UR Medicine’s Financial Assistance Program
-RRH Financial Assistance Program.

*To request Sign Language or Translation Services, please, email hiicap@lifespan-roch.org or call (585)-743-1283. 

This class is for those who are familiar with Medicare.

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: For an ASL Interpreter or translation services, email hiicap@lifespan-roch.org or call 585-743-1283.  

This class is for those who are familiar with Medicare.

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: For an ASL Interpreter or translation services, email hiicap@lifespan-roch.org or call 585-743-1283.

This class is part of a series, with sessions on Mondays from 10-11:30 am on October 26, November 2, November 9, and November 16. It is recommended that you attend all four weeks.

Learn new or hone existing skills, practice them, and apply them in ways that are relevant to you. Topics covered include building self-confidence, communication skills, developing gratitude, enhancing relationships, being persuasive, expressing opinions effectively and disagreeing agreeably, inspiring others, and managing stress and worry.  
Offered by Jeff Goldstein, retired school teacher & Lifespan volunteer

Questions can be directed to Anna Stetzel at 585-498-4022.

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.
- How and when to enroll in Medicare to avoid penalties.

*NOTE: For an ASL Interpreter or Translation services, please, email hiicap@lifespan-roch.org or call (585) 743-1283.

This class is for those who are familiar with Medicare.

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.

*NOTE: For an ASL Interpreter or translation services, email hiicapl@lifespan-roch.org or call 585-743-1283.

This class is for those who are familiar with Medicare.

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.

*NOTE: For an ASL Interpreter or translation services, email hiicap@lifespan-roch.org or call 585-743-1283.  

Offered via Zoom only.

This workshop is geared towards professionals to raise awareness of ageism, understand its negative impacts, and explore effective strategies for creating more inclusive and age-friendly environments. *Social work CEUS available.

Lifespan of Greater Rochester is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers # SW-0089.

This class is for those who are familiar with Medicare.

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.

*NOTE: For an ASL Interpreter or translation services, email hiicap@lifespan-roch.org or call 585-743-1283.

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.
- How and when to enroll in Medicare to avoid penalties.

• NOTE: For an ASL Interpreter or Translation services, please, email hiicap@lifespan-roch.org or call (585) 743-1283.