Educational & Preventative Program Guide Table of Contents

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1 Table of Contents ADVANCED DIRECTIVES... 1 AGING SERVICES... 1 CHRONIC ILLNESSES... 2 COMMUNICATION... 3 EXERCISE... 3 GENERAL... 4 GENERAL HEALTH... 4 INSURANCE... 5 LOW INCOME... 6 MEDICAL... 6 MEMORY... 7 MEN S HEALTH... 7 MENTAL HEALTH... 8 NUTRITION... 8 ORGANIZATION SCREENINGS SAFETY WOMEN S HEALTH... 12

2 ADVANCED DIRECTIVES Educational & Preventative Program Guide 2015 Advanced Care Planning Burial/Cremation Seminar Burial/ Life Insurance Plans End of Life Wishes Estate Paperwork Final Expense Preparation Funeral Homes: What to Expect Getting My Affairs in Order Indigent Burial Services Life Insurance Education Living Wills Planning for Your Pet Power of Attorneys/Wills: Why Get Them? AGING SERVICES Adult Day Care Aging: What is Normal and What Is Not Computer Literacy Council on Aging Services Cyber Pals: Computer Literacy Dental Care for Seniors Diseases that Affect the Elderly Elder Abuse Awareness Foster Grandparents Hair Health and Hygiene Hearing Loss Higher Levels of Care: When Do You Need It? Home Based Community Resources How to Care for Aging Skin Living Longer, Living Stronger Meals on Wheels Mobility and Driving Muscle Strength and Aging My Social Security Older Driver Safety Processing Life, Death, and Aging Program Overview of Senior Center Programs Senior Companions Senior Transportation Services SHIP Program State Assistance 1

3 Supportive Services for Aging Services Telecommunication Assistance Programs Veteran Pension Benefits CHRONIC ILLNESSES Alcohol & Medication Abuse All About Diabetes Asthma: Breathe Easy Alzheimer s Education Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Chronic Illness Management Colon Cancer Signs Communication Tips for Hearing Loss Congestive Heart Failure Coping With COPD Diseases that Affect the Elderly Glaucoma Hearing Loss Heart Disease and Stroke Hepatitis A, B, and C High Blood Pressure HIV 101 How to Manage Your Arthritis Hypertension Incontinence Infectious Diseases Joint Pain and Arthritis Knees, Hips, Spine Health Neuropathy Obesity Prevention & Complications Osteoporosis Ovarian Cancer Awareness Pain Management for Chronic Illnesses Palliative Care Hospice Peripheral Artery Disease Preventing Hypertension Products for Pain and Neuropathy Renal Failure Restless Leg Syndrome Seizure Education Shingles Seminar Skin Cancer Awareness 2

4 Sleep Apnea Sleep Disorders Stroke Education Thyroid Cancer Awareness Urinary Tract Infections Vestibular Dysfunction COMMUNICATION Bullying Communicating with your Physician and Family Communication Tips for Hearing Loss Diversity Training Effective Communication Enhancing Socialization Fighting Fair: Tips for Better Communication How to Get Along With Your Neighbor: Everyone Wins Intergenerational Communities Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Provider EXERCISE Benefits of Tai Chi Better Balance Chair Dancing Chair Exercises Exercising Safely Hand Exercises Healing Through Massage Heat Stroke and Exhaustion Keeping Your Arm Strength Keep Your Healthy New Years' Resolutions Low Impact Exercises Maintaining a Healthy Mind and Body Muscle Strength and Aging NEAT Exercise Plan Obesity Prevention & Complications Strength and Endurance Stretching: Why It's Important Take Off Pounds Sensibly Walk Your Way To Health Wii Exercise Training Yoga 3

5 GENERAL Absentee Voting Age in Place, Age with Grace Assistive Technology Be a Volunteer Budgeting Community Garden Computer Literacy Good & Bad of Spring Help with Caring For Your Pet Homebound Services Legal Aid Life Skills Empowerment Living Green Personal Banking Planning Your Spring Garden Recertification Workshop Recycling Relay Call Service SNAP Enrollment Tips for Fighting the Cold Weather Title V Work Program Transportation and Errand Services Veteran Pension Benefits Volunteering Voter Education: The Issues Voter Registration Workshop Where Does It Go? Recycling, Composite and Garbage GENERAL HEALTH Allergies Bone Health Dental Care Diabetic Foot care Diseases that Affect the Elderly Effects of Tobacco Use Eye Care Fighting the Flu Hand Exercises Healthy Feet-Happy Feet Healthy Weight- Healthy Heart Heart Healthy: What Does This Mean? 4

6 How to Lower Your Blood Pressure Hydration: The Importance Incontinence Knees, Hips, Spine Health Low Vision Seminar Neuropathy Personal Hygiene Preventing Bone Loss Preventing Heart Disease Preventing Hypertension Protecting the Body: The Back Recognizing the Signs of a Heart Attack Respiratory Health Sex Education for Seniors Shingles Seminar Sleep Apnea Sleep Disorders Thyroid Issues Upper Extremity Health Urinary Tract Infections INSURANCE Advantage Plans Car Insurance Dual Eligibility: Medicare/Medicaid HMO vs. Medicare How Medicare and Medicaid Work Together Learning About Medicaid and QMB Medicaid Medicare Medicare Advantage Plans Medicare Changes Medicare Changes with Medical Equipment/Adaptive Devices Medicare Part C: Vision and Dental Care Medicare Part D Medicare-Special Needs Programs (Extra Help) Medicare Waiver Workshops Pitfalls of Medicare Advantage Programs Renter's Insurance Services Covered By Medicare and Medicaid State Health Insurance Assistance United Healthcare- Dual Eligibility 5

7 LOW INCOME Affordable Health Care Budgeting Commodities Couponing Durable Medical Equipment Assistance Electric Bill Assistance Financial Management Free Tax Help Free Wireless Phones Grocery Shopping on a Budget Home Based Community Resources Indigent Burial Services Legal Aid LEAP: Heating Assistance Low Cost Legal Services Low Cost Internet Services Low Cost Telephone Services Low Income Subsidy Help Making the Most Out of Your Groceries Medicaid Pet Care Services Rental Rebate Smart Shopping State Assistance State Health Insurance Assistance Telecommunication Assistance Programs Transportation Assistance MEDICAL Adaptive Hearing Equipment American Heart Association Anodyne Therapy Ask the Pharmacist Assistive Technology Bed Bugs Benefits of Home Health Care Chiropractic Care Community Nurse Programs Diabetic Life Insurance: LIS Diabetic Shoes Difference Between Hospice and Home Health 6

8 Disability Awareness Durable Medical Equipment Assistance Elder Abuse Awareness Healing Options-Integrative Therapy Healing Through Massage Hearing Aid Equipment Help to Quit Smoking High Tech Mobility Home Health: Do I Qualify? Hospital Discharge Preparation Know Your Medication Interactions Medical Transportation Services Medicine and Food-What Doesn't Mix Well Myths About Hospice Palliative Care Hospice Physical Therapy In Rehab Preparing for Surgery Primary Care Prosthetics and Orthopedic Equipment Short Term Care Skilled Nursing: What is It, and When Will I Need It? Talking with Your Doctor Thyroid Issues VA Benefits and Spouse Benefits What is Assistive Living? What is Hospice? What to Expect with Occupational/Physical/Respiratory Therapy MEMORY Alzheimer's Overview Brain Health Mind Stimulation and Memory Care Mission Cognition Stroke Education MEN S HEALTH Cardio Health for Men Dental Care for Seniors Hair Health and Hygiene Healthy Nails Heart Health for Men 7

9 How to Care for Aging Skin Man Talk: Depression in Men Men's Health Prostate Cancer Signs Sex Education for Seniors MENTAL HEALTH Addiction and Recovery Anxiety Facts Art for Fun and Relaxation Beat the Holiday Blues Bi-polar Disorder Dealing with Difficult Emotions Depression and You Feeling Good About Yourself Grieving and Coping with Loss Healing Through Massage Healing Through Music Hoarding Journaling for Health Laughter Yoga Living Stress Free Maintaining a Healthy Brain Medication/Drug/Alcohol Abuse Mental Health: The Basics National Alliance for Mental Illness New Year, New Mind Obsessive Compulsion Origami for Stress Relief Positive Thinking Post Traumatic Stress Second Hand Trauma: Taking Care of Yourself Seasonal Affective Disorder Self Care Stress Reduction and Management Suicide Awareness The Art of Letting Go NUTRITION All About Fats: The Good, Bad, and Essential 8

10 All About Vitamin D All About Sodium Benefits of an All Natural Diet Benefits of Raw Foods Better Than Fast Food DASH Diet Plan Dietary Supplements Eating Healthy the Local Way Eating with Color Fiber Basics Food Safety Foods to Fight the Holiday Blues Food Options for Gluten Intolerance & Lactose Intolerance Fresh, Affordable, Local Produce Getting Through the Holiday Dinners Good Eating Habits Grocery Shopping on a Budget Hand washing Safety Healthy Eating on a Budget Healthy Eating with One Skillet Meals Healthy Breakfasts Healthy Meal Planning Healthy Snacks for Summer Help for Diabetics-Portion Distortion How to Prepare a Diabetic Plate Ideas for Cooking for One Keep Your Healthy New Year's Resolutions Maintaining a Healthy Mind and Body Making the Most Out of Your Groceries Meals on Wheels Nutrition and You Nutrition for Inflammation Obesity Prevention & Complications Reading Nutrition Labels Senior Nutrition Sugar: How Sweet It Isn't Sugar is in What?! Take Off Pounds Sensibly Vitamins and Supplements 9

11 ORGANIZATION Cleaning Management Cobwebs in Your Cupboard Cobwebs in Your Closet Getting Organized Getting Rid of Your Stuff Spring Cleaning Your Home and Your Health SCREENINGS Balance Screening Blood Pressure Cholesterol Screening Diabetic Screenings Eye Exams Eye Glass Cleanings & Repair Flu Shots Foot and Nail Checkup Hearing Screening Heart Screening Lipid Screening Lung Function Screening Memory Screening Oxygen Level Screening Physical Therapy Screening Shingles Shot Clinic Tax Screening Clinic Vaccinations Clinic Vision Screening Weight/BMI Screening SAFETY Alcohol and Medication Abuse Auto Safety Avoid Spreading Colds and the Flu Bank Fraud Chemical Safety Cold Weather Safety Community Watch Crime Prevention Crisis Management and De-Escalation Domestic Violence 10

12 Earthquake Awareness Elder Abuse Awareness Emergency Calling Exercising Safely Evacuation Preparedness Plan Fall Risks in the Home Fire Extinguisher Safety Training Fire Safety First Aid Safety/Wound Care Flash Flood Safety Food Borne Illnesses Food Safety at Home Food Safety in Restaurants General Safety Hand washing Techniques Heatstroke and Exhaustion Home Safety Hurricane Safety Immunization Safety Importance of Shredding Internet Basics and Safety Life Alert and Other Emergency Systems Medical Alert Systems Medicare Frauds and Scams Medical Identity Theft Medication Safety Mobility and Driving Neighborhood Safety Older Driver Safety Oxygen Safety Pet Fire Safety Poison Prevention Poisonous Bugs Prevent Health Care Scams Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Provider Safe Link Telephones Safety Tips When Using Space Heaters Scams Against Seniors Second Hand Smoke-The Dangers Self-Defense for Women Sex Education for Seniors State of Emergency Assistance Registration Storing and Disposing Medications 11

13 Telephone Scams Ticks and Mosquitoes Tornado Awareness Traveling: Be a Tourist, Not a Victim Weather Alerts: What Do They Mean? What to Do When a Natural Disaster Hits When to Call 911 or Other Non-Emergent Numbers Winter Emergency Preparedness WOMEN S HEALTH Bra Support for Older Women Breast Health Cardio Health for Women Dental Care for Seniors Hair Health and Hygiene Hair Styling Demo-Looking and Feeling Better Healthy Nails Heart Health for Women How to Care for Aging Skin How to Properly Do a Self Breast Exam Make Up Demo- Looking and Feeling Better Ovarian Cancer Awareness Self-Defense for Women Sex Education for Seniors Women's Heart Health 12