A series of continuing education programs through 2009 hosted by the partners of The Senior Health and Wellness Center: The MetroHealth System, the Benjamin Rose Institute, Concordia Care, and the Visiting Nurse Association of Cleveland. For a list of series programs, click here.
3rd Annual Katz Policy Lecture
Friday, September 25, 2009
4 to 6 p.m.
Kresge Room, Kethley House, 11900 Fairhill Road, Cleveland Speaker: Vincent Mor, PhD, Brown University
Topic: How State Policies Impact Long-Term-Care Options for Consumers
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Celebrating a Career of Distinction: Dr. Sidney Katz 20th Anniversary Monday, July 13, 2009
8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
McGregor, 14900 Private Drive, E. Cleveland (click here for map and directions)
Join us as we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Dr. Sidney Katz as BRI's Distinguished Scholar.
Special Guest: U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown presented remarks on the state of health care in the United States.
Fostering Creative Expression in Older Adults Thursdays, Sept. 10 and Sept. 17
Rocky River Senior Center, 21012 Hilliard Road (44116)
Registration: 5pm; Program runs until 8:30pm
Cost: $75
Dr. Linda S. Noelker and Dr. Susan Bazyk presented two sessions on creative aging, accompanied by local artisans who led hands-on activities such as journaling, drumming and card making. Six CEUs for social workers, counselors and nurses. Co-sponsored by the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging and Cleveland State University as part of the Northeast Ohio Center for Creative Aging.
Ethical Practice and Professional Conduct in Health Care Wednesday, September 9 , 2009
8:30 a.m. to 12 noon
McGregor, 14900 Private Drive, E. Cleveland (click here for map and directions)
A free, three-clock-hour workshop sponsored by the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging and McGregor. Presenter Jim Collins will help participants define ethics in health care and boundaries; list and discuss ethical violations; and discuss boundaries and ethical behavior.
A free, one-hour, ONA-approved continuing education program
for nurses, presented by Jim Collins, PhD. Co-sponsored by the Benjamin Rose Institute and McGregor
Suicide Prevention in the Elderly Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Castele Learning & Conference Center, Lutheran Hospital
Registration: 12:30pm; Program: 1-4:30pm
Cost: $10
Presenters Mark Frankl, MD, and Cathy Jacob, RN, of Lutheran Hospital, and Bert Rahl of the Benjamin Rose Institute will discuss local suicide demographics, risk factors for suicide among older adults, and the assessment and development of suicide prevention plans.
3.5 clock hours for social workers, nurses and counselors.
Register online by clicking here or send Name, Affiliation, Address, Phone, and E-mail to mmcclain@benrose.org.
Aging Related Policy Development and Legislation in the State of Ohio
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Kresge Room, Kethley House, 11900 Fairhill Road
State Senator Capri Cafaro discussed aging-related issues in Ohio policy.
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ASA Networking Event
Monday, January 26, 2009
A discussion of the Ohio Unified Long-Term-Care Budget. Speakers include Roland Hornbostel, Ohio Department on Aging; Dr. Robert Applebaum, Miami University; and Ron Hill, Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging.
