BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Benjamin Rose - ECPv6.18.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Benjamin Rose X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.benrose.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Benjamin Rose REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T100000 DTSTAMP:20261014T132446Z CREATED:20261014T132444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T132446Z UID:10011915-1794387600-1794391200@www.benrose.org SUMMARY:Virtual Second Wednesday with Benjamin Rose DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually the second Wednesday of every month from 9 – 10 a.m. to learn more about Benjamin Rose and from President & CEO Orion Bell. Each month we will provide an overview of the programs and services we offer. Second Wednesdays are a great opportunity to network\, learn about Benjamin Rose\, and discover how you can get involved in our work. \n\n\n\nSecond Wednesdays are free to attend\, and all are welcome! Registration is required. URL:https://www.benrose.org/event/virtual-second-wednesday-with-benjamin-rose-11/ CATEGORIES:Events & Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.benrose.org/wp-content/uploads/Default-Rose.png LOCATION:https://www.benrose.org/event/virtual-second-wednesday-with-benjamin-rose-11/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T130000 DTSTAMP:20261013T193439Z CREATED:20261009T131110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T193439Z UID:10011914-1794484800-1794488400@www.benrose.org SUMMARY:Election Outcomes and the Future of Aging Policy DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen the midterms are over\, what do the results mean for older adults\, caregivers\, and the aging services network? Join Bob Blancato and Benjamin Rose for a discussion of the election outcomes and their potential impact on key issues\, including Social Security\, Medicare\, Medicaid\, caregiving\, and aging services. Learn what to watch for as policymakers set priorities and explore ways to stay informed and engaged in the policy decisions that affect older adults and their families. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert “Bob” Blancato President\, Matz\, Blancato and Associates\, National Coordinator of the Elder Justice Coalition \n Robert Blancato Robert “Bob” Blancato is the National Coordinator of the bipartisan 3000-member Elder Justice Coalition. He is also President of Matz\, Blancato and Associates\, the Executive Director of the National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs\, and the National Coordinator of the Defeat Malnutrition Today coalition. \n \nBob has long been recognized as a national advocate with policy expertise on behalf of older adults. He has testified numerous times before House and Senate Committees\, most recently in 2022 before the House Appropriations Labor-HHS-Education Subcommittee. \n \nBob’s prior work history includes 17 years as a staffer in Congress and an appointment by President Clinton to be the Executive Director of the 1995 White House Conference on Aging\, one of four he has participated in. He is a member of the Senior Executive Service. \n \nAs a volunteer\, he currently serves as second vice chair of the AARP board and is also on the AARP Foundation\, and the board of the National Hispanic Council on Aging. From 2019 to 2023\, Bob served on the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services\, appointed by HHS Secretary Azar. URL:https://www.benrose.org/event/election-outcomes/ CATEGORIES:Events & Workshops LOCATION:https://www.benrose.org/event/election-outcomes/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T200000 DTSTAMP:20260923T145459Z CREATED:20260914T163044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T145459Z UID:10011908-1794852000-1794859200@www.benrose.org SUMMARY:Homebuyer Education DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you interested in buying a home but not sure where to start? \n\n\n\nOur FREE HUD-approved homebuyer education class can teach you the important basics of the home buying process.  We will provide you with the knowledge you’ll need to secure an affordable mortgage and buy the right house for you. \n\n\n\nThis course is a four-part series. This registration is for the following days\, from 6-8 PM: \n\n\n\n\nNovember 16\n\n\n\nNovember 17\n\n\n\nNovember 18\n\n\n\nNovember 19\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession One: Budget & Credit\n\n\n\nNovember 16 \n\n\n\n\nExamine your money profile\n\n\n\nLearn how to better manage your money through spending plans\, tracking income & expenses\, goal setting and building your savings\n\n\n\nExplore the importance of credit and learn tips to establish and improve your credit\n\n\n\nReview how to avoid and handle identity theft\n\n\n\n\nSession Two: Obtaining a Mortgage Loan & Your Consumer Rights\n\n\n\nNovember 17 \n\n\n\n\nLearn how to qualify and get pre-approved for a mortgage loan\n\n\n\nReview affordability and how to determine how much money to spend on buying a home\n\n\n\nLearn your rights as a loan consumer\n\n\n\n\nSession Three: Shopping for a Home & the Importance of a Home Inspection\n\n\n\nNovember 18 \n\n\n\n\nLearn how to shop for a home\, from finding the right neighborhood to considering which type of home is right for you\n\n\n\nExplore tips on how to work with an agent\n\n\n\nLearn about the purchase\, sale\, escrow\, and closing processes\n\n\n\nReview the professional home inspection process and why it’s so important\n\n\n\n\nSession Four: Home Insurance & Maintaining Your Home\n\n\n\nNovember 19 \n\n\n\n\nLearn how to protect your home through insurance\, liability protection and home safety measures\n\n\n\nExplore different ways to maintain your home\n\n\n\nEmbrace your neighborhood and learn ways to explore your community\, be a good neighbor and invest in your area’s success\n\n\n\n\nTo register\, click the above button and fill out our registration form. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Documents\n\n\n\nThe Home Buyer Education Program at Benjamin Rose provides a clear understanding of household budgeting\, sustainability\, affordability and the home purchase process. Course completion and one-on-one counseling are required to receive a Certificate of Completion\, and to make certain all is done on our part to provide you the education and resources necessary to purchase and maintain your home. \n\n\n\nPlease take a moment to complete the below intake form\, budget\, and pre-course survey. This information will aid in preparation for pre-purchase counseling\, which is the final step towards your Certificate of Completion. When they are complete\, please send them to Aisha Ibrahim at aibrahim@benrose.org or fax them to 216-361-0920. \n\n\n\nIntake Form \n\n\n\nPre-Course Survey \n\n\n\nPrivacy Policy \n\n\n\nBudget Form URL:https://www.benrose.org/event/hbe-nov16/ CATEGORIES:Events & Workshops LOCATION:https://www.benrose.org/event/hbe-nov16/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T150000 DTSTAMP:20261001T193838Z CREATED:20260916T131138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T193838Z UID:10011910-1796286600-1796310000@www.benrose.org SUMMARY:Annual Caregiving Conference- Co-Create: Partnering with Caregivers and Communities to Shape Programs\, Services and Supports   DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\nJoin Benjamin Rose for our Annual Caregiving Conference\, Co-Create: Partnering with Caregivers and Communities to Shape Programs\, Services and Supports\, on Thursday\, December 3\, 2026\, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This full-day\, in-person conference will bring together professionals\, caregivers\, researchers and community partners to explore a shared question: How can we ensure caregivers and communities have a meaningful role in shaping the programs\, services\, research and supports intended to serve them? \n\n\n\nThroughout the day\, hear real-world examples of co-creation in action and discover practical ways to bring caregiver and community voices into your own work. Sessions will highlight approaches to identifying shared priorities\, building trust\, reaching voices that may be missing\, creating more accessible opportunities for participation\, and involving caregivers and communities in the development and improvement of programs and services. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe conference will open with keynote speaker Fayron Epps\, PhD\, RN\, a nationally recognized nurse researcher and leader in creating culturally relevant programs for people living with dementia and their family caregivers. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience\, Dr. Epps will share insights from her work translating research into culturally tailored programs and supports that reflect the needs\, experiences and strengths of the communities they are designed to serve. Her keynote will set the stage for a day focused on what it takes to turn community voice into meaningful partnership and action. Additional speakers will bring co-creation to life through examples from research\, program development\, community-based services and caregiver support. \n\n\n\nCome ready to listen\, learn\, connect and leave with practical ideas for creating stronger partnerships with the caregivers and communities you serve. A full agenda and additional speaker information will be announced soon. \n\n\n\nTickets are $60 for professionals\, with continuing education credits available for Social Work. Registration and breakfast begin at 8:30 a.m.\, and conference activities kick off at 9:00 a.m. All sales are final. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Keynote Speaker\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fayron Epps\, PhD\, RN\, FGSA\, FAAN Professor and Associate Dean of Nursing at Georgia State University \n Dr. Fayron Epps is a distinguished nurse leader and researcher specializing in dementia care\, family caregiving\, and health disparities. She serves as Professor and Associate Dean of Nursing at Georgia State University. Internationally recognized for her community-engaged scholarship\, Dr. Epps partners with faith communities to improve dementia care and expand access to culturally relevant resources. Her research centers on how faith-based organizations can serve as vital support systems for families and caregivers\, particularly in underserved communities disproportionately affected by dementia. Dr. Epps is committed to bridging the gap between research and real-world impact\, ensuring her work translates into meaningful change for the populations she serves. Her innovative contributions to health equity\, dementia care\, and community engagement have earned her numerous awards and national funding. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Apply for a scholarship!\n \n\n\nAre you a student or caregiver interested in the conference topics? Apply for a scholarship to the Caregiving Conference for the opportunity to attend this year’s event free of charge. The scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students\, as well as family caregivers who want to deepen their understanding of caregiver experiences and policy solutions that support them. Scholarships will be awarded on a rolling basis\, based on availability. \n\n\n\n\nStudent Application\n\n\n\nCaregiver Application\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Sponsor the Caregiving Conference\n \n\n\nWe invite you to be part of this year’s conference through sponsorship\, program advertising or an exhibit table. Sponsorship provides an opportunity to showcase your organization to conference attendees while supporting Benjamin Rose’s efforts to make high-quality education and resources accessible to professionals and caregivers in our community. Benefits include conference registrations\, recognition on conference signage and materials\, visibility on the conference website and in marketing\, social media recognition\, verbal recognition and opportunities to share materials with attendees. Program advertising and exhibit tables also offer opportunities to connect directly with conference participants. \n\n\n\nLearn more about sponsorship opportunities by downloading the sponsorship prospectus or contacting Jen Cosma at jcosma@benrose.org or (216) 373-1688. URL:https://www.benrose.org/event/caregiving-conference-2026/ LOCATION:Benjamin Rose Conference Center\, 11890 Fairhill Road\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, United States CATEGORIES:Events & Workshops END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR