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SUMMARY:Ask the Expert: Decoding Disability Benefits
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApplying for disability benefits can be a challenging experience. The more you know when you’re applying for benefits\, the better your chances of avoiding costly errors that result in delays or even denials. \n\n\n\n“Join us for “Decoding Disability Benefits\,” presented by Michael Liner\, founder of Liner Legal. In this session\, attendees will gain a clear understanding of eligibility requirements\, common mistakes that can delay or deny claims\, and practical strategies to strengthen your application. \n\n\n\nThe goal is to empower caregivers and professionals with the knowledge they need to navigate disability benefits confidently. \n\n\n\nThe Ask the Expert webinar series is an interactive educational experience that allows you to get answers to your most pressing questions about care. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Speaker\n	\n\n\n		\n				\n					\n				\n					\n						\n							\n								\n																		\n																	\n							\n							\n								\n									Michael Liner									Founder\, Liner Legal LLC 																		\n										Michael Liner is not your typical lawyer in a suit. He is a nationally recognized disability attorney\, speaker\, content creator\, and thought leader redefining legal advocacy. As the founder of Liner Legal\, Michael combines personal lived experience with professional expertise to fight for individuals navigating the complex Social Security Disability (SSD)\, Supplemental Security Income (SSI)\, and Long-Term Disability (LTD) systems. Michael was born with disabilities himself\, and this experience powers his mission: to help others not just survive the system but thrive within it. Whether he’s speaking on stage\, mentoring young advocates\, or educating tens of thousands through his social channels\, Michael leads with authenticity\, empathy\, and impact.
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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.
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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\nSeptember 9\n\n\n\nSeptember 14\n\n\n\nSeptember 21\n\n\n\nSeptember 28\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Guest Speaker\n	\n\n\nWe’re pleased to be joined by a representative from First Federal Lakewood for this series\, who will share expert insights on the homebuying process\, and will be available to answer your questions! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession One: Budget & Credit\n\n\n\nSeptember 9 \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\nSeptember 14 \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\nSeptember 21 \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\nSeptember 28 \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.
URL:https://www.benrose.org/event/hbe-sept9/
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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\nSeptember 10\n\n\n\nSeptember 17\n\n\n\nSeptember 24\n\n\n\nSeptember 30\n\n\n\n\nSession One: Budget & Credit\n\n\n\nSeptember 10 \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\nSeptember 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\nSeptember 24 \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\nSeptember 30 \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.
URL:https://www.benrose.org/event/hbe-sept10/
LOCATION:Benjamin Rose Headquarters\, 11890 Fairhill Road\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44120\, United States
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SUMMARY:What the Midterms Mean for Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin nationally recognized aging policy leader Bob Blancato for a nonpartisan conversation about how the 2026 midterm elections may shape policies affecting older adults and caregivers. From healthcare and long-term care to federal funding and aging services\, this session will help you understand the issues\, opportunities\, and challenges ahead. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Speaker\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/what-the-midterms-mean-for-older-adults/
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SUMMARY:Ask the Expert - Nutrition and Caregiving
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Laura Borth for an interactive Ask the Expert session that will cover the biggest nutrition challenges that older adults face. \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn about important warning signs to watch for that could indicate a health issue\, and the facts behind common nutrition myths and misconceptions. You’ll also receive some helpful nutrition resources to learn more. \n\n\n\nBring your questions and leave with practical tips you can use every day! \n\n\n\nThe Ask the Expert webinar series is an interactive educational experience that allows you to get answers to your most pressing questions about care. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n				\n					\n				\n					\n						\n							\n								\n																		\n																	\n							\n							\n								\n									Laura Borth									Policy Director at the National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs 																		\n										Laura Borth is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with over a decade of experience in nutrition\, including clinical practice\, research\, and policy.\n\nAs the Policy Director at the National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs\, she focuses on strengthening nutrition and aging services at the national level.\n\nShe also supports policy and advocacy for the Elder Justice Coalition\, and Defeat Malnutrition Today Coalition.
URL:https://www.benrose.org/event/nutrition-and-caregiving/
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SUMMARY:When Safe Is Good Enough: Practical Strategies to Manage Severe Hoarding
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe risk inherent in many hoarding situations is high not only because the living environment is highly cluttered and often dilapidated but because the individual lacks the physical\, psychological\, and social capacity to live safely and comfortably in a highly-cluttered environment. This interaction between an unsafe environment and poor functional capacity defines severe hoarding. Severe hoarding is a serious and growing problem that can lead to eviction\, homelessness\, and death. Those with the problem often have other psychiatric disorders as well as little awareness of the consequences they face living in a hoarding environment. \n\n\n\nWhen Safe Is Good Enough: Practical Strategies to Manage Severe Hoarding is a day-long workshop that focuses on a harm reduction approach that includes skills training to assist clients\, family members\, and concerned others to manage severe hoarding situations. \n\n\n\nThe workshop includes a description of the phenomenon\, the factors that influence harm potential\, methods to assess harm potential and develop an intervention plan\, motivational interviewing strategies to engage clients\, family members\, and concerned others in the harm reduction approach and how to teach clients select cognitive and behavioral skills to manage the problem. \n\n\n\nTickets for the workshop cost $35 for students and $50 for general attendance. \n\n\n\nThe ADAMHS Board is an approved provider through the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board and the Ohio Counselor\, Social Worker\, Marriage and Family Therapist Board offering Recognized Clock Hours (RCH) to Chemical Dependency Professionals\, as well as Continuing Professional Education hours (CEUs) to Counselors and Social Workers and has awarded 6 CEU/RCHs for this conference. All participants must attend the entire conference and complete an evaluation form with full licensure information to receive CEUs/RCHs. No partial CEUs/RCHs will be provided. Please allow 30 days from date of conference for attendance to be recorded in CE Broker and receipt of certificate. Certificates will be emailed to the email address used at registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Speaker\n	\n\n\n		\n				\n					\n				\n					\n						\n							\n								\n																		\n																	\n							\n							\n								\n									Dr. Michael A. Tompkins									Co-Director of the San Francisco Bay Area for Cognitive Therapy 																		\n										Dr. Michael A. Tompkins is co-director of the San Francisco Bay Area for Cognitive Therapy. He pioneered the application of the harm reduction approach to the problem of hoarding which is highlighted in his two books\, “Digging Out: Helping Your Loved One Manage Clutter\, Hoarding\, and Compulsive Acquiring” (with Tamara L. Hartl) published by New Harbinger Press and “The Clinician’s Guide to Severe Hoarding: A Harm Reduction Approach\,” published by Springer Publishing Company. He is the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to the understanding of hoarding and cluttering by the San Francisco Mental Health Association. 																			\n																	\n							\n						\n					\n				\n			\n			\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Agenda\n	\n\n\nTimeDescription8:15 AM- 8:50 AMRegistration and Breakfast in person Log on and attendance for online registrants  8:50 AM-9:00 AMWelcome and Introduction of Michael Tompkins Ph.D.\, Keynote Speaker ●Leshia Yarbrough Franklin Hoarding Connection Co-Chair and ADAMHS Board Cuyahoga County  9:00 AM-10:30 AM●Hoarding Behaviors\, Hoarding Disorder and squalor. ●Insight functional capacity and harm potential. Rationale for a harm reduction approach to severe hoarding situations. 10:30 AM-10:45 AMBreak  10:45 AM-12:15 PM●Assess harm potential and identify harm reduction targets●Develop a plan and decide where to begin●Engage and manage pushback with Motivational Interviewing  12:15 PM-1:15 PMLunch  1:15 PM-2:45 PM●Build skill: sort and discard●Build skill: solving problems●Build skill: manage distraction  2:45 PM-3:00 PMBreak  3:00 PM-4:30 PM●Build skill: manage distress●Develop an ongoing plan to monitor harm and keep the door open  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n				Funded by
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