Adult Protective Services: The What, Why, and How In this virtual discussion presented in partnership with the Elder Justice Coalition, we examine baseline funding for Adult Protective Services, and how service providers can advocate for our communities. Jennfer Spoeri, Executive Director for the National Adult Protective Services Association, covers the importance of APS funding and the services it provides, and addresses misconceptions about APS. Heidi Turner-Stone, Section Chief of the Ohio APS, highlights the significance of state-level APS funding, while Bob Blancato of the Elder Justice Coalition covers this significance on a federal level. Read more
Hoarding Connection Benjamin Rose is member of Hoarding Connection of Cuyahoga County, a group of more than 20 organizations working together to address the issue of hoarding in the community. Read more
Rose Centers for Aging Well Rose Centers welcomes everyone to enjoy our wide range of activities. From dance classes to gardening clubs, we cater to every interest while making important connections. Read more
WeCare…Because You Do℠ WeCare is a telephone- and email-based care coaching program designed to assist and support older adults living with chronic conditions and their caregivers. Read more
Social Work Our Social Work Program addresses concerns of older adults and caregivers, including medical conditions, quality of life and environmental health issues. Read more
Senior Companion Our Senior Companion Program connects older adults with a trained peer volunteer who can offer companionship and minimize isolation. Read more
Meals on Wheels Benjamin Rose’s Meals on Wheels program offers home delivery service of nutritious hot and cold meals to older adults who are unable to shop for or prepare meals independently. Read more
Behavioral Health Services Our Behavioral Health Services provide holistic mental health care to help adults 55 and older stabilize behavioral health symptoms. Read more
Housing Transition Counseling Receive senior housing transition counseling from the HUD-certified counselors at Cleveland-based Benjamin Rose. Read more
Challenging the Stigma of Dementia Dementia is a condition that affects millions of individuals and their families around the world. Yet, despite its prevalence, dementia remains overwhelmed in stigma and misunderstanding. In pop culture, dementia is often used as a punchline, or even an insult against older public figures. In day-to-day life, people who encounter individuals with dementia may become annoyed and frustrated, and try to avoid the situation, even if the individual needs help. The stigma can also affect caregivers: if a loved one with dementia is exhibiting strange or socially inappropriate behavior in public, for example, people may blame the caregiver for not “controlling” their loved one or make the caregiver feel ashamed or embarrassed. Read more
