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
Collaborative Approaches in Elder Justice for Protecting Adults Living with Dementia and IDD Join us for a thought-provoking webinar featuring esteemed experts in the field on elder justice, specifically highlighting work to protect those with dementia or IDD. Dr. Ronan Factora of the Cleveland Clinic and Natasha Pietrocola of the Cuyahoga County Division of Senior and Adult Services describe an innovative collaboration to provide virtual capacity assessments to Adult Protective Service (APS) clients who need them. Dr. Jess Bibbo from Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging presents emerging evidence about the impact of pets in the lives of people affected by dementia, as well as the benefits and challenges of client pet ownership encountered by APS professionals. Courtney Reynolds from Benjamin Rose shares information about a training program designed to educate mandatory reporters on abuse, neglect and exploitation. Discover collaborative approaches, innovative solutions, and the latest research aimed at ensuring the dignity and safety of older and disabled adults living with dementia and other impairments. Read more
The Power of Memory Cafés for Dementia Care Most communities have plenty of gathering spaces available for people to meet up, chat, share a meal and take a break in a relaxing, supportive environment. But for people with dementia and their caregivers, finding a truly safe space out in the community can be a lot more challenging. Due to stigma and lack of knowledge, many people in the general public aren’t sure how to interact with someone with dementia, and even business owners may be at a loss to handle a situation where someone with dementia is distressed, or struggles to make a purchase. Aware of these challenges, caregivers may hesitate to bring a loved one into the community, unintentionally putting them at risk of social isolation. Read more
