2011 Archive - Lane Community College - Successful Aging Institute

Classes for Those Learning More About Older Adults

Summer 2011

Hands-on Learning Opportunities

Getting Paid for Giving Care
Lane Community College offers several options for adults with a lifetime of caregiving skills. Learn how you can make a difference in the lives of others and get paid for doing so. The Successful Aging Institute's "Personal Care Aide" training program and the Senior Companion Program, and other opportunities will be discussed. To register for the Oct 4 class call Willamalane at 541.736.4444 or go to Willamalane.org. For the Oct 6 class, call Campbell Community Center at 541.682.5318.

11-noon, Tu, Oct 4, Willamalane (1 hr No Charge) - Susman

10-11 am, Th, Oct 6, Campbell Community Center (1 hr No Charge) - Susman

NEW! Hospice Volunteer Training
Give from the heart. Volunteers are an integral part of a hospice team, providing compassion, friendship and support. Learn to communicate and be with patients who are living with a life-threatening illness. Pre-requisites: an open heart, a non-judgmental attitude, and flexibility. Please bring $25 to first class to cover materials. Contact Na’ama Schnabel at 541.228.3081 or nschnabel@cascadehealth.org regarding required application and interview. Fri 10/14, 5:30-9 pm; Sat, 10/15, 9-5:30 pm; Sun, 10/16, 9-5 pm.

FSaSu, Oct 14-16, Cascade Health Solutions (20 hrs) - Schnabel

Long Term Care Planning
The first of the 77 million baby boomers turned 65 in January. Families can easily exhaust their life’s saving paying for long term care. This course can help you make informed decisions and address risks. Local care options and the array of governmental programs and financial & insurance products will be discussed. By its conclusion, students should have the information they need to take action and tools to plan for various contingencies.

23944 - 6-7:30 pm, Tu, Oct 18-Nov 8, DTC Rm 233 (6 hrs No Charge) - Tomlin

I Don’t Want to Be a Burden: Long Term Care Planning
Families can easily exhaust their life’s saving paying for long term care. This course can help you make informed decisions and address risks. Local care options and the array of governmental programs and financial & insurance products will be discussed. This presentation will precede a free LCC Successful Aging Institute class on long term care preparation. Offered in collaboration with the Eugene Public Library. No pre-registration necessary.

6-8 pm, Tu, Oct 11 - Eugene Public Library (2 hrs No Charge) - Tomlin

NEW! Best Friend’s Approach to Alzheimer’s Care
“Best Friends,” created by David Troxel and Virginia Bell, is a simple, practical model focused on effective, respectful, and compassionate Alzheimer’s/dementia memory care. Learn to implement practical strategies to address issues such as wandering, driving, neglect, and abuse. Practice skills to improve communication between care partners and the persons with Alzheimer’s/dementia. This class is co-sponsored by LCC Successful Aging Institute and Garden Way Retirement, which will host the class and provide a free lunch for participants.

23992 - 9-3:30, Sa, Oct 22, Garden Way Retirement (6 hrs $37) - Hales

NEW! If Alzheimer’s Taps You On the Shoulder
In a safe and supportive environment, learn the basics of Alzheimer's disease including early signs and how to effectively communicate with people living with dementia. Gain insight into challenging behaviors including wandering, driving, abuse, and neglect. This presentation will provide an introduction to a "Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer's" class through the Successful Aging Institute of Lane Community College. Offered in collaboration with the Eugene Public Library. No pre-registration necessary.

I Lost My Keys, Have I Lost My Mind?
There is a difference between misplacing your keys and forgetting what keys are for. Explore some of the differences between dementia and normal age-related memory loss. Offered in partnership between the Eugene Public Library and the Successful Aging Institute of Lane Community College, this presentation will preview two more comprehensive classes on the topic at Lane Downtown Center in November. No pre-registration necessary.

6-7:30 pm, Tu, Oct 25, EPL Sheldon, (1.5 hrs No Charge) - Henry

I Lost My Keys, Have I Lost My Mind?
There is a difference between misplacing your keys and forgetting what keys are for. Explore the difference between dementia and normal age-related memory loss, for yourself or others, in this safe and professional environment.

23945 - 10-noon, W, Nov 23-Dec 7, DTC Rm 322 (6 hrs $39) (Senior $33) - Henry

Legal Decisions: Straight Talk about Elder Law
Learn from a seasoned elder law attorney and adjunct law school faculty member about legal issues related to aging, including how to identify and prevent elder abuse and options related to surrogate decision-making involving power of attorney, trustees, and guardians. This session will preview a LCC Successful Aging Institute class on legal decisions for parents and oneself. Offered in collaboration with the Eugene Public Library. No pre-registration necessary.

6-8 pm, W, Oct 12, EPL, (2 hrs No Charge) - Williams

Legal Decisions: Our Parents & Ourselves
A seasoned elder law attorney and adjunct law school faculty member invites students of all ages to learn how to help parents and themselves with legal issues. Explore long term care options and payment strategies, elder abuse and how to prevent it, end of life issues, and surrogate decision-making including power of attorney, trustees, and guardians. All questions welcome.

23943 - 6-8 pm, W, Oct 19-Nov 2, DTC Rm 233 (6 hrs No Charge) - Williams

NEW! Powerful Tools for Caregivers
In this free class, presented by area nurses, you can develop self-care tools to reduce personal stress, change negative self-talk, communicate more effectively in challenging situations, and make tough caregiving decisions. Caregivers will also receive a 300-page book, The Caregiver Helpbook, developed specifically for the class. For registration and location information call 541.736.4444.

9:30-noon, Sa, Sep 24-Oct 29, WSC, (15 hrs No Charge) - Tibbits

Thinking Outside Our Boxes
Learn about normal changes that occur in and between our minds and bodies as we age. Explore creative ways to forge our own unique models of vibrant life past middle age.

23954 - 10-noon, W, Nov 2-Nov 16, DTC Rm 322 (6 hrs $39) (Senior $33) - Henry