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AGING IN PLACECONFERENCE

Knowledge opens the door to independent living

NOvEmbER 10-13, 2008

Platinum Sponsors• Ann Arbor Transportation Authority • Brookhaven Manor Retirement Community

• Chelsea Community Hospital • Chelsea Retirement Community • Evangelical Homes of Michigan • Glacier Hills Home Care • Hillside Terrace Retirement

Community • Home Builders Association of Washtenaw County • Home Instead Senior Care • Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County • Legacy Law Center

• Saint Joseph Mercy Senior Health Services • Silver Maples of Chelsea• University of Michigan Geriatrics Center • University of Michigan Health System

Gold SponsorsCare Response • Hospice of Michigan

Silver Sponsors• Nawrocki Center for Elder and Family Law

• Sanctuary at St. Joseph’s Village • WAAM Talk1600

Event organized by

“I’m ready to take a look at my home, my health and lifestyle, and my financial and legal affairs. I want to make changes for the best possible future”

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Why hold an Aging in Place Conference?

As people age they want to live in the home of their choice, maximize their health and well-being, and manage their affairs. To do this requires access to information, resources and support. Lack of awareness about services, products and lifestyle options may reduce choices, cause confusion about the market place, and create sticker shock.

The 4th Aging in Place Conference brings together professionals from

a wide range of related disciplines. If you are 50+, this is an excellent

opportunity to meet with professionals from many sectors including

senior housing, healthcare, social services, home design and

remodeling, financial services, and legal services. Baby Boomers,

recent retirees, and senior citizens and their adult children will have

opportunities to collect information needed to make informed

decisions about their housing, personal care, and lifestyles.

Workshops will be offered from Monday, November 10 through Thursday, November 13 on the following:

� Become a Savvy Health Care Consumer � One Stop Shop for Piece of Mind: Preparing for the

Expected and the Unexpected in Later Life � Build or Remodel Your Home for the Future � How to Successfully Detect and Avoid the

Deadly Estate Planning Mistakes � Distressing Behaviors in Dementia: Why they occur, how

to prevent them and how to respond to them � Home Care Defined: A Guide to In-Home Care Services � Balance and Falls � Home Safety � Local Public Transportation: Maintaining Your

Independence and Mobility � Healthy Living for an Aging Body � Communications Between Generations � Low Cost Housing and Care

Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and supporters

all events are provided at no cost to you.

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2008 Sponsors

Cheerful, Cozy & Compassionate

100 Silver Maples Dr. Chelsea, MI 48118

(734) 475-4111

The Villas (Estate Homes for Independent Living)

The Maples (Independent Living Apartments)

The Meadows (Assisted Living Apartments)

Respite (Short-term personalized assistance available)

Jointly sponsored by Chelsea Community Hospital and United Methodist Retirement Communities, Inc.

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General Information

Workshops are scheduled at different locations in Ann Arbor, Chelsea, and Saline.

Please look at each day’s program for workshop locations.

Workshop Registration

� There is one Registration Form located at the center of this booklet.

� Register for as many workshops as you wish, but please do not double book.

� Seating is limited. Register early.

Registration Deadline

Monday, November 3, 2008

Return completed registration form to:

Housing Bureau for Seniors

2401 Plymouth Road, Suite C

Ann Arbor, MI 48105

OR: FAX to 734-998-9340

Questions: Call Laura Nathan, 734-998-9336

If you require arrangements for special mobility needs or need

directions to workshops, please call individual workshop locations.

Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before workshop start times.

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Monday, November 10 – Ann Arbor LocationTurner Senior Resource Center, 2401 Plymouth Road, Ann ArborQuestions: Call Laura Nathan, 998-9336

9:00 – 9:30 a.m. Registration and Light Refreshments

9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Become a Savvy Health Care Consumer Your total health care picture includes many factors. This workshop, by geriatric specialists from the UM Geriatrics Center, will focus on two key issues: Prescription Drugs and Rehabilitation Services.

� Discover safe tips for cutting drug costs and managing the Medicare "donut hole".

� Untangle the myths and fears of "going to a nursing home" for sub acute care or rehabilitation services such as physical, occupational and speech therapy.

SpeakersTami L. Remington, Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy and Clinical Pharmacist, UMHS Pharmacy ServicesDarius K. Joshi, Division of Geriatric Medicine, U of M Hospital, Medical Director, Heartland Health Care Center in Ann Arbor and Canton

11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. EXPO See next page for details

Bring your own bag lunch Light refreshments will be provided

2:00 – 4:00 p.m. One Stop Shop for Peace of Mind: How to Prepare for the Expected and the Unexpected in Later Life

Creating and organizing your medical, legal, and financial documents are key components of successful aging in place. Join Jewish Family Services for our “One-Stop Shop for Peace of Mind” workshop, in which legal experts and geriatric care managers will walk you through the process of preparing for later life decisions by compiling these crucial documents. You will leave the workshop with documents in hand and a load off your minds! Speakers Experts from Jewish Family Services – To Be Announced

Refreshments provided

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Monday, November 10 – Ann Arbor

LocationTurner Senior Resource Center, 2401 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor

Questions: Call Laura Nathan, 998-9336

Aging in Place

Expo

Monday, November 10

11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Turner Senior Resource Center

Lobby and Sunroom

Exhibits by Platinum and Gold Sponsors

Memory Screening by Care Response –

FREE, In Private Setting

FREE Medical Power of Attorneys

offered by Legacy Law Center

Ann Arbor Transportation Authority 973-6500

Brookhaven Manor Retirement Community 747-8800

Care Response 424-9597

Chelsea Community Hospital 800-943-4663

Chelsea Retirement Community 475-8633

Evangelical Homes of Michigan 429-1155

Glacier Hills Home Care 769-5758

Hillside Terrace Retirement Community 761-4451

Home Builders Association of Washtenaw County 996-0100

Home Instead Senior Care 971-9023

Hospice of Michigan 474-7404

Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County 769-0209

Legacy Law Center 995-2383

Saint Joseph Mercy Senior Health Services 712-5189

Silver Maples of Chelsea 475-4111

University of Michigan Geriatrics Center 764-6831

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Tuesday, November 11 – Ann Arbor

Location

Home Builders Association of Washtenaw County

179 Little Lake Drive, Ann Arbor

Questions: Call Christine Hill, 996-0100

10:00 a.m. – Noon Build or Remodel Your Home for the Future

A panel of Certified Aging-in-Place Specialists (CAPS) serving our local area will discuss:

� Techniques to remodel existing homes and design new homes � Simple universal design techniques that enable you to live in

your home comfortably, safely, and independently

� Products for a more user-friendly home � Costs to consider in remodeling and building for the future

View a video tour of a finished home with aging-in-place features. Meet builders, remodelers, architects and designers who are skilled in helping people age more comfortably in their homes, and in assisting people with a variety of disabilities and challenges.

Program Schedule

10:00 a.m. Registration, Light Refreshments Served

10:15 a.m. Presentations

11:30 p.m. Questions & Answers, Product Viewing

Noon Adjournment

Space is limited, register early. Each person or couple receives a free Aging in Place Resource Guide.

Directions to Home Builders Association: Jackson Road to Parkland Plaza (between Wagner and Zeeb Roads), South on Parkland Plaza, Right on Little Lake Drive.

For more information on remodeling or building your home, as well as to obtain a list of all Certified Aging-in-Place Specialists in the area. visit Home Builders Association’s website at www.hbawc.com.

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Tuesday, November 11 – Ann Arbor LocationHillside Terrace Retirement Community 1939 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor Questions: Call 761-4451

2:00 – 4:00 p.m. How to Successfully Detect and Avoid the Deadly Estate Planning Mistakes

This 90 minute information packed program identifies effective planning techniques which will enable you to:

� Minimize taxes and estate expenses � Streamline the wealth transfer process � Improve asset protection � Prepare heirs to become good stewards and thoughtful administrators

of their ultimate inheritance. Learn why the biggest threat to your estate is no longer probate and taxes. For those who are interested, free Medical Power of Attorneys will be offered after the presentation. Speakers Terrence A. Bertram, Attorney, Legacy Law Center Melissa Bowman, Client Services Director, Legacy Law Center


Tuesday, November 11 – Saline LocationBrecon Village Retirement Community, 200 Brecon Drive, Saline Auditorium Questions: Call Susan Pettis, 734-660-2383

5:30 – 6:00 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres will be served 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Distressing Behaviors in Dementia:

Why they occur, how to prevent and how to respond to them

What kinds of behaviors might occur with dementia and how can caregivers, friends and family members respond to them? Learn about:

� Effects of brain changes on a person’s behavior and ability to think and perform tasks

� Techniques to modify the environment and enhance functioning � Tips for adjusting your communications with the person with

dementia. SpeakerShelly E. Weaverdyck, Ph.D. Internationally recognized specialist in geriatric cognition and dementia; Director, Alzheimer Education and Research Program, Eastern Michigan University; Consultant, Michigan Alzheimers’ Disease Research Center; Dementia specialist and consultant to Evangelical Homes of Michigan

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Wednesday, November 12 – Ann Arbor

Location

Glacier Hills Home Care

3909 Research Park Drive, Suite 600, Ann Arbor

Questions: Call Cathy Slater, 734-929-6896

9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Home Care Defined:

A Guide to In-Home Care Services

What is the difference between Private Duty Home Care and Home Health Care? Explore these two types of services and learn about:

� Admission criteria � Types of services available � Length of service coverage � Costs for both Private Duty and Home Health Care

Speaker

Cathy Slater, RN Director, Glacier Hills Home Care


Wednesday, November 12 – Chelsea

Location for Morning Session

Silver Maples of Chelsea, 100 Silver Maple Drive, Chelsea

Questions: Call 475-4111

11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Tours of Silver Maples of Chelsea

Complimentary Lunch

Location for Afternoon Session

Chelsea Retirement Community, 805 West Middle Street, Chelsea

Theater


1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Balance and Falls

Home Safety

As we age, the risk of falling increases. “Balance and Falls” explores:

� Factors that put you at risk of falling � What happens after you fall � Factors that influence the ability to balance as one ages

Demonstrations of balance tests, along with discussion, will show youwhat you can do to decrease your risk of falling.

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Wednesday, November 12 – Chelsea

Location for Morning Session

Chelsea Retirement Community, 805 West Middle Street, Chelsea


“Home Safety” explores: � Changes that occur as we age, such as, vision, balance, memory, and

agility changes, which put us at greater risk in our homes

� How some of these changes are measured

� Adaptations to increase safety in your homes Speaker

Audrey Bergen, Physical Therapist, Chelsea Community Hospital

Wednesday, November 12 – Ann Arbor

Location

Brookhaven Manor Retirement Community

401 West Oakbrook, Ann Arbor


2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Local Public Transportation: Maintaining

Your Independence and Mobility

Many local door-to-door and bus transportation services are available for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Learn about services such as: Good As Gold, A-Ride, grocery trips from selected senior housing communities, special fares, and on-site presentations for senior groups. For those who are interested, AATA Senior Card applications and photos will be taken following the presentation.Speakers

Brian Clouse, Paratransit Coordinator Ann Arbor Transportation Authority Mary Stasiak, Manager of Community Relations Ann Arbor Transportation Authority


Thursday, November 13 – Ann Arbor

Location

St. Joseph Mercy Senior Health Building, 5361 McAuley Drive, Ann Arbor

Lower Level Cafeteria

Questions: Call Anna Tolis, 712-0164

10:00 a.m. – Noon Healthy Living for an Aging Body

Join a physician specializing in geriatrics in discussing ways to maintain good health and manage chronic health conditions in your older years. Learn about normal age-related changes in health. Speaker

Dr. Salas Sabnis, Geriatrician, St. Joseph Mercy Senior Health Services Refreshments provided

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Thursday, November 13 – Ann Arbor LocationSt. Joseph Mercy Senior Health Building, 5361 McAuley Drive, Ann Arbor

Lower Level Cafeteria Questions: Call Anna Tolis, 712-0164

12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Communications Between Generations As your parents grow older, their needs and abilities change. Activities such as meal preparation, personal care, housekeeping or driving, may no longer be possible or safe for them to perform. How do you initiate a conversation with your parents when they are dealing with chronic illness, memory disorder or other late life issues and need personal care or other kinds of assistance? A panel of elder care specialists will discuss strategies and techniques for having non-threatening conversations with your aging parents and supporting them in making adaptations. Moderator Greg Jagst, Director, Home Instead Senior Care Panel Andrea Carrol, LMSW, ACSW, CASWCM, Carroll Care Management, LLC Jill Ratajczak, LMSW, Geriatric Social Work Specialist, St. Joseph Mercy Senior Health Services

2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Housing and Personal Care Services on a Low Income

For seniors with low income, this workshop focuses on low-cost housing options and government programs to meet personal care needs in the home. Learn about:

� Low-cost housing options, including senior subsidized housing and communities for those 55+ years

� Personal care services for those with physical limitations that are available through Medicaid and the Area Agency on Aging

SpeakersJean AuBuchon, Adult Services Worker, Department of Human Services Harriet Bakalar, LMSW, Elderly Eviction Prevention Coordinator, Housing Bureau for Seniors, University of Michigan Health System Justine Bykowski, MA, Housing Counseling Coordinator, Housing Bureau for Seniors, University of Michigan Health System Kathy Sarb, LMSW, ACSW, Regional Supervisor, Area Agency on Aging 1-B, Livingston County/Washtenaw County Terri Sharp, Leadworker, Washtenaw County Department of Human Services

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HOLD THE DATES!

May 8-17, 2009

Spring Extravaganza!!!

In May 2009, Senior Housing Awareness Week and the Aging

in Place Conference will be combined to create an expanded

event with a new name.

We will offer educaiton, information and resources on many

relevant topics that focus on big picture issues, present

practical solutions to meet concerns and offer new approaches

to activities you enjoy.

Friday, May 8 – ‘Housing & Living’ Expo and workshops

Morris Lawrence Building, Washtenaw Community College

May 9-17 – Visit open houses at senior housing communities

and attend workshops.

If you need transportation to Aging in Place Conference events, and you have an AATA Senior or A-Ride card, call 973-1611 to inquire about transportation to the events. For AATA bus schedule information, call 996-0400. For AATA Senior or A-Ride card information, call 973-6500.

Disclaimer: Sponsorship, advertising in this program

brochure, presenting at a workshop and /or Participation in

any of the activities of the Aging in Place Conference 2008,

does not in any way constitute endorsement by the Housing

Bureau for Seniors of the University of Michigan Health

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Help Washtenaw County’s most needy seniors find appropriate housing –

Give a Gift of Home!

Your gift will help fund critical servicesand resources for vulnerable elderly

and is greatly appreciated!

Gifts may be made to:

Housing Bureau for Seniors2401 Plymouth Road, Suite C

Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Donations are tax-deductible and eligible for State of Michigan income tax credits as public contributions.

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Questions about your housing?

Call the experts!!

734-998-9339

Helping older adults with their housing and care needs – � Counseling about housing and care options � Arranging shared housing � Preventing foreclosures and evictions � Providing education and resources

Serving the Community

Since 1983, nearly 18,000 elderly adults have received services provided by the Housing Bureau for Seniors (HBS).

HBS is non-profit and receives funding from the University of Michigan Health System, Washtenaw United Way, Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, the City of Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County, as well as local businesses, civic clubs and private agencies.

Your financial support is critical

To continue our work, we rely on contributions from individual community members. Donations are tax-deductible and eligible for State of Michigan income tax credits as public contributions. Please consider including the Housing Bureau for Seniors in your annual giving, or naming us in your will. You may contribute in cash or other assets such as stocks and other securities.

We welcome volunteers

You may also support us through your time and talents. Volunteers help us in many ways – assisting with office activities, publicity, and special events, and providing direct customer services.

We appreciate your support!

2401 Plymouth Road, Suite C, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

www.med.umich.edu/seniors


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Questions about your housing?

Call the experts!!

734-998-9339

Helping older adults with their housing and care needs – � Counseling about housing and care options � Arranging shared housing � Preventing foreclosures and evictions � Providing education and resources

Serving the Community

Since 1983, nearly 18,000 elderly adults have received services provided by the Housing Bureau for Seniors (HBS).

HBS is non-profit and receives funding from the University of Michigan Health System, Washtenaw United Way, Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, the City of Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County, as well as local businesses, civic clubs and private agencies.

Your financial support is critical

To continue our work, we rely on contributions from individual community members. Donations are tax-deductible and eligible for State of Michigan income tax credits as public contributions. Please consider including the Housing Bureau for Seniors in your annual giving, or naming us in your will. You may contribute in cash or other assets such as stocks and other securities.

We welcome volunteers

You may also support us through your time and talents. Volunteers help us in many ways – assisting with office activities, publicity, and special events, and providing direct customer services.

We appreciate your support!

2401 Plymouth Road, Suite C, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

www.med.umich.edu/seniors


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