Press release:
The Genesee County Office for the Aging in partnership with the Batavia United Methodist Church will be hosting, “Quality Living: A Plan for the Road Ahead.”
This program is a six-week educational series focusing on helping caregivers, older adults and professionals, but is appropriate for any adult.
Jill Yasses, caregiver counselor at Office for the Aging noted that, “We have seen an increase in the number of caregivers seeking assistance for their loved ones. In response to this need, we have put together this series to provide critical information.”
When asked about the April 12th keynote speaker from the Laugh Academy, Yasses said, “We understand how stressful aging and caregiving can be and would like to help people find constructive ways to manage their stress. So, we are very excited to kick off the series with a ‘Laughter Therapist.’ We hope community members will take advantage of this great opportunity and join us Tuesday evenings in April and May for good food, great information, book signings, door prizes and laughter.”
The programs will take place at the Batavia First United Methodist Church, 8221 Lewiston Road, Batavia. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., a light supper will be served at 6 p.m., and the program will start promptly at 6:15 p.m. and end at approximately 8 p.m. The programs are as follows:
- Tuesday, April 12th: Stress Less, Laugh More
Keynote Speaker: Nancy Weil, The Laugh Academy
Topics: Stress reduction and importance of laughter; RSVP – Benefits of Volunteering
- Tuesday, April 26th: Legal Planning
Topics: Legal Services for the Elderly, Disabled or Disadvantaged of WNY – Community & Nursing Home Medicaid, Pooled Trusts, Power of Attorney and Health Care Proxy
- Tuesday, May 3rd: Organizing, Downsizing and Housing
Keynote speaker: Jennifer Ford Berry, Life’s Organization Expert & Best-selling Author
Topics: Organization, downsizing and housing options in Genesee County
- Tuesday, May 10th: Protecting the Ones We Love
Topics: Safety at home presented by Alzheimer's Association WNY Chapter and Lifespan
- Tuesday, May 17th: Driver Safety
Topics: AARP – Driver safety and transportation options in Genesee County
- Tuesday, May 24th: Funeral Pre-Planning
Topics: Funeral Pre-planning presented by NYS Funeral Directors Association
These are free programs but seating is limited. Please call the Genesee County Office for the Aging/NY Connects at 585-343-1611 to reserve your seat and/or for more information. Please call at least five days prior to the date of the program you wish to attend.
For individuals with disabilities or language interpretation needs, requests for reasonable accommodations should be made with at least five days’ notice.
These programs are being sponsored by Sponsored by: Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service, Inc.; J. Leonard McAndrew Funeral Home, LLC; H.E. Turner & Co., Inc.; Michael S. Tomaszewski Funeral & Cremation Chapel; and RSVP of Genesee County Volunteer Placement Program.
This program is also funded through grants from the NYS Office for the Aging, NY Connects, the Older Americans Act, and the generous support of the Genesee County Legislature.
Special thanks to: Batavia First United Methodist Church and Older Adult Ministry, Genesee Senior Foundation, Legal Services for the Elderly, Disabled or Disadvantaged of WNY, the Alzheimer’s Association -- WNY Chapter, Lifespan of Rochester, AARP, NYS Funeral Directors Association and Muriel H. Marshall Fund Grantees.
