Grief: Helping Yourself / Helping Others“ Grief is a natural response,”“ the stages of grief,”“ the grief journey.” Put aside the clichés and take a look at how to best walk through and cope with grief by exploring it as well as the impact it has on individuals and the family. Chaplain Michael Hedges Date: Thu, Mar 2 Time: 1:00 – 2:00 pm Cost: FREE, please preregister Class #: AEW13A Location: Gladstone, 105
Date: Tue, Apr 18 Time: 6:30 – 7:30 pm Cost: FREE, please preregister Class #: AEW13B Location: Gladstone, 105
When the Going Gets Tough... Pre-registration required Use the form on Page 11.
Depression in Older Adults
Feelings of sadness, loneliness and grief are normal. However, when this sadness is intense, is felt for a long period of time, interferes with your ability to get along with others or to carry out the activities of everyday life... then it could be depression. Kay King from NAMI Minnesota( National Alliance on Mental Illness) will discuss risk factors, warning signs, stigma, treatment, recovery, and resources for depression in older adults. Depression is not a normal part of aging. Date: Friday, April 28 Time: 1:00 – 2:30 pm Cost: FREE, please preregister Class #: SR10 Location: Gladstone 105
Recognize and Prevent Abuse & Financial Exploitation Would you recognize abuse or fi nancial exploitation of a family member or of yourself? Before you are tempted to say yes and dismiss this presentation, remember how subtle and resourceful perpetrators can be. Protect yourself and your family by attending this insightful overview on the prevention and reporting of all forms of abuse, neglect and fi nancial exploitation. Discussion will include services provided by the Minnesota Elder Justice Center. Date: Tue, Feb 21 Time: 1:00 – 2:30 pm Cost: FREE, please preregister Class #: SR11 Location: Gladstone, 105
Aging with Gusto Aging is happening! Don’ t allow negative stereotypes and negative self perceptions affect your quality of life, health and longevity. Change how you view aging and how you treat one another and yourself as you age. Join facilitators from the Vital Aging Network for these lifechanging discussions. Date: Sat, Jan 28 Time: 12:30 – 4:30 pm Cost: FREE Location: Oakdale Discovey Ctr 4444 Hadley Ave N, Oakdale 55128 Questions and to Register: Call 651-747-3867 or julie. williams @ ci. oakdale. mn. us
A Fresh Look At Hospice Take a fresh look at this holistic service that focuses on the emotional, social, physical and spiritual needs of people with a physician-directed healthcare team. Discover the basics and examine the common misconceptions of hospice care and the services that can be provided. Lisamarie McCully Date: Thu, Feb 16 Time: 1:00 – 2:00 pm Cost: FREE, please preregister Class #: AEW12A Location: Gladstone, 105
Date: Tue, Apr 4 Time: 6:30 – 7:30 pm Cost: FREE, please preregister Class #: AEW12B Location: Gladstone, 105
Don’ t Get Scammed Con-artists don’ t care how hard you have worked, they steal billions from people like you every year. Education is the best defense in preventing consumer fraud, scams, identity theft, cyber security, credit card theft and fi nancial theft within the family. This presentation includes undercover FBI recordings of con-artists in action. Jay Haapala Date: Fri, April 21 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 am Cost: FREE, please preregister Class #: SR12 Location: Gladstone, 105
6 ISD 622 Community Education • Gladstone 55 + Center • www. isd622. org / seniorprograms • 651-748-7250