These meetings are all online webinars. All members in good standing will receive an email link.

January 11, 2022  - 10:00am

Elizabeth "Like" Lokon, Ph.D., Founder/Director, Opening Minds through Art (OMA) at Scripps Gerontology Center, Miami University.  Dr. Lokon will explain what is OMA and its benefits to our residents, she will also describe some exciting grant opportunities that you may qualify for.

February 8, 2022 - 10:00am

Reiki 101
Reiki is an energy healing technique that promotes relaxation, reduces stress and anxiety through gentle touch. Reiki practitioners use their hands to deliver energy to your body, improving the flow and balance of your energy to support healing.  This meeting will cover a basic overview of what Reiki Therapy is and the benefits to older adults and their overall wellness.

March 8, 2022 -10:00am   

Alzheimer's Association-  Effective Communication Strategies
Communication is more than just talking and listening – it’s also about sending and receiving messages through attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions and body language. As people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias progress in their journey and the ability to use words is lost, families need new ways to connect. Join us to explore how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s, learn to decode the verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia, and identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at each stage of the disease

April 12, 2022 at 10:00am

Hospice of the Western Reserve
Impacts and Benefits of Pets
Explore how pets enhance our lives physically and mentally. Learn about service animals,
specifically dogs, that are individually trained to perform tasks for the benefit of an individual
with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual or other mental
disability. Learn about the objective, roles and goals of Pet Therapy Dogs; discuss how Pet
Therapy reduces stress for the recipient. Gain a better understanding in ways to
memorialize your pet.

May 10, 2022 a 10:00am

Mental Health and the Workplace
Samantha Jones, LNFA, Regional Director of Operations
Mental Health is getting more attention, resources and intervention than ever since the pandemic happened.  In this session we will dive into trends of mental health in the workplaces and  discuss what mental illness is and how it can affect employees’ performance.  In addition, we will explore resources available to employers and companies to use to promote mental health wellness in the workplace.