Caregiver, Matter of Balance, Medicare, and Healthy U Workshops are FREE for all group types.

For Healthy, Well & Wise Workshops, fee is based on your group type.

Community Group (church, civic, or social club, etc): FREE

Business/Employer Lunchtime Brown Bag: FREE

Paraprofessional/Staff In-service: $50 (minimum)

Employer Staff Trainings: Varies

Fees

Looking for CEUs? COAAA offers professional trainings with continuing edu-cation units (CEUs) throughout the year at our office. Visit www.coaaa.org/ceu for a current list.

3776 S. High St., Columbus, Ohio 43207www.coaaa.org

coaaa@coaaa.org614-645-7250 or 1-800-589-7277

614-645-3875 speakers’ bureau request line

Matter of BalanceThis falls management workshop emphasizes prac-tical suggestions to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels in older adults who want to be more active. During a series of eight 2-hour sessions, participants learn to:

Attendance required at all sessions.

• View falls as controllable• Set realistic activity goals• Change their environment to reduce

fall factors• Perform range of motion exercises

to increase strength and balance

Healthy UDo you have a chronic health condition that affects your everyday life? Then Healthy U is for YOU!

Healthy U is a free, six-session self-management workshop that has been proven to help people self-manage their symptoms better every day. If you have a condition such as diabetes, arthritis, asthma, heart disease, chronic pain, or other chronic conditions, you know the challenges.

Attend this workshop series to learn how to:• Communicate with your doctor and family mem-

bers about your condition• Be more physically active • Eat better• Deal with negative emotions• Set achievable goals

Three separate workshop series are available:• Healthy U: Chronic Disease• Healthy U: Diabetes• Healthy U: Chronic Pain

Attendance is required at all six sessions. Registration for Healthy U workshops is required. Contact COAAA to inquire about the employer Workplace Chronic Disease Self-Management series.

Medicare PresentationsFree presentations are available for Medicare recipients, caregivers, professionals, or anyone wanting to learn more about Medicare insurance including Part D for prescriptions. Contact our Medicare team to request a speaker at 1-800-589-7277 or medicare@coaaa.org.

Medicare for Beginners

Daytime and evening Medicare for Beginners presentations are offered at our office each month. Tailored for individuals who are nearing age 65 or need help understanding Medicare options, these sessions explain what Medicare is, coverage, preventive benefits, and more. Our staff offer unbiased information and do not rep-resent or sell insurance products.

Visit www.coaaa.org/medicare for dates, times, and registration details.

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Download helpful publications at www.coaaa.org/guidesCaregiver Toolbox, Medicare 101, and Resource Guides (topics include

Housing & Home Repair; Long-term Care & Hospice; Private Home Care; Utilities; Transportation; Respite; Prescriptions; Transition and

Moving; Support Groups) and more.

Educational Presentations and Workshops

3776 South High Street, Columbus, OH 43207

1-800-589-7277www.coaaa.org/workshops

The mission of the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging is to inform and support people as they navigate the experience of aging or disability.

COAAA is operated under the City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department.

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Caregiver Toolbox workshops are offered free to community groups, businesses, and other organiza-tions. The eight Toolbox topics address everyday challenges that may be experienced by someone caring for an older adult or person with a disability. COAAA caregiving experts can present individual topics or the entire series.

Accessing Aging ResourcesCaring for a loved one? Learn about resources and services that can help older adults and their family and friends assisting them with everyday living.

Planning Ahead: What you Need to KnowAvoid making critical decisions in the midst of a health crisis. Long-term care, the financial realities, and legal tools for planning are discussed. Also addresses key considerations and resources to help with planning after the death of a loved one.

Caring for Someone in the HomeReceive tips and practice techniques for providing home care.

Caring for Someone in a Care FacilityFor families transitioning a loved one from the community to the nursing home setting. Discusses choosing a facility, strategies for managing care, and residents’ rights.

Caregiving for Someone with DementiaBriefly reviews types of dementia and focuses on practical tips for communication and dealing with some problem behaviors.

Navigating the Healthcare MazeLearn about consumer rights, and tips for getting high-quality care in various settings.

Preventing BurnoutIdentify signs of caregiver stress and burnout; common emotions and coping strategies are also discussed.

Family Dynamics and AgingLearn how long-standing family relationships and communication patterns impact caregiving. This workshop will explore common caregiving challenges for families. Techniques to improve communication and overcome obstacles in care planning will be discussed.

COAAA offers a variety of presentations for community groups or employers. The sessions are at your meeting place and subject to speaker availability. Presentations are typically one hour. To schedule a session or for more information, contact COAAA at 614-645-3875, 1-800-589-7277, or on-line at www.coaaa.org/speaker_form.php.

Healthy, Well & Wise is a collection of educational presentations focused on older adult health and safety topics. Organizations can schedule individual or mul-tiple topics. Early requests for speakers are strongly encouraged.

Be Stroke-WiseIdentifies the common causes and effects of strokes. Discusses resources for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.

Breathe! Covers the risks for respiratory disease and how to prevent lung disease. Includes dietary tips and reviews the benefits of deep breathing.

Depression and the Older AdultDepression can lead to other life complications. Get insight into causes, symptoms, and treatment of this serious but treatable illness.

Emergency Preparedness: More Than Just a Good IdeaThis program provides information on basic emergency supply kits, developing a communications plan, and general principles of preparedness.

Fall Prevention: Do You Know Where Your Feet Are?Falls are the leading cause of emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and death for older adults. The costs are not only financial but physical and emotional too. Learn about the simple steps to fall prevention.

Going Green: Where Health and Well-Being MeetGreen living is more than just recycling. It means eating healthier, being active, and getting involved in your community. Learn small steps you can take to positively impact the earth and your health.

Grief Smarts!Explains various responses to grief, identifies unrecog-

nized losses, and offers tips on how to help someone who is grieving.

Have I Got a Deal for You! Health Quackery and Other ScamsLists the top targets for health fraud and how to spot false claims. Reviews identity theft and what you can do to protect yourself.

Herbal Remedies and Other Therapies:Help or Hype?Learn how to assess the safety and effectiveness of herbal products. Reviews risks, cost, questions to ask, and where to get more information.

Hold Your Own Against Colds and FluDo you know the difference between a cold and the flu - and how to prevent and treat both? Improve your cold and flu prevention knowledge.

Humor: Jest for HealthOffers insights into the relationship of laughter and feeling better, appropriate vs. inappropriate humor, and how to find your funny bone.

Invest in YOU with Healthy U: The Value of Self-Management Workshops

Many older adults have chronic health conditions that may be a challenge to manage. This day-to- day work is not managed by our medical system, but by the daily choices we make. This session ex-plains how these workshops are proven interventions that help us learn how to self-manage by skill de-velopment and action planning. The session reviews Ohio’s top health concerns, explains how Healthy U can positively impact your health and your life, and includes a self-management check list.

Managing Diabetes: You Can Do It!Reviews risk factors, symptoms, complications, and treatment options. Identifies the steps for successful management.

Maximize Your MemoryFind out how memory works and the factors affect-ing it. Learn techniques to improve your memory.

Oh My Aching...Maneuvering the Aches and Pains of AgingHit the road to managing arthritis. Learn about

types, symptoms, and treatment. Offers suggestions on meeting the challenges of chronic pain.

Savvy Senior SafetyIncrease your safety savvy. Find out what you can do to manage your personal safety in your home and in your day-to-day travels.

Secrets to SerenityDescribes the basics of stress, good and bad, and ways to manage it through awareness and relaxation techniques.

Shared Care: Making the Most of Your Healthcare TeamYou and your health care team need to be partners in today’s health care arena. Learn how to maximize a doctor visit and questions to ask about surgery. Reviews major points about safe medication use and your responsibilities. Health literacy equals good communication.

Sharing Our Stories: The Benefits of Life Review and ReminiscenceLife review and reminiscence are enriching for indi-viduals, families, and communities. This topic reviews reasons for relating memories and tips for recording them.

Skin: The Great ProtectorFind out what your skin can tell you about your health. Offers suggestions on how to keep your skin healthy and working for you.

Stuff: Tips for Downsizing and Managing ClutterThis session offers insights as to why we collect what we do and when we should be concerned about our collecting. Offers practical tips to assist in downsizing and reducing clutter.

Wake Up...to Better SleepOffers clues for the causes of sleeplessness and resources to manage sleep disorders.

60+ Rules for the RoadDriving is cognitively and physically demanding. Reviews sensory losses and suggestions to maximize your driving skills.

Healthy, Well & Wise

Caregiver Toolbox Caring for a Difficult Family MemberDiscuss circumstances which can provoke “difficult” behaviors, and learn techniques for coping with these behaviors.