Join Barbara Stevens, Certified Stress Management Consultant and explore how brain games improve cognitive ability, increase attention span, and improve memory by allowing neuroplasticity to work its magic.
Join Rachel Yattaw, Health Educator & Advocacy Coordinator at the Epilepsy Foundation and discuss, what are seizures? Different types of seizures, and treatment for seizures and much more.
Please join John and Eleonora for some basic skills common to most computer devices. Including downloading applications and programs, basic navigation both in Windows and on mobile devices, software updates, using the desktop and much more.
Join Denise Flihan, Director, Owner and Kerry Ouellette, Director of Client Care, Daughter-for-Hire and learn about in-home companion care assistance. Find out how it differs from other types of in-home care to help you to remain independent and maintain your well-being.
Join Librarian Maria Buhl as she walks us through the free digital media service known as hoopla. Available from many of the local public libraries, hoopla allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, eBooks, comics, and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV!
Join Dr. Costello and learn about the options for treatments and how to face challenging conversations with a loved one when determining what matters most for quality of life, at or near the end of life.
Join nationally certified Health and Wellness Coach Benita Zahn for a look at how to regain our equilibrium, feel less tired, and put the bright colors back into our lives.
Join Eleonora Morrell and John Dowley, Training & Development Specialists at MicroKnowledge, Inc. and explore the mystery of TV remotes, getting the most out of Smart TV, and using streaming to watch what you want, when you want.
Join Suzanne Wall, Personal Health Trainer & Fitness Specialist for a low-impact and full body exercise. The emphasis on the lower body to improve strength and mobility through the hip, knee, and ankle joints.
Join Brett Sears, PT and learn about osteoporosis and how to manage it with movement and exercises. This class will focus on what to do, what to avoid, and the overall benefits of exercise for osteoporosis.
Join Barbara Stevens, Certified Stress Management Consultant and learn the role stress plays in insomnia, how vulnerable they may be to a “stress related illness” and some easy-to-use tips on how to get a “good night’s sleep”.
Join Christine Bhe, Certified Tai Chi instructor for slow flowing movements along with relaxed breathing to gently activate your entire body for improved range of motion, strength, and stamina.
Join Bradley Towle and Rachel Greenberg from Cornell Cooperative Extension, and learn how to save more on your heating, cooling and electric bills and the variety of clean energy solutions available for New York residents.
Join Cherise Bollers, Paralegal from Legal Aid Society and learn more about the state’s largest nutrition program, SNAP, and how NOEP can help older adults.
Join Kym Hance, Aging Life Care Manager and learn more about the various levels of care and what is covered by insurance.
Join Jane-Marie Schaeffer, Estate & Tax Planning Law attorney and learn the ins and outs of how to qualify and what Medicaid will cover… you will be surprised!
Join LaToya Taitt, Certified Fitness Instructor and Wellness Coach for low impact exercises that will help build muscle and maintain flexibility and balance.
Join Jill McLellan Phelps, Director, DePaul Housing Management & Melanie Whiteley, MSW Intern at Albany Guardian Society and learn about senior housing options, things to consider as you think about housing, and how to start the conversation.
Join Jackie Weckesser, LMSW, RYT, Mindfulness Educator for a two-part program exploring different meditation techniques, mindful practices and how to incorporate these practices into your daily lives.
Join Michelle Wildgrube, Esq. for a discussion on important legal documents.
Join Eleonora Morrell and John Dowley, Training & Development Specialists at MicroKnowledge and learn how to use your smartphone. This class is for those that are just starting to learn how to use a smartphone, such as those made by Google, Samsung, LG and many others.
Join Lisa Dougherty, Professional Genealogist and get started in the pursuit of your own family history by offering guidelines for gathering information, effectively using DNA testing and social media, and organizing your research.
Join Carla Sofka, PH.D., MSW, and gain information that may help you to cope with the losses in your own life or help you to support family members or friends who are grieving. Myths about grief will be debunked and strategies to cope with loss will be discussed.
Join Dr. Elaine Handley, Professor Emeritus and Catherine Lanci, BSN, RN, and combining writing and mindfulness is a powerful way of coping. We will explore how these practices complement each other and are practical for everyday applications.
Join Eleonora Morrell and John Dowley, Training & Development Specialists at MicroKnowledge, Inc. and learn how to make a phone call, send text messages and emails, set reminders, manage your calendar, and take pictures.
Join Eleonora Morrel and John Dowley, Training & Development Specialist at MicroKnowledge and learn about iPad terminology, various parts of the iPad, interact with the iPad touch screen using gestures, and modifying settings.
Join Patricia Wukitsch MS, RD, CDN and learn about the MIND diet. Based on science, the MIND diet is about eating to help support cognition and overall brain function.
