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Parenting Parents Series
A series offered by the Outreach Program at Masonic Village at Elizabethtown
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For additional information, please call Deb Brockman, Outreach Director, at (717) 361-5080 or 1-800-462-7664.
One of the challenges many of us face is when we find ourselves in the ultimate role reversal - the responsibility of parenting our parents or caregiving for a loved one. This can be a very rewarding yet emotional and demanding time leaving one with many unanswered questions. This series, presented by specialists in aging and human services at the Masonic Village, will assist you in learning more about these processes and provide direction on how to find answers and assistance for you and your loved ones on this journey.
A series of eight interactive sessions will be presented at no cost to our community through the Masonic Outreach Program from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. each Thursday beginning on September 22 through November 11. Come to one or all eight sessions. Sessions will be held in the Williamson Multimedia Center, Memorial Hall, at the Masonic Conference Center (formerly the Patton School campus) west of the intersection of Bainbridge and Rutt Road, 1 ¾ miles west of Elizabethtown. Ample parking is available in the first lot off the entrance road, by the flag pole.
September 22 Ageism at it's Best by Vicki Gilmore, R.N., N.H.A., Ph.D., Administrator, Health Care Services
This session will answer questions such as: what is it like to age in a culture of "fast tracking," what happens to our parents when we are taking care of our children, how do we honor our aging parents in a society that values youth, and what normal physiological changes occur with aging and how are they different from disease?
September 29 Discovering a Healthy & Nutritional Journey by Stacy Schroder, Masonic Life Center Manager and Marilyn Howell, Nutrition Services Manager
This presentation will address the changing health, wellness and nutritional needs as our
body ages, as well as looking at resources and programs to meet those needs.
October 6 Caring for the Caregiver by Claudia Stephens, Director of Admissions and Resident Services
and Mark Eyer, Social Work Supervisor
All too often caregivers are so busy giving care that they forget to take care of themselves. This session will provide practical advice for the caregiver and some services that are designed to assist the caregiver.
October 13 Dementia - Understanding the Disease Process and Current Research
by Dr. Kenneth Brubaker, Medical Director
Dr. Brubaker will review the different types of dementia and look at the available treatments that may be useful. Information will be shared regarding some of the latest research in dementia as well as the prevention of dementia. Opportunity will be given for questions related to evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of dementia.
October 20 Working with the Behaviors of those with Dementia by Jan Hendershot, Social Worker, Dementia Care
This presentation will address techniques on how to effectively communicate with and understand the behaviors of those experiencing dementia and dementia type illness.
October 27 What, Where, Who by Michele Moulds, Marketing Counselor and Deb Brockman, Director of Outreach
What level of care is required for my parents/ loved one? Where resources are available in the community? Who do I look to for these answers?
November 3 Getting your House in Order by Alvin Blitz, Esq., Chief Director of Gift Planning
and John McFadden, Director of Gift Planning-Central Region
This session will explain and address Advanced Directives, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney, and other items to consider when making important decisions.
November 11 Dying Well: Preparing for a Good Death by Timothy Nickel, Pastoral Counselor/Thanatologist
This presentation will help participants consider what can be done to help ensure
someone journeys towards death in an emotionally and spiritually healthy manner.
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