County Executive Ryan McMahon Announces Fall 2019 Class for Institute for Caregivers (ICare)
Classes are open to the public; For those caring for older or disabled persons
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – County Executive Ryan McMahon announced the FALL 2019 Class List for those who currently care for older or disabled persons or who may become family caregivers in the future. The classes are free and open to the public.
County Executive McMahon said, “Caring for a loved one can be difficult and Onondaga County is proud to be a reliable resource for those with questions, seeking more information or best strategies.” McMahon continued, “We have a tremendous team in Adult and Long Term care and I encourage anyone interested to take advantage of these informative classes.”
The class schedule is as follows:
September
Living Healthy With a Chronic Condition – 9/10 9:30-12:00 pm – Eastwood Senior Center
(6 Part Class) – 9/17, 24, 10/1, 8, 15 –
Chair Yoga: Take Care of Yourself – 9/12 4:30-6:30 pm – McHarrie Towne Center
Organizing, Downsizing & Decluttering – 9/18 5:30-7:00 pm – NOPL at Cicero
Aging Backwards. – 9/25 10:00-11:30 am – Dunbar Community Center
October
Zen & Caregiver Stress – 10/2 5:30-7:00 pm – Menorah Park
Powerful Tools for Caregivers – 10/2 3:00-5:00 pm – Sedgwick Heights
(6 Part Class) – 10/9, 16, 23, 30, 11/6 –
Medicare Options & Changes for 2020 – 10/10 5:30-7:00 pm – The Hearth at Greenpoint
Life Transitions and Loss – 10/16 5:30-7:00 pm – Dewitt/Jamesville Library
Planning for Aging (2 Sessions) – 10/22 & 23 5:30-7:00 pm – Onondaga Free Library
Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body – 10/29 5:30-7:00 pm – Bob Cecile Community Ctr.
November
The Positive Approach to Care – 11/5 5:30-7:00 pm – Le Moyne College
Effective Communication Strategies – 11/13 5:30-7:00 pm – Elderwood at Liverpool
Stages of Grieving – 11/20 5:30-7:00 pm – Cicero Senior Center
The Catalog and Registration Form are available on-line at www.ongov.net/aging/icare.html You can also receive a catalog and/or REGISTER by calling 315-435-2362 ext. 4942 or email:
ellenmccauley@ongov.net.
Funding is provided by the NYS Office for Aging, US Administration on Aging, and Onondaga County Office for Aging.