Events in April 2020

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March 30, 2020
March 31, 2020(1 event)

Virtual Townhall Webinar, Tuesday March 31st, 4 PM
4:00 pm

Virtual Townhall Webinar, Tuesday March 31st, 4 PM
4:00 pm


March 31, 2020

Meals on Wheels America and the National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs (NANASP) are teaming up to host a second virtual townhall webinar on Tuesday, March 31 at 4:00 p.m. EDT to provide timely updates on the senior nutrition network’s COVID-19 response. Sandy Markwood, CEO of the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a), and Martha Roherty, Executive Director of ADvancing States will share insights on how their respective organizations are responding. Perhaps more than any other time in our history, it’s crucial that we operate as one, unified Aging Network. Spots will be limited so we encourage you to register now. A recording will be shared following the webinar for those who are unable to attend. You will be asked to share your questions upon registering

To register for free: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1283443836247610123

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April 6, 2020(1 event)

Dealing with a Serious Illness - What You Need to Know
6:00 pm

Dealing with a Serious Illness - What You Need to Know
6:00 pm


April 6, 2020

The League of Women Voters of Schenectady will present a panel discussion of information you would wish to have, should you or a loved one face a serious illness.  

When:  April 6 at 6-7:30pm 

Where:  McChesney Room of the Karen B. Johnson Public Library, 99 Clinton Street, Schenectady

Speakers: Dr George Giokas, Palliative Care Partners; Gwen Bondi, President and CEO of Advance  Care Planning Consulting Services; Cathryn Bern-Smith, Manager of Schenectady County Senior and Long Term Care Services; Del B. Salmon, Attorney 

The panel discussion will cover:

  • How to speak with your doctor to best understand treatment options and prognosis
  • How to communicate what is important to you, how to make  sure your wishes are understood and followed by medical caregivers and family
  • Differences  between traditional illness care, Palliative, and Hospice Care
  • Resources available in the community, what gaps exist, what insurance typically covers
  • Legal steps you can take  when healthy, to assure that your wishes are known and how to name a designated person can act for you, if you are not able.

 Join us for this important discussion.

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April 17, 2020(1 event)

Final Budget Negotitions Impact on Programs that Support Older Residents
10:00 am

Final Budget Negotitions Impact on Programs that Support Older Residents
10:00 am


April 17, 2020

Friday, April 17: Final Budget negotiations impact on programs that support older residents

Time: 10:00 AM

Call in numbers: 712-832-8330 –or-
425-436-6260; Access code 4715203#

 

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April 21, 2020(1 event)

Telephone Teach in
10:00 am

Telephone Teach in
10:00 am


April 21, 2020

Date: April 21, Empowering New York Consumers in an Era of Hospital Consolidation.

CVHSA Flyer - April 2020 Meeting

Report: Empowering New York Consumers in an Era of Hospital Consolidation

City Limits Article: Decades of Shrinking Hospital Capacity ‘Spelled Disaster’ for New York’s COVID Response (4/15/2020)

April Teach in Flyer

Time: 10:00 AM

Call in number: 1-605-562-0400; Access code: 4715203#
Other numbers you can use to call in: 425-436-6260; 712-832-8330

April 22, 2020(1 event)

How we can ensure sufficient long term care services for when we may need it in our home
1:00 pm

How we can ensure sufficient long term care services for when we may need it in our home
1:00 pm


April 22, 2020

StateWide Albany County Chapter is hosting a showing of the film “CARE" together
with a panel presentation and discussion on the crisis in long-term care and what
needs to be done. Panelists include:
• Deborah Riitano, Commissioner of the Albany County Department for Aging;
• Bryan O'Malley, Executive Director, The Consumer Directed Personal Assistance
Association of New York State;
• Kelly McMullen, Member NY StateWide Senior Action Council's Public Policy
Committee and the Caring Majority Steering Committee.
The film runs one half hour. This event is cosponsored by Bethlehem Neighbors
and the Caring Majority. Call 518-689-1084 with questions.

For more information, See the Flyer.

Bethlehem Library
451 Delaware Ave.
Delmar, NY 12054
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