ADJUSTING TO A NEW NORMAL
As we begin to return to connections with friends and family members, we may feel anxious or stressed due to uncertainty about how to stay healthy and safe or we may be at a different stage of readiness than others we know. Join us to learn how to cope with these feelings and move forward in your life.
May 27, 2021
COMPASSION HELPS EVERYONE
Compassion promotes increased happiness, more positive aging and higher levels of overall well-being. Learn more about the emotional healing power of compassion for both the giver and the receiver. Bonnie Hovel, LCSW from TLC-Services.org was our presenter.
February 18, 2021
THE POWER OF GRATITUDE
January 21, 2021
GETTING THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS
This year’s challenges may be adding stress for many to an already-difficult time of year where concerns about the pandemic and the election are combined with health changes and other losses in our lives. This presentation will cover coping skills we can all use to improve our day-to-day experiences, particularly during this holiday season.
December 17, 2020
HOW TO MANAGE THE HOLIDAYS WITH SOMEONE WHO HAS DEMENTIA
Jackie Kuhn, Community Educator from the Alzheimer’s Family Organization shared her best 10 best tips on helping caregivers manage dementia symptoms during the holiday. She also shared gift ideas for your loved ones and for caregivers.
December 3, 2020
HOW TO HANDLE THE LOSS OF SOMEONE WHO IS RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU
An open discussion about what it’s like for family caregivers during the holidays. Caregivers shared their thoughts, feelings, and tips on how they manage to still find joy during the holiday season.
November 19, 2020
HOW CLEAR CAPTIONS CAN HELP YOU THRIVE AT HOME
This presentation was done in collaboration with Susan Richardson from Clear Captions. In this webinar, Susan explained how Clear Captions can help the hearing impaired to access a free phone and captioning service so you can thrive in your home.
November 12, 2020
UNLEASH THE POWER OF YOUR MIND
Pat Hayes, Licensed Clinical Social Worker from TLC-Services.org will present. Many circumstances can be very stressful. Most often we cannot control these but we can always learn and practice how to control, calm, and change our reactions. Pat shares some tips and techniques to make this happen.
November 5, 2020
DEMENTIA CARE DO’S AND DON’TS – EFFECTIVELY MANAGING DIFFICULT SYMPTOMS
Jackie Kuhn, Community Educator for the AFO presented the dos and don’ts of dementia care. The most frustrating part of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other memory impairment is handling the difficult symptoms and behaviors that arise throughout the progression of the disease. Jackie explored how to handle them.
October 29, 2020
SADNESS VS. DEPRESSION & STRESS VS. ANXIETY
This presentation was done in collaboration with our friends at Transition Life Consultants – TLC-Services.org! During COVID times we are all experiencing varied emotions. We want to know what is normal and what isn’t. Being sad does not necessarily mean you are depressed. It can be a NORMAL reaction to a difficult situation and life’s challenges. Being fearful or nervous doesn’t necessarily mean you need medication relief. Learn the differences.
October 22, 2020
UNDERSTANDING FLORIDA MEDICAID
Lisa Honka talks with Edward Soulsby, PA about the ins and outs of Medicaid in Florida so you can plan accordingly.
October 15, 2020
UNDERSTANDING THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF DEMENTIA
Jackie Kuhn, Community Educator for the Alzheimer’s Family Organization shares with us the signs and symptoms of dementia. What to look for and how tracking can help doctors and families provide better treatment.
October 1, 2020
RESTORING THE BALANCE IN COUPLE RELATIONSHIPS
Presented by: Pat Hayes, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, TLC-Services.org “My time”, “Your time”, and “Our time” in this pandemic become only “Our time”. This presentation will cover ways to calm and improve the disturbing feelings and stressful effects of the new normal with couples spending months of 24/7 time with each other.
September 25, 2020
HOW DO I PREVENT ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE?
Steve Waterhouse is back to discuss the steps you can take to reduce your risk of getting Alzheimer’s Disease. He walks us through the steps doctors are recommending to prevent getting Alzheimer’s and dementia.
September 23, 2020
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UNDERSTANDING VIATICAL & LIFE SETTLEMENT
Susan Woolfe, The Income For Life Team explains how the sale of a life insurance policy for a cash settlement can be used to fund anything from medical and living expenses, and even a move to an assisted living community.
September 17, 2020
ESTATE PLANNING 101 & HOW TO AVOID PROBATE
Aimee Occhetti, from Laird Law, shared how participants, through the estate planning process, can avoid your loved ones having to go through probate upon your passing.
September 10, 2020
WHEN IS IT TIME TO CONSIDER ASSISTED LIVING?
Lisa Honka, Senior Living Advisor presents information on what to think about as you contemplate moving to an assisted living community. She’ll examine the cause, costs, and considerations so you can make the best choice for you or your loved one.
August 19, 2020
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE
This presentation was done with Susan Woolfe, from the Income For Life Team. The webinar explains the key issues with long term care insurance including cost and most importantly how to activate your policy during time of need. She reviewed how it’s unnecessary to pay someone to review your long term care policy and how to get this done.
Know someone who could use this information? Share it with them!
August 6, 2020
WHEN IS IT TIME TO CONSIDER MEMORY CARE FOR MY SPOUSE/PARTNER?
This presentation was done in collaboration with our friends at Transition Life Consultants – TLC-Services.org! The webinar explored the question “when is it time” from both the caregiver and person afflicted with dementia. Community resources were explored and costs and how to pay for memory care was reviewed.
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PART 1
JULY 1, 2020 -11:00 AM
Part 1 explored caregiver concerns as they seek to answer this question of “if it’s time”.
Part 3
July 15, 2020, at 11:00 AM
YOUR KEY TO MANAGING IN UNCERTAIN TIMES
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2020 – 11:00 AM
Coping When You Can’t Visit A Loved One
How to stay connected to your loved one even when you can’t visit them face to face.
Presentation By: Ellen Rainbolt, LMFT, TLC-services.org
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2020 – 11:00 AM
Coping Skills When You’re At Home
Actionable ideas for helping you structure your at-home life for increased comfort and less stress.
Presentation By: Bonnie Hovel, LCSW, TLC-services.org
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2020 – 11:00 AM
Now’s the Time To Make Friends With Ourselves
Presentation By: Lu Karatzas, LCSW, TLC-services.org
KICK OFF EVENT – WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2020 -11:00 AM
Isolated? Anxious? Sad? Irritable? You’re Normal! Actionable Steps You Can Use Right Now!
Presentation By: Pat Hayes, LCSW from Transition Life Consultants (TLC-servics.org)
ST MARK’S LIVING WELL EXPO
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
This Event Was Co-Sponsored By: 
Event Details
Our St. Marks Living Well Expo was an opportunity for event registrants to learn valuable information to keep them healthy, safe and knowledgeable. Participants learned from local experts during the presentation and question and answer period.
Our presenter, Denise Heise from Your Key To Senior Living Options.
THE ANNUAL FAMILY CAREGIVER WORKSHOP
Monday, November 18, 2019, and Wednesday, November 20, 2019
This Event Was Co-Sponsored By:
Vitas Health, Seniors Helping Seniors and Healthy You-Healthy Us
Event Details
We celebrated National Family Caregiver awareness month in a special way by enjoying time with other caregivers. Caregivers met with professionals dedicated to serving caregivers! The event was free to family caregivers. Lunch was included.
The audience appreciated all the information given by our panel of experts!
The lunch was delicious!
We were well represented!
And so was our co-sponsors Seniors Helping Seniors!
Highland Lakes
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Event Details
THE BLING FLING TO BENEFIT THE ALZHEIMER’S FAMILY ORGANIZATION
Friday, September 20, 2019
Event Was Co-Sponsored By:
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This semi-annual jewelry and accessory sale benefit the Alzheimer’s Family Organization and are a huge hit in the community! Stay tuned for our upcoming event happing in March of 2020!
SEPTEMBER 2019 EVENTS
