October 22, 2008, 8 AM-4 PM
UCB Resource Center on Aging is a conference collaborator with On Lok Lifeways on an exciting conference for professionals in aging and health care, Sustainable Long Term Care: Ethics, Technology and International Perspectives, October 22, 2008, 8 AM-4 PM at the UCSF Mission Bay Conference Center in San Francisco. This conference will provide state of the art perspectives and an important dialogue with internationally acclaimed visionaries in the field of aging health technology, ethics and policy. Highlighted speakers include:
- Fernando Torres-Gil (UCLA)
- Cheryl Phillips, MD (On Lok)
- Eric Dishman (Intel)
- Carol Levine (United Hospital Fund)
- Steve Brown (formerly of Health Hero network)
- Lisa Eckenwiler (George Mason University)
- Michael Decker (Karlsrhue, Germany)
Ongoing: EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN FOR FREE: MENTAL AEROBICS The brain is like any muscle in the body. The old saying “use it or lose it” really does apply. In this very social class you will exercise your brain in fun, challenging and creative ways to maintain and improve your cognitive vitality and your memory. This course is appropriate both as a next step for those who have previously attended a Memory and Mental Fitness Program, as well as for first-timers.
WHERE: The Sequoias, San Francisco, 1501 Post St./1400 Geary Blvd. (between Laguna & Gough), A-Level Auditorium, Accessible by MUNI Lines 2, 3, 4, 38, 38L, Parking: Street parking or Japan Center Garage
WHEN:
Mondays 1:30 -3:30 PM August 18 - December 15, 2008 (No class September 1, October 13 and November 10)
Join anytime
COST:
FREE
TO ENROLL: Simply attend the class, and fill out a registration form on site. If you would like additional information please contact Hope Levy at 415.931.8679 or
mailto:hopelevy@yahoo.com or the Older Adults Department at 415.920.6021.
Wednesday Evening, Oct 22
Brain: Surviving the Technological Alteration of the Modern Mind
If you think our constant use of the internet, blackberry’s, iPods, text-messaging and video games have changed our lives and our children’s lives, here’s some breaking news: Our frequent use of technology has not only altered our
lives, it’s altered our
brains.
Moderator: Jeff Zimman – CEO, Posit Science
Speaker: Gary Small, MD, Director of the Aging and Memory Research Center, Semel Institute
Location: Wilson Sonsini – 950 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto
Time: 6:00PM Registration, Hors d’oeuvres and Networking
7:00PM Presentation and Panel Discussion
Registration: In advance at:
http://www.mitcnc.org/Events_Single.asp?eventID=1447
October 31
American Golf Program For Senior Centers (AGPSC) is a nonprofit organization developed to teach the Baby Boomers & Seniors the game of golf from “green to tee.” Our entire volunteer staff offer instructional lessons, videos, hands-on putting contest and refreshments at no cost to the Baby Boomers & Seniors.
AGPSC is hosting the "
Halloween Senior Fair" at Folsom Senior Center, 48 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA 95630 October 31, 2008. For more information:
http://www.agpsc.org/content/events.html
November 6, 2008 - 6:30 pm
Pacific Institute’s 2008
Eldership Awards
Honoring Sensei Keiko Fukuda and John Levy
Marine’s Memorial Club
609 Sutter Street, San Francisco CA
Join us for an exciting evening of food, music, companionship and an ideal opportunity to come together to celebrate the spirit of Eldership.
Our 2008 Eldership Awards Ceremony is an opportunity for us to celebrate those who are pushing the boundaries of what it means to be an Elder.
Click here for more information:
http://store.nexternal.com/shared/StoreFront/default.asp?CS=pi&StoreType=BtoC&Count1=984432399&Count2=901572823
Coming Soon!
"Cornerstones of Care"
The Institute on Aging is proud to announce its second professional education series, "Cornerstones of Care."
- "Rounding the Corner: Integrating End-of-Life Care and Conversations With Services" Wednesday, November 12, 2008 - 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
- "The Labyrinth of Caregiving: Current and Future Issues and Options" Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
- "Complexities of Clinical Care in the 21st Century" Wednesday, May 13, 2009 - 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
- "Capacity: What Is It? How Do We Assess It? What Happens When We Lose It?" Wednesday, September 16, 2009 - 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Mark your calendars and visit IOA’s education website http://education.ioaging.org to watch for program details and registration. The Institute On Aging Center for Elders and Youth in the Arts (CEYA) provides specialized visual and performing arts programming tailored to the Bay Area older adult population. CEYA customizes programs for assisted living, residential communities, adult day programs, and other senior sites, as well as offering individual instruction in the home. See locations of these wonderful Exhibitions & Events at: http://ceya.ioaging.org/upcoming_events.html
