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Did you know that seven years ago there were over 35 million people over the age of 65 in the United States, and that today that figure has more than doubled? Nearly 10,000 people turn 65 every day in the U.S. Do you know what it means to age successfully, or that there are 43.5 million unpaid caregivers in the U.S?
Answer to these questions are what shaped the Trends in Successful Aging and Caregiving seminar presented by Dr. Zvi Gellis on Sunday, October 28, 2012. Nearly 50 Albany community members joined at the Golub Center to hear information on our growing population, how we are responding to their need for care, as well as innovative programming to address their needs.
The predominant theme in addressing the increase in our aging population was prevention. Dr. Gellis talked about helping seniors maintain their independence by living at home (aging in place), advances in in-home assessment tools to insure senior’s physical and mental safety, as well as support systems to help caregivers.
This was the first lecture in the the new JFS Miriam Adler Family Life Education Series, designed to strengthen and empower families through workshops and discussions on issues affecting all stages of family life. Upcoming lecture topics will include: Evaluation, Safety and Home Adaptation for the Elderly; Use of Technology in Care and Prevention; and End-of-Life Issues from a Legal and Jewish Perspective.
For information or to suggest topics or speakers for upcoming Family Life Education Lectures, please call 518-482-8856 or email info@jfsneny.org.