Dear Friends,
Happy Elul! We have two upcoming Aging Together events that we think you’ll want to circle on your calendars + a bonus video.
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Calling All CBST Solos:
Monday, September 12, 7:00–8:15 p.m.
Calling all Solos! Let's talk about Elul/Tishrei: The Ups & Downs of The High Holy Days. We’ll have a chance to share concerns and ideas for making our way through the upcoming holidays. RSVP to AgingTogetherCBST@gmail.com. Zoom will be sent the morning of 9/12.
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For Everyone: Sharpening Your Hearing
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Introduction to Hearing Loss, Tips for Better Communication and Technology Solutions
Led by Laurie Hanin, Carolyn Ginsburg Stern and Michele DiStefano, AuD—Center for Hearing and Communication
Monday, September 19, 7:00–8:30 p.m. | Register here » (If you've registered for an Aging Together program in the past, no need to register, you're already on the list!)
Join CBST’s Aging Together on Monday, Sept. 19th at 7:00 p.m. to speak with experts from the Center for Hearing and Communication who will discuss why hearing loss occurs, steps for addressing it, and information about communication strategies and technological solutions to improve functioning with hearing loss. The session will also cover hearing aid features, over-the-counter hearing aids, low-cost assistive listening devices and smartphone apps for hearing loss. This talk is appropriate for anyone concerned about their own hearing or that of a loved one or friend. Ample time provided for Q & A, so bring your questions! This session will have automated captioning.
About the Center for Hearing and Communication:
Center for Hearing and Communication ("CHC") is a leading non-profit hearing rehabilitation clinic offering state-of-the-art hearing testing, hearing aid fittings and repair, speech therapy and mental health services for people with hearing loss of all ages. CHC's goal is to enable communication without limits through comprehensive technological, medical and educational solutions and support for individuals and families. Care is provided in-person at CHC's clinic in NYC in Lower Manhattan (50 Broadway, 6th Floor) as well as remotely via CHC's telehealth platform. Automated captioning will be available.
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For All: Video for the High Holy Days and Beyond
On 8/8/22, the Aging Together group enjoyed the return of Rabbi Laura Geller who spoke with us about “How to Be the 95-Year-Old I’d Someday Like to Be: Exploring Spiritual Practices to Help Me Get There.” Rabbi Geller’s interactive workshop gave us tips to help strengthen the muscles of gratitude, forgiveness, and resilience. The session led us towards Elul, the High Holidays and beyond in an engaging, thought-provoking manner. You can watch the video of the session here.
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From Rabbi Geller:
"Do you have friends who are in their 90’s and older of whom you can say: “I want to be like that when I grow up”? The question for us active older adults in our 60’s, 70’s and 80’s is what can we do now to become the 95-year-old we someday hope to be. To put it in a religious context, think about Psalm 90: “Teach us to number our days so we may attain a heart of wisdom.” What do we need to do now to attain that heart of wisdom? In this interactive conversation we’ll explore how Jewish tradition and spiritual practice can help us." You can watch the session here.
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We look forward to seeing you on 9/12 and 9/19.
L’Shanah tovah—a sweet year for all!
Dr. Ora Ezrachi, Co-Chair, CBST Aging Together
Dr. Anika Cooper, Co-Chair, CBST Aging Together - Solos
Judy Ribnick, LCSW, MA, Director, CBST Aging Together
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Judy Ribnick, LCSW, MA
Director, CBST Aging Together
(917) 310-4656
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