Anne Arundel County
Department of Aging and Disabilities

Virtual Programming Newsletter
September 2022
Virtual Senior Center Programming
Programs are available to all senior activity center members and those 55 years of age and older. Programs are offered by all county senior activity centers.
Chair Exercise With Joan Coker
Fridays 9/2 through 9/30 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Noon)

Do you have some physical restrictions that make it difficult to exercise? Take this free chair exercise class for some chair strength training! Joan Coker leads this class, which starts with a warm-up, including a seated joint warm-up. She will then guide you through a variety of seated and stationary standing exercises (using the chair for support if needed) that are designed to strengthen every muscle in your body!
Chair Yoga Class With Linda McGill
Mondays 9/5 through 9/26 from 1:00 PM to 2:15 PM

Taught by Linda McGill, this class is designed for relaxation. You will experience deep, rhythmic breathing accompanied by simple stretches in a safe and comfortable setting.

Meeting ID: 829 5781 43684
Chair Tai Chi With Young Lee
Tuesdays 9/6 & 9/13 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Chair Tai Chi will help improve your balance and flexibility. The majority of the exercises will be done in a chair, and all fitness levels are welcome. Click the link to join at the time of the event.
Chair Tai Chi With Young Lee
Wednesdays 9/7 & 9/14 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Chair Tai Chi will help improve your balance and flexibility. The majority of the exercises will be done in a chair, and all fitness levels are welcome. Click the link to join at the time of the event.
Chair Yoga With John Cochran
Mondays 9/12 & 9/19 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

Enjoy relaxing Chair Yoga with John Cochran. Click the link to join at the time of the event.
"Dandelion" Acrylic Painting Workshop
Tuesday 9/13 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Do you remember the childhood magic of blowing dandelion puffs and making a wish? Watching as the seeds drifted away on the wind? Well here is your chance to do your own artistic interpretation of a favored memory! Join Scott Clarke as he guides you through the process. Supply list will be provided after registration.
"Abstract Floral" Acrylic Painting Workshop
Tuesday 9/27 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Flowers are one of the most popular subjects to paint and are not only beautiful to look at, but are full of intricate shapes, colors and patterns. Turn these beautiful shapes, colors and patterns of flowers into a magical expressive abstract flower painting full of excitement and color! Scott Clarke will show you how! All you need is a canvas (8x10 or 11x14), standard color acrylic paints, and standard brushes (round, flat & angled).
Fall 2022 Caregiver Educational Workshops
DEMENTIA: IT’S NOT JUST MEMORY LOSS
Mary Chaput, MA, CDP, Dementia Live® Coach/Practitioner

Dementia is a devastating illness that is more than just memory loss. It is a degenerative disease that impacts an individual’s physical, cognitive, emotional and social functioning. This session will delve into the 5 A’s of dementia: Absence of Executive Function, Amnesia, Aphasia, Agnosia, and Apraxia and the impact they have on the individual with dementia and their caregivers.
  
Thursday, September 15, 2022; 6:30 pm
Annapolis Senior Activity Center
119 S. Villa Avenue, Annapolis

DEALING WITH DEMENTIA-RELATED BEHAVIORS
Mary Chaput, MA, CDP, Dementia Live® Coach/Practitioner

As an individual with dementia loses their ability to communicate with words, behavior becomes a powerful form of communication. Often, it is an individual’s only way to communicate their needs, their feelings, and their pain. Sometimes these behaviors pose real challenges for the caregiver. This workshop will identify some common difficult behaviors and their triggers, as well as strategies to help decrease them.

October 13, 2022; 6:30 pm
North County Office/Hein Bldg.
7320 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie

COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES FOR DEMENTIA: HOW DO I TALK TO YOU? HOW DO I LISTEN?
Mary Chaput, MA, CDP, Dementia Live® Coach/Practitioner

Communication is more than words; it’s also about body language, facial expression and tone of voice. As a dementia progresses, the individual loses their ability to use and understand words and caregivers need to find a new way to connect. This workshop will identify some simple tools to help you maintain these connections.
 
November 17, 2022; 6:30 pm
Annapolis Senior Activity Center
119 S. Villa Avenue, Annapolis

POSITIVE APPROACH TO CARE
Jennifer Jackson, PAC Certified Independent Trainer, Dementia Live Coach

Participants will discuss the value and importance of seeing people living with dementia as having retained abilities, value, and benefitting from the right support and care to optimize performance and quality of life. In addition, you will learn the technique of Compassionate Touch®, which is designed to ease physical behaviors and emotional distress and empowers care partners and other caregivers with a way to connect with their loved one in a calm and comforting manner.
 
December 8, 2022; 6:30 pm
North County Office/Hein Bldg.
7320 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie
Virtual Senior Center Plus
Virtual Senior Center Plus is an engaging program for older adults with memory and/or functioning challenges who may require assistance participating in virtual programs.

The hour and a half program is comprised of brain-stimulating games and activities. It also has an exercise segment to increase participants' range of motion and allows participants socialization through the virtual platform.

The program is open to adults aged 55 years or older. Participants must have access to a Zoom capable device and a caregiver present to assist as needed. This program is offered at no cost to participants.

For more information please contact Nancy Saroch, RN at
410-222-0257 or agsaro78@aacounty.org.
September Senior Scene Episodes
Did you know that Senior Scene can be watched every week on the Department of Aging and Disabilities' Youtube channel @ArundelSeniors? Don't miss out on the latest information presented to you from a wide array of guests. Be sure to check out last month's episodes below.
FBI & Tech Fraud Scams
National Preparedness Month
National Immunization Awareness Month
Joining A Senior Activity Center
Free Health Education Classes
You Should Know
Join County Executive Steuart Pittman and our county government team for our first Making The Best Place For All Community Summit Series! This is your opportunity to have your questions answered about the key issues that impact us all - education, public safety, health, and our environment.

Visit aacounty.org/CommunitySummits to view our full list of Community Summits and RSVP to join us Tuesday, September 6th at 6:00 P.M. at The Maryland City Volunteer Fire Station Community Hall and Wednesday, September 21st at 6:00 P.M. at the Chesapeake Arts Center to discuss how we can make our communities The Best Place - For All.
Senior Nutrition Program Notifications

To receive text, email, or automated call notifications about Senior Nutrition Program delays, postponements, or cancellations:

Text Join SNP to 30890

To signup and join the group: AACo DOAD Senior Nutrition Program.

This notification system is used county-wide with the option of signing up for various notifications that may impact you.
AARP Foundation
Tax-Aide Volunteers Needed
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