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June 8, 2023

Talbot Spy

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Senior Citizen Speaker Series 2016-2017

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brookletts placeThe Talbot County Commission on Aging is sponsoring a series of speaking engagements for senior citizens and their families.

The series, entitled Plan Well, Live Well, will begin on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 and continue through April 2017, highlighting a different topic and speaker each month.

The July 2016 sessions are entitled “Signs to Look for in an Aging Parent” and will feature panelists Kate Stinton, Nurse Supervisor for Family Services, Talbot County Health Department; Mary Sellers, LCSW-C, Talbot County Health Department; and Jane Anthony, Retired Social Worker, Queen Anne’s County Department of Aging.

Dates, times and locations of the sessions through the remainder of 2016 are as follows:

The first session will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. at the Talbot County Community Center, 10028 Ocean Gateway, Easton; the second session will be held on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Christ Church, 301 S. Talbot Street, St. Michaels.

The August sessions, entitled Continuum of Care for Seniors, will be held on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. at the Talbot County Community Center, 10028 Ocean Gateway, Easton; and on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road, Oxford.

The September sessions, entitled Paying for Care Including Insurance, will be held on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. at the Talbot County Community Center, 10028 Ocean Gateway, Easton; and on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 12095 Blades Road, Cordova.

The October sessions, entitled Talbot Village Connections, will be held on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. at the Talbot County Community Center, 10028 Ocean Gateway, Easton; and on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Union United Methodist Church, 201 Railroad Avenue, St. Michaels.

The November sessions, entitled Mental Health for Seniors, will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. at the Talbot County Community Center, 10028 Ocean Gateway, Easton; and on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Scott’s United Methodist Church, 3748 Main Street, Trappe.

Topics for 2017 include:  January – Family Caregivers and Dementia; March – Senior Exploitation; and April – End of Life Planning. The dates, times and locations of sessions for the 2017 sessions will be announced as the series moves forward.   Each topic will have two sessions approximately an hour long, with one session each month, except July, recorded by MCTV for future distribution via DVD.

For more information, please contact Childlene Brooks, Manager, Talbot County Senior Center, at 410-822-2869.

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Wine & Cheese on the Miles!

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wine cheeseWhat could be finer than enjoying wine and cheese at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s Van Lennep Auditorium and deck? Come out and join us for wine, cheese and great company with our local friends who will be sharing a bit of St. Michael’s history. We are honored to have Johnny Mautz who will assist with the introductions and opening remarks. Hear the local lore, Pam O’Brien, whose family dates back to the 1600’s will entertain you with her witty humor and enthusiasm along with photos of the town from the late 1800’s to the early 1900’s.

The racing of log canoes emerged in the mid-1840’s from working boats dashing from oyster beds to market in efforts to obtain the best price for their goods. By the early 20th century, log canoes were built to race. The “Magic” was built in 1894 in the town of St. Michaels and has been owned by the Wilson family since 1923. Our guest speakers, fourth generation skipper, Jonathan Clarke and second generation skipper, George Wilson Jr. will speak about the log canoe sailing tradition.

Tickets: $45.00 (Tickets are tax deductible)
Proceeds benefit Upper Shore Aging, Inc. Maryland Access Point program (MAP) providing long term support and services to older adults, caregivers and individuals with disabilities.

Thursday, June 23, 2016, 4-6p.m.
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Van Lennep Auditorium
213 North Talbot Street, St. Michaels, MD 21601
To register contact: Deb Cavalier at 410-822-2869 ext. 225 or Cell 443-480-1914
Pay by cash or check to Upper Shore Aging, Inc. (MAP)
Mail to Brookletts Place, Talbot County Senior Center
400 Brookletts Ave., Easton, MD 21601
RSVP by June 21, 2016

Thanks to our wonderful sponsors: Talbot County Senior Center, Wishing Well Liquors, Comcast Spotlight, Sinfuls, Foxy’s Harbor Grill and Check Yourself. If you would like to support our efforts, please call Deb. Upper Shore Aging Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization.

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Volunteers Sought as Advocates for the Elderly

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Upper Shore Aging, Inc., is accepting applications for volunteers to serve as Ombudsmen. The word ombudsman (om-budz-man) is from Sweden. In the United States, it has come to mean “advocate.” The Ombudsman Program is authorized by the Older Americans Act and Maryland law.

The overall goal of the Ombudsman Program is to assure residents receive quality care, and that they maintain their dignity, legal rights, and control of their lives.

Ombudsmen act as advocates for residents, regularly visiting assigned nursing homes and assisted living facilities and speak with residents about their experiences and satisfaction with care and services. Ombudsmen investigate complaints, assist in resolving resident concerns, and educate residents and facility staff about the Ombudsman Program and residents’ rights. Guidance and support are available from full-time staff.

It is estimated that 70 % of those living beyond age 65 will need long-term care services. Much of that need is and will be provided by nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

Concerns addressed by Volunteer Ombudsmen include:
*Residents’ Rights
*Quality of Care
*Involuntary Discharges
*Privacy
*Food Quality

A one-year commitment of at least 8 hours a month is requested. Volunteers Ombudsman receive at least 20 hours of training to educate them about the long-term care system, residents’ rights, communicating with older adults, and complaint investigations. Continuing education is provided through-out the year.

No experience is required. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and physically and emotionally able to assume the duties of the position, must respect and care about the rights and welfare of older adults, and be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Background checks are required as well as signed confidentiality statements. Conflicts of interest are not permitted. A valid MD driver’s license is also required.

For information, call Patrick Carney, Upper Shore Aging Program Manager, at 410-778-1182.

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