What is your plan for the extended care of yourself or someone you love? Elizabeth Swider, geriatric care manager and founder of Care is There, will give you practical ideas of what you can expect and what you can do to prepare. Join her on Tuesday, May 8, at the Good Life Design Collaborative. It’s free, and no registration is required. The meeting takes place from 9:00 - 10:30 at the … [Read more...]
February 13, 2018 Good Life Design Meeting: Improve Brain Health through Knowledge
Tuesday, February 13 | 9:00 - 10:30 am Senior Center | 491 Hillsdale Drive | Charlottesville Improve Brain Health through Knowledge Learn how gaining knowledge about Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease gives seniors the ability to improve their brain health through lifestyle changes and working with service providers to improve their care giving techniques. Presented by: Judi Cleary ALFA, … [Read more...]
January 9, 2017 Good Life Design Meeting: How to Effectively Empower Aging
Tuesday, January 9 | 9:00 - 10:30 am Senior Center | 491 Hillsdale Drive | Charlottesville How to Effectively Empower Aging Explore the relationship between movement and immediate improvements in mobility, cognition and pain. James Collins will detail how seniors can improve their mobility and reduce pain, and explain how caregivers can empower seniors to stay active, engaged and productive, … [Read more...]
December 12 2017 Good Life Design Meeting: Making Changes for the New Year
Tuesday, December 12 | 9:00–10:30 am Senior Center | 1180 Pepsi Place | Charlottesville Making Changes for the New Year Two important resolutions we all try to make are to exercise more and simplify our lives. Learn how to simplify your home and your life, and how a trip to the gym can be like a day at a spa. Presented by: Allison Mitchell, BSc., BSN, RN, CD Specialist & the Boars … [Read more...]
November 14 2017 Good Life Design Meeting: How to Winterize Yourself & Your Home
Tuesday, November 14 | 9:00–10:30 am Senior Center | 1180 Pepsi Place | Charlottesville How to Winterize Yourself & Your Home so you can survive the winter without incident. Presented by: Allison Farole, Emergency Management Coordinator, Charlottesville-UVA-Albemarle Emergency Communications Center Download the meeting flyer here Network with your favorite … [Read more...]
October 10 2017 Good Life Design Meeting: Protect your Family with Facts Regarding a Cost Effective Funeral
Tuesday, October 10 | 9:00–10:30 am Senior Center | 1180 Pepsi Place | Charlottesville How to avoid confusion and unfair practices when faced with making funeral arrangements. Protect your family with the facts. Presented by: Rene Sanchez, Licensed Funeral Director Download the meeting flyer here Network with your favorite senior service providers at: THE GOOD LIFE … [Read more...]
September 12 2017 Good Life Design Meeting: Therapeutic Music
Tuesday, September 12 | 9:00–10:30 am Senior Center | 1180 Pepsi Place | Charlottesville Presented by: Kate Tamarkin, “Musician in Residence” at the UVA Medical Center; Program Coordinator, “Music by the Bedside” for Hospice of the Piedmont; and Retired Music Director, Charlottesville Symphony at the University of Virginia Download the meeting flyer here Network with your … [Read more...]
August 8 2017 Good Life Design Meeting: Take Charge of Your Wellness: Lifestyle Approaches for Health and Recovery
Tuesday, August 8 | 9:00–10:30 am Senior Center | 1180 Pepsi Place | Charlottesville Presented by: Ashley Morefield, Exercise Physiologist Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital’s Health and Wellness Center Download the meeting flyer here Network with your favorite senior service providers at: THE GOOD LIFE DESIGN COLLABORATIVE Our mission is to make … [Read more...]
July 11 2017 Good Life Design Meeting: Using Embedded Technology to Stay Independent without Breaking the Bank
Tuesday, July 11 | 9:00–10:30 am Senior Center | 1180 Pepsi Place | Charlottesville Presented by: Chris Gardner, installer of embedded technology at Prolink, llc Charlottesville Stuart Brinsfield, representative for an embedded technology manufacturing company Download the meeting flyer here Download the meeting agenda here Network with your favorite senior service providers … [Read more...]
June 13 2017 Good Life Design Meeting: Food Safety 101
Tuesday, June 13 | 9:00–10:30 am Senior Center | 1180 Pepsi Place | Charlottesville Presented by: Dr. Safwat Ahmad USDA Download the meeting flyer here Download the meeting agenda here Network with your favorite senior service providers at: THE GOOD LIFE DESIGN COLLABORATIVE Our mission is to make life easier and more fun for people of all ages and … [Read more...]