BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Benjamin Rose - ECPv6.14.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.benrose.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Benjamin Rose REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T140000 DTSTAMP:20250710T012727 CREATED:20241106T163514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T174336Z UID:10001683-1733835600-1733839200@www.benrose.org SUMMARY:Election 2024—After the Dust Settles DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging and the Elder Justice Coalition on December 10\, 2024\, from 1:00 – 2:00 PM for “Election 2024 – After the Dust Settles.” With the historic and closely contested 2024 election behind us\, one thing is clear: the new administration taking office on January 20 will bring with it new priorities in aging policy. Based on the campaign platform\, Bob Blancato\, President of Matz\, Blancato & Associates and National Coordinator of the Elder Justice Coalition\, will provide an in-depth analysis of which aging policy issues are likely to take center stage in the coming years\, given the new Congress. He will also explore what to expect from the aging policy agenda and whether the election results make a 2025 White House Conference on Aging more—or less—likely. \n\n\n\nAs we look ahead to 2025\, key aging programs will celebrate significant anniversaries: Social Security turns 90\, Medicare\, Medicaid\, and the Older Americans Act mark 60 years\, and the Elder Justice Act turns 15. Will these milestones lead to meaningful action or reform for these critical programs? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Speaker\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert “Bob” Blancato President\, Matz\, Blancato and Associates\, National Coordinator of the Elder Justice Coalition \n Robert Blancato Robert “Bob” Blancato is the National Coordinator of the bipartisan 3000-member Elder Justice Coalition. He is also President of Matz\, Blancato and Associates\, the Executive Director of the National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs\, and the National Coordinator of the Defeat Malnutrition Today coalition. Robert Blancato Robert “Bob” Blancato is the National Coordinator of the bipartisan 3000-member Elder Justice Coalition. He is also President of Matz\, Blancato and Associates\, the Executive Director of the National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs\, and the National Coordinator of the Defeat Malnutrition Today coalition. \n\nBob has long been recognized as a national advocate with policy expertise on behalf of older adults. He has testified numerous times before House and Senate Committees\, most recently in 2022 before the House Appropriations Labor-HHS-Education Subcommittee. \n\nBob’s prior work history includes 17 years as a staffer in Congress and an appointment by President Clinton to be the Executive Director of the 1995 White House Conference on Aging\, one of four he has participated in. He is a member of the Senior Executive Service. \n\nAs a volunteer\, he currently serves as second vice chair of the AARP board and is also on the AARP Foundation\, and the board of the National Hispanic Council on Aging. From 2019 to 2023\, Bob served on the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services\, appointed by HHS Secretary Azar. \n Read More URL:https://www.benrose.org/event/election-2024/ CATEGORIES:Events & Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.benrose.org/wp-content/uploads/Default-Rose.png LOCATION:https://www.benrose.org/event/election-2024/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T100000 DTSTAMP:20250710T012727 CREATED:20241030T180156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T151831Z UID:10001681-1733907600-1733911200@www.benrose.org SUMMARY:Virtual Second Wednesday with Benjamin Rose DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually the second Wednesday of every month from 9 – 10 a.m. to learn more about Benjamin Rose and from President & CEO Orion Bell. Each month we will provide an overview of the programs and services we offer. Second Wednesdays are a great opportunity to network\, learn about Benjamin Rose\, and discover how you can get involved in our work. \n\n\n\nSecond Wednesdays are free to attend\, and all are welcome! Registration is required. For more information\, please call (216) 373-1688. URL:https://www.benrose.org/event/virtual-second-wednesday-with-benjamin-rose-3/ CATEGORIES:Events & Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.benrose.org/wp-content/uploads/Default-Rose.png LOCATION:https://www.benrose.org/event/virtual-second-wednesday-with-benjamin-rose-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T153000 DTSTAMP:20250710T012727 CREATED:20241011T135350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T210735Z UID:10001604-1734080400-1734103800@www.benrose.org SUMMARY:Annual Caregiving Conference: Components of Quality Dementia Care DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBenjamin Rose invites you to attend our Annual Caregiving Conference: Components of Quality Dementia Care on Friday\, December 13\, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This year’s full-day conference will focus on the local and national initiatives related to quality dementia care. Keynote speaker\, Dr. Gary Epstein-Lubow\, will provide a history of efforts to improve access to comprehensive dementia care and introduce the newly launched CMS Guiding and Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model\, that focuses on comprehensive\, coordinated dementia care with the goal of improving the quality of life for individuals living with dementia and to support their family and friend caregivers. The conference will bring together experts and practitioners to explore critical topics in dementia care\, highlighting innovative programs and collaborative strategies that enhance support for caregivers and individuals living with dementia. Participants will engage in discussions about effective resources\, public awareness initiatives\, and the latest developments in caregiving policies\, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and solutions in the field. Attendees will also hear the perspectives of family and friend caregivers. \n\n\n\nParking for the conference is free and accessible. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. \n\n\n\nTickets are $40 for professionals\, with a continuing education application pending through the Ohio Counseling\, Social Work\, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. This workshop has been approved for 4.70 nursing contact hours. The Ohio State University College of Nursing is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This workshop has also been approved by the NASW Ohio Chapter for 5.5 CEUs in Ohio.  NASW is recognized as a Continuing Education Approver for social work CEUs by the OCSWMFT Board. \n\n\n\nFree registration is available for family or friend caregivers. CEUs are not included with the caregiver ticket.This project was funded by a grant from the Ohio Department of Aging\, ​Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias Statewide Resource Program ​(CSP010818)​. \n\n\n\nSponsor the Caregiving Conference! For more information on sponsor and vendor opportunities\, please contact Jen Cosma at sponsorships@benrose.org or download the link below. \n\n\n\nOnline sponsor payments can be made here. \n\n\n\nThank you to our sponsors! \n\n\n\nGold Sponsor \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSilver Sponsors \n\n\n\nMatz Blancato & Associates \n\n\n\nWestern Reserve Area Agency on Aging \n\n\n\nBronze Sponsors \n\n\n\nCleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital \n\n\n\nCuyahoga County Division of Senior and Adult Services \n\n\n\nElliQ \n\n\n\nOhio Living \n\n\n\nThird Federal Savings and Loan \n\n\n\n2024 Caregiving Conference Sponsorship OpportunitiesDownload\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Agenda \n \n \n\n8:30 AM: Registration \n\n\n\n9:00 AM: Welcome and IntroductionOrion H. Bell IV\, MBAPresident and Chief Executive OfficerBenjamin Rose \n\n\n\n9:05 AM: Comprehensive Dementia Care: Enhancing Support for Individuals with Dementia and Their Family and Friend Caregivers (Cleveland)Gary Epstein-Lubow\, MDDistinguished Medical Scholar\, Education Development CenterStaff Psychiatrist\, Geriatrics; Butler Hospital \n\n\n\n10:05: Strengthening Caregiver Support through Collaborations between Healthcare and Community Organizations (Cleveland)Lisa Weitzman\, MSSA\, LISW-S\, ASW-G\, C-ASWCMDirector\, Strategic PartnershipsBenjamin Rose \n\n\n\nRoopa Anmolsingh\, MDPhysician\, Internal Medicine and GeriatricsCleveland Clinic \n\n\n\n10:35 AM Break and Networking \n\n\n\n10:45 AM: A Year in Review of The Golden Buckeye Center for Dementia Caregiving: A Comprehensive Support Network for Caregivers (Columbus)Morgan Fitzgerald\, MPH\, CHESAssociate DirectorThe Golden Buckeye Center for Dementia CaregivingThe Ohio State University \n\n\n\n11:15 AM: Raising Public Awareness to Reduce Fear and Stigma Surrounding DementiaSalli Bollin\, MSW\, LSW (Columbus)MemoryLane Care ServicesOhio Council for Cognitive Health \n\n\n\nJohn Piché\, MLIS (Cleveland)Adult Service LibrarianHeights Libraries \n\n\n\n11:45 AM: The Financial Impact of Caregiving (Cleveland)Cynthia WalkerHUD Certified Housing Counselor and Benefits CounselorBenjamin Rose \n\n\n\n12:15 PM: LunchVoices of Care: Caregivers share their insights and perspectives \n\n\n\n1:15 PM: An Update on the RAISE Family Caregivers Act: Importance and Impact on Stakeholders (Cleveland)Orion H. Bell IV\, MBAPresident and Chief Executive OfficerBenjamin Rose \n\n\n\n1:45 PM: Updates and Initiatives from the Ohio Department of Aging (Columbus)Tim Leonard\, LISW-SCaregiver and Cognitive Health Program ManagerOhio Department of Aging \n\n\n\n2:15 PM: Break and Networking \n\n\n\n2:25 PM: When Caregivers Are Reported to Adult Protective Services (APS) for Neglect: Can Case Management at Closure Make a Difference? (Cleveland) Courtney Reynolds\, MA\, MSSA\, LSWSenior Research Analyst IBenjamin Rose Institute on Aging \n\n\n\nSamantha E. Tuft\, PhDResearch AnalystBenjamin Rose Institute on Aging \n\n\n\nFarida EjazSenior Research Scientist IIBenjamin Rose Institute on Aging \n\n\n\n2:55 PM: Empowering Older Adults and Their Caregivers (Cleveland) \n\n\n\nBRI Care Consultation™: Empowering Adults with Chronic Health Conditions and Their Caregivers Through Personalized Support”Lauri Scharf\, MSHS\, LSWLead Care Consultant and Master TrainerBenjamin Rose \n\n\n\nAdapting SHARE for Dementia: Virtual Engagement and Cultural Insights for the African American CommunitySilvia Orsulic-Jeras\, MASenior Research AssociateBenjamin Rose Institute on Aging \n\n\n\nBest Programs for Caregiving: A Comprehensive Online Database of Proven Dementia Resources for Family CaregiversDavid Bass\, Ph.D.Senior VP Research & Education and Senior Research Scientist Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging \n\n\n\n3:30 PM: Conclusion \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Keynote Speaker\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Gary Epstein-Lubow\, MD Distinguished Medical Scholar at Education Development Center\, Geriatric Psychiatrist at Butler Hospital \n Dr. Gary Epstein-Lubow\, MD\, is a Distinguished Medical Scholar at Education Development Center\, Associate Professor of Psychiatry & Human Behavior and Associate Professor of Medical Science at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University\, and Associate Professor of Health Services\, Policy and Practice at the Brown University School of Public Health. He is a health services investigator and geriatric psychiatrist\, providing outpatient and inpatient services at Butler Hospital in Providence\, RI. Dr. Lubow is national leader regarding dementia services delivery. He leads the National Dementia Care Collaborative\, a project supported by The John A. Hartford Foundation to accelerate health system adoption of evidence-based comprehensive care for dementia. He is currently or recently supported on other projects related to the mental health of older adults by the NIH\, the US. Administration for Community Living\, the US. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services\, and the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute. Dr. Lubow was a 2016-17 fellow in the Health and Aging Policy Fellows Program. He also served from 2015-19 as a non-federal member of the U.S. Department of HHS Advisory Council for Alzheimer’s Research\, Care\, and Services\, where he was the nonfederal lead for the clinical care subcommittee including work he organized regarding people living with dementia as stakeholders informing national research efforts for dementia care. \n Read More URL:https://www.benrose.org/event/2024-caregiving-conference/ LOCATION:Benjamin Rose Conference Center\, 11890 Fairhill Road\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, United States CATEGORIES:Events & Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.benrose.org/wp-content/uploads/Default-Rose.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T153000 DTSTAMP:20250710T012727 CREATED:20241104T144404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T194933Z UID:10001682-1734080400-1734103800@www.benrose.org SUMMARY:Annual Caregiving Conference - Columbus Location DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.benrose.org/event/osu-conference/ LOCATION:Golden Buckeye Center for Dementia Caregiving\, 760 Kinnear Road\, Columbus\, Ohio\, 43212\, United States CATEGORIES:Events & Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T150000 DTSTAMP:20250710T012727 CREATED:20240926T190251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T151917Z UID:10001337-1734357600-1734361200@www.benrose.org SUMMARY:Financial Education Workshops DESCRIPTION:Register now!\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\nBenjamin Rose\, a HUD-approved housing and financial counseling agency\, provides a variety of free workshops and counseling services. \n\n\n\nOur financial workshops are a five-part series. This registration is for the following days\, from 2:00-3:00 PM: \n\n\n\n\nDecember 16 (Mon)\n\n\n\nDecember 17 (Tues)\n\n\n\nDecember 18 (Wed)\n\n\n\nDecember 19 (Thurs)\n\n\n\nDecember 20 (Fri)\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\nRecognizing & Avoiding Elder Financial Abuse\, Scams & Fraud – Module 1\n\n\n\nDecember 16 \n\n\n\nWhile this is a great course for all\, it’s even better for our older adults or anyone caring for an older adult. You will learn what elder financial exploitation is and why older adults are at risk\, who the abusers are\, and where to report the abuse. This workshop also covers how to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft\, the different scams that are out and how to spot them. What to do and who to call if you believe you have been a victim of a scam and how to guard yourself against identity & medical theft. Don’t become a victim! Register today! \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\nPreparing for the Future – Module 2\n\n\n\nDecember 17 \n\n\n\nIn this course you will learn what an estate is\, how to prepare an estate plan\, advance healthcare directives and prepare yourself for unexpected life events. It is never too early to start estate planning. Register today to start preparing for your future! \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\nBudgeting\, Goal Setting & Saving – Module 3\n\n\n\nDecember 18 \n\n\n\nThis course provides an informative session about where you are\, where you want to go\, and how to get there. Topics include tools to manage your money\, identify personal goals\, and how to budget and save. Go for the GOAL and Register today! \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\nTaking Control of Credit & Debt – Module 4\n\n\n\nDecember 19 \n\n\n\nWhether you want to set a financial goal\, get out of debt\, or manage your payments\, this course will provide tools and resources in navigating it all. Register today and make this the year YOU take control! \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\nBenefitting from Benefits – Module 5\n\n\n\nDecember 20 \n\n\n\nDon’t lose out on the benefit of seeing what benefits you may qualify for. Register today! URL:https://www.benrose.org/event/financial-education-dec2024/ CATEGORIES:Events & Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.benrose.org/wp-content/uploads/Default-Rose.png LOCATION:https://www.benrose.org/event/financial-education-dec2024/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR