Meeting and Events Calendar

Monthly membership meetings are held the 4th Thursday of each month with the following schedule unless otherwise noted.

The meetings are held at various locations around Minneapolis and its suburbs.

Please check back each month for topic and location of the meeting.

Questions? Contact the Program Committee

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February, 2010

Date: Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Sponsors:
North Memorial Home Health and Hospice
The Wellstead of Rogers and Diamondcrest Assisted Living

Schedule:

2:30 pm Registration/Networking
2:45 pm Business Meeting
3:00 pm Presentation/Questions
4:00 pm Adjourn

Topic:
"We Can’t Meet Your Needs" - Housing Discrimination Against Seniors with Disabilities

Presenter:
Alisha Anderson Bierma is an attorney at the Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis’s Housing Discrimination Law Project. During her first year of law school, Ms. Bierma completed a Borchard Fellowship on Law and Aging focused on disability-based housing discriminations against senior citizens. Ms. Bierma is a magna cum laude graduate of Carleton College and the University of Michigan Law School.

Program Overview and Objectives:

  • Be able to define the Fair Housing Rule

  • Recognize the scope of the law, and its limits as it applies to seniors

  • Understand ways to assist seniors in making good housing decisions

Location:
Southdale Library (main entrance-watch for the signs)
7001 York Avenue South
Edina, MN 55435
952.847.5900

Click here for an online map.

Call the MASWA Program Co-Chairs: Kay Johnson, North Memorial Home Health and Hospice 763-520-4280 or Virginia Kafer, 612-419-9759 with questions related to this program.

Certificates of Attendance (CEU) will be
available. Annual Membership fee $20.00 - Guest fee $5.00

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March, 2010
To be announced

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April, 2010
To be announced
May, 2010
Spring Luncheon
Thursday, May 20th
The Reserve in Plymouth
12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

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June, 2010
To be announced

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July, 2010
To be announced

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August, 2010
To be announced

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September, 2010
To be announced

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October, 2010
Fall Aging Conference
Thursday, October 28th
Earle Brown Heritage Center
Brooklyn Center

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Calendar Archive

2007
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2008
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2009
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2010
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January, 2007
Date: January 25, 2007

Schedule:
2:30 p.m. Registration
2:45 p.m. Speaker presentations
4:30 p.m. Adjourn

Cultural Diversity in Death and Dying

Speaker: Jeanne McGill, CSA, CPC
Advance Planning

Objectives:
- Updates on what is new and different in funeral services.
- Recognize and acknowledge cultural differences in funeral rituals.
- Understand cremation laws.
- Understand how to honor the tradition.

Location:
The Chapel at St. Therese
Oxbow Lake
5200 Oak Grove Parkway
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443

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February, 2007
Date: Thursday, February 22, 2007

Location: Parkwood Shores Asst. Living
3663 Park Center Blvd.
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Lower Level 952-924-0400

Schedule:

2:25-2:40 Registration and Networking
2:40-3:15 Business Meeting
3:15-4:15 Program Presentation
4:15 Networking/Optional Tour

Topic: "Introduction to Pallative Care

"Speaker: Olufemi Banjoko, M.D.
Geriatrics, Park NicolletObjectives:Define Pallative Care
Differentiate between palliative care and hospice.
Understand the suffering paradigm.
Identify the different settings for palliative care.
Identify the core disciplines involved in palliative care.
Define clinical success at end of life.

1 CEU credit

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March, 2007
April, 2007
Date: Thursday, April 26, 2007 - 2:25 p.m.

April Membership Meeting

Location:Calvary Center Cooperative
7600 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, MN 55427

Contact: Lara Homa at 763-544-1090

Schedule:

2:25 Registration and networking
2:40 Business Meeting
3:15 Program Presentation
4:15 Networking/Optional Tour

Topic:"What's up with the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005?

How does it pertain to Medical Assistance and Elderly Waiver?"

Speaker: Guest Speaker: Kris L. Maser, Elder Law Department Chair and Shareholder, Maser & Amundson, P.A.

Objectives:

Participants will learn:

1. Changes in the law:
- The "Look Back Period"
- House Values
- Life Estate purchase
- Care Contacts
- Long term care insurance
2. Application Issues

3. Consumer Directed Community Services

1 CEU Credit - Certificates of Attendance available

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May, 2007
Date: Thursday, May 17, 2007 - 2:25 p.m.

Spring Luncheon and Annual Meeting

Location: The Reserve
3155 Empire Lane
Plymouth, MN 55447

Contact:Marti Brest at 952-848-5819

Schedule:12:15 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.

Topic: "Leadership and Communication: Re-Energize and Get Connected"

Speaker: Denise Franck Aboody of D. Franck & AssociatesKey Topics:Leadership, Communication personality types, and how they relate to your work and ignite creativity!
This will be a fun, interactive thought provoling presentation.

Contact Hours: 1.5 hours

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June, 2007
June 12, 2007
Public Policy Forum
"Where Are We and Where Are We Headed?"

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

2:30 p.m. Registration
2:45 p.m. Business Meeting
3:00 p.m. Presentation/Questions
4:30 p.m. Adjourn

Presenters: MN Representative Mindy Greiling Chair, K-12 Finance DivisionCo-Chair, Mental Health CaucusNat'l Board Member NAMI

MN Senator Linda BerglinChair, Sen. Health and Human Services & Corrections Division

Overview:

  • Recent mental health initiatives

  • Recent legislation affecting seniors and persons with disabilities

  • Priorities ahead
Certificates of Attendance (CEU) will be availableAnnual membership opportunities - Guest fee $5.00

Meeting Location:

Lakeview Commons of Maplewood
1200 North Lakewood Drive
Maplewood, MN 55119
(651)770-1111

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June, 2007
Regular Monthly Meeting

Thursday, June 28, 2007 - 2:25 p.m.

Location: Jones-Harrison Residence
3700 Cedar Lake Ave, Mpls 55416

Contact:Cherrie Zitzlsperger at 612-920-2030Schedule:

2:25-2:40      Registration & Networking

2:40-3:15      Business Meeting

3:15-4:15      Program Presentation

4:15             Networking and optional tour

Topic:

"Ageism in our society; examine its effects for all women, including the GLBT community perspective."

Speaker:

Annalee Stewart
Member of OLOC (Old Lesbians Organizing for Change)

Objectives:

Participants will learn: To reexamine your beliefs about aging - for others and yourselfHow carrying a secret for half a lifetime impacts one's lifeEducation about a group of lesbians over age 60 who offer an organization that enables older lesbians to meet and share their experiences in life.1 CEU credit - Certificates or Attendance (CEU's) available. Guest fee $5.00

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July, 2007
Regular Monthly Meeting

Date: Thursday, July 26, 2007 - 2:25 p.m.

Location:Prairie Lodge
6001 Earle Brown Drive
Brooklyn Center, MN 55420

Contact:Cynthia Frances at 612-920-2030

Schedule:

2:25 Registration & Networking
2:40 Business Meeting
3:15 Program Presentation
4:15 Networking and optional tour

Topic: The Future of Aging: The Ecumen "Age Wave" StudySpeaker:

Presenter: Eric Schubert, Director of Communications — Ecumen

Objectives:

Participants will have a better understanding about what future seniors are saying about:

  • Longevity and images of aging
  • Preferences in the words used to describe older people and the services they receive
  • Care options and how we'll pay for them
  • Preferences for where we'll live
  • Working in later life
  • Civic engagement
1 CEU credit - Certificates or Attendance (CEU's) available. Guest fee $5.00

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August, 2007
Regular Monthly Meeting

Thursday, August 30, 2007 - 2:25 p.m.

Location:

Walker Plaza
131 Monroe Street
Anoka, MN 55303Contact:Diane Rideout at 763-422-1226

Schedule:

2:25 Registration & Networking
2:40 Business Meeting
3:15 Program Presentation
4:15 Networking and optional tour
       

Topic:

The 3-D Approach: Distinguishing Delirium, Depression and DementiaSpeaker:Carol Brage, RN Program Director
Grace Program — Regina Medical CenterObjectives:

At the conclusion of this session, the participants will be able to:

  • Define delirium, dementia, and depression
  • Discuss how to distinguish delirium, dementia, and depression
  • Describe the nursing or healthcare worker implications related to caring for patients with delirium, dementia, or depression
1 CEU credit - Certificates or Attendance (CEU's) available. Guest fee $5.00

PLEASE NOTE: Meeting is on fifth Thursday

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September, 2007
Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 2:25 p.m.

Location:

Parkshore Senior Campus
3663 Park Center Blvd.
St. Louis Park, MN 55416

Contact:Marti Briest at 952-924-0400

Schedule:

2:25 Registration & Networking
2:40 Business Meeting
3:15 Program Presentation
4:15 Networking and tour

Topic:

Minnesota Help NetworkSpeaker:Kathleen Kelso, Hennepin County
Objectives:
  • Apply the use of the website, www.minnesotahelp.info to locate services and make referrals, in consultation with clients that will help them maintain health and independence.
  • Apply the use of web site as a "self help" tool, encouraging clients to locate and self refer for services over time.
  • Apply the use of the web based tool, long term care choices, to design a plan of care, over time, by and for the elder needing services, or by a family member for a client.
1 CEU credit - Certificates or Attendance (CEU's) available. Guest fee $5.00

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October, 2007
33rd Annual Fall Aging Conference

Global Longevity: Navigating Tomorrow

Date: Friday, October 26, 2007

Location:

Earle Brown Heritage Center
6155 Earle Brown Drive
Brooklyn Center, MN 55543

Contact: Deb Jensen at 952-885-6186 Speakers:

Dr. Victor G. Rodwin, Ph.D.
"Urban Aging: World Cities and Beyond"Fredda Vladeck, L.S.W.
"Shifting the Paradigm: The Community Imperative
in Aging Services"Dr. Denice Parks, Ph.D.
"The Aging Mind: Understanding and Improving It"Vicki Snyder
"Lighten Your Heart with Laughter"

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November, 2007
November is a month when MASWA does not hold a membership meeting because the 4th Thursday, the usual meeting date, is Thanksgiving.
December, 2007

Joint Public Policy Meeting
Thursday, December 20, 2007

Time: 2:30 Registration
2:45 Speaker presentations
4:30 Adjourn
Location: Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center for Community Building
179 E. Robie Street, Rm. 212
St. Paul, MN 55107
Presenter: Rajean Moone, ABD
Special Projects Coordinator
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging
Contact: Neighborhood House staff at 651-789-2500
Objectives:
  1. Current initiatives to rebalance long-term care in Minnesota.
  2. Individuals and organizations that affect aging policy.
  3. Minnesota's legislative process.
  4. Federal and state policy trends in aging programs and services.
  5. Where to find helpful information about legislation.

Certificates of attendance (CEU's) will be available.
Annual membership fee $15.00. Guest $5.00.

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January, 2008

Regular Monthly Meeting Date: Thursday, January 24, 2008

Schedule:

2:25 Registration and Networking
2:40 Business Meeting
3:15 Program Presentation
4:30 Adjourn

Location:
Calvary Center Cooperative
7600 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, MN 55427

Contact:
Laura Homa - 763-544-1090

Topic:
The Grief of Multiple Losses, Including Shattered Dreams

Speaker:
Ted Bowman
Educator, trainer and consultant, specializing in change and transitionAging includes losses. Not only the common changes in health, but related losses of relationships, power, unfulfilled dreams, even the timing and manner of death and dying. It is crucial that professional caregivers and volunteers be alert to such losses and be ready to assist individuals and families with grieving. In this practical session, perspectives and tools to aid the grieving process will be heard and discussed. Also, the inextricable ties between grief and hope will be addressed.

Objectives:

  1. Name multiple losses of seniors and the impact.

  1. Discuss three or more responses to losses useful in many ventures and settings.

  1. Distinguish normative losses and those that require referral to other resources
Certificates of Attendance (CEU's) available. 1 CEU Credit Guest fee $5.00

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February, 2008
Regular Monthly Meeting

Date: Thursday, February 28, 2008
Location: Regency Hospital
1300 Hidden Lakes Parkway
Golden Valley, MN 55422

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March, 2008
Regular Monthly Meeting

Date: Thursday, March 27, 2008

Location:
St. Therese Assisted Living in Hopkins
901 Feltl Court
Hopkins, MN 55343

Contact:
For directions call Connie Cannon – 952-960-5589
For program or membership questions call
Rosemary Rohach – 612-617-4500

Schedule:

2:25 Registration and Networking
2:40 Business Meeting
3:15 Program Presentation
4:15 Networking and Tour

Topic:
Blessing or Burden: How is Your Spirit Served by the Stories of Those You Serve?

There are times when those we seek to serve energize and renew us. But there are also times when the service we once undertook out of inspiration, generosity, and joy devolves into something routine, draining and dry. In this presentation we will explore stories as a resource to combat "compassion fatigue," to help us to work more effectively with "difficult people" and reconnect us with our own life giving passions.

Speaker:
Judy Connolly - a hospital chaplain, organizational consultant, storyteller, and on staff at University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview.

Objectives:
1. Mine experiences with clients for personal renewal and growth.

2. Try out a model for working with narrative to focus and reclaim your own passion. Learn a new mwthod of inviting and reflecting on clients' stories to align withtheir deeper values and concerns.

3. Learn a new method of inviting and reflecting on clients' stories to align with their deeper values and concerns.

Certificates of Attendance (CEU's) available.

1 CEU credit, Guest fee: $5.00

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April, 2008
Regular Monthly Meeting

Date: Thursday, April 24, 2008

Location:
Edina Park Plaza in Edina
3330 Edinborough Way
Edina, MN 55435

Some parking in the facility parking lot. Additional parking in the business plaza parking lot next door.

Contact:
For directions call Sevanna McDaniel, 952-831-4084
For program or membership questions call Rosemary Rohach, 612-617-4500

Schedule:

2:25 Registration and Networking
2:40 Business Meeting
3:15 Program Presentation
4:15 Networking and Tour

Topic:
Dementia in the Elderly — What Their Behaviors Tell Us

Speaker:
Carol Brage, RN program Director, Grace Program - Regina Medical Center

Objectives:

  1. Define dementia, types of dementia, (i.e. Alzheimer's) and symptoms.

  2. Explain why all behavior has meaning.

  3. Discuss approaches for understanding and communicating with behaviors related to ADLs and dementia.

  4. List specific challenging behaviors that may occur during ADLs.

  5. List possible causes for behavior symptoms related to ADLs and how to implement behavior management.
1 CEU credit - Certificates or Attendance (CEU's) available.

Guest fee $5.00

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May, 2008

Minneapolis Area
Senior Workers Association
2008 SPRING LUNCHEON

Thursday, May 15th, 2008
12:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Reserve
3155 Empire Lane, Plymouth 55447

FEATURED SPEAKER:

Mike Justin, LICSW, MALP
ElderCare Consultants

Addressing Mental Health Issues
A Client’s Right To Self Determination
v.s.
A Danger To Self Or Others
1.5 contact hours

* Speaker Sponsor Nursing Excellence
* Event Sponsors: Safe Homes Minnesota
Seniors Choice At Home
Brookdale Living
Homewatch Home Care
Home Health Care Inc.
* Table Decoration Sponsor: AgeWell Home Care
Click here for printable registration form (PDF).

Pre-registration Requested
Deadline extended to May 9th, 2008

Directions

From Highway 494: Take highway 55 West exit and go to the first intersection...Fernbrook Lane North. Turn right. The next intersection is Harbor Lane North. Turn right on Harbor Lane. At the first street you come to...Empire Lane...turn left. The building is ahead and on the left. Watch for the MASWA signs, too!

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June, 2008

Joint Public Policy Forum
St. Paul and Minneapolis Senior Workers Association

“Dynamics of Policy and Politics”

Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Time: 2:30 p.m. Registration
2:45 p.m. Speaker Presentation
4:30 p.m. Adjourn

Location: Southdale Library
7001 York Avenue South
Edina, MN 55435
952-847-5900 (over for map)

Presenter:
Dawn Simonson, Executive Director, Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging, Co-Chair, MN Leadership Council on Aging

Objectives:

  1. Current initiatives, rebalancing senior services
  2. How economic changes affect funding sources
  3. Synopsis of legislative session 2008
  4. Role of the Area Agency on Aging
  5. Advocacy, where to find good resources

1.5 CEU credit
Annual Membership opportunities ~ Guest Fee $5.00

Click here for PDF version of this notice including map.

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July, 2008
Regular Monthly Meeting

Date: Thursday, July 24, 2008

Location:
Walker Methodist Assisted Living
131 Monroe Street
Anoka, Mn 55303

Contact: Diane Rideout at 763-422-1226

Schedule:
2:25 p.m. Registration
2:40 p.m. Business Meeting
3:15 p.m. Program Presentation
4:15 p.m. Networking and Tour

Topic:
"Maintaining a Climate of Caring for self and Others"

Speaker:
Ted Bowman, Educator, Trainer and Consultant, specializing in change and transition with elderly and families

Objectives:

  1. Name and discuss three or more individual actions they can take to ensure care of self and others.
  2. Name and discuss three or more collective actions they can take to ensure care of self, colleagues and others.

Certificates of Attendance (CEU"s) available.

1 CEU Credit

Guest fee: $5.00

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August, 2008
Regular Monthly Meeting

Date: Thursday, August 28, 2008
Location:
Golden Living Center, St. Louis Park

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September, 2008
Regular Monthly Meeting

Date: Thursday, September 25, 2008

Location:

Epiphany Senior Housing
1800 111th Ave NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433

Contact: Angie Bizal: 763-772-1066

Schedule:

2:25 p.m. Registration
2:40 p.m. Business Meeting
3:15 p.m. Program Presentation
4:15 p.m. Networking and Tour

Topic:"The Cycle of Pain, Depression, Anxiety and Chronic Fatigue in the Elderly"

Speaker: Pat Vitale, LICSW, Directorof Strategy and DevelopmentObjectives:

  1. Understanding the cycle of Cycle of Pain, Depression, Anxiety and Chronic Fatigue in the Elderly
  1. The effects of pain on depression in the elderly
  1. Using meditiation to assist the elderly in relieving both pain and depression
Certificates of Attendance (CEU's) available.1 CEU Credit

Guest fee: $5.00

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October, 2008
Annual Fall Aging Conference

Date: Thursday, October 30, 2008
Location:
Earle Brown Heritage Center 763-569-6300
6155 Earle Brown Drive, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430

For directions from your location, please visit www.earlebrown.com

Click here for more information

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December, 2008
Annual Joint Public Policy Meeting

MINNEAPOLIS AND ST. PAUL SENIOR WORKERS ASSOCIATION DECEMBER MEETING

Hosted by our Joint Public Policy Committee

Topic:
“Preparing for 2009: Advocating for Elder Justice”

Presenter:
Iris Freeman, MSW; Public Policy Consultant, Advocacy Strategy; Community Faculty, U of M Graduate School of Social Work; Advisory Board, Center for Elder Justice and Policy, Wm Mitchell College of Law

At: 
Fairview Community Center
1910 County Rd B West
Roseville MN 55113
651.604.3500

Date:  
Tuesday, December 9, 2008 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Participants in this program will:

  1. Review the milestones in state law to protect vulnerable adults
  2. Learn about a year-long collaborative effort to update sections of the law
  3. Become familiar with the proposed changes
  4. Learn about how these changes are expected to improve social services and law enforcement in vulnerable adult cases
  5. Learn about how they can have a role in public policy advocacy on these issues

Certificates of Attendance (1.5 CEU’s) will be available
Annual Membership opportunities ~Guest Fee $5.00

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January, 2009
Date: January 22, 2009

2:30 pm Registration/Networking
2:45 pm Business Meeting
3:00 pm Presentation/Questions
4:00 pm Adjourn

TOPIC:
“Protecting Seniors from Falling Victim to Scams.”
Presenter:
Maura A. Albrecht ChFc
Chartered Financial Consultant from Financial Wellness for You

Program Overview and objectives:

  • Why are seniors targeted?
  • How are seniors targeted?
  • How can seniors protect themselves?
  • What to do if you have been a victim to a scam.

*Call Christine Maxwell at 612.270.5745 or Virginia Kafer at 612.719.7835 with questions related to this program.

LOCATION:
Calvary Senior Cooperative
7600 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, Minnesota 55427
Contact: Lara Homa at 763.544.1090

Certificates of Attendance (CEU) will be available.
Annual Membership fee $15.00 - Guest fee $5.00

FEBRUARY, 2009
Date: Thursday, February 26, 2009

Presenter: Diane Bartels, RN, MA, PhD

Dianne Bartels is the Center for Bioethics Associate Director and Assistant Professor of Medicine and Bioethics. She is an Adjunct Faculty Member in the School of Nursing and the department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Development at the University of Minnesota.

Her work on end of life care has addressed a range of ethical issues from the use of life-sustaining technologies to medical futility.

Topic: Ethical Challenges in End of Life Care

Schedule:

2:30 pm Registration/Networking
2:45 pm Business Meeting
3:00 pm Presentation/Questions
4:00 pm Adjourn

Program Overview and Objectives:

  • To share a brief history of end of life care in the U.S.

  • Identify vocabulary that frames how we think about the issues

  • Address the role of advance directives

*Call Virginia Kafer, MASWA Program Chair, 612-719-7835 with questions related to this program.

Location:
Parkshore Senior Campus- Parkwood Building
3633 Park Center Blvd (4 story building on left as you enter)
St. Louis Park, MN 55416

Click here for a map

Marti Briest: 952-848-5819

Certificates of Attendance (CEU) will be available.
Annual Membership fee $25.00 Guest fee $5.00

This same program will be repeated at the St. Paul Senior Worker Association Meeting Tuesday, February 10th at the Timbers. If you are a member of MASWA, you will not be charged to attend this program.

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MARCH, 2009
Date: Thursday, March 26, 2009

Topic: Unbefriended Elders: Matching Values with Decisions

Presenter: Mary Bornong, LISW
Mary Bornong, LISW, Care Manager with Senior Social Services at Volunteers of America MN has over 20 years social service experience serving diverse populations, people with developmental disabilities, older adults and at risk youth. Prior to working at Volunteers of America MN, Mary was the Care Consultant/Outreach Manager at the Alzheimer's Association.

Program Overview and Objectives:

  1. Increase understanding about unbefriended elder/adult orphan issues and the national scope

  2. Learn about a survey completed in Minnesota regarding unbefriended elders/adult orphans

  3. Increase knowledge about current practice and surrogacy models beyond guardianship throughout the United States

  4. Learn about Unbefriended Elders: Matching Values with Decisions, a pilot project with replication implications

Call the MASWA Program Co-Chairs:
Kay Johnson, North Memorial Home Health and Hospice 763-520-4280 or
Virginia Kafer, LivHOME 612-719-7835 with questions related to this program.

LOCATION:
Freedom Pointe Assisted Living
500 Carlson Parkway
Minnetonka, MN 55305

Click here for a map

Contact: Becky Nelson - 952-473-3330

Certificates of Attendance (CEU) will be available.
Annual Membership fee $25.00 Guest fee $5.00

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APRIL, 2009
Thursday, April 23, 2009

Schedule:
2:30 pm Registration/Networking
2:45 pm Business Meeting
3:00 pm Presentation/Questions
4:00 pm Adjourn

Topic:
EARLY Detection and Diagnosis of Dementia:
A Neuropsychological Perspective

Terry R. Barclay, Ph.D. completed his doctoral training in clinical psychology at Michigan State University with specialization in aging and neuropsychology. Dr. Barclay is currently in independent practice in Edina where he performs neuropsychological evaluations, psychotherapy, and family interventions for individuals with dementia and their care partners. He is also a clinical neuropsychologist with HealthEast Care System and St. Joseph's Hospital and consultant for the geriatric research division of Los Angeles-based Vital Research, LLC.

Program Overview and Objectives:

  • Describe the signs and symptoms of early dementia and the emotional, cognitive, and behavioral changes that take place with disease progression.
  • Discuss strategies for early detection and diagnosis.
  • Explain the role of a neuropsychologist and what cognitive testing can offer.
  • Illustrate the use of new cognitive screening measures.

*Call the MASWA Program Co-Chairs, Kay Johnson, North Memorial Home Health and Hospice 763-520-4280 or Virginia, LivHOME 612-719-7835 with questions related to this program.

Location:
Ridgepointe
12600 Marion Lane West
Minnetonka, MN 55305

Contact:
May Chaplin or Jeff Evenson - 952-540-6200

Click here for map to Ridgepointe.

Certificates of Attendance (CEU) will be available.
Annual Membership fee $25.00 Guest fee $5.00

This same program will be repeated at the St. Paul Senior Worker Association Meeting Tuesday, February 10th at the Timbers. If you are a member of MASWA, you will not be charged to attend this program.

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MAY, 2009
Spring Luncheon

Date: Thursday, May 28, 2009

Time: 12:15 - 4:00 p.m.

Topic:
Legacy: "The Footprints We Leave Behind"
A personal & professional program

Presenter:
Rachael Freed, LICSW, LMFT, AgeWell Home Care

The Reserve in Plymouth

Speaker Sponsor: SilverCrest Properties
Event Sponsors: Diamond Crest Assisted Living

Emerald Crest

Home Care Assist

Home Watch Home Care

Intrepid Home Care

Nova Communications

Table Decoration Sponsor: Pathfinder Rent-A-Daughter

The Guiding Way

Program:

  • Define legacy and the spiritual-ethical will

  • Differentiate between and understand the relationship between the spiritual-ethical will and the living will

  • Identify the human needs that are addressed by writing legacies

  • Understand the positive and potential outcomes of applying legacy principle and practices in health care

  • Understand the role of health care professionals to communicate the responsibility of senior to preserve and pass on their wisdom

Menu Options:

  • Turkey Club Croissant –OR- Buffalo Chicken Wrap
  • Vegetarian Wrap
  • Vegan Wrap
  • All with white bean salad & fresh fruit
  • Tables set with water, iced tea, coffee & desserts

Location:
The Reserve
3155 Empire Lane, Plymouth 55447

Directions

From Highway 494: Take highway 55 West exit and go to the first intersection...Fernbrook Lane North. Turn right. The next intersection is Harbor Lane North. Turn right on Harbor Lane. At the first street you come to...Empire Lane...turn left. The building is ahead and on the left. Watch for the MASWA signs, too!

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JUNE, 2009

JOINT PUBLIC POLICY MEETING

Date: Thursday, June 25, 2009

2:30 pm Registration/Networking
2:45 pm Business Meeting
3:00 pm Presentation/Questions
4:00 pm Adjourn

Topic:
Joint Public Policy

Hosted by our Joint Public Policy Committee

TOPIC: A synopsis of the 2009 Legislative Session and what's ahead

AT: Edina Southdale Library, 7001 York Avenue South, Edina, MN 55435

Click here for an online map.

GUEST/TOPIC: We have invited some Minnesota legislative Leaders to help us understand and reflect on the 2009 session.

Certificates of Attendance (CEU) will be available.
Annual Membership fee $25.00 Guest fee $5.00

SAVE THE DATE - MASWA NEW MEMBERS' RECEPTION

MASWA New Member Reception - First time MASWA members are invited to meet each other and the MASWA board. Free appetizers, beer, wine, and other beverages.

Come and enjoy the fun!

Date: Thursday, June 18th

Time: 4:30 - 6:30

Where:
Parkshore Senior Campus (tall building)
3663 Park Center Boulevard
St. Louis Park, MN 55416

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JULY, 2009
Membership Meeting
Thursday, July 23, 2009

2:30 pm Registration/Networking
2:45 pm Business Meeting
3:00 pm Presentation/Questions
4:00 pm Adjourn

TOPIC: Ethical Challenges in End of Life CarePresenter: Dr. Joe Amberg

Dr. Amberg is the Palliative Care Services Medical Director and chairman of the Bioethics Committee at North Memorial Medical Center. He was a primary care internal medicine physician for 18 years. Board certified in Palliative Care medicine.

Program Overview and Objectives:
* Promote the use of advance directives
* Utilize specialists in hospice and palliative care
* Understand how the principles of ethics influence how a person dies

*Call the MASWA Program Co-Chairs: Kay Johnson, North Memorial Home Health and Hospice 763-520-4280 or Virginia Kafer, 612-419-9759 with questions related to this program.

LOCATION:

Golden Living Center, St. Louis Park
3201 Virginia Ave. South
St. Louis Park, MN 55426

PARKING UPDATE:
Due to road construction, additional parking for the MASWA meeting will be available in the condo parking lot located across the street from GLC - St. Louis Park. Parking signs will be available to place in vehicle windows to designate MASWA parking.

Click here for an online map.

Contact: Keca Bell 612-750-1636

Certificates of Attendance (CEU) will be available.
Annual Membership fee $25.00 Guest fee $5.00

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AUGUST, 2009

Date: Thursday, August 27, 2009

2:30 pm Registration/Networking
2:45 pm Business Meeting
3:00 pm Presentation/Questions
4:00 pm Adjourn

Topic:
Vulnerable Adult Law

Presenter: William Brown, Esq.
William Brown is a graduate of the William Mitchell College of Law. He is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association, member of the Elder Law Section of the Minnesota State Bar Association and Vulnerable Adult Committee Member of the Elder Law Section.

Program Overview and objectives:

  • Identify key indicators of elder abuse and the proper authorities to contact for suspected elder abuse

  • Understand the Vulnerable Adult Act including its origin and legislative updates

  • Share case law updates

Location:
Jones-Harrison Residence
3700 Cedar Lake Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55416
JoAnn Buytendorp 612-920-2030

Click here for online map

Call the MASWA Program Co-Chairs:
Kay Johnson, North Memorial Home Health and Hospice 763-520-4280
or
Virginia Kafer, 612-419-9759 with questions related to this program.

Certificates of Attendance (CEU) will be available.
Annual Membership fee $25.00 Guest fee $5.00

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SEPTEMBER, 2009

Date: Thursday, September 24, 2009

Topic:
Dementia Caregiver Resources

Presenter: Joseph E. Gaugler, PhD;
Associate Professor School of Nursing, Center on Aging, McKnight Presidential Fellow. Coordinator of Research Initiatives, Center for Gerontological Nursing; University of MN

Click here to download the handout from this meeting, "Stages of Dementia" (Word document)

Click here to download the PowerPoint presentation from this meeting: "Dr. Gaugler's Presentaton on 9/24"

Click here to download information (PDF) on the next free Caring for a Parent with Memory Loss conference on December 5, 2009 at the University of Minnesota. (Note that this is a change of date.)

Program Overview and Objectives:

  • To offer a brief overview of key issues in Alzheimer’s Disease/ dementia and dementia care givers

  • To review informational and educational resources to help dementia family care

  • To summarize recent research on dementia care giving interventions

Location:
Roitenberg Family Assisted Living Residence
3610 Phillips Parkway S.
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Betty Ann Baustert 952-908-1776

Click here for an online map

Call the MASWA Program Co-Chairs:
Kay Johnson, North Memorial Home Health and Hospice 763-520-4280
or
Virginia Kafer, 612-419-9759 with questions related to this program.

Certificates of Attendance (CEU) will be available.
Annual Membership fee $25.00 Guest fee $5.00

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OCTOBER, 2009

Aging is Risky Business
2009 Fall Aging Conference

Date: Thursday, October 29, 2009

Location:
Earle Brown Heritage Center
6155 Earle Brown Drive
Brooklyn Center MN 55430

For directions from your location
visit www.earlebrown.com

Guest Speakers:
Eric Klinenberg, Professor of Sociology at New York University
Donna Schempp, LCSW, Program Director, Family Caregiver Alliance
David J. Mayo, PhD. Professor Emeritus at the University of Minnesota at Duluth
Michele Cauch, M.A., M.S.W - Executive Director, SageHealth Network

Click here for more details and online registration

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NOVEMBER, 2009
No meeting
DECEMBER, 2009

Joint Public Policy December Forum

Date: Tuesday, December 15th

Time: 2:45-4:15pm

Location:
The Commons on Marice
1380 Marice Drive
Eagan, Minnesota 55121

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Topic: Senator Dave Durenberger will address: "Why are we talking about
Healthcare in America?"

Senator Durenberger served as the senior U.S. Senator from MN from 1978 to 1995. During his time in the Senate, Senator Durenberger served as chairman of the Select Committee on Intelligence; chairman of the Health Subcommittee of the Senate Finance Committee and was catapulted into the leadership role in national health reform. Senator Durenberger is currently a Senior Health Policy Fellow at the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis and chairs the National Institute of Health Policy (NIHP).

Committee Contact:
Joint Public Policy Committee

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January, 2010
Date: January 28, 2010

Schedule:
2:30 pm Registration/Networking
2:45 pm Business Meeting
3:00 pm Presentation/Questions
4:00 pm Adjourn

Topic: Dementia Clinical Case Studies

Presenter: Dr. Alvin Holm, MD, FACP

Program Overview and Objectives:

  1. Be able to define Dementia and identify the main causes
  2. Understand the common clinical presentations of Dementia
  3. Understand the potential benefits of neuroimaging in the diagnosis of Dementia

Location:
Parkwood Shores (4 story building on left as you enter)
3633 Park Center Blvd
St. Louis Park, MN 55416

Please park and enter in the upper parking lot in front of the TALL building, due to the snow mounds. You will be directed to the meeting location.

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Marti Briest 952-848-5819

Call the MASWA Program Co-Chairs: Kay Johnson, North Memorial Home Health and Hospice 763-520-4280 or Virginia Kafer, 612-419-9759 with questions related to this program.

Certificates of Attendance (CEU) will be available.
Annual Membership fee $20.00 Guest fee $5.00

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