Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP)has engineered a wonderful site which offers a various ides for adult summer reading programs. Resources and activities are provided which are best utilized by those in the older adult community throughout the summer. Some sample adult programs are highlighted which have been used in different areas across the country. A great site for information on programs offered in other areas speically designed for older adults.
Do you have any summer programs in mind for your library?
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Save the Date - April 19th 2010
The Alzheimer's Association sent this save the date for their April 19th conference focusing on brain health. Looks like a great lineup! Local brain health expert Paul Nussbaum, Ph.D., is presenting the opening session “Brain Health across the Lifespan.” If you have never heard Dr. Nussbaum speak, I highly recommend him! The whole day conference is $75 for professionals and $25 for family caregivers.
Information provided by Lois Lutz of the Alzheimer's Association
Information provided by Lois Lutz of the Alzheimer's Association
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Other Useful Sites - Websites for Older Adults 2009
AgeNet
http://www.agenet.com/
Alliance for Retired Americans
http://www.retiredamericans.org/
Best Place (Sperling's)
http://www.bestplaces.net/
Beyond 50: A Report to the nation on Economic Security
www.aarp.org/beyond50/
Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites
http://www.cyndislist.com/
Department of Veteran Affairs
http://www.va.gov/
FDA Information for Seniors
www.fda.gov/oc/seniors
FirstGov for Seniors
www.usa.gov/Topics/Seniors.shtml
Fighting Fraud Against Older Consumers
www.fraud.org/elderfraud
RetireNet
http://www.retirenet.com/
Senior Citizen Statistics
www.seniorjournal.com/SeniorStats.htm
Senior Corps
http://www.seniorcorps.org/
Senior Housing
http://www.seniorhousingnet.com/
Senior Net
http://www.seniorsites.com/
Social Security for Women
www.socialsecurity.gov/women
Federal Trade Commission
http://www.ftc.gov/
Web Pointers for Senior Adults
web.pdx.edu/~psu01435/startup.html
WidowNet
http://www.widownet.org/
Information and Website provided by ISAP (Innovative Services to an Aging Population) Appointed by commonwealth Libraries, members include public librarians, library educators, and representatives of the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, AARP, Area Agencies on Aging, Regional Library for the Blind & Physically Handicapped Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services and Social Security. Provides leadership and focus from a state-wide level on public library services for older adults and their families and caregivers.
http://www.agenet.com/
Alliance for Retired Americans
http://www.retiredamericans.org/
Best Place (Sperling's)
http://www.bestplaces.net/
Beyond 50: A Report to the nation on Economic Security
www.aarp.org/beyond50/
Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites
http://www.cyndislist.com/
Department of Veteran Affairs
http://www.va.gov/
FDA Information for Seniors
www.fda.gov/oc/seniors
FirstGov for Seniors
www.usa.gov/Topics/Seniors.shtml
Fighting Fraud Against Older Consumers
www.fraud.org/elderfraud
RetireNet
http://www.retirenet.com/
Senior Citizen Statistics
www.seniorjournal.com/SeniorStats.htm
Senior Corps
http://www.seniorcorps.org/
Senior Housing
http://www.seniorhousingnet.com/
Senior Net
http://www.seniorsites.com/
Social Security for Women
www.socialsecurity.gov/women
Federal Trade Commission
http://www.ftc.gov/
Web Pointers for Senior Adults
web.pdx.edu/~psu01435/startup.html
WidowNet
http://www.widownet.org/
Information and Website provided by ISAP (Innovative Services to an Aging Population) Appointed by commonwealth Libraries, members include public librarians, library educators, and representatives of the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, AARP, Area Agencies on Aging, Regional Library for the Blind & Physically Handicapped Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services and Social Security. Provides leadership and focus from a state-wide level on public library services for older adults and their families and caregivers.
Monday, January 11, 2010
New Information from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and we want to call your attention to a new video and resource guide featured on Ask Medicare. The video tells one family's story, and highlights programs and resources that benefit and enhance a caregiver's well-being. In addition, the video and resource guide provide links to services available for caregivers and care recipients through the HHS Administration on Aging, HHS Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and other state and local programs. Please feel free to view the video and download the resource guide from the Ask Medicare website. Ask Medicare is CMS' website for caregivers. It is as easy as logging on to help a friend or family member choose a drug plan, compare nursing homes, get help with billing, find local resources, and more!
Special thanks to Monique Scott of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and Claudia Koeing of the Office of Commonwealth Libraries for passing along this valuable information.
Special thanks to Monique Scott of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and Claudia Koeing of the Office of Commonwealth Libraries for passing along this valuable information.
Older Adults and the Internet
This article may be of interest for those of you who offer computer classes or may be considering the idea particularly for older adults.
Senior citizens becoming more comfortable with using Internet
By Kim Leonard, PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Monday, January 11, 2010
Senior citizens becoming more comfortable with using Internet
By Kim Leonard, PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Monday, January 11, 2010
Thursday, January 7, 2010
PA Dietetic Association Foundation
The PA Dietetic Association Foundation (PADAF) has been working with libraries across the state on a variety of fun programs and projects. March is National Nutrition Month.
Programs are geared for an audience of 10 or more. Speakers appreciate an honorarium to help cover their time, supplies and travels. There is more information about these programs see the attached documents and request form. Also, visit the PADAF’s Make Time for Health.
For more information:
Janet K. Little, MPH, RD, LDN
Immediate Past President
Pennsylvania Dietetic Association Foundation
www.eatrightpa.org/PADAF
Email: jklrd @jklrd.com
- Looking for great books on nutrition: Check out the ADA’s Good Nutrition Reading List.
- Learn more about PADAF library projects: Visit here.
- Learn more about downloadable handouts: Visit here and scroll to the end of the page for "Display Materials" and "Downloadable Handouts".
- Create a display in March for National Nutrition Month: Contact Jan Little for a connection with a local registered dietitian, dietetic technician, registered or student(s) in dietetics. (All are members of the PA Dietetic Association.)
- Invite a local registered dietitian to visit for a special program: Contact Jan Little.
Programs are geared for an audience of 10 or more. Speakers appreciate an honorarium to help cover their time, supplies and travels. There is more information about these programs see the attached documents and request form. Also, visit the PADAF’s Make Time for Health.
For more information:
Janet K. Little, MPH, RD, LDN
Immediate Past President
Pennsylvania Dietetic Association Foundation
www.eatrightpa.org/PADAF
Email: jklrd @jklrd.com
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Health Care & Health Insurance - Websites for Older Adults 2009
Lifelong Fitness Alliance
http://www.50plus.org/
Adult Basic Health Insurance For The Uninsured
http://www.highmarkblueshield.com/
Alzheimer's Disease Education Center
www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers
Benefits Check Up
http://www.benefitscheckup.org/
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/
Drug Information by RXList
http://www.rxlist.com/
Food Safety for Seniors
www.foodsafety.gov/~fsg/sr2.html
Late-Life Depression Evaluation and Treatment Center
www.wpic.pitt.edu/research/depr/
Long-Term Care Insurance Decision Assistance
http://www.prepsmart.com/
Medicare: Official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare
http://www.medicare.gov/
MEDLINEplus
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
MEDLINEplus: Seniors' Health Information
www.nlmnih.gov/medlineplus/seniorshealth.html
Merck Manual of Geriatrics
www.merck.com/mkgr/mmg/contents.jsp
PHCA: Pennsylvania Health Care Association
http://www.phca.org/
Information and Website provided by ISAP (Innovative Services to an Aging Population) Appointed by commonwealth Libraries, members include public librarians, library educators, and representatives of the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, AARP, Area Agencies on Aging, Regional Library for the Blind & Physically Handicapped Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services and Social Security. Provides leadership and focus from a state-wide level on public library services for older adults and their families and caregivers.
http://www.50plus.org/
Adult Basic Health Insurance For The Uninsured
http://www.highmarkblueshield.com/
Alzheimer's Disease Education Center
www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers
Benefits Check Up
http://www.benefitscheckup.org/
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/
Drug Information by RXList
http://www.rxlist.com/
Food Safety for Seniors
www.foodsafety.gov/~fsg/sr2.html
Late-Life Depression Evaluation and Treatment Center
www.wpic.pitt.edu/research/depr/
Long-Term Care Insurance Decision Assistance
http://www.prepsmart.com/
Medicare: Official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare
http://www.medicare.gov/
MEDLINEplus
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
MEDLINEplus: Seniors' Health Information
www.nlmnih.gov/medlineplus/seniorshealth.html
Merck Manual of Geriatrics
www.merck.com/mkgr/mmg/contents.jsp
PHCA: Pennsylvania Health Care Association
http://www.phca.org/
Information and Website provided by ISAP (Innovative Services to an Aging Population) Appointed by commonwealth Libraries, members include public librarians, library educators, and representatives of the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, AARP, Area Agencies on Aging, Regional Library for the Blind & Physically Handicapped Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services and Social Security. Provides leadership and focus from a state-wide level on public library services for older adults and their families and caregivers.
Friday, January 1, 2010
January Is National Mentoring Month
Once again it is National Mentoring Month and we wanted to celebrate with our community partners at the Mentoring Partnership of SW PA.
May be of interest to patrons looking for volunteer opportunities in their area:
There are almost 1000 young people on a waiting list for a mentor. We need volunteers who will spend time with a young person. SHARE WHAT YOU KNOW!
Through the Mentoring Partnership of SW PA volunteers will have the opportunity to provide a young person with quality mentoring. Training is provided that is tailored to the program the volunteer will be involved with during their mentoring experience. The programs are open to all those who wish to make an impact on a young person's life and the Mentoring Partnership of SW PA will work around your schedule to provide the best possible mentoring opportunities.
Mentoring Partnership of SW PA has many valuable resources for mentors to educate themselves on the mentoring occurring in their area, as well as success stories and functions taking place in South Western Pennsylvania. Check out this site or call 412-281-2535 to learn even more about how to become a mentor.
Happy Mentoring Month!
May be of interest to patrons looking for volunteer opportunities in their area:
There are almost 1000 young people on a waiting list for a mentor. We need volunteers who will spend time with a young person. SHARE WHAT YOU KNOW!
Through the Mentoring Partnership of SW PA volunteers will have the opportunity to provide a young person with quality mentoring. Training is provided that is tailored to the program the volunteer will be involved with during their mentoring experience. The programs are open to all those who wish to make an impact on a young person's life and the Mentoring Partnership of SW PA will work around your schedule to provide the best possible mentoring opportunities.
Mentoring Partnership of SW PA has many valuable resources for mentors to educate themselves on the mentoring occurring in their area, as well as success stories and functions taking place in South Western Pennsylvania. Check out this site or call 412-281-2535 to learn even more about how to become a mentor.
Happy Mentoring Month!
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