Submitted by Cindy Potters
SAGE Eldercare is located at 290 Broad Street, Summit.
Tuesday, December 4, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. and Thursday, November 15 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
What is Happening to Medicare 2019
Get all of your questions answered including: different plan options, when and how to make changes and how to choose the right prescription. PLANS CHANGE EVERY YEAR, as do your needs. It is important to evaluate your needs for the upcoming year during the annual enrollment period. This program will explain the changes and what you need to know. The speaker will be a SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) counselor from Union County. This program is free and open to all. To register or for more information, please call 908.598.5548 or email education@sageeldercare.org.
Monday, December 3, 17 (meets every other week)
Caregiver Support Group for Adult Children
A free support group for adult children who act as their parents’ caregivers will be led by Licensed Clinical Social Worker and InfoCare Manager Kathy Larkin. The groups will cover topics such as balancing work and the needs of their families, long-distance caregiving, family conflicts, finding resources, and navigating the healthcare system. Pre-registration is required for this free group. Every other Monday, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. To register, or for more information, please call 908.598.5509.
Monday, December 3, 17 (meets every other week)
Caregiver Support Group for Spouses
A support group for caregivers will be led by Licensed Clinical Social Worker and InfoCare Manager Kathy Larkin. The groups will cover topics such as coping with caregiver emotions and managing stress, navigating care options, and defining our roles as caregivers. Pre-registration is required for this free group. Every other Monday, 2:00 -3:30 p.m. To register or for more information, please call 908.598.5509.
December 4, 11, 18, (10:15 – 11:15 a.m.) and December 7, 14, 21, 28 (11:30 – 12:30)
Fun-to-be-Fit Exercise Class
General exercise class for older adults designed to improve overall fitness for all levels. Cost is $10 per class. To register or for more information, please call 908.598.5548 or email education@sageeldercare.org.
December 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31 (11:30 – 12:30 p.m.)
Gentle Chair Yoga
Class for older adults that deepens flexibility and strengthens personal body awareness. Cost is $10 per class. 11:30 – 12:30 p.m. To register or for more information, please call 908.598.5548 or email education@sageeldercare.org.
December 4, 11, 18 (11:30 – 12:45 pm)
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is a series of precise flowing movements that develop balance, strength, flexibility, focus, endurance, and calmness. Cost is $10 per class. 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. To register or for more information, please call 908.598.5548 or email education@sageeldercare.org.
About SAGE Elder Care
Since 1954, SAGE Eldercare has been helping make the communities it serves amazing places to age. The non-profit organization provides a wide array of information, support, and services designed to help individuals lead the most independent and active lives possible. From helping with errands and delivering Meals on Wheels, to exercise classes, community programs and support groups, Medicare counseling, care planning, an adult day health care center, and home health care, as well as the SAGE Resale Shop and Furniture Restoration Workshop, SAGE’s expertise helps older adults remain independent in their own homes. SAGE is committed to being the leading provider of programs and services to meet the changing needs of older adults, their families, and caregivers in Union, Essex, Morris, and Somerset Counties. For more information, please call 908-273-5550 or visit sageeldercare.org.
