Services to Seniors: Local Community Resources
Date: Monday, May 9, 2016
Time: 9:00 am — 9:30 am: Coffee and Networking
9:30 am — 11:30 am: Panel Presentation and Q&A
Location: Bethlehem Public Library 451 Delaware Ave • Delmar • NY • 12054
Continuing Education Credit Hours: 2 CEs
Cosponsored by: UHLS, Albany Guardian Society & Bethlehem Public Library
Cost: FREE to members of UHLS, MVLS, and SALS
Registration: Required. Contact deanna.dicarlo@uhls.lib.ny.us to register by Wednesday, 5/4.
Panel Description: As more of our patrons are “aging in place,” public libraries have become vital community hubs for local seniors. When seniors and their caregivers have questions, library professionals want to provide reliable answers and referrals. Join us for a panel discussion about local senior resources and get answers to these questions and much more:
- Where in the Capital District can seniors get information about health care, insurance, housing, and meals?
- Where can caregivers go for support and to register for services?
- What current issues are the biggest concerns for local seniors?
- What community partnerships might libraries consider to improve library services to seniors?
Panelists include:
- Albany Guardian Society:Ken Harris, Executive Director
- Albany Senior Services: Monika Boeckmann, Executive Director
- Bethlehem Neighbors(Village in development): Mary Scanlon, President & Sarah Foster, Secretary
- Bethlehem Senior Services:Jane Sanders, Director
- Northeast Association for the Blind Association: Ann Gallagher Sagaas, Co-Director of Community Services
- Northeast Region 2-1-1:Ann DiSarro
- Rensselaer County Unified Family Services:Carol Rosbozom, Director
- Schenectady County Department of Senior & Long Term Care Services:Laurie Bacheldor, Manager