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Caring Connections – Who we are; What we do.
Caring Connections is a collaboration between RWV Resident Services (Social Workers) and Continuing Education Committee plus interested residents.
Mission:
- Educate residents of many different transitions/decisions in aging in advance of need. Expand the culture of a learning community in which individuals assist each other in learning as well as access staff expertise
- Market all pertinent events at RWV into cohesive whole
Video Overview of all the services to residents that come through Caring Connections. Mina
Wuchenich and Ellen Lebedow join Gary on the Administrative Update Dec. 14, 2021
Frequently Asked Questions about Caring Connections
Testimonials from Caring Connections participants and family
Navigating As We Age
- This course brings peace of mind to both residents and their family members. Peace of mind comes from making informed choices about the myriad of options for the decisions involved in aging. The decisions focus on three areas: Legal, Financial and Health issues. Please see the FAQs below.
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The Spring 2022 Navigating as We Age: Changes & Choices has been filled. The next course will be in the fall.
Pre-requisites are:
Computer literacy
Access to a laptop /desktop computer
Commitment to the entire 12-session course and individual homework
Materials Fee of $50 each to cover binder and course development costs.
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- Frequently Asked Questions about the course, Navigating As We Age.
- Navigating As We Age: Changes & Choices Fall 2021
- Note: this is the binder for the course and is a large, 428 page PDF file.
Key Documents from Navigating as We Age binder
Technical Guides for Security Measures on Smart Phones
- How To Set An Emergency Contact on your Android or iPhone’s Lock Screen
- How to encrypt a document in MS 2010
- Using Your iPhone as a Safety & Security Device when charging at night
- Set up your Medical ID in the Health app on your iPhone
- See also Life Ledger
- 3 Financial Tracking Tables – Coaching and tools for novices to manage cash flow and track expenses/income. This is a MS Word file that is automatically downloaded and which contains three tracking tables for your personal use.
- Advanced Medical Treatment Choices for the Future
Life Ledger Download
- Life Ledger, 2022 Edition
- NOTE: This is an MS Word document. Download it, edit and save a personal Life Ledger.
- Explanation of the Life Ledger – please read first.
Past Presentations/Videos on Topics of Aging
- Links to video recordings of recent events related to Caring Connections that were presented and recorded at Riderwood.
- Links to earlier events are indexed by topic in the Online Research/Reference Library.
Library Resources
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- Caring Connections on-line Research/Reference Libraries
- Book List (tabular) of holdings in the Caring Connections section of the Village Square library.
Resources for Family Members
Information on the Riderwood support available and tasks to consider.
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- Riderwood Quick Guide. Key Information with access numbers for services at Riderwood from Dining to Finance to Activities and Maintenance.
- Social Workers’ Brochure with access numbers. The first point of contact for resident or family member questions is the Resident Services Coordinator / Social Worker in each neighborhood.
- Financial FAQ Brochure. This brochure answers the questions most frequently asked questions about finances at Riderwood.
- 3 Financial Tracking Tables – Coaching and tools for novices to manage cash flow and track expenses/income. This is a MS Word file that is automatically downloaded and which contains three tracking tables for your personal use.
- These are FAI, Family Resource Guides, the questions family members need to consider for aging parents.
- AARP – What to Do When a Loved One Dies
- Riderwood checklist: Things to Consider After a Resident’s Death
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- CCCS Surviving Spouse Financial Checklist
- Pastoral care pamphlet: When a Riderwood Resident Dies
E-mail List Serve for Caring Connections
- Connect with Caring Connections
- Sign up to receive advance notices of upcoming events at Riderwood on topics of aging. This includes details for the next Navigating As We Age course.
- The Caring Connections pages are maintained by the Caring Connections committee. If you have suggestions or questions, please send email to CaringConnect@riderwoodlife.com
All references to information on this website are provided as a convenience for independent research.