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Congratulations to the Fall 2022 class!
Medical Emergencies at Riderwood: What You Need to Know
Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 10-11:30 a.m. in the Chesapeake Room, Lower Level, Montgomery Station. Caring Connections and Riderwood’s Resident Services Department are co-sponsors.
Presenters include Amanda Hidalgo, Manager, Riderwood Security; Yvette Ross, Care Coordinator; and a representative of the Medical Center. This is a great opportunity to learn the many ways that Riderwood residents are supported when there is a medical emergency. Why should I register for the Medical Center’s Care Path program? How do my medical records get to the hospital? What about the File of Life? What happens when I’m discharged from thehospital? How are my family members notified about a medical emergency?
Financial Security: Money Management as We Age
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 10-11:30 a.m. in the Chesapeake Room, Lower Level, Montgomery Station
Learn about a new 9-session, practical Caring Connections course designed to promote financial confidence and skills as you age. The pilot will begin on Friday mornings, February 17 and run through April 28, 2023. The course will offer skill-based guidance for: setting up a support system ahead of need; learning about your personal finances and the terms of your Riderwood contract; managing your income and assets; and organizing your personal data into a Life Ledger. This single document informs your trusted representatives about your preferences. Learn about how you can sign up for this pilot course.
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Solo-Aging: Affinity Group Meeting
Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 10 a.m. in the Chesapeake Room, Lower Level, Montgomery Station
Anticipating Emergencies
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 10 a.m. in the Chesapeake Room, Lower Level, Montgomery Station
In a crisis, will you be prepared to use your Smart phone to get help? Do you know that there are electronic devices that detect falls? Trudy Downs will offer technical guidance to residents who want to learn about how technology you may already own can serve as a Medical Alert device.
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The Navigating As we Age: Changes and Choices course will be offered Spring, 2023.