Aging Programs
Senior Companion Training
Guest speakers and industry experts offer in-service training
for senior caregivers through this Academy program. Training is
offered twice each year. Topics include:
- Art therapy for relaxation and stress reduction
- Devices to assist seniors in taking their medicine
- Overcoming holiday depression
- Humor as therapy
- Annual documentation review
Therapeutic Aging Classes
More than 400 classes are offered by the Academy, at low or no
cost to participants, for men and women age 55 and older and adults
with disabilities. Programs are based at adult day care facilities,
Kane Regional Centers and senior citizen centers throughout
Allegheny County. Both life-enrichment and educational courses are
offered. Here are a few examples of courses:
- Aerobics
- Crafts
- Dance
- Nutrition
- Medicare updates
- Insurance plans
- Wills and trusts