EDUCATION & Training



FY14 COA Formula Grant Training Sessions

Please know that the Formula Grant training originally scheduled for Merrimac will not be held. On that day (Tuesday, June 11th) the Brockton Council on Aging will host the Formula Grant training at its senior center (9:15-11:45 am). Please contact the Brockton COA if you would like to attend lunch that day.
The training in Leominster, originally scheduled for June 5th, has been rescheduled for Tuesday, June 4th.
The complete, revised training schedule is attached.Please find attached the FY2014 COA Formula Grant training schedule.   The training sites reflect as much geographic accessibility/variety as is practicable and every effort has been made to reduce conflicts with known scheduled events.
Directors with fewer than 24 months in their current position should consider attendance mandatory.   As always, directors with longer service are most welcome and strongly encouraged to attend to share their ideas, practices and insights.
The Formula grant amount is NOT OFFICIALLY APPROVED until the GAA (General Appropriation Act) is signed:   this typically occurs during July.   We are providing a preliminary budget format, but no budget should be considered final until the GAA has been finalized.   You may refer to the (attached) federal 2010 census as the basis of your Formula Grant calculation;   the minimum available amount is not yet determined.   We ask you to please not submit your "preliminary budget" before 1 July 2013.   Thank you.
"The Guide" to allowable/eligible costs will be issued under separate cover.
If you have any questions regarding this process, please feel free to give me a call or e-mail.
Sincerely, Emmett H. Schmarsow, Program Manager, Councils on Aging and Senior Centers

Chronic Disease Statewide Coaltion

Alzheimer's Caregiver Program Leadership Training

Two training dates/sites have been set:
Wednesday 26 June in Natick.
Each program runs from 10am to 4pm.
This training (at no charge, including CEUs if interested) is offered in conjunction with the Alzheimer's Association of MA and New Hampshire for persons interested in conducting support groups for Primary Caregivers of those diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, or a related dementia.

Pittsfield COA — My Life, My Health CDSM Training

FREE Workshop Leader Training — July 11, 12 & 18, 19, 2013, 9:30--4:30 pm
In this 4-day training, you will learn how to co-lead 2.5 hour workshops over the course of 6 weeks.
Topics include: Pain and fatigue management, physical activity and exercise, muscle relaxation, weight management, healthy eating, dealing with difficult emotions, communication skills, medication management, and making informed treatment decisions.

"Tai Chi for Healthy Aging" Instructor Training Program

The goal of this program is to train new instructors who can teach older adults how to:
Improve their strength and balance — Reduce their fear and risk of falling — Be more relaxed, flexible, and socially engaged through group Tai Chi classes — Utilize these skills in activities of daily living
Western MA — July 11 & 12, 2013
Greenfield Savings Bank, Turner Falls MA, Linda Ackerman, (413) 863-4316
South Shore — July 15 & 16, 2013
Duxbury Senior Center, Duxbury MA — Joanne Moore, (781) 934-5774
Metrowest — July 22 & 23, 2013 -- 8:30-5:30 both days
BayPath Elder Services, Inc., Marlborough MA, Anne-Marie Gagnon, (508) 573-7207

ONGOING

Chronic Disease Self-Management Coalition

Attached you will find the 2013 Healthy Living Programs Leader Training Schedule.
We are very excited to reveal the many trainings being offered in all geographical areas throughout Massachusetts! You will notice there is a contact person associated with each training. Please contact that individual directly if you would need more information or would like to register for one of the trainings.
Also attached is the Chronic Disease Self-Management Master Training Application for (2) Master Trainings that will take place in Massachusetts and the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU): State CDSMP Licensure.
Please review and complete the Master Training Application and MOU (if not already submitted) and return to me no later than the dates posted.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
This is going to be a very exciting year with the expansion of our Massachusetts Evidence Based Programs and we look forward to working with all of you!
Susan Poludniak, RD, LDN, Healthy Living Program Manager
Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley, Inc., 360 Merrimack Street, Bldg 5, Lawrence MA 01843
978-946-1355 — www.healthyliving4me.org

Hoarding:   Best Practices Guide

Hoarding: Best Practices Guide is a thorough collaborative effort to address mental health (hoarding) behavior of Massachusetts elders living in the community.
You may visit this web-site to access this document: http://forprofessionals.800ageinfo.com/2013/03/care-guide-for-hoarding.html.
I wish to acknowledge and thank Brenda Correia, the Coordinator for Elder Community Support Programs at Elder Affairs, for making this document available.
Sincerely, Emmett H. Schmarsow, Prog. Manager for Councils on Aging and Senior Centers, Elder Affairs, Boston MA

Lasell College Offers a 20% Discount to MCOA Members

Recognizing your commitment to the senior community, Lasell College in Newton MA is pleased to offer full-time employees of MCOA Members a 20% tuition discount.   Lasell College's Master of Science in Management Program offers concentrations in Elder Care Administration, Elder Care Marketing, and in six other Concentration areas.   We also offer five-course Graduate Certificates, which are available in each concentration area — available 100% on-line and on-campus.
Our offer is directed towards employees and volunteers at COAs but is certainly open to all of your membership organizations and individuals as well.   The program is growing with an interest in the coming boom in the industry and we're trying to get the word out to your members about our partnership with MCOA.
John Chenier, Assistant Director of Graduate Admission
Lasell College, 1844 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton MA 02466

Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy's Summer Session, Tufts U.

Dear COA Friends, I have attached information on the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy's Summer Session at Tufts University in Medford which may be of interest to your communities.
Feel free to post or distribute.   Please let me know if you have any questions.
Regards, Jenifer Burckett-Picker, Director, PhD Program and Summer School, The Fletcher School, Tufts University, Medford MA 02155

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— Past Programs —


— 2013 —


Dysphagia Management For Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Presented by Joan Kelly Arsenault, MA, CCC/SLP
Thursday, June 13th, 2013 — 12:00pm-2:00pm
at DDS Brockton Area Office, 500 Belmont St., Suite 100,Brockton, MA 02301
Come and enjoy a presentation, on how, together we can maintain safe and efficient nutrition and hydration and to attain the highest degree of normal eating function that a individual's condition will allow.
Joan Kelly Arsenault is a Board Recognized Specialist in Swallowing & Swallowing Disorders.
Alzheimer's Caregiver Program Leadership Training
Two training dates/sites have been set:
Wednesday 12 June in Northampton and
Wednesday 26 June in Natick.
Each program runs from 10am to 4pm.
This training (at no charge, including CEUs if interested) is offered in conjunction with the Alzheimer's Association of MA and New Hampshire for persons interested in conducting support groups for Primary Caregivers of those diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, or a related dementia.
Horizons for Homeless Children — Volunteers Needed
Did you know that 1 in every 45 children in the U.S will go to sleep without a home this year?   Horizons for Homeless Children is seeking fun-loving, dependable people to interact and play with children living in family homeless shelters and domestic violence shelters throughout Western Massachusetts.   A commitment of 2 hours a week is required for at least 6 months.   Day and evening hours are available.   Trainings are held regularly and are listed on our website.   Our next Training will be held on June 12th and 13th from 6:00pm-8:30pm both evenings at the Scibelli Enterprise Center in Springfield.   For more information, please email aditmer@horizonsforhomelesschildren.org or call 413-532-0467.
Framingham MA — Tai Chi Leader Training Workshop
Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2, 2013 — 8:00 am -- 5:00 pm,   June 1   8:30-4:30 pm, June 2
Framingham Union Hospital, Framingham, MA
Cost:   $225 for 2-day Certification — $150 for 2-day Re-certification
Registration Deadline: Friday, May 22
Tai Chi for Arthritis, a program developed by Dr. Paul Lam in conjunction with his Tai Chi associates and a team of medical experts, utilizes the Sun style of Tai Chi.   The Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Program is based on Dr. Lam's program.   We collaborate with him and his Master Trainers to train new instructors for the Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Program.   Tai Chi Master Trainer Martin Kidder will lead the June training.
Framingham MA — One-Day CDSMP Re-Certification Event
There is a One Day Chronic Disease Self-Management Program Re-certification Training to be held on Thursday, May 30th 2013 from 8:45am to 4:30pm at the Sheraton Hotel, 1657 Worcester Road, Framingham MA 01701.
For those who have not been trained in the "2013 New Version" of the Chronic Disease Program this is for you!!   We encourage all CDSM Leaders to get trained as soon as possible in the New Version if you have not already done so.
This is a No Charge Training.   For additional questions and to Register please contact Marilyn Gardner — 617-624-5403 — marilyn.gardner@state.ma.us
CDSMP/Diabetes Sudbury MA — Healthy Living with Diabetes
Tuesdays to May 28 from 1:00-3:30 PM
Healthy Living with Diabetes for adults 60+ with Diabetes
Location:   Sudbury Senior Center, 40 Fairbank Road, Sudbury MA 01776
To Register Please Contact:   Sudbury Senior Center; senior@sudbury.ma.us, 978-443-3055
Dysphagia Management For Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Presented by Joan Kelly Arsenault, MA, CCC/SLP
Tuesday, May 28th, 2013 — 12:00pm-2:00pm
at BAMSI Family Support Office, 155 Webster St., Unit D, Hanover, MA 02339
Thursday, June 13th, 2013 — 12:00pm-2:00pm
at DDS Brockton Area Office, 500 Belmont St., Suite 100,Brockton, MA 02301
Come and enjoy a presentation, on how, together we can maintain safe and efficient nutrition and hydration and to attain the highest degree of normal eating function that a individual's condition will allow.
Joan Kelly Arsenault is a Board Recognized Specialist in Swallowing & Swallowing Disorders.
Chronic Disease Statewide Coalition — Tomando Leader Training
May 16th & 17th — 9am to 4pm
Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley, Inc., 360 Merrimack Street, Bldg #5, Lawrence MA 01843
To Register Please Contact:   Meaghan Sullivan, Msullivan@esmv.org   978-946-1482
Chronic Disease Statewide Coalition — Tomando Leader Training
May 9th, 10th, 16th & 17th — 9am to 4pm
Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley, Inc., 360 Merrimack Street, Bldg #5, Lawrence MA 01843
To Register Please Contact:   Meaghan Sullivan, Msullivan@esmv.org   978-946-1482
Chronic Disease Self-Management Coalition
Attached you will find the 2013 Healthy Living Programs Leader Training Schedule.   (January-June)
We are very excited to reveal the many trainings being offered in all geographical areas throughout Massachusetts! You will notice there is a contact person associated with each training. Please contact that individual directly if you would need more information or would like to register for one of the trainings.
Also attached is the Chronic Disease Self-Management Master Training Application for (2) Master Trainings that will take place in Massachusetts and the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU): State CDSMP Licensure.
Please review and complete the Master Training Application and MOU (if not already submitted) and return to me no later than the dates posted.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
This is going to be a very exciting year with the expansion of our Massachusetts Evidence Based Programs and we look forward to working with all of you!
Susan Poludniak, RD, LDN, Healthy Living Program Manager
Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley, Inc., 360 Merrimack Street, Bldg 5, Lawrence MA 01843
978-946-1355 — www.healthyliving4me.org
Chronic Disease Statewide Coaltion
Please see the attached agenda for our next Northeast Coalition Meeting to be held at Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley on Wednesday 8 May from 10am to 11:30am in CR1.
We will be holding a raffle for a $25.00 gift card for any of those organizations who have not submitted their CDSME (Chronic Disease, Chronic Pain, Diabetes, Tomando and Arthritis Self-Management) workshop data since September 1st 2012.   To be entered in the raffle, please bring any of your un-submitted CDSME data.
CDSMP Marlborough MA — Matter of Balance Training
Matter of Balance Training for Class Leaders
April 22 and 23 (Mon-Tues) — 10am to 4pm
Location:   BayPath Elder Services, 33 Boston Post Road West, Marlborough MA 01752
To Register Please Contact:   Debra Galloway; gallowayd@sudbury.ma.us, 978-443-3055
Needham MA — Safe Transport of the Public under ADA
Safe Transport of the Public under ADA (training requirement:   every three years)
A passenger sensitivity training course.   This course is geared to all members of the transit industry.
Date:   March 29, 2013, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Location:   Needham Town Hall, 1471 Highland Avenue, Great Plain Room
Trainer:   Jack Mastrangelo, Massachusetts Rural Transit Assistance Program
For complete driver course description, copy and paste the following link into your web browser:   http://www.martap.org/drivertraining/drivertrainingcoursedescription.html.   For Driver Training schedule and sign up request form, contact MArtap www.martap.org or call 877-MArtap1 (627-8271).
Pre-registration is requested as space is limited.
Massachusetts Bar Association — Elder Law Education Program
March 8, 2013 Registration Deadline — May 1 to 31, 2013 Elder Law Education Program sessions.
The Massachusetts Bar Association has prepared a revised and expanded edition of "Taking Control of Your Future: A Legal Checkup" -- a resource guide which will be distributed to all participants.
Chronic Disease Statewide Coalition — Tomando Leader Training
March 7th, 8th, 14th & 15th — 9:30am to 4:30pm
Lamprey Community Health Center, 22 Prospect Street, Nashua NH 03060
To Register Please Contact:   Kaitly Amand,   Kstamand@snhahec.org   603-895-1514 x4
Mass DOT FY14 Community Transit Grant Program
Please find attached and included in the text of this email is a notice from MassDOT announcing training sessions for the MassDOT Community Transit Grant Program for Federal Fiscal Year 2014.   The relevant federal programs are:
Section 5310 (program for the transportation needs of elderly and disabled) - Elderly & Disabled
Section 5316 (Job Access and Reverse Commute program for transportation needs of low income and welfare recipients) - Job Access
Section 5317 (New Freedom program for transportation needs for persons with disabilities) - New Freedom program
If you wish to attend the information session that will be held at CTPS (see details below), please respond to this email so we can plan for your participation.
If you have questions, please contact:
Alicia Wilson, Transportation Equity Program Manager, Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization
617-973-8008 or awilson@ctps.org.
Please see the training announcement below.
All applications must be received by MassDOT no laterthan 5 p.m. on March 1, 2013.
Trainings on 29 and 31 January.
Barnstable — February Computer Courses
February on the Computer at the Barnstable Senior Center — RSVP REQUIRED for all Events
Worcester — Arthritis Exercise Training
This is to inform you that the Arthritis Foundation Massachusetts Office will hold a leader training for its evidence-based Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program on Saturday, February 9, at the Greendale YMCA, 75 Shore Drive, Worcester MA from 8:30 to 5:30.   The program combines gentle physical exercise which can be performed from a chair or standing position with health education and relaxation exercises.   It has been shown to be beneficial for people with arthritis.   The training will be open to new and recertifying leaders.   I will send particulars later this week.   Happy New Year to all! — http://www.arthritis.org
This is a follow-up on a "Save-the-Date" I sent you last Sunday.   The registration fee is $125 for new leaders and $100 for recertifying leaders who have the 2009 update of the instructor's manual for the course.
Judith Levine, Vice President of Public Health, Arthritis Foundation New England Region, MA Office
Mass DOT FY14 Community Transit Grant Program
Please find attached and included in the text of this email is a notice from MassDOT announcing training sessions for the MassDOT Community Transit Grant Program for Federal Fiscal Year 2014.   The relevant federal programs are:
Section 5310 (program for the transportation needs of elderly and disabled) - Elderly & Disabled
Section 5316 (Job Access and Reverse Commute program for transportation needs of low income and welfare recipients) - Job Access
Section 5317 (New Freedom program for transportation needs for persons with disabilities) - New Freedom program
If you wish to attend the information session that will be held at CTPS (see details below), please respond to this email so we can plan for your participation.
If you have questions, please contact:
Alicia Wilson, Transportation Equity Program Manager, Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization
617-973-8008 or awilson@ctps.org.
Please see the training announcement below.
Trainings on 29 and 31 January.

— 2012 —


CDSC — Chronic Pain Self Management Leader Training
The Healthy Living Center of Excellence is very excited to announce that we will be hosting a 4-day, Chronic Pain Self Management Leader Training in January 2013. (Flyer attached)
    Chronic Pain Self Management Leader Training
    January 9th, 10th, 16th & 17th, 2013   —   9am to 4pm
    Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley, Inc., 360 Merrimack Street; Building #5, Lawrence MA 01843
    Register:   Susan Poludniak   Spoludniak@esmv.org
The Chronic Pain Program is a workshop given 2.5 hours, once a week, for six weeks.   The program is for anyone who has a primary or secondary diagnosis of chronic pain such as:   fibromyalgia, muscular-skeletal pain, whiplash injuries, post-surgical pain, neuropathic pain and chronic headaches to name a few.   The program provides participants the skills to coordinate all the things needed to manage their health, as well as to help them remain active in their lives.
    Subjects covered include:   1) techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, isolation, and poor sleep 2) appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance, 3) appropriate use of medications, 4) communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals, 5) nutrition, 6) pacing activity and rest, and, 7) how to evaluate new treatments.
    Please let me know if you have any questions.
    Happy Holidays!
Susan Poludniak, RD, LDN, Healthy Living Program Manager
Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley, Inc., 360 Merrimack Street, Bldg 5, Lawrence MA 01843
978-946-1355 — www.healthyliving4me.org
Diabetes Cross Training
The Healthy Living Center of Excellence will be hosting a Diabetes Cross Training on Thursday-Friday November 15th & 16th from 9:30am to 4:30pm at Hebrew SeniorLife, 1200 Centre Street, Boston.
This training is for those active leaders already trained in the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program.   To register or for more information on this training please contact Amanda Aprea at AmandaAprea@hsl.harvard.edu or 617-363-8702.
Chronic Disease Statewide Coalition
Please remember that all active Chronic Disease Self-Management Master Trainers are required to get trained via webinar thru Stanford University.   For details and registration, go to:   http://patienteducation.stanford.edu/updatetraining/   There is a $250.00 dollar cost for each Master Trainer.
Please contact me if you have questions.
One day Re-certification trainings are now available for all active CDSM leaders.   Please view the website under leader Section, password "healthy" for upcoming re-certification trainings in your area.
    Greater Lynn Senior Services will be conducting a One day Re-certification Training on October 25th.
    Please contact Susan Brown SBrown@glss.net or Mary Carideo Mcarideo@glss.net to register.
Susan Poludniak, RD, LDN, Healthy Living Program Manager
Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley, Inc., 360 Merrimack Street, Bldg 5, Lawrence MA 01843
978-946-1355 — www.healthyliving4me.org
CDSMP Leader Re-Certification Trainings
We are very excited to announce of three upcoming No Cost Chronic Disease Self-Management Leader Trainings:   Please refer to the attached flyers for all trainings listed.
CDSM Re-Certification Training (Update training for the New 2012 CDSM Program)
October 12th (9am to 4pm for those CDSM certified), Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley, Inc.
  October 16th and 17th -- Yarmouth Police Station, Yarmouth MA
  October 24th and 25th -- Elder Services of the Cape and Islands, South Dennis, MA
CDSM Re-Certification Training (Update Training for the New CDSM Program)
October 19th (9am to 4pm for those CDSM certified), Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley, Inc.
Nursing CEUs
On Wednesday 17 October the Care Coordination Program is sponsoring and excellent educational event at the Sheraton Framingham.   We would like to have additional registrants!
Below is the registration link.
This session is designed for case managers and navigators who are working with patients in the clinical setting.   The session will focus on screening and diagnostics in the Asian American Community;   Survivorship;   and a culturally responsive look at breast cancer awareness.
http://www.cvent.com/d/vcqsn9
Courtesy — Emmett Schmarsow, Program Manager, Executive Office of Elder Affairs
Online Performance Management Course for Governments and Non-profits
This course explores what performance management means and how government agencies and non-profits can adopt this management approach.   Students will learn how to develop skills to refine the way goals and strategies are articulated so that they can be effectively measured, and to select practical performance measures.   Using theoretical readings, case studies, and exercises, the course provides a conceptual grasp of the underlying dynamics employed when you manage for results.   It also provides a practical understanding of how to apply performance management tools successfully at all levels of government across policy areas and in non-profits.
This 6-week course is offered four times per year — January, April, July, and October.
Tuition is $600 for government employees.
Students may register online at:   http://uc.umb.edu/corporate/government-performance/
CDSMP Training/ Brockton — My Life My Health
September 12,13,19 and 20th — 8:30am to 4:30pm
Old Colony Elder Services, 144 Main Street, Brockton MA 02301
Contact Dottie Slack for registration or questions:
Dorothy A. Slack, RN, Aging Initiatives Advisor — 508-584-1561 x217   fax 508-583-1819   dslack@oldcolonyelderservices.org
CDSMP Training/ Brockton — Tomando Leader Training
August 14, 15, 21 and 22 — 8:30am to 4:30pm
Old Colony Elder Services, 144 Main Street, Brockton MA 02301
Contact Dottie Slack for registration or questions:
Dorothy A. Slack, RN, Aging Initiatives Advisor — 508-584-1561 x217   fax 508-583-1819   dslack@oldcolonyelderservices.org
CDSMP Statewide Coalition (+ Upcoming Trainings Schedule)
CDSMP Leader Training/ Barnstable — My Life My Health
CANCELLED
We have joined forces with the OCES training in September in Brockton.   Would you please indicate on the website that the August training in Barnstable is cancelled.
August 6,7 and August 13,14 — 9:00am to 4:00pm
The Barnstable Senior Center, 825 Falmouth Road, Hyannis MA 02601
This training is limited to 18 participants from southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod and the Islands
Contact Angela Sinnott for registration or questions: Angela Sinnott, Program Assistant, Duxbury COA — 781-934-5774, ext. 115 — angelasinnott@duxburycoa.com
CDSM Leadership Training/ Greenfield
The Western Mass. Public Health Training Center, which is connected to the UMass School of Public Health, is very excited to announce that they will be offering a CDSM leader training on July 25th, 26th August 1st and 2nd from 9am to 4pm in Greenfield, MA.   This is a great opportunity to regionally broaden the program and get leaders trained to implement workshops for our busy season this fall.
Contact Lesley Kayan directly to register or for more information at Lkayan@fchcc.org — 413-773-5555 or 978-544-2259 Ext. 2297
CDSMP Leader Training —My Life My Health— in Boston (JP)
Chronic Disease Self-Management Group Leader Training — We are delighted that you are interested in becoming a Chronic Disease Self-Management Course leader!   The Self-Management Course leaders training will take place at:   Ethos, 555 Amory Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
January 30, 31, and February 6, 7 -- 9:00-4:00
Contact Meelynn Wong at mwong@ethocare.org or 617-477-6699
UMass/Boston Gerontology Courses 2012 — on campus or online
The list of classes for the Gerontology Undergraduate Program at UMass Boston for spring 2012 is now available.   Registration is currently ongoing.
On-campus classes begin the week of January 22 and online classes begin the week of January 30.
We offer the 18 credit Manning Certificate Program, the 12 credit Certificate in Gerontological Social Policy (all can be used toward the BA program) and the BA program in Gerontology.
Please contact Mary St. Jean at 617-287-7330 for any questions about the program.

— 2011 —


Matter of Balance COACH Training at Duxbury COA
The Duxbury Senior Center will be hosting a Matter of Balance COACH training on Thursday, December 8 and Friday, December 9 from 8:30am - 12:30pm.
The cost of training is $25.00; this fee covers the cost of the training manual and materials.
Please register by calling Joanne Moore @ Duxbury COA 781-934-5774 x102 or email joannemoore@duxburycoa.com
Elder Affairs Regional Board Training
Elder Affairs will conduct regional board trainings this fall.   You are cordially invited to attend.
  • Thursday 20 October —   Townsend MA
  • Monday 24 October —   Leicester MA
  • Monday 31 October —   Easton MA
  • Friday 4 November —   Melrose MA
  • Monday 5 December —   Williamsburg MA   (Mon 12/12 rain-date)
  • Tuesday 13 December —   Sherborn MA   (Weds 12/14 rain-date)
MassDOT / MARTA / NEPTA / RTAP Training Sessions
MassDOT, MARTA, NEPTA and RTAP are looking forward to hosting two full days of training on December 6 & 7, 2011 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA.   MArtap will offer a two-day certification program, which is being offered to everyone in the transit field.   MArtap scholarships will be available.   Full registration information and conference agenda will be forthcoming.   For now we are asking everyone to "Save the Dates".
"Wisdom Works" — Employment Program for Older Job Seekers
6:30--8:30 pm — September 8 (Thurs),   13 (Tues),   14 (Weds),   20 (Tues)
Topics: "Looking Back...What's Next" (skills assessment); "Getting Started" (resume/cover letter); "Job Search Strategies"; "Interviewing"; "Research & Technology" (learning how to navigate the Internet)
Sharon Community Center, 219 Massapoag Avenue, Sharon MA
Chronic Disease Self Management Master Training:   My Life/My Health
September 12-16th — Four all-day trainings from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM;   one half day (16th)
Springfield Marriott Hotel, 2 Boland Way, Springfield MA
DHHS CMS — National Medicare Train the Trainer Workshop
We're pleased to announce registration for the 2011 National Medicare Train-the-Trainer Workshop is now open.   We are holding the Workshop this year in Portsmouth, NH.
The workshops share consistent, accurate, current information with partners who help Medicare beneficiaries make the best choices for their healthcare coverage and are an excellent way to educate partners who train others.
When:   Tuesday 30 August — Thursday 1 September 2011
Where:   Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel and Conference Center, 250 Market Street, Portsmouth NH 03801
For complete details on the workshop refer to the invitation attached to this email.
Click on the following link to access the workshop web site and to register online:   http://2011nationalmedicaretrainingprogram.blsmeetings.net/
The password for registration is located in the PDF file (Flyer) attached to this invitation.
Please contact Dee Dee Underwood via email at dunderwood@seamoncorporation.com or via phone at 301-577-0244, Ext. 5200 if you have any questions.
UMass/Boston Gerontology Fall 2011 Courses -- on campus or online
Registration Deadline 19 August
Fiscal 2012 Certification Deadline
for MCOA Directors & Program Managers
The Certification Committee will be holding its second training for MCOA Director and Program Manager Certification for Fiscal 2012.   Sandra LaPollo, Pat Roberts and Joanne Moore will lead a WEBINAR on THURSDAY, JULY 28 at 10:00 AM.   If you are interested in completing the Director or Program Manager Certification this year, and haven't attended certification training in the last year, please plan on joining us.
Wisdom Works Job Search Skills Training Program
Wednesday 15 June 2011 Train the Trainer Sessions Scheduled
The Wisdom Works Job Search Skills Training Program (Program) helps adults learn the new and essential skills required for seeking employment in today's marketplace.   Typically, laid off older workers are staying out of the workforce longer than younger adults — using these job search strategies may help unemployed older adults in your community find work sooner!
The Program features four 2-hour sessions during which employment goals and job search techniques are developed for unemployed job seekers aged 50+.   The training sessions are led by volunteer workshop leaders — individuals with human resources backgrounds.   So far, 18 communities have sent teams for training!
"Wisdom Works" — Employment Program for Older Job Seekers
Topics:   "Looking back...What's Next" (skills assessment);   "Getting Started" (resume/cover letter);   "Job Search Strategies";   "Interviewing" and "Research & Technology" (learning how to navigate the Internet)
Dates:   Tuesday 4/26, Thursday 5/5, Tuesday 5/10, Monday 5/16
Time:   2-4PM.   all 4 sessions must be attended but call regardless
A Framework for End-of-Life Care:  Change, Challenges and Choices
A three-part series supporting the professional aging services network.
Join us for one or all three end-of-life workshops, which will analyze medical, ethical and spiritual issues;   review patient and family dynamics;   and explore who is truly in charge when families request harmful treatments.
8:30 to 10 AM on Thursdays — March 24,   April 14,   May 12
For Fundraisers & Friends of Senior Centers
Earn, Learn and Share Event
The Friends of the Clinton Senior Center would like to hone their fundraising skills with you!   We are all trying to improve financial support for our Senior Centers.   We also need to stick together and educate ourselves and our communities about the Economics of Aging.....so let's get together for an afternoon in April to Earn, Learn and Share!!   It will be our shot heard 'round Massachusetts!
Tuesday 19 April 2011 from 1 to 4pm
Online Performance Management course
Starting to see signs of Spring? This Course in Performance Management will give you a fresh outlook on what you do and help you think about working in new ways. Many organizations are being called on to accomplish more with fewer resources. This online course in Performance Management for Government and Non-Profits can help you learn how to articulate your organization's desired results and measure them in ways that is useful both internally and for your external constituents. You will learn how to identify programmatic results, select appropriate performance indicators, analyze data, create appropriate reports and use these data to drive improved performance in your organization. The course also covers issues associated with mixing money and results such as in performance based contracting and pay-for-performance.
$700 — April 5th to May 13th — Please try to register by March 29, 2011.
The Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center for Public Management
The John W. McCormack Graduate School of Policy & Global Studies, UMass/Boston
Tomando Master Training
Tomando Master Training that is scheduled for the week of March 14th.
The training is going to be in Boston, the exact location is TBA.
This Boston CDSMP training is free to Elder Service of Merrimack Valley MOU partners.
14-18 March 2011

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Boston University Institute for Geriatric Social Work
Gerontology Certification Program at UMass/Boston
The Frank J. Manning Certificate in Gerontology at UMass Boston is a 6 class, 18 credit program that offers instruction in public policy, legislative advocacy, direct service and field placements for those who seek a more in-depth understanding of aging issues.   For spring 2011, the on-campus Elder Action Research Project features a staff survey of care managers across the state on reasons for residents' discharge from home and community-based care to nursing homes.   Credits should be fully transferable to a Bachelor's degree program.   Visit www.uc.umb.edu or contact Mary St. Jean at 617-287-7330, for information.   Online classes begin the week of January 31 and end week of May 2;   on-campus classes begin the week of January 23 and end the week of May 8th.
Mary St. Jean, Coordinator
Gerontology Undergraduate Program, College of Public & Community Service, University of Massachusetts Boston

Wisdom Works Job Search Skills Training
In 2010, fifteen COAs adopted the Program.   COAs ready to adopt the Program in 2011 may register by sending an email by January 17th to Mary Kay Browne, Senior Project Director, Executive Office of Elder Affairs, at mary.k.browne@state.ma.us.   Please include your name, address, phone number and email address and similar contact information for a program manager, if applicable.
March 4th & 5th, 2011
Online Training on Countertransference
This advanced-level online course is an intensive study of countertransference and how it impacts clinical judgment and treatment.
12 CEUs available.   Reduced rate for MDPH Substance Abuse providers.
4 to 28 February 2011
MDPH Suicide Prevention Trainings
My Life, My Health — Leader Training
Nov 29th, Nov 30th, Dec 1st & Dec 3rd
Hebrew SeniorLife, 1200 Centre Street, Boston MA
Chronic Disease Self-Management Program — Leader Training
The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program and will be offering a promotional question and answer session on Wednesday 4 August 2010 at 1 p.m. for an upcoming 4-day Leader Training.
The actual training will be in September on the following Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9/7, 9/8;   and 9/14, 9/15.


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