Join Village Woods and Seniors Blue Book for a roundtable event designed to educate you in the process of aging and living well. Guest speakers, including Stephen Sutera of the Law Offices of Stephen Sutera, P.C., will discuss their fields of expertise and answer questions afterward at individual tables regarding various aspects of aging.

Join Village Woods and Seniors Blue Book for a roundtable event designed to educate you in the process of aging and living well. Guest speakers, including Stephen Sutera of the Law Offices of Stephen Sutera, P.C., will discuss their fields of expertise and answer questions afterward at individual tables regarding various aspects of aging.

While we tend to focus on the happy feelings that the holidays bring, sometimes we forget the stress and fatigue that also go along with this time of year. Guest speaker Maureen Rafa, Elder Care Coordinator of the Law Offices of Stephen Sutera P.C., joins us for this special presentation as we start to prepare for the holiday season. She'll share what exactly the holiday blues are, as well as some helpful tips to deal with the added stress.

Join Maureen Rafa, BS, RNBC, PMHBC, for a discussion about different types of anxiety and the impace of prolonged stress that leads to anxiety. Learn some treatments and coping strategies including a relaxation exercise and a couple of mindful exercises.

Join Maureen Rafa, BS, RNBC, PMHBC, for a discussion of specific but common behaviors and approaches to handle them when caring for loved ones with dementia. Includes 10 tips on how to communicate with loved ones and help defuse them. Practical strategies and resources for caregivers will be offered including the Caregivers Bill of Rights.

Do you ever wonder who will make decisions for you when you’re no longer able? Learn why it’s important to pick the right agents to speak for you and honor your wishes. It needs to be someone you trust and who will advocate for you with medical professionals and family.

Join Maureen Rafa, Elder Care Coordinator with the Law Offices of Stephen Sutera, P.C. sponsored by the NSYMCA to learn about practical strategies for caregivers dealing with Dementia behaviors. Maureen will help you identify the specific behaviors and provides approaches for caregivers to handle their loved one’s behavior.

Failing to have discussions with loved ones regarding life care decisions can be disastrous to your family. Learn top tips to successfully foster difficult conversations. Presented by Stephen Sutera in conjunction with PATHLIGHTS in celebration of Older Americans Month.

Do you ever wonder who will make decisions for you when you’re no longer able? Learn why it’s important to pick the right agents to speak for you and honor your wishes; someone you trust and who will advocate for you with medical professionals.

Join us for this virtual presentation as we discuss the different types of anxiety, learn coping strategies to reduce anxiety and stress, including relaxation exercises, and discuss how COVID-19 impacts and affects stress and anxiety.

Join us for this virtual presentation hosted by the Crestwood Library to learn about the current frauds and scams, and how to protect yourself or you family members from becoming a victim.

In the U.S., depression affects over 18 million adults in any given year. Join Maureen Rafa, Elder Care Coordinator with the Law Offices of Stephen Sutera, P.C., for this webinar hosted by the Crestwood Library to learn more about signs, symptoms, and available treatments.

Let’s get real. What’s your lifecare plan? Have you planned how and where you want to live after retirement? What kind of care will you need? This presentation will cover how to plan for your future as you age.

Do you ever wonder if you or someone you love is dealing with anxiety or if it’s an anxiety disorder? Join Maureen Rafa, Elder Care Coordinator with the Law Offices of Stephen Sutera, P.C. sponsored by the NSYMCA to learn about the different types of anxiety and different treatment options. She will help you understand the difference and talk about a variety of ways to manage stress and anxiety.

Feeling anxious? You're not alone. Anxiety, what is it? What are the types and what is the treatment? Learn more about how to cope with the symptoms of Anxiety as well as resources that can assist you in getting the help you need.

Featuring Guest Speaker Stephen Sutera, Elder Care Attorney, Law Offices of Stephen Sutera, P.C. Learn about the ABC’s of Elder Care Law: Abbreviations in healthcare, benefits of working with an attorney who specializes in this specific area of law, and capitalize on Attorney Sutera firm’s resources and expertise.

Dementia is a progressive illness and many people develop challenging behaviors as it progresses. This presentation explores the different behaviors and strategies for coping with the challenges of caring for people with dementia and cognitive-related disorders.

Mental Health Committee member and Elder Care Coordinator with the Law Offices of Stephen Sutera, P.C., Maureen Rafa will be presenting on behaviors associated with Alzheimer’s and Dementia, along with providing ways for caregivers to cope with a loved one who has Alzheimer’s/Dementia.

In this event we'll cover strategies to help prevent or cope with additional stressors during this holiday season.

This event will cover planning for healthcare decisions, financial decisions in case of a disability, and distributions at death to provide peace of mind to help you and your family deal with life challenges.

People with Dementia experience challenging behavior changes. Let’s define them and ways to cope with them.

Learn about what depression is, the signs and symptoms, and current treatments.

If you’re considering the next steps in your own life, or in caring for a parent, you probably have lots of questions. Village Woods will host a virtual panel discussion featuring three nurses who can answer your questions.

Learn the impact of stress and the many ways to decrease it, especially during COVID-19.