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If you are looking for a presentation or training opportunity for your civic group, church, club or organization, Senior Services can help. Our staff is well trained in a variety of subjects that can be presented to your group. Presentations can be tailored to your group's needs and are offered at no cost. Choose from a topic below or call Senior Services at 336-753-6230 to discuss a particular need that you have.
Learn about all the programs, services and volunteer opportunities available through Davie County Senior Services in this upbeat presentation. You will probably be surprised at the number of opportunities that are available. The program usually lasts about 30 minutes and is appropriate for older adults and community groups of all ages.
This training will help people see the world through the eyes of older adults. Learn about common problems older adults encounter to understand how to better communicate with them and serve them more effectively. This is a fun, hands-on presentation that is perfect for staff or volunteers who work with older adults, caregivers who wish to understand their loved one's needs better, or as a life lesson for children or teenagers. The program can be tailored to last from 30 to 90 minutes, depending upon your needs.
Understanding the Medicare maze can be confusing. This upbeat program helps those about to go onto Medicare prepare for the transition in a non-biased, easy to understand format. Topics include exploring the basics of Medicare, Parts A & B, Medicare supplements, prescription drug plans, Advantage plans and assistance programs available to help pay for some of Medicare-related costs. Presenters have been trained through the NC Department of Insurance's program. The program is appropriate for any group that will soon be on Medicare as well as their family members and caregivers. Presentation length is approximately 2 hours.
Even those who are already on Medicare are often confused about their options and benefits. This program will break down the various parts of Medicare and explain what each is, and when any changes can be made. It is perfect for older adults, family members and caregivers of older adults, or anyone who works with older adults who would like a basic understanding of the Medicare system. Presenters have been trained through the NC Department of Insurance's SHIIP program and presentation length is approximately 1 1/2 hours.
When people think of advance care planning, many believe having a will, a living will and a power of attorney are all they need. In truth all of these documents are important, but even more important is the planning process to ensure that your wishes and desires are met when the end of life comes. The only way to ensure your wishes are met is to have a comprehensive plan and discussion with those who will remain. This training can help you understand the process, know what types of things to include in your plan and teach you how to ensure your wishes will be followed. This presentation last approximately 30 - 45 minutes and is appropriate for adult groups of any age.
All About Senior Services
Learn about all the programs, services and volunteer opportunities available through Davie County Senior Services in this upbeat presentation. You will probably be surprised at the number of opportunities that are available. The program usually lasts about 30 minutes and is appropriate for older adults and community groups of all ages.
Older Adult Sensitivity Training
This training will help people see the world through the eyes of older adults. Learn about common problems older adults encounter to understand how to better communicate with them and serve them more effectively. This is a fun, hands-on presentation that is perfect for staff or volunteers who work with older adults, caregivers who wish to understand their loved one's needs better, or as a life lesson for children or teenagers. The program can be tailored to last from 30 to 90 minutes, depending upon your needs.
Welcome to Medicare
Understanding the Medicare maze can be confusing. This upbeat program helps those about to go onto Medicare prepare for the transition in a non-biased, easy to understand format. Topics include exploring the basics of Medicare, Parts A & B, Medicare supplements, prescription drug plans, Advantage plans and assistance programs available to help pay for some of Medicare-related costs. Presenters have been trained through the NC Department of Insurance's program. The program is appropriate for any group that will soon be on Medicare as well as their family members and caregivers. Presentation length is approximately 2 hours.
The ABC's Of Medicare
Even those who are already on Medicare are often confused about their options and benefits. This program will break down the various parts of Medicare and explain what each is, and when any changes can be made. It is perfect for older adults, family members and caregivers of older adults, or anyone who works with older adults who would like a basic understanding of the Medicare system. Presenters have been trained through the NC Department of Insurance's SHIIP program and presentation length is approximately 1 1/2 hours.
Advance Care Planning
When people think of advance care planning, many believe having a will, a living will and a power of attorney are all they need. In truth all of these documents are important, but even more important is the planning process to ensure that your wishes and desires are met when the end of life comes. The only way to ensure your wishes are met is to have a comprehensive plan and discussion with those who will remain. This training can help you understand the process, know what types of things to include in your plan and teach you how to ensure your wishes will be followed. This presentation last approximately 30 - 45 minutes and is appropriate for adult groups of any age.