MEETING NOTES 2018-2019
September 18th
Topic: State of Senior Services in NYC
Speakers:
Donna Corrado, DFTA Comissoner
Margaret Chin, Chair of the Committee on Aging, NYC Council
Chris Widelo, AARP NY, Associate State Director
Breakfast Provided By:
Grand St. Settlement
https://www.grandsettlement.org/
Resources:
Location:
New Grand St. Settlement at Essex's Crossing
175 Delancey St
New York 10002
October 30th
Topic: “This presentation is part of Reimagine End of Life, a week of exploring big questions about life and death.”
Speaker:
Lucia Chen
https://www.mountsinai.org/locations/beth-israel/support/asian-services
Breakfast Provided By:
Mount Sinai Beth Israel Karpas Health
Resources:
October 27 – November 03, 2018
Join the City of New York in a community-wide conversation. For more information: https://letsreimagine.org/
Location:
Educational Alliance Manny Cantor Center
197 East Broadway
New York 10002
November 27th
Topic: Parkinson's overview and discussion on resources/services available to patients
Speaker:
Fatima Niakate, B.S, LMSW
Program Coordinator / Social Worker
Jenna Iseringhausen, Nurse
Breakfast Provided By:
Right at Home of Lower Manhattan
https://www.rightathome.net/lower-manhattan
Resources:
The Marlene and Paolo Fresco Institute for Parkinson and Movement Disorder
A Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence
Department of Neurology
NYU Langone Health
http://nyulangone.org/frescoinstitute
Location:
Educational Alliance Manny Cantor Center
197 East Broadway
New York 10002
December 18th
Topic: New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care - Mediation and Spirituality
Speaker:
Barbara Doshin Ende, MA has a thirty three career working in clinical services for the disabled and presently is a guardianship advocate for people with developmental disabilities. She has an MA in psychology and completed the MA in Pastoral Care and Counseling at New York Theological Seminary through the Zen Center.
Breakfast Provided By:
Resources:
Location:
Educational Alliance Manny Cantor Center
197 East Broadway
New York 10002
January 29th
Topic: : Empowering Seniors
Speaker:
Terry Kaelber
Director, Community Engagement Projects
United Neighborhood Houses.
Terry directed NY's participation in a six-year national initiative to demonstrate the impact older people can have to drive change and strengthen communities. In partnership with NYDFTA, Terry used the practice of self-directed project teams of older people who are empowered to launch community service projects that address local needs and meet community challenges
Breakfast Provided By: Co-Op Village NORC https://edalliance.org
Resources:www.unhny.org
Click here for article about the older brain and ways to get smarter
Location:
Educational Alliance Manny Cantor Center
197 East Broadway
New York 10002
February 26th
Topic: End of Life Doula Volunteer. The Doula Program to Accompany and Comfort's mission is to minimize the isolation and loneliness experienced by individuals with life threatening illness who are facing the end of their lives alone.
Speaker:
Amy Levine, LCSW
Founding Member
Executive Director
Director of Education and Training
Doula Program to Accompany and Comfort, Inc
Breakfast Provided By: Grand Street Settlement
Resources:
Call 212-706-0398 ext. 1 or alevine@doulaprogram.org
Location:
New Grand St. Settlement at Essex's Crossing
Room 412
175 Delancey St
New York 10002
March 26th
Topic: Women’s History Month. - The state of older women living in urban area, health and finances. Applauding their tenacity and wisdom over the years. What can we do as providers to champion and advocate for them for better resources.
Speakers:
Gale Brewer, Manhattan Borough President She was a member of the New York City Council, where she represented the Upper West Side and the northern part of Clinton in Manhattan. She was elected Manhattan Borough President on November 5, 2013.
Kayla Chan, WomanKind Manager, Later in Life Program 212-732-0054 ext. 132
Breakfast Provided By: LESIAC Board
Resources:
WOMANKIND works with survivors of
gender-based violence to rise above trauma
and build a path to healing.
iamwomankind.org 24/7 1-888-888-7702
Location:
New Grand St. Settlement at Essex's Crossing
Room 412
175 Delancey St
New York 10002
April 23th
Topic: State of ThiveNYC
ThriveNYC is an unprecedented commitment by the City of New York to create a mental health system that works for everyone.
Speakers:
Dr. Gary Belkin, MD Executive Deputy Commissioner, NYC Dept. of Health & Mental Hygiene. Dr. Belkin is an experienced mental health visionary who worked to build the ThriveNYC program from the ground up in his current role as Executive Commissioner of the Department of Mental Health. Under his guidance, the Office of ThriveNYC will advance a "mental health in all policies" approach to governing, and will continue developing innovative ways to provide services that are missing from communities.
Gagan Kaur, Director of Community Development ThriveNYC
Breakfast Provided By: Henry Street Settlement https://www.henrystreet.org
Resources: https://thrivenyc.cityofnewyork.us
Location:
New Grand St.
Settlement at Essex's Crossing
Room 412
175 Delancey St
New York 10002
May 21st
Time 3:00 pm
NOTE: Different time and location!
Topic: LGBT - facts concerning LGBT older adults, including language, health disparities, caregiving and history, as well SAGE services and programs.
Speaker:Tom Weber,Director of Care Management Services. Tom Weber is the Director of Care Management Services at SAGE, where he has worked for over 15 years in a variety of positions. Currently, he oversees case management, caregiving, friendly visiting, mental health, bereavement and special programs for veterans and people living with or at risk for HIV.
Food Provided By: Mount Sinai After presentation stay for networking with snacks and drinks.
Resources:www.sageusa.org
SAGE we refuse to be invisible
Aging is better with SAGE Advocacy & Services for LGBT Elders. We’re a national advocacy and services organization that’s been looking out for LGBT elders since 1978. We build welcoming communities and keep our issues in the national conversation to ensure a fulfilling future for all LGBT people.
Different Location:
Mount Sinai-Union Square
10 Union Square East
2nd Floor Auditorium
June 25th
Topic: ROOF PARTY- join LESIAC at the new Grand St. Settlement at Essex's Crossing for our end of year rooftop party! Mix & mingle in the beautiful roof top outdoor space.
Speaker:
Breakfast Provided By:
Resources:
Location:
New Grand St. Settlement at Essex's Crossing
Room 412
175 Delancey St
New York 10002