Events and Programs

Through Senior Checks, participants are matched by the program social worker with trained volunteers who help with household finances - from bill paying to mail sorting. Our vetted volunteers work one-on-one with their assigned older adults and are continuously monitored by the program staff. We’re familiar with various financial tools to help you with your needs. Senior Checks is a program of The Bright Side Family, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and receives funding support through the Bergen County Division of Senior Services. A
*$25 Gift Card Raffle for Bergen and Passaic County Attendees*

Join us for an educational program with Crossroads4Hope - A network of Cancer Support for an presentation on cancer basics which will include; what cancer is , how is it diagnosed, statistics, common cancers, and information on where to get screened and we will go over who Crossroads4Hope is and their resources and programs available.

Passaic County Older Adults... Put Life Back into Your Life.
Consider a TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH FREE Workshop developed by Stanford University.

Free book. Gift card and certificate on completion of at least 4 sessions!

Are you an adult (over 55 yrs.’) with an ongoing health condition or a caregiver of a person with a chronic disease?
You will get the support you need, find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, discover better nutrition and exercise choices, understand new treatment choices, and learn better ways to talk with your doctor and family about your health.

If you have conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, or addictions, this workshop can help you take charge of your life.

Sign Up Now. Spaces Are Limited.
Join a free 2-hour Passaic County Workshop, held each week for six weeks.
Learn from trained volunteer leaders with health conditions themselves.
Set your own goals and make a step-by-step plan to improve your health—and your life.

Taking multiple medications increases the risk of poor adherence, drug interactions, and other adverse events that may contribute to hospitalizations, increased duration of illness, nursing home placement, and falls and fractures. Older adults are about four to seven times more likely than younger persons to experience adverse events that result in a hospital admission.
Join us for this informative hour with
Gary A. Rich, RPh, President & Founder

Bingo is Back!

Too often, people let others dictate their happiness. You can start to think that if you say “yes” one more time, the validation will bring you joy. Or, you might also think that the pain of saying “no” isn’t worth it.
It’s possible to find joy in others. Volunteering can help you feel useful, improving your well-being.
But you can’t hinge your mental health on external validation. Only you have the power to define your happiness, and you have to own that.

*$25 Gift Card Raffle for Bergen and Passaic County Attendees*

Alcohol and medication misuse and mental health conditions can be significant problems for older adults. Our growing life expectancy, coupled with the aging of the “baby boom” generation make the need to address these issues more critical than ever before. As with other age groups, by preventing these problems from occurring in the first place, and by addressing them promptly when they do arise, we can enhance the lives and health of millions of older Americans. The Get Connected program was created to help health, social, and aging services providers learn more about alcohol and medication misuse and mental health conditions in older adults so they can address these issues more effectively. It has been designed to help health and aging services providers undertake health promotion, advance prevention messages and education, and undertake screening and referral for mental health conditions and the misuse of alcohol and medications.

Breakfast, lunch and continuing education credits provided.

Space is limited. Registration is required.

All participants will receive the Get Connected Toolkit which provides the materials necessary for training staff who work with older adults, as well as, materials to educate older adults.

Presenters:

Stephanie Drag, MA, LAC, CPS
Director of School and Family Services
The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources, Children's Aid and Family Services

Donny Bellamy
Prevention Specialist
The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources, a program of Children's Aid and Family Services

Lamaa Beidas, C.H.E.S.
Health Promotion Specialist
United for Prevention in Passaic County

Panelists:

Maria Alvarez, CPRS
Recovery Specialist
The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources, Children's Aid and Family Services

Dr. Purnendu Raval Pharm D, BCGP, CCP
Senior Care Pharmacist

Course Objectives
Participants will be able to:
• Increase understanding that life transitions associated with aging can lead to problems with alcohol and medications.
• Learn the warning signs of an alcohol, medication problem, and mental health conditions and why these signs are hard to detect among older adults.
• Increase awareness that substance misuse and mental health conditions in older adults are not part of the aging process and can be treated.
• Increase awareness that prevention, screening, and treatment are effective for alcohol and mental health conditions, particularly for older adults.
• Increase comfort and confidence in discussing sensitive issues with older adults.

Continuing Education:
NJ-NASW Social Work Credits have been applied for.

Continuing Education Credits applications have been submitted for: The Certification Board of NJ.

This program is being coordinated by The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources in partnership with United for Prevention in Passaic and funded through by a grant through NJDHS - Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services

FAQs
How do I request accommodations for a disability?
Building and event space are accessible via wheelchair. Other special accommodations can be made upon request. Contact Donny Bellamy at 201-740-7011 for more information.

I have dietary restrictions. Can you accommodate me?
Please let us know on the registration form or contact Donny Bellamy at 201-740-7011. We may be able to assist you.

How do I file a grievance or complaint?
TCADR will respond to all complaints in a timely and ethical matter. The Complainant submits a written grievance or complaint to Donny Bellamy at 201-740-7011. If further information is needed, TCADR will contact the complainant and provide an opportunity where the complainant can provide further information. TCADR reviews the available information and determines a course of action/resolution. A response will be sent to the complainant in writing that describes the determination/resolution.

The WISE Program is a health and wellness program targeting older adults. WISE promotes health through education concerning high-risk behaviors in older adults. The WISE Program is designed to help older adults celebrate healthy aging, make healthy lifestyle choices and avoid substance abuse. The curriculum is designed to take place once per week over a six-week period. Each lesson is about 1 ½ to 2 hours, not including time breakfast or lunch, which we recommend serving in order to help the group get to know each other and socialize. Older Adults receive a $25 Visa Gift Card upon graduation.

August 16th 2:00-3:00

Dive deep into the profound philosophy of Marcus Aurelius as we unravel the secrets of self-understanding. Learn practical insights to navigate your inner world and cultivate a meaningful connection with yourself. Note: You may want to bring a pen and paper to this virtual as we will be discovering elements of ourselves that we want to take note of!!

*$25 Gift Card Raffle for Bergen and Passaic County Attendees*

Thursday, August 22nd 2:00-3:00
In Modern Life, where every moment seems to be enveloped by incessant sounds, there is a magical power waiting to be discovered:
The Power of Silence
The World Health Organization has published a study on the impact of noise, highlighting its negative effects on human health such as heart disease, sleep disorders, cognitive impairment in children, discomfort, and Tinnitus.
Join us to to discover where Power & Peace coexist!

*$25 Gift Card Raffle for Bergen and Passaic County Attendees*

Join us for this informative hour with

Gissell Torres
Community Outreach & Engagement Associate
and learn about the legal services that are offered to older adults

 *$25 Gift Card Raffle for Bergen and Passaic County Attendees*