Events and Programs

In a world that often seems ruled by chaos & noise there lies a powerful secret that can transform the way you experience life. This secret is the art of mastering your own mind. Join us to learn the path to tranquility & strength!!

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

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.

Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in your blood. Your body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells, but high levels of cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease. With high cholesterol, you can develop fatty deposits in your blood vessels. Learn how to eat healthy to help lower your cholesterol!

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

Wednesday, September 18th 2:30-3:30

As one gets older, you may be faced with more health conditions that may need to be treated on a regular basis. The more one knows about their medicines and the more you talk with your healthcare professionals, the easier it is to avoid problems. Join us for an hour with Peter Cribeiro from our TCADR Team to lead us into an informative hour on the importance of medication awareness

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

Come and learn what causes stress, how it can become a continuous cycle, and what you can do to break apart that cycle.

*$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*

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.

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.

Catered Breakfast 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:

Rosemary Marchetto
Prevention Specialist
The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources, Children's Aid and Family Services

Marielisa Rosado
Assistant Health Educator
Bergen County Department of Health Services

Panelists:

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

Senior Care Pharmacist

Kelsey Bisson, LCSW
Balance and Thrive Counseling

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.

This program is being coordinated by The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources funded 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 Rosemary Marchetto at 201-740-7148 for more information.

I have dietary restrictions. Can you accommodate me?
Please let us know on the registration form or contact Rosemary Marchetto at 201-740-7148. 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 Rosemary Marchetto at 201-740-7148. 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.