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NCADD of Middlesex County, Inc. is pleased to offer a variety of programs designed specifically for older adults. We provide presentations in Community Senior Centers throughout Middlesex County as well as retirement communities and senior housing. Following is a list of our offerings.
- Senior Jeopardy—Just like the game show! This presentation increases knowledge while having fun at the same time! Categories include questions regarding nutrition, substance abuse, healthy aging, depression, and stress management. For this presentation, audience members can form teams to increase the competition—and the excitement!
- Substance Abuse Among Older Adults—Here is a presentation that provides up-to-date statistics and information related to substance abuse and older adults. We discuss signs and symptoms of substance abuse among older adults and provide information on resources available to this important group.
- Older Adults and Depression—Did you know that about 58% of people aged 65 and older believe that it is “normal” for people to get depressed as they grow older? Well, it is NOT normal! This presentation addresses the signs, symptoms, and myths about depression among older adults. Attendees learn how to get treatment for depression, and how to distinguish depression from grief and the occasional blues.
- Conflict Resolution— We all experience conflicts. This presentation is designed to teach how conflicts can be resolved more effectively by practicing the steps of the “Win- Win” method. Attendees learn ways to alleviate defensiveness, increase understanding, and reduce tension.
- Grief and Loss—People may experience grief either through the loss of a loved one, loss of health status, and/or loss of independence. This presentation covers the many ways that seniors can experience grief, as well as exploring the difference between depression and grief.
All of the above presentations are interactive and informative, last approximately an hour, and can accommodate groups of up to 30 individuals.
NCADD also offers the Wellness Initiative for Senior Education - WISE is presented in six two-hour sessions designed to help older adults celebrate healthy aging, make healthy lifestyle choices and avoid substance abuse. Independent Evaluation by Rutgers University demonstrated:
- Increases in health and healthcare empowerment
- Increases in medication management behavior
- More than 84% of participants made a behavior change within six weeks of beginning the program to promote a healthier lifestyle.
- Respondents who had initiated a behavior change, on average, reported changing seven different behaviors to improve their health.
WISE has been identified by the New Jersey Division of Addiction Services as an evidence-based program and has been accepted for review by the National Registry of Effective Programs and Practices (NREPP). WISE also won the 2009 National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors, Inc. (NASADAD) Prevention Award.
For more information or to schedule a presentation at your facility, call NCADD today at 732-254-3344. |
