OIB-TAC April Webinar: Exploring Effective Models for Retreat Training

Join OIB-TAC on April 25, 2025, at 2:00 CT, for our next webinar! Are you looking for an innovative and effective way to help older adults navigate their daily lives with confidence and independence while maximizing staff time and resources? Join us for an enlightening webinar focused on Retreat Training Programs specifically designed for OIB consumers.

Learn about three unique retreat-style programs: New Jersey's A Shore Thing, Virginia's Senior Retreat, and Wisconsin's Adventures in Vision Loss Program. Discover what these programs have in common and what sets them apart, including their implementation methods, duration, structure, and more!

We’ll discuss how each retreat helps participants build essential skills like orientation and mobility training, daily living techniques, effective communication, and social engagement strategies while providing opportunities for peer support. Resources for retreat programs in other states will also be shared. Gain inspiration and valuable information that can be adapted to create similar opportunities that meet your programming needs.

Click here to register for the April Webinar!

AER's Aging Division April Watercooler

Join us for a vital webinar on suicide prevention in the aging population, exploring risk factors, warning signs, and effective interventions. Older adults face unique challenges that can impact mental health, including isolation, chronic illness, and life transitions. Learn how to recognize signs of distress, provide meaningful support, and connect seniors with life-saving resources. Together, we can foster hope and resilience in our aging communities. Carlie Rhoads, our division chair who is also a crisis specialist and grief counselor, will be giving a brief presentation and leading the discussion.

Date: Thursday, April 10th, 2025

Time: 1 PM EST to 2 PM EST

Location: Zoom

Zoom link passcode is: AERBVI

Click here for the AER April Watercooler Zoom link!

 Mark your calendar—we can’t wait to see you there!

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