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ILR491 Blueprint for Successful Aging in Place –
General Overview
2 sessions, 6 hours
When asked, everyone quickly says “Don’t put me in a Nursing
Home!”. You want to age with dignity and remain living
independently as long as you can, but what are you doing to plan
for the problems that you will encounter? This 2 day Survey Class will
provide basic information about a variety of decisions and actions
that you will need to make in order to safely “age in place”. You will
learn about options and programs in Frederick County that can
assist you, and there will be opportunities for discussion and self-
evaluation of readiness for extended independent living. Students
are encouraged to take this Survey class, and then consider taking
one or more of the additional three hour “Intensives” addressing key
topics related to successful independent living.
Instructor: Marcy Gouge (see page 10 for bio)
5-Digit Number: 17117 | Thu, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., 5/2 – 5/9
Location: Conference Center/E106 | Fee: $39.00
ILR489 Blueprint for Successful Aging in Place –
Staying Independent in Your Home
1 session, 3 hours
Post retirement; do I stay in my current home or do I go elsewhere?
Planning to age in place requires making a series of decisions. Are you
ready for the final do it yourself project? Learn to evaluate the level
of safety and adaptability of your home. Find the age friendly rating
of your current neighborhood. Compare the costs of staying in place
or moving. Learn to critically review the all the emerging housing
options for maintaining your independence. This three-hour session
will focus on making informed choices and developing an action plan
regarding housing.
Instructor: Mary Wark, M. Ed, CRC, CAPS is a Certified Aging in Place
Specialist (CAPS). She chose Frederick as the answer to her own
plan to age in place. Her blog /A Boomer’s Plan to
Age in Place, explores all the diverse aspects of maintaining your
independence as you age. Mary has over 40 years of counseling
experience in disability management and behavioral health.
5-Digit Number: 17119 | Thu, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., 5/16
Location: Conference Center/E106 | Fee: $29.00
ILR488 Blueprint for Successful Aging in Place –
Maintaining Health and Wellness
1 session, 3 hours
Successful aging in your home means planning and identifying
specific aspects that are most important to you. Your health and well-
being should play a major role. This three hour session will provide
information about factors that affect aging, understanding normal
aging versus chronic/acute conditions, health concerns that affect
your ability to age in place and recognizing how your psychological
wellbeing and your health are closely linked as you age.
Instructor: Thea Uhlig-Ruff, R.N., B.S., M.G.A. recently retired from an
extensive career in the health care industry. She specializes in mental
health issues and gerontology including dementia care, issues in long-
term care, and hospice care. Ms. Ruff brings a unique perspective as
she has also been a family caregiver for her parents and husband of 25
years. She serves as a member of the Frederick County Commission of
Aging, chairing their committee on Aging in Place as well as serving
on the Local Health Improvement Plan Committee on Seniors.
5-Digit Number: 17122 | Thu, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., 5/23
Location: Conference Center/E106 | Fee: $29.00
ILR490 Blueprint for Successful Aging in Place –
Legal Concerns
1 session, 3 hours
You’ve made the decision that you want to remain living
independently in your own home as you age, but have you created
the critical documents to ensure that your wishes will be followed in
the event of your physical or mental inability to manage your own
health care? And what do you do if you have no family or friends to
help you advocate for your desires?
Instructor: Marcy Gouge (see page 10 for bio)
5-Digit Number: 17121 | Thu, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., 5/30
Location: Conference Center/E106 | Fee: $29.00
Blueprint for
Successful Aging
in Place
ILR487 Blueprint for Successful Aging
in Place Series
5 sessions, 15 hours
Aging in place is defined as the ability to live in one’s
own home and community safely, independently, and
comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level.
This series will provide you with all of the details that
you need to be successful whether its for personal
planning or planning for a friend or family member.
Starting the process early is key. You may take the series
for a discount which includes all 4 topics or pick the
topic that is most relevant to your need.
5-Digit Number: 17114 | Thu, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., 5/2 – 5/30
Location: Conference Center/E106 | Fee: $109.00
SPRING 2019 •
SATURDAY COURSES • BLUEPRINT FOR SUCCESSFUL AGING IN PLACE