August 2006 Vol. 25. No. 8

Published by the Humboldt Senior Resource Center in Eureka, California. HSRC is a non-profit community-based organization offering services for senior citizens, multi-generational families and caregivers.

Like mother, like daughter: Two singers find peace and quiet in Arcata
Preparing for winter: Firewood sales start Aug. 7
Area Agency on Aging: Building energy efficiency and preventing falls
Humboldt Classics Senior Softball: There's a new kid on the block
Schooling comes in many forms
Activities at the Humboldt Senior Resource Center

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OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE

If you're older than 50 and still curious about the world, you'll find a variety of classes offered through OLLI, a year-old program offered through HSU Extended Education.

OLLI is the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at HSU, supported by the Bernard Osher Foundation to provide inspiring educational activities for people older than 50. OLLI exists at 90 universities nationwide - and each one is different. You can see what makes Humboldt's program unique at OLLI's appreciation day Sunday, Aug. 20 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Wharfinger Building in Eureka.

You can also meet the faculty, renew your annual membership, register for Fall 2006 classes and participate in these roundtable discussions:

• Changing the face of aging in America
• Baby boomers - what do they want?
• Specialized peer study groups
• OLLI Travel - China in 2007?
• OLLI's men speak up

Expect an energizing exchange of opinions, live music and good food.

HSU OVER 60 PROGRAM

HSU is now accepting applications for the Over 60 program.

Requirements to attend include being age 60 at the start of the term and a California resident for one year prior to the start of the semester. Classes begin Monday, August 21.

The fee to attend is $6 (and an additional $5 for new students). Participants can only take courses through the HSU student schedule of classes (not through Extended Education or through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute); Participants are also only able to register at the start of the term and must be able to self register online or in person before August 25.

An orientation for new participants will be held Monday, Aug. 14, at 10 a.m. in the Student and Business Services Building, Room 405.

Here is the web site location to print out an application and get on-line program details - www.humboldt.edu/admissions/apply/Over60.shtml

If you need assistance, call Rhonda Geldin, admissions counselor & program coordinator in the HSU Office of Admissions, 826-6213, or e-mail geldin@humboldt.edu.

OMBUDSMAN FIELD WORKER TRAINING

The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is offering a state-certified training course beginning Aug. 15. If you are interested, you must call to reserve your space for the training session and a required interview.

Ombudsmen are advocates for long-term care residents in nursing homes and residential care homes. People with experience in teaching, nursing, investigative work, legal and negotiating skills or an interest in advocacy are encouraged to join.

The class covers various aspects of the aging process, conflict resolution, investigation techniques, rules and regulations governing long-term care facilities, residents' rights and community resources and related topics. Ombudsmen learn to respond to residents' concerns in the areas of nutrition, activities, medical care and residents' rights.

After completing the training course, volunteers may be certified to work with the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program and provide a minimum of 14 hours a month of volunteer service. Call today 443-9747, ext. 220.

RESIDENTIAL CARE CERTIFICATION

The award-winning course, Residential Care Administrator Certification, will be conducted in Eureka Aug. 7-11.

This is the official California state-accredited 40-hour course preparing candidates to enter the profession of residential care and assisted living services for the elderly and to complete the California Dept. of Social Services Residential Care Facility for the Elderly Administrator Certification Examination.

Quest for Excellence™ is known for its training team's approach to education through entertainment. During this program, participants will be introduced to our community leaders in senior care agencies and businesses.

Quest for Excellence is an all-volunteer 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Eureka.